"Don't" you scolded as you watched your girlfriend approaching the glowing stone.
Too bad she didn't listen. Nothing new, to be honest.
Agatha and you have been together for a while now, having survived to both of your trials and decided you needed to be together. In the beginning, you used to fight too much, always wanting to be right in everything and to be the most powerful being. But you soon learned that it was better to let her be the one in charge. She was much bolder, curious and noisier than you, besides, you were a few years younger than her, so she always pulled the age card to win. Unfair move, yes, but it gave you a chance to make fun of her.
Over time, you became great friends, and shortly after that, something else. It was something surprising for both of you when Agatha kissed you for the first time, but deep down, you knew that sooner or later it would end there. Now, you just couldn't imagine a life without her, and you knew Agatha felt the same way.
Living in the forest was relaxing and productive, you had plenty of potion ingredients on hand, and you didn't have to worry about unwanted visitors or human nonsense. But it also meant that you got bored sometimes.
So this morning you and your girlfriend decided to go for a walk near the river. It took you a while to get there, but Agatha's tireless talk made it more entertaining. You would never get tired of her voice.
However, when you arrived at the river, both of you felt something in the air. A source of magic. Of course, Agatha wanted to look for it, even when you told her that it could be dangerous. When she didn't listen, you sighed and helped her search the area. You turned when she yelled and saw a glowing stone on the grass. You felt something was wrong just looking at it.
Agatha crouched down, and laughed when you warned her.
"Don't touch it" you scolded her again.
"It's just a stone, love" she said and rolled her eyes, taking it. Her amusement didn't last long, tho.
You gasped as you watched the stone glowing more and Agatha screamed. Her dark purple magic seemed to be absorbed by the stone. You ran to her and using a stick, you struck the stone from her hand, throwing it away. Agatha leaned against you, tired and shocked.
"Ags, are you ok?" you asked, taking her face in your hands and making her look at you "Aggie, answer me"
"I- I'm fine, dear" she said, but the way she grabbed your arms, told you she was scared.
And you knew why. You couldn't feel her magic anymore. At least, not as powerful as it used to be..
"The stone" she whispered and you sighed. Yes. It took it.
"But i don't think it is permanent" you assured her " i still can feel some of it inside you. As if it was just sleeping"
"Then we have to wake it up" she demanded and stood up.
You blinked. Her fear was replaced by determination. You smiled and stood up too, knowing she wouldn't rest until her magic was available again.
"I think it is just a matter of time, Ags" you said and she stared at you, looking pretty offended.
"I can't wait, Y/N" she frowned.
You just shook your head, smirking. She was adorable.
Agatha walked quickly through the woods, wanting to go home as soon as possible so she could fix this. She already missed her magic.
"Hey! Agatha! Wait for me!" you said, almost running after her.
"Move my legs, Y/N" she said, but stopped until you were by her side anyway.
"Your legs?" you frowned
"Yes, those legs are mine" she winked and you laughed. Good to know the stone didn't take her ability to flirt at any given moment.
"Be careful" you said as you walked again "watch where you put your feet"
"yes, yes" she rolled her eyes "as if I haven't walked these woods for years".
You were about to comment something when she fell in front of you.
"Agatha!" you kneeled beside her and saw her taking her ankle.
"I'm fine" she said, but when she tried to stand, she fell again.
"Twisted ankle" you sighed
"Of course not, i can wal-"
"No you can't" you said firmly, putting your hands on your hips "Really? I told you not to touch the stone and you got your magic blocked, I told you to watch where you step and you got your ankle twisted, how hard is it to listen?!"
Agatha blinked. You haven't talked to her like that in a long time . And she cursed herself for finding it hot. You sighed as you crouched down and and you put one arm around her waist and another under her legs.
"What are you doing?" she asked
"I'm going to sing and dance with the forest animals to see if they bring me a prince charming to free me from the adorably irritating witch" you replied sarcastically.
You didn't give her time to answer anything, because at that moment you took her in her arms, lifting her as if she weighed nothing at all. Agatha squealed in surprise and instinctively wrapped her arms around your neck.
"Y/N!"
You chuckled at her surprised face and started walking carefully.
"How- When did you become this strong, darling?" she asked when her surprise faded away "I didn't know the dove has been working out" she joked and you smirked.
"You see, my love, the dove was the one helping Cinderella and making sure she was able to go through the day" you joked back.
When you arrived at your home, you carefully placed her on the bed and started to wash her ankle.
"Seriously, how are you so strong, Y/N?"
You smiled. Agatha seemed to be really impressed by that and you knew she wouldn't let it go any time soon.
"Well, I've spent years caring for an old woman who thinks she is always right but who frequently forgets to eat and cannot even cook without almost burning the kitchen. I surely hope to become stronger for carrying this whole house on my shoulders"
