Reflections of the Past || TOH || DISCONTINUED

Chapter 6

Tw/Cw:
- Nightmares

Status: Unedited
Setting: The Owl House
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Third Person:

The shaking Hunter felt was enough to choke him out of his agonizing thoughts. He opened his eyes to bright light and had to shield his pained eyes.

His head was throbbing and when he processed his thoughts, he suddenly scrambled back. He slammed into an object or a wall? He couldn't tell.

"Hunter!" A voice called out his name.

Why was he having so many nightmares?? There all so weird. The voices weren't any of the nightmare ones. Hunter finally took the time to get used to the light.

He noticed it was much brighter out. He also realized he slammed into someone's legs. Oh.

"I'm sorry Camila-" Hunter breathed out standing up. "I was just startled by..Luz."

Luz was the one who spoke to him, right? That's what he felt at least. He turned to Luz who nodded. Was he asleep to long? Was he screaming??

"Where's Gus?" There was a tone of worry and protectiveness in his voice.

"You don't have to worry. Gus is in the bathroom," Luz told with a weak smile. "He's been in there forever though. Ma? Can you check on him please?"

"Yeah of course. I'll be right back kids!" Camila smiled and walked away.

By the time Camila walked away; Luz was staring at Hunter with her "we're gonna talk" look.

"Are you ok hunter?" She started.

"Yeah I am. Why?" Hunter was actually curious.

"You were sobbing."

"Oh." Hunter looked away. "It was a nightmare that's all."

"Hunter..."

"Luz."

Luz softly frowned. Hunter hated that look. He hated how he was always worried about. What happened to fearless Golden Guard? I guess the GG was being manipulated but the GG was happy.

"I won't push it. You did just wake up but if you ever need to talk...I'll be there for you."

Hunter remained silent. He didn't have to words to thank or blow off what was just said. All he could do was scowl as he used to do.

He stood up and wiped his pants. He grunted in pain and scratched his head only to take a piece of glass out of his hair.

Hunter blankly stared at it. It could be something else! It's fine! It's fine.

Oh but he still has to check.

"I'll...I'll be back."

Hunter muttered as he speed-walked to the bathroom. Maybe this was all just a coincidence. Maybe.

Luz called out to Hunter but he wasn't paying attention. Many ideas and theories ran through his head. He continued to walk and once he walked close enough to the bathroom, he could hear a conversation.

"Gus? Hunter is worried about you." Camila's voice.

"I know your here C- oh! Oh Miss Camila! Oh I'm sorry to worry." Gus sounded frustrated until he heard Camila.

Hunter sighed. He walked forward and knocked on the door.

"Hi Gus! Hello Aun- Camila." Hunter's tone hitched before Camila's eyes widened.

She smiled and thankfully didn't bring up his slip up. Gus did though. And he snickered.

"Can I uh.." Hunter thought of an excuse but it's quite obvious what he would say. "Can I just..use the bathroom?"