The Will of an Enemy (Lumity)

Fateful Encounter

Luz's shock was obviously not reciprocated. The gleam of amber in the guards eyes sharpened as she readied her next attack.

"So this is where you've been?" Luz tried to focus, taking a step back.

Amity did not waste her words and charged once again. Luz, still unsettled, was more vulnerable than before.

Despite this, the human continued to dodge. Even if it is Amity -she thought- I obviously can't get captured!

After more offense and defense between the two, a lull came over the battlefield. Luz swore she heard the huff of her opponent.

"Amity.." Luz stepped back, running short bursts of her hand through her hair. "..Why? I thought you-"

"Noceda." Amity's sharpness could be seen with her glare. "You are under arrest for suspected treason and affiliation with the Owl Lady."

"You're not even gonna say my name?" Luz's voice quivered.

Amity's determination did not waiver. She rose her hand to call her next abomination.

"So be it that way." Luz looked down. "You know.. I thought we were close Amity. I never expected you to-"

The glare of the guard softened, only to be replaced with rage. The abomination brashly swung at Luz, only to miss completely.

The green guard cursed under her breath, making the abomination carelessly charge again. This gave Luz the leverage of using her spell.

Luz casted an ice spell to project her up into the air. She landed directly on the monster's head, drawing a fire spell in its goop.

Amity growled as goo exploded across the battlefield. "Why are you making this difficult!" She shouted in frustration.

"Um.. maybe cause I'm a wanted criminal?!" Luz laughed a little in disbelief. "Or maybe because I just found out my friend wants to kill me?"

Amity looked away for a moment. "I.. I don't want to kill you.." Her glare returned. "But you're making me have to."

Luz returned the hate in her eyes. "Why haven't you just done it then? I know you're a better witch than me Blight."

"The Emperor told me to capture you." She said bluntly. "However, if I can't.. I have his permission."

A smirk crept onto the humans face. "I think I've given you plenty of reason."

"D-don't be ridiculous!" Amity's eyes widened slightly. "It hasn't come to that point yet."

"Oh really? Or maybe you just don't want to hurt lil old me." Luz snickered.

"Watch it Noceda! You better take me seriously or I won't back down!"

"Then do it."

"...what??"

"Try to at least harm me." Luz crossed her arms. "If you can do that, I'll come with you to the Emperor."

"Really?" Amity dropped her shoulders, confusion leading to her face.

"I promise on Azura's good name!"

The Blight scoffed, suppressing her chuckle. "So be it."

"Be it!" Luz pouted.

The green guard took up a blade encroached with fire, approaching the girl with it. She pulled the human close and brought the blade to her neck.

"Say your final words.." Amity's determination did not falter. "Luz."

Luz felt the heat of the blade radiate against her neck. She was surprised the guard had even taken it this far. "I see you have changed, I guess.." She closed her eyes.

"What?" The guard pushed the blade closer to the girls jaw.

"Well I mean.. If you had gotten this close when we were at Hexside, you'd be a blushing mess." Luz chuckled. "I'm a little disappointed it was pretty cute.."

This obviously affected the guard in some way. The blade immediately fell, the exact scenario the human described was reoccurring once again.

"Why'd you have to bring that up now!" Amity's voice shook a little, the red filling her face once again.

"So you haven't changed.." Luz grinned. "I thought you went all killer mode on me Am!"

"I can, you know." She brought her sword up again.

"That will have to wait for another time though, cause it looks like you lost the bet!"

"Wh.."

Luz glanced over her body, tracing where the blade's heat blasted. "Looks like I'm as healthy as ever!"

"Wait.. huh?!" Amity's reserved behavior crumbled. "Th-that's not fair! You cheated!" She continued to ramble.

"How? I didn't lay a finger on you."

"Then.. how did I lose.." Amity muttered with disbelief.

"I think.." Luz approached her, placing a hand on your shoulder. "Deep down.. this isn't what you want. Amity please.."

Amity closed her eyes, thinking of taking Luz's comfort. "Th-that's not it." She glared again.

"Think about-"

"Just.. stop Luz." She pushed her hand away. "You're a wanted criminal.. I'm.. I need to take you in.."

"Just this once.. I cant do it.." She avoided looking at Luz. "Just go."

Sunken in defeat, the guard walked back into the bushes, leaving the human to wonder.