The Owl and the Frog

Chapter 57: Hollywood Hop-pop

Okay, here we are....

So if you're wondering why this chapter took a long time, I think you'll get the answer as you read it. This chapter has some personal details about me and I found it difficult to write at times because of that. I had thought long and hard about whether to include it or not, but when I came up with the idea of the "Lyft Driver" character the plan was that I'd have him be a recurring character in Arc 5, but then in Arc 6 we would start to learn more about him, and he would have a larger role in the story. Most of his backstory is in this chapter and it's based on my own experiences.

There is a part of me that didn't want to share it, as these are things I don't talk about that often, but seeing as both Amphibia and Owl House are shows that deal with a lot of heavy issues I felt it would be natural to include the past of the Lyft Driver as it fits the themes of those shows. I think a small part of me also hopes that writing this can help me heal as well.

Aside from that, I do have a big announcement that I will post on DA, so make sure and check that out when you can. It is a bit surreal to think I'm at this point when I think about what my life was like before writing this fic...

Well with all that said let's get to it! I hope I continue to impress you...

The sun shone brightly off the Hollywood Hills. From their position atop the tour bus, Luz, Anne, and the amphibians looked out across the city. The humans had taken the amphibians out to tour the district known as Hollywood. Hop Pop seemed especially fascinated with the sights.

"Why, it's almost as if your world actually respects actors," he said.

"Respects? Them? Ha!" replied Anne. "Around here, people worship actors as gods."

"Well, some actors at least," clarified Luz. "You have to make it to the top to get that kind of respect. Although nowadays, it's a bit easier to become famous because of social media and such."

"Yeah, but even so, celebrities are in a class all of their own," said Anne.

"I'll say," said Amara. "Even famous actors in Amphibia are usually only known in Newtopia, but in your world, you have actors that are known worldwide."

"We do," said Luz. "It's crazy to think how popular some actors can get."

The group looked over to see an actor getting photographed, standing next to a step-and-repeat promoting a new film.

"If only that were me," said Hop Pop wistfully. "I know my acting career didn't really pan out, but maybe I'd have a shot in this world."

"Possibly," said Anne. "But remember, Mr. X is after us, and he's seen what you look like."

"So we need to keep a low profile," said Luz.

"He's gone," said Sprig and Polly at the same time.

"He's what?!" exclaimed Anne. She looked down from the bus they were riding in to see Hop Pop turn a corner.

"Hollywood, here I come!" he yelled loudly.

Anne let out a growl and got ready to chase after him, but after a moment, she stopped and let out a sigh. "You know what? I do not have the energy for this."

"Anne, we need to go get him," said Luz, coming up to her.

Anne let out a huff and sat back down on the bus.

"You just said how Mr. X has seen him," said Luz. "We have to make sure he doesn't get abducted."

"Like I said, I don't have the energy right now," said Anne, continuing to pout.