Life's Return

Decisions

Author's note: This chapter is being rewritten or is in the process of being rewritten. Enjoy~
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Luz Pov:

As I was walking back, fiddling with my new scroll - which was quite easy to figure out in all honesty, almost just like a phone - a thought occurred to me.

Mamá must be worried about me..

I sighed to myself as I was walking back up on the Owl House, but then I paused. What if she'd let me stay here for the last two years of school? It's not like I was learning anything useful there anyhow, even with making good grades. I'd also be away from Amber and her misfits. Not to mention in a world without.. them.

I couldn't help but shudder at the thought once more, my mind clouding over with darker thoughts of the past. That was until Hooty snapped me out of it with a, "Hoot hoot. Password please."

With a blink, I couldn't help but giggle. "Hootyyy.. you know who I am-"

"Awww, c'mon! Just let me have this, this one time! Eda never let me do it the first time! Pleeeeeeeeeee-"

"Okay okay-! Um.... Owl- House-??"

"Hoot! That's RIGHT!" His mouth opened to the frame of the door, getting a slight cringe from me as I put my hands up.

"Eheh- thanks, Hooty-" That was a lot easier than I thought.

Stepping into the building, I smelled something... burning? Then a sudden crash and explosion went off, giving me dejá vu for a moment. That's when Eda and King ran into the living room while coughing and trying to wave away smoke. "Uhh.. did I come back at a bad time?"

"Huh? Oh, no- I was just trying to brew a new potion... Just got.. a little out of hand."

"A little is an understatement-" King huffed, shaking himself clean before hopping up onto the couch, curling up to take a nap.

I snirked, then looked at the time.

Mamá should be home by now.

"Hey, Eda? Could I use the door key? I um.. I need to talk with my mom.. 'bout some things.." Eda looked a bit skeptical at first, but eventually put on a sympathetic smile for me, pulling out the key from her hair and offering it out in her palm.

"Sure, kiddo. Whatever it is, I'm sure it'll turn out alright."

"Thanks, Eda." I smiled in return, grabbing the key and giving her a quick huh, then summoned the portal door. It unfolded in front of me, opening as I unlocked it and revealed the warbling surface, which soon stabilized into the human realm. Taking a breath, I walked through, pocketing the key for now and heading back towards my house a ways down the path.

Once I reached the steps, I was about to open the door before it opened for me instead. It was Vee, blinking at me in surprise. I had almost forgotten she had been living with us, since she was away on a camping trip with her friend Masha for a couple weeks. "Oh- hey, there you are! Your mom has been.. kinda looking for ya." She grinned apologetically.

"Hoo boy... This is gonna be an earful-"  I walked past her, seeing mom sitting on the couch and watching TV. "Eheh- heya mamá-"

"Luz!" She quickly turned the television off, coming over and practically bear hugging me. "I was so worried when I got your note! I didn't know how to reach you-"

"Y-Ya know you could've- t-texted me-" I wheezed out, before gasping for air as she let go and placed her hands on my shoulders.

"Oh- right... But that's besides the point, Mija!" She crossed her arms at me with a slight motherly glare. "You could've gotten hurt over there!"

I merely chuckled. "Mamá, I'm fiiiine. It may be a bit... weird there- but I have Eda and King, and all my friends there to back me up!" She gave a raised brow, and I sighed. "Which... I wanted to ask.."

I clasped my hands together, putting on my best puppy-like face. "Can I pleeeease stay in the Isles for the rest of the school year? Maybe even for my senior year to graduate there? I promise to be on my best behavior!"

My mom gave me a flabbergasted look and stared for a moment. "Mija... You know you're asking for a lot here.."

My face fell a bit, feeling my heart beginning to sink in my chest. "W-What if... What if I brought you with me tomorrow? To see the Isles and Hexside? To see all my friends I've made!" I could tell she was thinking about this all, her brows scrunched together before reaching up to rub her nose under her glasses.

"I can cover for ya, mo- Ms Camilla!" I looked over to Vee as she shifted to an exact replica of mom, and I couldn't help but smile. Vee was like a sister to me now, which had helped a lot around the house since she came here. It also put more of a smile on Mom's face to come home to somebody else. "Someone's gotta watch the place while you two are gone."

"Hehe, Vee, I told you it was alright to call me mom. You're part of the family." Vee mom rubbed the back of her head as she shifted back to normal, flushing a bit from embarrassment.

"R-Right- sorry.. it's been a long two weeks with Masha-" She flushed even more as we both smirked, then coughed. "I-I'll- be in my room-!" I never saw her slither faster, causing us to snicker. Then mom sighed.

"Alright... fine- you can show me around, but I expect to talk with the principal before I decide to let you stay.... and meet this 'Owl Lady' you've been staying with."

I gasped, grinning wide as I was practically vibrating. I knew most latina mothers were pretty strict when it came to their children, not wanting them to move out until they see fit. I was lucky to have such a graceful mom. Jumping to hug her, I felt us almost tip over before she hugged back. "Muchas gracias, Mamá! You won't regret it!"
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The next day, we were packed and ready to go.. or at least I was. Mom was waiting for me at the door with only her purse, while I packed a backpack and a duffel bag full of clothing. "So... how are we supposed to get there, again?"

"With this!" I held up the key, it's eye mysteriously gleaming. She looked at it suspiciously, then shrugged before following me out towards the shack. It was a good place to summon the door, with no other eyes or ears to see the hidden world. As we stepped up to the front, I held out the key, the portal door suddenly folding into appearance. I looked back with a grin, only to hold back a snort at the sight of mamá's bewildered face. "Heh, welcome to the Owl House."

"...So it was real-?" She muttered, a smug smirk on my face as I gave her a 'I told you so' look. Opening to reveal the rippling surface of the portal, we stepped through straight into the Owl House.

Then we both heard a sudden explosion.. again. "I told you sleeping nettles wouldn't work!" I heard Eda's frustrated voice. Hoo boy... off to a great start already. "I mean it was worth a try- Sheesh, I never get any credit around here.." King grumbled.

"Eheh- mamí, could you stay here for a moment-?" I gave her an awkward grin before darting off into the kitchen, where it looked like a tornado had come whirling through. "Guys, what the heck happened here?!"

"Huh- Oh! Hey Luz, was starting to worry 'bout ya for a bit there when ya didn't come back. Thought the door may have broken again-" Eda smiled at me, having purple good in her hair that was quickly eaten by a rat popping out. I blinked. Maybe this wasn't the best idea. "Yea! I thought my boo boo buddy left again!" King huffed, stomping his little foot.

"You know I could never leave this cute face!" I scooped him up in a hug, both of us giggling as we nuzzled into each other. Setting him down though, I sighed. "So... I brought a 'special' guest over to meet you guys. She's waiting in the living area."

They looked at each other with both confused, yet curious expressions, before following me into the other room. "Mamá, I'd like you to meet Eda the Owl Lady and King the.. Titan- Wow, that's gonna be hard to get used to.."

"Wait- this is your mom?!" King exclaimed, eyes widening.

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