Missing

Chapter 9: Encounter

The two girls held each other for quite some time. They couldn't control it, even if they wanted to. They were so emotionally wrecked that all they could do was hold each other to provide the comfort they needed. King watched from the door, letting the girls get their emotions out. He knew they desperately needed it right now.

Amity was both happy and devastated. She found Luz. She found her alive. Amity couldn't be more happier to know that. All this time, during the ride up to the Castle to going down the stairs, her mind was going wild. Her thoughts didn't give her a break. They kept reminding the girl about the human's fate, and how she was probably dead at this point. She kept herself straight as best as she could, as she got closer and closer to Luz, but she couldn't help but feel like she was too late. Seeing Luz in front of her, alive made Amity so much more happier, but it wasn't without its downsides

Luz had taken a beating. She had injuries all over her body, and her weak voice and puffy eyes made Amity hate herself more. She could've helped Luz before. She could've possibly saved her from all of this, but she didn't, and Amity couldn't help but put the blame on herself for all that has happened. 

"I-I….I thought I was never gonna see you again.." Amity whimpered, ruffling Luz's hair as the human tightened her grip. 

"You-you can't be here Amity...you got to get out of here while you can...before he gets you.." Luz whispered, feeling the pain in her heart intensify, remembering the Emperor's words from hours ago. Amity gave her the strictest look she could muster up.

"Don't you dare say that. I am getting you out of here." Amity stated firmly, looking at Luz, who was looking at her with pleading eyes. 

"No...you don't understand Amity...he's coming after you. He's gonna be coming after everyone...because of me.." Luz sobbed, lowering her head down.

"What do you mean?" Amity questioned, looking over at King, who was still at the door. Luz pointed forwards, and Amity looked where she pointed, and saw something that made her gut squirm.

"No.." Amity said, desperately trying to understand what was happening. Luz shook her head, choking on her sobs.

"He managed to repair the door….he's charging that portal…soon, he'll be able to get into any world…" Luz choked out, gripping Amity tighter as more tears rolled out. "He's going after my mom, and then Willow, Gus and you….and it's because of me…" Luz said before throwing her face on Amity's shoulder and sobbing harder. Amity felt her heart ache and her gut twist. The fear she had throughout all of this started to ramp up as she started to understand the severity of the situation.

The Emperor managed to rebuild the portal, and it was almost ready to be used. Amity didn't know what he was gonna use the portal for other than to go to the human realm, but Amity knew it couldn't be for anything good. She shuddered at the thought of her being a target by the Emperor too, but she didn't put too much thought into it. Right now, her main concern was Luz, and she wanted to get her out of here. She placed her hands on her head and lifted it up to face her.

"Don't worry, I'm gonna get you out of here. We're gonna shut down that portal, and see how we can take it back, and we are gonna get out of here with everyone else." Amity said, looking at Luz. She noticed her expression. It was still full of fear. Amity knew that probably wasn't so convincing as she thought, but Luz was horrified. She was frozen in place, but as Amity put more time into trying to figure out what was happening, the more noticeable it was that Luz wasn't focused on her, but on what was behind her.