The Will of an Enemy (Lumity)

A Meet behind Closed Owl Doors

Luz could not sleep that night. Her mind buzzed with different thoughts, all centered around her guard's response. After wasting a few hours on her phone, she passed out until the sun rose.

Early in the morning, she heard the commotion outside. Aggressive hoots awoke her, causing her to soar out of bed. When feathers fluttered from outside her window, she knew it was only the owl door causing a ruckus. She poked her head out to find the infinite rod fighting a purple monster.

"Hooty!" Luz said in an irritated voice. "You realize it's super early right??" The human rubbed her eyes, catching a glimpse of the annoyance. She nearly fell out of the window when she came to realize it was an Abomination. "Woah woah woah Hooty!" Luz quickly rushed down the stairs to confront the action. By the time she opened the door, the owl had plunged itself into the Abomination's stomach, creating a hole.

"Begone foul beast! HOOT!" The owl celebrated as it slushed into a pile of goo. Luz turned to the owl in disbelief.

"Hooty, I'm glad you're protecting us... but that was just my friend!" She couldn't help but chuckle.

The door completely ignored her. "All in a day's work hoot hoot!"

Luz glanced down at the puddle, seeing it quiver and start to reform. It spat out a seemingly pristine note, enclosed in a pink envelope. The human filled with glee, quickly tearing it open to see the guard's response.

Greetings Luz, Luz could hear Amity's silky voice that she adored in her head.

I hope this note finds you well. Similar to you, It was a challenge to find a way to get this to you. Not that I minded.

I am glad you wanted to talk, since I have not been able to get you off my mind. I want to apologize again for what I have put you through, though I know you seemingly already forgiven me.

As for I have been, I would say the same. My brother and sister are doing well, in case you were wondering, and they say hello. Tell your demon that I am sorry for making him wait.. they've been bothering me as I've written to you.

But like you, I am hoping we could meet? I'm elated to hear you still like Azura. Maybe I could come to the Owl House tonight after my rounds? You can send your response back with my abomination, if you'd like.

I promise not to threaten you this time,
Your Captain

Luz heated up from her signature, but the letter filled her with glee. She quickly searched her pockets for her notebook to scribble out her response.

The letter made its way back to the guard with the sulking abomination.

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Evening fell across the boiling isles. The human eagerly waited by the door for her friend. Luz had warned the door of Amity's arrival, so there would not be a similar situation compared to the morning.

Suddenly, the door creaked open. "Hoot hoot! Looks like you have a visitor!"

In the cold forest night stood the formal guard, who now blended in with most people the human would see around town. She wore a simple black turtleneck sweater with dark maroon pants that were thick enough for her to not require a jacket. Melted snow sprinkled across the boots she wore. It was the first time Luz had seen the witch as other than a guard.

"Amity!" The human lit up, barreling towards her to wrap her in a hug. "It's so good to see you!"

The guard's cheeks glowed red as she tensed up from the human's closeness. "Luz..!" she chuckled a little. "It's good to see you too."