On The Hunt For A Golden Witch

Back Again

Notes:

Kevin comes to find that some old habits die hard.

The moonlight hugged the Boiling Isles in its soft and gentle glow, comforting its residents after a long and tough day. It was the middle of the night, with many of the residents of Bonesborough resting comfortably, sound asleep in their homes.

Once such home sat on the edge of the forest, commonly known by all as the Owl House, a home belonging to the wildest witch of them all, Eda Clawthorne, her adoptive son King Clawthorne, and her basically adoptive daughter, Luz the human. The home was currently quieter than a mouse, with all its occupants sound asleep in their separate rooms and beds.

It was so quiet that, should anyone have been awake this late at night, they could clearly hear the faint creaking noise of the front door gently opening and closing as a figure hidden in the shadows walked inside. The figure tiptoed towards and up the stairs, maneuvering down the hallway like a bandit before approaching and opening the bedroom door.

Kevin opened the door to his room, looking like death with how exhausted he appeared to be. His hair was a mess, clothes covered in dirt and grime, and under his eyes was a sea of dark purple, with several bags there as well. He trudged into his room, barely managing to close his door before falling onto his bed, tired as can be. His body felt heavy, like it was encased in solid concrete and sinking to the bottom of the ocean.

Two months had passed since the events of the forest, with storming Hunter's castle and rescuing Luz. Those involved made great strives to move on and continue with their lives.

Gus and Willow had seemed fine physically and mentally wise, the therapist that he had paid to keep everything quiet, was doing wonders for both of them.

Luz and Amity were... more in need of help, and Kevin was making sure they got it; he knew how it felt getting tortured and almost dying. Therapy was helping a lot, but spending time with one another was seemingly the best thing the two could be doing right now. On occasion, they each had nightmares from that day, and they could be jumpy at times, but overall they were fine and getting better. That just left Kevin who had been... keeping himself busy, to say the least. He had just returned home from another nightly patrolling, the 30th one in a row, and still he came up empty handed. But that was okay, now he could close his eyes and enjoy some much deserved-

Bzzt. Bzzt. Bzzt.

His eyes snapped open and he looked down, staring at his cellphone as it buzzed and glowed to life. He hissed quietly in annoyance and grabbed it, turning it on and peering at the message that popped up on his screen.

?: We're ready for you

A message that would be cryptic to many, but Kevin knew who it was from and what it meant, he just wished it took a while longer so he could've gotten more than a literal moment of slumber. He groaned and got up, scratching at his head before getting off his bed and grabbing new clothes before getting dressed. He grabbed his phone and exited the room, going to knock on Luz's to check up on her before a note caught his attention.

I didn't want to disturb you, I'm over at Amity's since her parents aren't home. Don't wait up! :)

Signed- Luz Noceda 3

PS: WE AREN'T DOING WHAT YOU THINK WE'RE DOING!

Signed- Amity Blight

Kevin snorted at the last part, it helped raise his mood if ever so slightly. Not having to worry about those two, Kevin turned and went down the stairs before exiting the house. He looked around, making sure the coast was clear and that Hooty was still sound asleep before the ground swallowed him whole