Calamitous Intervention

Lost In Language

Previously on Calamitous Intervention

The Moonlight Conjuring was soon to begin, yet Anne made the decision not to allow Willow and Gus to go to the Owl House to partake in the event, out of concern for how Eda would react to this. As Eda and King went to the night market, Anne sat at home, bored until she finally snuck out. Anne ran into Boscha, then was spotted by demon hunters and chased down while Grimhammer, also known as Tibbles, beat Eda in a game of Hexes Hold'em and was about to turn her in, when Anne destroyed his stand and threatened him, making him fear for his life.

Chapter Fourteen - Lost In Language

Anne was tiredly resting on the couch, thinking about what had happened the previous night. Despite the rush of excitement she had felt when she snuck out of the house and explored the town, she still couldn't shake off the regret and disappointment she gave to Willow and Gus.

The two had been her closest friends up to this point (besides King), and her denying them the chance at a moonlight conjuring was a bit selfish. But at the same time, it was better than risking getting into hot water with Eda.

On her lap was King, who was relaxing as she was petting his back. She didn't notice at first but realized he was purring and she gasped, startling him. "You can purr?!"

"Yeah, what's the problem with that?" the little demon replied, settling back on her lap.

"Nothing, it's nothing," she said. As he settled down, she muttered under her breath, "So precious..."

As her mind got back on track, her smile faded as she stopped petting King, who noticed and glanced at her. "What gives?"

"King, am I a jerk for not including Willow and Gus?" the human asked him. "On the one hand, it'd be cool for me and them, but on the other, Eda would probably destroy me."

In response, he yawned before speaking. "I don't know. I mean, you made friends since you've come here, so don't throw away what you've already got."

"You're wiser than I first thought," Anne said, knowing he was completely right. She sighed, understanding that last night wasn't her at her best.

Suddenly, the door swung open, and Hooty himself screeched, "Ding dong ding! Hoot, hoot!" Anne wasn't too happy that he ruined what was otherwise a calm and reflecting moment, but reluctantly went to the front door to investigate.

She opened the door and looked down to see a small basket containing something covered by a blanket. No one was at the door, but the basket had a little tag with writing attached to it. The human was slightly confused at what might've been inside, but regardless, brought it in and dropped it onto the kitchen table where Eda, the person she could rely on for answers, happened to be.

"I think there's a special delivery for the queen of the house," Anne said to Eda, walking over to the kitchen and placing it on the table.

"Well, aren't you quite the comedian," the witch sarcastically answered. "Probably an offering. Ah, being the most powerful witch on the Boiling Isles has its perks."

King was curious to see what may lie underneath, as he tied a bib around his neck, preparing to feast upon whatever culinary delight he had been gifted. He pulled the basket's blanket off, revealing a tiny baby bat with a strange humanlike head, peacefully snoring and cooing.

To King, this was an offering to him just waiting to be eaten, and he expressed his delight by rubbing his paws and saying, "Mmm, fresh meat."

Anne was quick to stop him though, and as much as she adored the little guy, there had gotta be some boundaries. "Nope, nope, nope, not happening," she quickly fired out, before glancing toward the witch. "Uh, you guys don't eat terrifying winged babies, right?"