The Will of an Enemy (Lumity)

A New Burden

The confrontation had completely distracted the girl from Eda's quest. But after another hour of searching, she came across the last ingredient.

Emerging from the forest once again, Luz let out a sigh of relief to see the familiarity of the Owl House. She was greeted by her friend(?) slash door, Hooty.

"Hoot Hoot! Look who's back!" The door swung open, allowing her to embrace her mentor who was on the other side. She slid her backpack onto the ground.

"Hey kid.. what took ya so long?" Eda ruffled the humans hair, but was not met with the normal warmth.

Luz's brow furrowed when she was reminded of the thought. "I got ambushed."

"You got what-" The Owl Lady's eyes sharpened.

To her side a small demon scurried up her shoulder. "Who hurt you?!"

"Don't worry King, I fended them off!" She chuckled a little and pet the furry demon. "Its more of who it was that shocked me.."

"Neh.. I'll kill them!!" King squeaked. "Who was it!?"

Luz looked down, her eyes softening. "It was.." she hesitated. "Well, do you remember my old friend Amity?"

Eda sighed. "Wow.. I'm sorry kid."

"Ouch.." King muttered. "I mean, that's really gotta sting. Your old crush trying to kill you, heh!"

Luz perked up, "Wait how did you know that-" Eda swiftly wacked the demon with her cane, making him fly across the room.

The silver haired witch groaned. "I mean even if you didn't make it obvious.. King read your diary a while ago."

The human felt her face heat up. "King!!"

"Have mercy!!!!" He skittered away, leaving the human to sink into embarrassment.

"It's not like it really matters anymore.." Luz let out a heavy sigh.

"This is a tough one.." Eda mumbled, placing a hand on her apprentice's shoulder. "Look, obviously this must feel terrible. I'm sure you feel just as betrayed as when Lilith came after me for the first time."

Luz glanced over at her mentor's wanted poster, which had recently been accompanied with one of her own. "Yeah.. I thought we were close."

"I knew she was a goody two shoes.. but actually joining the Emperor's coven?" The owl lady thought out loud. "Seems weird."

"Especially after she learned about Lilith! I mean, it was her dream before she found out it was corrupt!" Luz's expression sunk. "I cant believe she would do this to me.."

The owl lady squeezed Luz's shoulder, then turning towards her room. "From now on, I want you to be on the lookout. Especially for that blight!"

"Yes Ma'am!" She giggled, giving a fake salute. "Especially now that I basically dared her into killing me!"

Eda nearly chocked on her words. "You WHAT?"

Luz's eyes filled with fear. "Ohhh.. d-did I forget to mention that?"

Eda spun around. "I am NOT supposed to tolerate this kind of behavior.. but you know I love messing with those guards! Tell me everything." She smirked mischievously.

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"Tell me everything." The deep voice resonated throughout the empty hall. In front of the Emperor kneeled Amity, bowing her head in defeat.

"I found the human as you requested.." Her voice filled the tension. "As for her capture.." she looked away.

"I can see that." The Emperor scoffed. "This is your first failure. What makes this human different from any other threat? You even had the advantage of her being alone!"

The Blight hesitated, closing her eyes. "She has learned a number of spells from the Owl Lady.."

"What good is magic to a human?" The Emperor leaned forward. "That is nothing but an excuse. Are you truly worthy of this position?"

"..My apologies, Lord Belos." Amity's voice quivered.

"Amity. You are a gifted student who has quickly risen through the ranks. I have never seen something quite like it during my rule." Emperor Belos started. "A simple human is no match for you. I will give you another chance, if you prove yourself."

The green guard lifted her head. "Thank you Lord Belos..!"

"Do not let me down." The coldness seeped from the emperor's mask. "I want the human captured, or I'll have your rank taken from beneath you."