"What to do? What to do?" Delthea asked.

Lily's first response was to go back into the back and layed in there in an improvised positioned as Delthea went to open the door. She removed her magical locks as it slowly opens to create suspense. The young mage took a deep breath only for her to be face to face with someone she never expected, her older brother.

"Lu?!" Delthea gasped, "What are you doing back here?! I thought you want to go explore the world?!"

"I can come back when I feel like it. Eight months away from home is a really long time!" Luthier scolded, "Though I admit that I miss being here."

The two just stood there as they were waiting for something to happen as Luthier decided to break the silence, "This usually is the part where you hug me or at least that's how it works."

"About that, I kind am in a middle of something," Delthea said as she is trying to focus both her brother and Lily, "Magic stuff and all."

Luthier raised an eyebrow, "Oh… you being focused for once. That's an excellent welcome back gift."

"Look, I'm a little older now and I got stuff. We'll catch up after I deal with it!" Delthea promised.

"Ew…"

"What was that?" Luthier asked.

"It's nothing!" Delthea denied.

"Little sister, there is no need to hide anything from me. I know how you feel," Luthier assured.

"Wait, what?" Delthea gasped.

"Before we met Alm, I kept my own secrets here as well. I sometimes hide cats in the house and cared for them. Mostly because mother and father did not allow any in the house, even if they were in need of help. Don't worry, they were all freed in my old room," Luthier explained.

"Wow… I never knew you had a rebellious side to you," Delthea giggled.

"Don't get used to it, but I'm not one to talk. As long as it doesn't cause trouble, your secret is safe with me," Luthier said.

Suddenly Lily popped out of her bag and yelled, "Lily is not an it!"

The two mages look at Lily as their cover has been blown. Delthea's looked at her brother with begging eyes, hoping that he won't get mad. Lily looked dumbfounded as her impulsiveness got herself in trouble big time.

As for Luthier, he was shocked from the sight of Lily as he slowly took a step back and said, "She looks cute."

"EHHHH!" Delthea screamed.

"Called it! Lily is cute for a zombie!" the undead girl boasted.

"I have to agree," Luthier nodded, "I do like the star and hair. Very charming, but to think you are a terror."

"Uh…" Delthea muttered in fear.

"Delthea, did you sold your soul to Duma? Or perhaps you finally focused on your magic and summoned her?" Luthier asked.

"Why… yes! Yes I did! I summoned her! I just thought that you would be upset that it was a Terror instead of something more… majestic per say," Delthea bragged.

"Lily is not a terror," Lily added.

"I can see why you would be afraid… fear not. If anyone dares to judge your achievement, I will vouch for your defense," Luthier offered.

"That's great and all, but we kind of need to help her go home…" Delthea corrected, "She doesn't really belong here and I doubt she is even allowed here."

"Ah yes… the recent outbreaks," Luthier noticed, "Lily was it, I shall provide you protection until then. Just as long as you don't bite or anything that Terrors do…"

"Lily would never do that!" Lily shouted.

Delthea wiped the sweat on her forehead, "Whew! And here I thought we were in trouble."

"Pardon me… I thought I heard some noise here."

Luthier and the two girls look out of the door and saw Clive standing there with one hand on his chin. He does not seem mad and calm as always. Though he does seem to focus on Lily.

"Clive! Please don't hurt Lily! She means no harm!" Delthea begged.

"Peace Delthea, I was here because your parents are willing to provide me and my men some supplies and some shelter," Clive explained, "And Lily?"

"Yeah! She's a really smart and friendly Terror from another world! We just became friends and I'm worried with what you and the others would do to her!" Delthea begged as she tried to defend Lily.

"Yeah! Lily would never hurt people like in the movies! Lily is also not a terror! Lily is a zombie!" Lily clarified.

"Hmm, you are just like Saki back in the castle," Clive noted, "But not as brash."

"Saki-chan? You found her!" Lily gasped, "What did you do to her?!"

"She is only her head, but we found her that way," Clive answered.

"Well… looks like Lily is the bigger girl now," Lily stated, "That's what she gets for calling me Shrimpy!"

"You are Shrimpy? One of Saki's friends?" Clive asked.

"My name is not Shrimpy, it's Lily. Saki-chan keeps calling Lily that!" Lily replied.

Clive then gave a stern look, "You'll have to come with me, we'll not only keep you safe but reunite you with Saki."

"Take me with you! I want to keep Lily safe as well," Delthea prompted, "You of all people know how skilled I am with magic."

Clive eyes widen, "About that, I was going to ask if you are willing to help."

The blue knight then turned to Luthier, "And Luthier, it has been a while. My apologies for not noticing you."

"None taken," Luthier accepted, "And yes I would join you."

"You just came back right?" Clive questioned.

"I will be fine," Luthier assured, "From what I heard, these Terror attacks are a big problem in all of Valentia. Not only that, Alm is in need of help. I am willing to support a dear friend of mine."

"Then it's settled," Clive concluded, "This area was meant to be our last stop before heading back as the squadron in Rigel will handle the path ahead. We leave by dawn and I suggest you pack up."

The blue knight left as the two mages and zombie just look at each other with dumbfounded looks. It seems that luck was in their side for now. Let's see if it lasts for long.

…

Later that night, Delthea got ready for bed as she is sharing her bed with Lily. The two layed on the bed together but not that close because we are not going that far. I mean where else Lily will sleep in a cramped magic room.

"Lily is glad things turned out well in the end," Lily chirped, "Not that Lily needs sleep, but it's night to do so."

"Now we just need to worry about the villagers and we can get you back to your friend Saki," Delthea yawned, "Nothing will go wrong from here on out."

Suddenly there was loud knocking with a roar from multiple people. Delthea and Lily got up to see what is going on. Upon reaching to the door of the house, the two saw a rally of villagers with pitchforks and torches while Luthier and Sir Clive is there trying to calm them down.

"Sir Clive! For your safety, we want to help get rid of it!" cried a villager.

"What if she kills you in your sleep?!" cried another villager.

"You're just too kind for this world!"

"People, calm down! It is getting late at night and I have everything under control," Clive said.

"Can we at least burn the witch responsible?" asked a villager.

"For the last time, Delthea is not a witch anymore!" Luthier barked.

Delthea then suddenly pushed her brother and Clive out of the way as she dragged Lily along. The villagers gasped as they then prepare to attack. However, Delthea prepared a fire spell to back them off.

"Alright! Alright! Who dares disturb my beauty sleep?!" Delthea threatened.

"Look! It's the witch!" cried a villager.

"Burn the witch!"

"SHUT UP!" Delthea ordered as the fire in her hands grew.

The villagers held their tongue as they then remained silent, whimpering like dogs. Clive and Luthier looked at the mage with a surprised look as they did not see this coming. Delthea now has everybody's attention.

"Tell me, what makes Terrors scary?" Delthea asked.

The villagers nervously looked at each other until one barely answered, "They turned me into a newt!"

Delthea raised an eyebrow, "A newt?"

"I got better," the villager shrugged.

"They bite!" answered another villager.

"Good! And do you see Lily here biting anyone?" Delthea questioned as she has Lily set up to the crowd.

"No…"

"But she might."

"Is she biting now?" Delthea asked again.

"No…" the villagers said as they looked at each other.

Delthea wave her hand, "If Lily does not bite anyone, that means…"

After some thought, one villager answered, "She is not scary!"

"Good! Now good night!" Delthea shouted as went back to bed.

Before Lily left, she greeted, "It's nice to meet you all!"

The Terror went back inside while everyone seemed lost and confused. They then went back to their homes to go to sleep for the night.

…

In the next morning, Clive and his men began packing up to return back to the castle. The sun is barely rising, but there was light at least. Delthea, Lily, and Luthier had bags and clothing ready for the trip as they waited for the knights to begin marching.

"This will be a dangerous journey back," Clive warned, "We have encountered some Terrors on the way so be very careful."

"We got this!" Delthea boasted as Luthier just gave a thumbs up.

"What can Lily do to help?!" Lily asked, "Lily is skilled in wilderness survival, hunting, gathering, weather reading, and so much more!"

"That alone would be most useful!" Clive said with a surprised look, "Though you might need a weapon."

The Terror then whips out an axe, "Lily got this! It was lying around and nobody owned it!"

"Hmm, I guess that works," Clive nodded.

Clive then order the march as the knights, mages, and terror went out of the village to get back to the castle. They all went at a moderate pace to conserve stamina for the trip while not being too slow. Even though the knights were on horses, the mages and Terror was able to catch up.

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Author's Notes: Sorry if this chapter seems short, whenever I try to think of what else to add it feels more like filler or it won't flow well. So I just decided to end right there.

Besides that, feeling tired from school and all.

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