The Will of an Enemy (Lumity)

Silent Anguish

The human kept her hand extended.

"I.. don't understand.." The guard's brow furrowed. "First you refuse to kill me.. and now you want to interrogate me?"

Luz couldn't help but giggle. "Can't we just have a conversation? We are friends after all."

"Y-you can't be serious." Amity laughed pathetically, taking the human's hand and was pulled up. "Even after I basically betrayed you? Even when I was going to.." She paused for a moment, seeming to be guilted into thought. "..bring you to your death."

"Seems like you're aware now." Luz's gaze saddened a little, still holding onto the girls hand. "I just don't get it.."

The green guard looked away, biting her lip. "I.. can't even begin to explain.."

After a brief moment of sorrow, the human spoke. "You can start somewhere." Luz gave the other girl's hand tight squeeze.

Amity looked back at the girl, her eyes widening. For a moment the human could sense she wanted to say more. However the girl's hesitation caused her to lash out. "You know, we wouldn't have had to meet like this if you just stayed out of trouble."

Luz looked down and sighed. "Amity.. you know that's not true. You saw what happened in the past." She took a deep breath, holding onto the guard's hand now with both of her's. "Please talk to me.. as the girl I used to know."

The green guard's cheeks were brushed with a taint pink, looking into the human's eyes. "L-Luz.." The witch stumbled on her words. After a moment, she nodded.

Luz's eyes gleamed. "Thank you Amity!" She gleefully plopped onto the ground, patting the spot next to her. "I can sense this is gonna take a while."

Amity playfully rolled her eyes at the human, taking a seat. She curled up her knees and wrapped her arms around them, letting out a sigh. "Look, I know this doesn't fix what i've ruined."

"Just start talking Blight." Luz smiled.

"Alright." She let out a meek chuckle. "Well, like you expected I did change my mind on the coven after I saw what they've done to you and your mentor. But.."

She paused for a moment, then turning to seemingly rant to herself. "I worked my whole life towards this.. I couldn't just change my mind now.. And my parents." The guard's head sunk into her hood. "I cannot disappoint them. All they've wanted for me was to join the coven.. they've worked my powers my entire life.."

"Your parents.." Luz turned her head to her. "I'm guessing they changed your mind again?"

"Yeah.." Amity could not even face the human. The guilt made her nauseous. "I can't disappoint them. And now I have the Emperor's approval! They've never been this happy.." The girl looked down. "I-I just have to do this Luz.. I can't lose this.. I've worked too hard.."

"Amity.." The human stuttered out from concern.

The guard gripped tightly to her knees, feeling the vigorous shake in her body. "It's so hard Luz.. my parents want so much of me.. they've always told me to step on others to get to the top." She closed her eyes. "But I don't want to risk losing you.. Or my friends.."

The human reached out and placed her hand on the girl's back, causing the guard to tense up.

"Gods.. I'm such an idiot." Her defeated chuckle began to sound like a sob.

"No.. am-"

"I really thought I could suppress my feelings for you and just throw you away!" She felt tears stream down her face. "Just so I can please my parents. And now I can't do either!"

The human pulled her close, hugging her tightly.

"Why are you being so nice to me?" The guard scrunched up her face as tears flowed. "I don't deserve it.. I'm nothing but a failure.."

"Please listen to me Amity.." Luz muttered into her ear. Amity could hear the tremble in her voice, making her keep silent.

"Amity.. I get it, you want to meet everyone's expectations.." Luz spoke softly, loosening her embrace. "I was the same way. I couldn't even fit into this magical world without causing trouble.."

The two girls shared a laugh, clearing them both of their tears. The guard warmed up to the hug, wrapping her arms around the human. "That's what I love about you though.." Amity said without realizing.

Luz felt her face heat up, but the guard did not seem to notice. "W-well glad to know! I thought you hated me for a little."

"I can see why you thought that.." Amity chuckled awkwardly, letting go of her friend. She glanced up at the now dark sky. "Did you really come here just for the Starfall?"

Luz's eyes lit up as she saw the shooting stars. "Yeah, I remembered coming here with you, and it was perfect for this!"

Amity gave her a bittersweet smile. "It's not as beautiful in the winter." The guard pulled her cloak together for warmth.

"I'm still enjoying myself." Luz glanced over at Amity. "Especially with that heavy bomb of info you dropped out of the way."

"Yeah.." Amity had a faint smile, looking back at the human. "But.. this makes things complicated.."

"I mean things have always been a little hectic between us." Luz chuckled. "But what's wrong?"

"What am I going to do..?" Amity fiddled her fingers in worry. "It's not like I can just quit.. And I OBVIOUSLY can't tell the Emperor about this! He's obsessed with capturing you guys.."

"Hey." Luz wrapped her arm around her, pulling her close. "Why don't we just keep tonight a secret, hm?"

Amity's mind went haywire as she felt herself awkwardly tense up. "I-I guess you're right..?!"

"Are you okay Am?" The human turned to her in confusion, bringing their faces close.

"T-totally alright!" She laughed a little too long, feeling her face reveal her dreaded embarrassment.

Luz gave her a clumsy smile, turning back to the sky. "If it's alright with you.. Do you wanna stay here for a little?"

"Of course, Luz." Amity closed her eyes, grinning to herself.

The two lost their worries in the glimmering stars that danced in the sky.