Bounty (The Owl House Male Reader Fanfic)

Group Of Rugrats

Welcome back everyone
(Pre S1 Ep 5: Convention)
(Bellmoor)
(Forest)

Y/N teleported much farther in the forest than when he had to get to his house. It was a common occurrence; teleport early in the forest to get home and much deeper in the woods to come into town. It always left an inconsistency for anyone following him.

As he walked into Bellmoor he saw many townsfolk packed and ready to leave on their Rat-Worms; and other monster-like animals. What he noticed most was Zena packing things on her Rat-Worm. He walked over to her and realized how almost all store owners were packing up.

"Hey Zena, what's everyone packing up for? Natural disaster?" His metallic muffled voice let out a chuckle at his own joke. While laughing he thought how prone the town was to large waves, causing his laughing die down.

"Im surprised the kids didn't bombard you with questions yet, since convention day is coming up and all. But us merchants and supporting parent's want to get to BonesBorough early so we can get to hotels and Inn's first." Y/N looked at her surprised.

"An Innkeeper staying at another Inn? And with your family's pride of all people. Alright I've seen it all." Zena punched him as he chuckled and wince at the punch. "COME ON! Your gonna break my arm." He rubbed his arm as young voices shouted out the mans name.

"I was wondering when they would chase ya down. Plus my parents recently moved to BonesBorough so my pride's staying up." Zena finished packing her last pack as Y/N dropped his shoulders thinking about how little energy he had for this.

"Kinda my fault for teaching them that." Zena only walked over with leads for her Rat-Worms in her hand, she tapped his face twice cause him to look up at her. "Yea I know it is." A grumbling noise emitted from Y/N as Zena walked off on her journey to BonesBorough.

"WELL AT LEAST I CAN TELEPORT OVER THERE!" The kids finally reached over and it was a group he commonly knew. Xiron, Hark, Prune, and Ivy.

"MR BOUNTY!" Y/N gave up on taunting Zena now having the group to focus on. "Hey ya little Bandits how are ya?" Almost without skipping a beat Hark spoke up for the group. "Were alright Mr bounty but we have something to ask you."

Y/N looked over the group, Xrion was the tallest reaching just at his chest. She was only the second oldest and always covering the group at major trouble. She was a master at persuasion and her illusion magic only helped her.

Next was Prune, She was a pretty furry kid and had an helmet that matted down her fur over her eyes. She was the youngest and reached his hip. Mainly was known for causing havoc. And of course like all young witches a part of the oracle coven her sleeves covered her hands.

Then was Ivy, he was a witch that followed the stereotype of the oldest being the shortest. But of course he was the smartest and with his potion skills and plant magic, he was a force to reckon with. Y/N saw himself in Ivy so he always made sure to look out for him.

Lastly was Hark, They are a short crimson skinned kid that reached his abdomen. Even without magic they enjoyed healing others and was a natural born leader. They always had an eyepatch and swayed their tail when they lie. Thats how Y/N caught the group the first time.

(Flashback 2 years)
(No POV)

Y/N was on a mission through the forest. His job: hunt down two wild beast that causes problems for the townsfolk. Usually he'd get paid for this type of job but because its a community issue and not a private one he'd do it for free.

Now usually it'd be a quite and quick bounty but an issue occurred. People where following. Now he wouldn't care if everyone in world saw him do his work but the issue is that they were being loud for him
To find the beast. Those beast could hear for miles and the loud footsteps only ticked them.

For this reason he walked in circles to gather information. He learned there are four of them all being children. One smelled of plants, another shed almost everywhere they walk, One was an illusion user. And the last one was prone to injuries.

After a while he walked out of his repeated path and reached a clearing. As he walked past a tree he reached into his hair and placed a device on it and walked into the middle of the clearing. He stood there and waited until the group of four got comfortable.

He reached into his hair once again and clicked a button and a device similar to the other. He appeared next to the device from earlier which was underneath and behind the group. While they sat there confused he placed his hand on the tree and griped onto to seemingly nothing. He hoisted himself up and at on the branch burning his eyes into the back of their heads.

He reached his left hand over to his right wrist and rushed towards them as the crimson kid looked behind them. Y/N unsheathed the knife with his left hand and grabbed the wrist of the Xrion and held them above her head. He brought the knife up towards the kids abdomen and stared down the rest.

The kid in his grasp struggled to break his grip and backed into him, away from the knife. Y/N kicked Xrions feet from underneath the branch and held them from falling. The other kids looked petrified.

"WAIT WAIT SIR PLEASE DON'T!" The worry in the Harks voice made Y/N look up towards them. What Y/N saw was three kids outlined because of his mask. The kids only saw a large monster with red beaming eyes covered in a hood and coat, holding their friend hostage.

"Why are you four following me? On a school day no less. Where are your parents?" The voice only intimidated the kids further as they heard a metallic voice.

"No no sir you got it wrong we aren't following you. We swear it. Also the school let us out early." With each sentence the Harks tail only swayed faster but the others only nodded hoping Y/N ignored it. It was a clear sign that he was lying.

"Oh yea then whats your name so I can ask your parents about that. And I mean you swinging tail. Not a single other person." The group all turned their eyes to Hark hoping that his tail wouldn't give them out.

"Um wellll.. Its Herman." His tail wagged faster then before as Y/N let go of one of the kids wrist making their neck drop closer to the knife. Everyone panicked until a plant wrapped around Xrion and a fairy trap bit Y/N wrist making him let go.

Y/N looked towards Ivy seeing him doing the magic as the group started to run off. Y/N put his knife back and reached for his waist taking out his right gun. He set it to stun and ran after them.

(Minutes Later)

Y/N had the group gathered in town with their head down in shame. One by one over time their parent came over in which Y/N explained what happened causing the kid to go home with a lecture on the way. The last person left was Ivy and after another ten minutes of waiting Ivy tugged on Y/N's leg making him look at him.

"Sir no ones picking me up. I don't have someone to."
Y/N unfolded his arms and just looked at him. He squatted and wrapped Ivy in his arms. Ivy only felt overwhelmed causing tears to flow in his eyes until he was full blown crying.

"Don't worry kid, you got me know. You won't be alone again."

(Present Time)
(No POV)

Now of course do to the nature of Y/N's job he knew that he couldn't raise the kid as his own. But he found a couple that would and checked up on him as much as he could. "Yea what do you little Rugrats want?"

Prune bit Y/N at the name which made him surprised from the attack only for it to poof. He looked over to Xrion and Prune to see them laughing together. "Sorry Mr. Bounty but you know we hate that name so I couldn't pass the chance"

"Well Mr. Bounty we were wondering if you'd come to the convention this year?." Hark and Ivy smudged next to each other giving him puppy dog eyes. Y/N looked away only to Xrion.

"Please Mr. Bounty you'd get to see us hosting for our covens. It'd be cool if you'd support us since our parents would be busy." He looked away again only to see Prune giving him a sad face. He'd hate to admit it, but these kids hit a soft spot on him.

"Fine, I'll come to your damn convention." The kids shouted in glee which only made him tell them to shut up. The kids left making him sigh to himself. "Alright Boiling Isles, lets see what you hold in store for me."
With that he walked off into the forest to go back home
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Hoped ya'll enjoyed and everything, see ya'll next chapter.