What's with this sassy... lost child?

 Through out the city on Planet Imia, there were always those things that amazes every Impim ahead. Much bigger than what country folks would usually see in their own comfort huts. The lights and bright flashy advertisements around is like your usual cities though not as an eye sore. It's just pretty to know that it exist in such way! Wonder how is it here? Impims must have been proud having this city around and tend to walk around happily or casually like there's no tomorrow! It's endless shopping and adventuring.

 One Imp though isn't usually be seen in public or normally outside from this city but around the underground place is pretty easy to spot him with his black coating of fur and red markings that can ripple like sound waves together along the song he plays as a DJ. He's known as Shockwave for his DJ name based on something strange perhaps? Actual name is unknown the fact he rather keep his personal things aside because you know Impims these days with all the gossip. They'll viral around ruining and increasing reputations depending on what's the situation. You can't be too safe thinking it's alright. They will never know what comes.

 "Okay guys! That's all for the night! Thanks for coming!" he said with smile as he waved and walked off the DJ booth to get to the backstage as quick as he can. He's just tired with all the screaming and shouting that he got to do to get their attention this easily... he needs water of course, what are you expecting? He decided to look around the table supplied with all the necessary food and water for anyone to pick up. Mostly Shockwave himself because often he lives here in the backstage like his home instead of living in his crappy apartment. It's a long story why he rather not live there.

 "Ah, there's the water. Come here!" he said to himself cheerful with his dry sounding voice after he found it lying on the coffee table next to a couch. Once he grabbed it, he gently tried to unscrew the cap but annoyingly, it just wouldn't come off because he's twisting it the wrong way that it looks like the water bottle may burst instead of the cap being taken off. Most of the time, others help him so it could be understandable how he fails to unscrew it.

 Suddenly, there's a knock on the door that frightened him to pieces that he broke the bottle cap. Oh well, the bottle of water is now open but he can't screw that back on. Might as well finish it anyway since he's about to! He quickly drank it in one go; crushing and tossing it to the trash before checking who it is. Now there wasn't one of those peek hole things on the doors so he have to peek a little bit from the side before opening it wide. Looking at the side a bit, it seems like an Imp who resembles a lucky cat. Some kind of cat from his view. He rather make this quick so he can take a good old rest before tomorrow. It's better than the incident where he falls asleep at the DJ booth because of the lack of rest and afterwards being caught by his manager that his drool all over the place that it was the hardest to clean. It took them a whole week.

 "What do you need?" he said as he open the door wide to look even more carefully at the Impim... surprisingly he's short. Shorter than him. What? Is this a child who's lost or something? Then again, is it possible he's here for an autograph? But he never seen this Imp before even during his job. God, is this one of these strangers who don't know where they're going?

 "U-Um, hey is this the restaurant that just opened recently?" asked the short Impim with innocent; curious puppy eyes. Shockwave have hated those pitiful eyes for quite a while and he was never fond to be friends with this kind. Like have you seen the Impims doing it just so they can take advantage? No? Must have been Shockwave only who have seen this before a lot during his free time to visit his fans.

 "No... what are you even thinking this was? This is an alleyway to the backstage. Why would you think that it would be here?" he smirked in annoyance thinking why would this small Impim think it's here? First of, alleyway is never where restaurants are built. That would be the kitchen of the restaurant. Isn't there a map somewhere like just a bulletin board or like in the middle of the city? Impims these days can't be bothered to add something useful for the city for tourist or someone who really needs a map right now.

 "Oh, um... I apologise mister or uh, miss! I'm Yen! You see, I'm just travelling around for fun! I've wanted to visit the big city for a long time after walking out on my first day out. Problem is that I keep ending up getting lost," the small Impim pouted unhappily thinking about the incidents that he may have cause by going the wrong way without having a map like for example, here right now. Shockwave was about to laugh in the most boastful way that it'll smug off anyone's faces but then again he looked carefully at Yen. That Impim was serious that he is lost in the middle of the city.

 Shockwave sighed; rolled his eyes and leaned at the door's frame to block while folding his arms together. He figured, not like he can do much about this and just show the way. He hated the public but hey, when was the last time he went out? Seems like about years or so after he got a job here.

 "You need help or something? What's the restaurant?" he said in a tone though he's actually saying it like he really doesn't want to help him. Yen's horns in his hood perked up happily that hearing that left him relieved. Yen ensure that Shockwave is actually correct about it and all the black Impim did was giving a nod to his answer.

 "Thank you very much, mister or miss! The restaurant... yeah! The restaurant I heard was 'Impers Off'. It seems like it have to do with burg-"

 Yen's words were cut off by a grumbling sound from Shockwave's stomach. Oh... it would make sense since he didn't eat anything just now and only drank water. He would probably curse every time when something stupid like this happens but then again, his reputation is on the line so he just smiled wry. Yen said to him after that, "Mister... or uh-"

 "Just call me Shockwave, or Wave for short if it's difficult to get that in your head," Shockwave didn't want that to be his other nickname but it's better than being called mister or miss the whole time. It's irritating. Yen nodded and ignoring whatever just happened as he repeats his sentence again to the part on where he stops and continues it, "- burgers in this case! I've always wanted to try one because they say it has meat in it too. Have you ever, Wave?"

 Shockwave nodded that he did have one previously. It was one of his favourite food and strangely, he would eat it everyday but sadly, he haven't eaten a burger after a while after he stopped walking outside very often. It seems rare to be found on the food table that is being supplied. Just mostly sodas and snacks that only suffice for a few hours which is much different from what usual Impims because if they do eat a diet like that, they couldn't stand but for Shockwave, he gotten used of it. He's just lazy to get out of the place.

 "Okay then! Lead the way, Wave. You said you'll help me with it," Yen said as he walked slowly away from the end of the alleyway to the sidewalk to await for Shockwave. Fast as a road runner, he quickly finds his wallet and important stuff such as IDs in case anyone questions. He quickly close the door behind him to walk together with Yen. He'll come back later also not like he's in charge of the underground building so it's fine not to lock the back.

 It has been a while since Shockwave ever seen the big city. Before it wasn't the flashiest but now, it's quite pretty in the night like fireworks except advertisements on boards... yeah those are still there for economic reasons. He questioned a lot where did the products come from. He huffed in annoyance before he looked at Yen. Surprisingly, Yen looked very excited like a child who saw cool toys in a store. It kind of made Shockwave smile a bit thinking about it. It's nice to feel like one and it's just like a lifetime opportunity.

 Wait, what was he doing again? Right! Right... that restaurant. While walking, he decided to look around more properly so he lifted his hood up that reveals most of his appearance to be mostly grey with red eyes and slit pupils. He could have been assumed as the demon from the underworld or reaper who takes your soul. Not like he says it but it helps to keep others away from him.

 Yen, on the other hand, didn't exactly mind when he looked at Shockwave. He has seen many other Impims and there's no reason to possibly run away from them if there was an opportunity to be friends with them. Even if they are evil, there must be good in them! While he was thinking deeply in his mind, Shockwave stopped him quickly with his arm and this accidentally made Yen surprised and trip that he fell.

 "W-What? What's wron- Oh!" he said in a frail voice before looking up at Shockwave's direction on where they point. The sign glows in neon orange and purple that is written 'Impers Off'. That's the place that he said and it's quite quick how Shockwave lead him that easily. May be next time he should ask him more of the place. He stood up to dust of anything on his fur and bowed politely, "Thank you!"

 "Yeah, no problem," said Shockwave as he goes in front of the restaurant... or more specifically a fast food restaurant which Yen didn't exactly specify; open the door by pushing it so Yen can go in first before himself. After that, he entered to look around the place. It seems familiar like he has been there before... but when?

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 "Dad, I love burgers! Like a lot of them! I would eat them everyday!" said the small black Impim as he shows a big smile to his father. He's happy about it. The father only gave a nod before smiling though it fades away afterwards without the child's notice.

 "He's not..."

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 Not like it's anything important to remember. Besides it felt too vague for Shockwave to remember as anything during his childhood. After a while, he ignored about it and lead Yen to the counter to order something. Good thing Yen has his own money or otherwise, Shockwave is paying for it but it doesn't like he cared to pay for Yen. 

 Once they're already finalised with their order, they took the platter of food and drinks they received from the cashier that puts it on the counter and find a seat. They took the table near the windows where they can see the beauty of the city lights and the night sky. Just imagine it as an alternative thing to televisions and smartphones if those Impims ever have those around in existence.

 "Thwank ywok vwry mwch!" said Yen with his mouth stuffed with the burger he ordered. His burger seems like just an ordinary burger with beef and the sauce is just the regular. Not like Yen would have an idea what sauces are in there. As for Shockwave, the burger is something he really likes eating. It's simply a burger with chicken, beef and... certain other meat along with the teriyaki sauce he asked. That's... quite strange to add teriyaki sauce but he asked for it on a whim.

 "You're welcome and... try not to talk with your mouth full," stated Shockwave before staring at the burger that he ordered. It just felt familiar so he was dumbfounded for quite a while that Yen noticed it and started to worry a bit. Once Yen waved his hand in front of Shockwave, he finally snapped out of it.

 Shockwave blinked several times and looked at Yen. He shook his head to ensure Yen that he's fine so he flipped back his hood and took the remaining burger from the platter to eat it. Yen was relieved for a bit thinking, guess it's nothing too serious. He rather not bother him about such thing.

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 Once both of them were done, it was time for Yen to leave on an adventure again. He usually can't stay long. Once he's finished with everything, they both walked out together out of the fast food restaurant and he hugged Shockwave before leaving to the direction that Shockwave mentioned it's another way out of the city. He walked away slowly from the city into the newer environments that have yet to be discovered. The only thing he saw last is when he turned his back to see a smile and a goodbye wave from Shockwave before he left to go back to the underground. Someday, when Yen comes back, he would like to visit him once more. Just one more would have been nice because... they're friends, right? Hopefully if he didn't get himself lost again in the city once more.

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