Episode 6- Doctor strange

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by F1mikeg

by F1mikeg

Title: Echoes of Home

The moon hung low in the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the lush landscape of Exandria. For Jamie, this tranquil setting was overshadowed by the remnants of his haunting dreams. Night after night, he was plagued by visions of magic gone awry, grotesque creatures looming in the shadows, and a figure—his mentor—whose wisdom guided him through the tumultuous world of magic and adventure.

As Jamie sat in the familiar clearing just outside Whitestone, the soft rustle of leaves and the chirp of distant crickets didn't soothe his troubled mind. The members of Vox Machina gathered nearby, their amusement quickly turning to concern as they noticed Jamie's disquiet.

"Oi, Jamie!" Grog boomed, his large hands resting on his hips. "You've been acting strange lately. Did the fairies get to you again?"

"He's right," Percy chimed in, attaching a lens to his firearm. "You've been quieter than usual. What's going on? Holding out on us?"

Pike, the ever-empathetic cleric of Sarenrae, stepped closer. "You can talk to us, Jamie. We're your family now."

Jamie looked up at their concerned faces—Vex, Vax, Scanlan, Keyleth, Grog, Percy, and Pike. Each one of them had carved their own niche in his heart, yet the longing for his true home tugged painfully at his spirit.

"It's... it's nothing," Jamie replied, forcing a casual tone that faltered under the weight of their scrutiny.

"Nothing doesn't keep you tossing and turning all night," Vex said gently, her keen emerald eyes piercing through his façade. "Is it about your past? Your home?"

He sighed, the weight of his secret too heavy to bear alone. "It's the dreams," he finally admitted. "I dream of home and..." He hesitated, taking a deep breath as he remembered the man who had taught him how to channel his magic, to control it, to wield it like a master. "I dream of the man who taught me about magic."

"Your mentor?" Keyleth asked. "And what does he say in the dreams?"

"He teaches me," Jamie said, his voice thick with emotion. "But there's more. I see him surrounded by shadows, facing something... something dark. I can't help him, and it terrifies me. I'm afraid I'm not ready for this world, for the battles we face. I miss him and home so much."

The group exchanged glances, understanding etched in their features. "You wouldn't be the first to doubt your path, Jamie," Vax said, stepping closer. "But you have us. We fight together, for each other. You're not alone in this."

Scanlan, ever the dramatic bard, stepped forward and struck a pose. "If it's one thing I've learned, it's that adventures are best faced together. Think of it like a party—every bard has their role. Yours is just beginning!"

Grog nodded vigorously, his enormous frame swaying slightly. "And if you're scared, just smash whatever is in front of you! That's what I do!"

Pike reached out, placing a comforting hand on Jamie's shoulder. "Your dreams and memories are important, but they don't define you, Jamie. This group, this family—WE are your new memories. Let that magic guide you, not haunt you."

Jamie looked at each of them, the warmth of their words slowly dispelling the shadows that clung to his heart. "You're right. I've kept this in for too long. I need to remember that I carry the lessons he taught me, and it's time to put them to use."

"Exactly!" Keyleth exclaimed, her eyes sparking with excitement. "You have the knowledge and the power. When we face our challenges, we do it together. Let's go on an adventure!"

With newfound resolve, Jamie nodded. "Alright! Let's do it. Together."

As they gathered their supplies and set off into the night, Jamie felt a flicker of hope igniting within him. The past would always be a part of him, but it didn't have to overshadow his present or dictate his future. With Vox Machina at his side, he was ready to embrace whatever lay ahead.

And perhaps, after all this time, Jamie would find his way home—not just to where he had come from, but to the bonds he was forging with the remarkable family he had discovered among the chaos of battle and magic. Together, they would face the darkness, and together, they would forge their own legacy.