Twilight Hero, Luzura

Meeting and Training

The months until the U.A entrance exam seemed to fly by after that. With Bria being held for questioning, and more importantly under the watchful eye of Lilith, Boscha could relax and focus on getting back on her feet. Since everyone in their group was aware of Lucia now, she was free to hang out more, and she quickly became a normal part of their conversations. She was chaotic and high energy, but that just made her the perfect balance for Luz's calm ordered approach.

A few other things changed as well. Gara became a widely known couple and were celebrated everywhere they went, and they never stopped being ‘nauseatingly adorable’ or that's how Eda described them. Boscha never stopped being a Queen bee, but between Skara and Luz she was a lot nicer about it, and after a worryingly short conversation, Boscha took up residence in a spare room at Luz's under the partially false impression that she might still be in danger from whatever group Bria had been a part of. In all honesty, Boscha just didn't want to be left alone again, and Willow and Skara didn't have a spare room.

Another thing that got ironed out was where the teens would stay while attending U.A. Eda, the Park's, and Boscha (taking advantage of one of her parents' forgotten debit cards that she used whether they knew it or not) managed to buy a small house near campus that would serve as the teens temporary home while they attended classes. Skara was only taking a few music classes from a nearby smaller school, so she volunteered to handle most of the day to day maintenance in exchange for a room (probably Gus's, but nobody pressed). As long as it was soundproofed so she could practice without disturbing anyone, they were happy to have her.

For the last few weeks of school Boscha made sure to join Luz and Willow for training. She mostly stuck to the side so she could focus on her physical therapy for her knee, but she also took notes and sketched in a spare notebook of Luz's when she got an idea for a potential support item for either of her friends.

When they all graduated from middle school they were surprised to receive gifts from each other. Skara received a new laptop and mic so she could record her music easier wherever she got inspired. Gus received something to put him on the map and give him some clout, the ability to be the only person to ever get an interview with both Death Shadow and the Harpy. Willow nearly cried when Boscha handed her the first of her new support items, the Dryad Guards. They looked like wooden bangles or bracers, but they were living wood, and using them Willow could create vines or armor regardless of where she found herself. Boscha had a similar reaction when Luz and Eda presented her with a full set of tools and a mobile forge. Even if Boscha's parents didn't care enough to show up, she knew her new family always would.

Finally it was Luz's turn, and both Boscha and Eda had something special. Eda started, “So originally I gave these to Cammy for our first anniversary, and they're one of the only things that survived the fire. Since you're going to go off and become the hero she always knew you could be… I decided you should have them instead. That way you can have a piece of her legacy with you no matter where you are.” Luz opened the box Eda handed her, and found a pair of vantablack fingerless gloves with an inscription stitched inside ‘So that you never run out of light, and come home to your Lechuza’. Eda noticed Luz saw the inscription and blushed, “Please keep that to yourself. Cammy was the only one who ever called me that. I love you both, but I think I want to keep that just between your Mami and I, OK owlets.”

Luz smiled and Eda saw a wink from a red eye, “Thanks mom. We'll treasure these forever.”

Boscha gave a showman's bow as she handed over a hooded cloak, “Since your mom got something special for you, Luz, I thought I'd make something one of a kind, just for Lucia.” As soon as Luz felt it in her hands she felt tears leak from her eye as Lucia felt overwhelmed. Seeing this Boscha chuckled, “I originally thought about making it black. Everybody thinks black because it absorbs light, but you need something both beautiful, as well as effective, and you look outstanding in royal purple. That's not all there is to this cloak though. Remember when I tested materials to see what worked as the best medium for your abilities, I included thin veins of silver between the inner and outer layer of velvet, so if you ever find yourself in need of wings… this little number should do the job. It's still experimental, so I don't know how well it will hold up, but I didn't want you to feel left out.”