Distressing Dominance | Owl House x Reader

Chapter 32

Gritting my teeth, I pushed myself up, my body aching with each movement. I couldn't let this be the end. Not now, not after everything we had been through. I reached out, my hand trembling, and called upon the magic of the relics once more. The sword's power surged through me, filling me with a fierce determination that burned away the pain.

Amity saw my resolve and struggled to her feet, her own power flaring to life. We stood together, two small figures against the towering Titan, but we were not alone. The relics within the Titan sang in harmony, a symphony of ancient power that resonated with the very essence of the room. With a roar of our own, we unleashed a combined attack, our magics intertwining in a display that was as beautiful as it was deadly.

The Titan reeled back, the power of the relics a cacophony within it. Its body contorted and twisted, the very fabric of its being struggling to contain the forces we had unleashed. The air grew thick with the scent of ozone and burning flesh as the creature's true form began to emerge, a twisted amalgamation of human greed and demonic corruption.

Amity and I stood our ground, our spells a whirlwind of ice and fire that surrounded the beast. Our eyes met, and in that moment, I knew that together, we could do this. We had come so far, learned so much about ourselves and the world we had stumbled into. We had faced fears and doubt and come out stronger on the other side.

The Titan roared, its form contorting and growing even more monstrous as it fought against the power of the relics. The chamber was a chaotic dance of light and shadow, the air crackling with magic. The very stones of the castle trembled with each clash of power.

But then, something unexpected happened. With a sound like thunder, the Titan burst through the chamber wall, taking a chunk of the castle with it. We stumbled to our feet, staring in shock as the creature fled, leaving a gaping hole in its wake.

"We can't let it get away!" I shouted, adrenaline pumping through my veins. Amity nodded, her eyes alight with determination. We raced after the Titan, our combined magic propelling us through the corridors of the castle. The guards we passed were thrown aside like rag dolls, their fear palpable as the creature's roars grew fainter in the distance.

We emerged into the courtyard just in time to see the Titan crash through the castle's outer walls and into the night. The moon had returned to its rightful place in the sky, casting an eerie glow on the chaos left in its wake. "We have to stop it before it causes more damage," Amity said, her voice strained.

I nodded, and without a second thought, I grabbed her hand. Our connection was stronger now, forged in the fires of our shared trials. We had to trust each other completely if we were to have any hope of defeating the monster we had unleashed.

As we sprinted after the Titan, the landscape around us began to change. The very essence of the Boiling Isles was shifting, the ground cracking and reforming as the relics' power took hold. Trees grew taller, their leaves turning to gold, and the air grew warm with the scent of blooming flowers. The creatures we passed looked up at us in wonder, their eyes reflecting the hope that we had brought with us.

I stopped and told Amity to stop, grabbing her hand to halt her in her tracks. We had to regroup, to come up with a new strategy. The Titan was powerful, yes, but it was also in pain, torn apart by the forces of the relics that were now at odds with its very nature.

We took a moment to catch our breath, looking at each other with a mix of exhaustion and resolve. "We gotta let the Emperor take care of the Titan," I said, the realization dawning on me like a revelation. "Why risk our lives, if the Emperor can do it for us? Especially after the Titan crashed through the Emperor's castle."

Amity's expression was a mix of confusion and doubt. "But, Y/N, we can't just leave it to them. What if they use the Titan's power for their own ends?"

"I know it's risky," I replied, my voice steady despite the fear that churned in my stomach. "But think about it. The Emperor's Coven is powerful, and they have resources we could never dream of. The Titan is a far bigger threat than the Emperor now, so let them fight each other, no need to put ourselves in danger."

Amity looked at me, her fiery eyes searching my face for any sign of doubt. "But what if the Emperor decides to come for us after killing the Titan?" she whispered, her grip on my hand tightening.

"He'll have different things on his plate than us." I assured her, trying to ignore the knot in my stomach. "The relics were consumed by the Titan, they're gone. None of us will be able to have them now, so we're back to square one."

Her expression softened, and she nodded, though I could see the fear lurking in her eyes. "You're right, I guess. So what now? Should we return to the Owl House and tell Eda about this?"

The thought of facing Eda's wrath after failing to secure the relics was daunting, but we had come so far together, and she had been our anchor in this strange new world. I took a deep breath and nodded. "Yes, we should tell her everything. Maybe she'll have an idea of what we can do next."

We made our way back to the Owl House, the journey feeling much longer than the frantic flight we'd taken to the castle. The forest was eerily calm, as if it too knew the gravity of what had transpired. When we finally stumbled through the door, Eda looked up from her potion-brewing, a frown etched on her face. "Well?" she barked. "What happened?"