A Wittebane Witch has Arrive

First Night

Without hesitation, The Collector sent Luz, King, Amity, Willow, Gus, Hunter and Philip through the portal door before Caleb had taken possession of him. The portal door exploded and now they were trapped in the human realm. Luz tried to open the shack door to see the Boiling Isles, but it was just the inside of the shack. It started raining hard as Luz took her friends to her house; she knocked on the door and her mom opened it. "Hey Mom. I'm back."

Her mom hugged her tight as they both cried tears of joy being reunited. Camila welcomed them all with open arms and even offered them something to eat; after she hugged King and called him adorable. After dinner, Gus helped wash the dishes while Luz grabbed some more band-aids for everyone's wounds. Hunter went to thank her for not telling the others that he is part Grimwalker. Both of them were afraid that everyone would hate them, Luz helping Caleb find the Collector and Hunter being related to a witch hunter.

Philip noticed his nephew and Luz looking worried about what their friends might think. "Alright you two. It's ok. Luz, you are not responsible for me finding the Collector. And Hunter, you're my kid not Caleb's. I love you very much. No matter what." Philip stated before giving Hunter a tight hug.

"Thanks Philip. How does it feel? You know, being free?" Luz asked.

"Well, it's different. But it's a good difference. At least I don't have the craving for palismen anymore or hearing my brother's voice in his head." Philip answered.

They joined the others with Camila who were explaining what had happened in the Demon Realm and at the Day of Unity. Camila was still trying to wrap her head around it all, but she was willing to let them stay for as long as they needed. With that Camila and Luz get everyone a place to sleep for who knows how long they'll be here. The girls, Vee, Luz, Amity, and Willow are all grouped up in Luz's room. The boys, Gus, King, and Hunter were going to sleep in the basement except Gus would be sleeping on the couch and Hunter would get the sleeping bag. Camila keeps her room and Philip was left with the couch in the living room.

Philip didn't really mind since in the life span, he had before lived in the Boiling Isles, he had slept on hay or the floor if it was an option. He was starting to get his coat off as it was too hot to keep on, never mind trying to sleep with it on. Camila came by to hand him a blanket and pillow to sleep with. "I hope you'll be comfortable." she spoke.

"It's just fine. Thank you. And I apologize for everything that happened with Luz and my brother, ma'am." Philip apologized.

"Please, call me Camila. I see where Hunter gets his manners from. Like father, like son." she said, trying to lighten the mood.

Camila left him then he decided to check on Hunter in the basement. When he got there, he saw King asleep on Gus who was also asleep. He turned to Hunter who was lying on the sleeping bag, tossing and turning in his sleep. Philip was about to head back upstairs until he heard Hunter whimpering and mumbling; he was having a nightmare. Philip ran down the steps and started trying to shake Hunter awake from his nightmare. Hunter woke up in a panic, sweating from the dream.

He looked up to see his uncle worrying about him, Hunter sprung into Philip's arms, crying softly into his chest. Philip carefully picked up Hunter then brought him upstairs and into the living room, so Gus and King didn't wake up. Philip rubbed Hunter's back, trying to get him to calm down for them to talk. Hunter looked up at his uncle but he just clinged onto him tighter, thinking that he might disappear. "Owlet. Please don't cry, baby. I'm here. I'm not going anyway." Philip softly spoke.

Hunter stopped crying but he was still shaking from fear. Philip started singing a lullaby that would always calm Hunter down when he was little. "No one's gonna hurt you. No one's gonna dare. Not to worry. Whistle, I'll be there. Demons'll charm you with a smile for a while. But in time, nothing can harm you. Not while I'm around." Philip sang softly.

He sang the last part of the lullaby a few more times until Hunter started to fall back asleep in his arms. He didn't want Hunter to be alone, so he put Hunter on the couch and draped the blanket over him. He gave him a small kiss on the forehead before falling asleep on the floor, knowing that his nephew is safe from that monster.