Sorry this was on a haitus for a while, I had a lot of writer's block again. :/

Anyway, here is chapter three, enjoy!

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Previously on this story..

Elizabeth then got back on track to what she was talking about.

"Once trials began, many of us witches (and warlocks) went into hiding, trying to conceal our powers. I was one of the lucky ones to survive.. Most of them were found, unlike me of course."

She then got up out of her chair, motioning Gumball to do the same.

"Now quick question child, what is your name?"

"Uh.. Gumball.."

"Ah, okay then. Could you, demonstrate your red magic to me? I'm quite curious."

Now onto the chapter!

"Demonstrate?..."

"Yes, just show me what you can do."

"Um... Okay... But what?.."

Elizabeth sighed, while shaking her head, a bit annoyed by this.

"Anything."

Hesitant, Gumball shut his eyes, thinking of what ability to use.

Soon, Elizabeth, Darwin, and Anais watched, as he slowly began lifting off the ground, a red mist coming out of his feet.

The witch had a look of surprise on her face.

"Unbelievable.."

Gumball then floated back down to the floor, now standing again.

"So... Can you somehow... You know.. Reverse it?..." He asked, hoping there would be some way to fix this.

Elizabeth shook her head no.

"I'm sorry child, but there's not a way.. It's incurable.."

The three groaned, since they pretty much came here for not really all that much.

"But."

Their groans were cut short, as Elizabeth continued.

"I might be able to help you return somewhat normal again. Bonus, I might be able to help you control your powers as well."

"Really?! You really mean it?!" Gumball had a look of relief and joy, since this part of the problem would probably be resolved.

"Hold on a minute Ms. Darrens."

Anais narrowed her eyes as she spoke.

"This sounds suspicious. How should we be able to trust you?"

Darwin nodded in agreement, still wary of Elizabeth, considering the three only knew a few things about her.

"It's the least I can do to help. Honestly, I wouldn't want someone else going through some of the same pain as me." Elizabeth replied, as she opened another door.

"This way."

The three followed hesitantly behind the old lady, as she walked down a hallway.

"Do you think this is a trap?.." Darwin asked.

"I don't know yet. But just to be on the safe side, we should probably keep an eye on her. She just doesn't give that 'trustworthy' vibe." Anais said, her brothers now on alert like she mentioned.

"Alright, here we are."

Elizabeth opened the door in front of her, leading the four to a small enclosed area, with not much in the surroundings.

"Geez.. This kind of looks depressing.." Gumball commented, as he saw really nothing in the room.

Elizabeth shrugged.

"Eh, I never really got around to decorating. I'm not really a homey type person honestly."

She motioned Darwin and Anais to stand back a little, just for safety reasons.

"Okay child, come here."

Reluctant, Gumball stepped forward, now face to face with Elizabeth.

"Close your eyes."

He obeyed, waiting for this to be over with.

Darwin and Anais were watching near the doorway, still cautious whether this witch was good or not.

Elizabeth raised her arm up, concentrating, as red mist started to come out of Gumball.

As this went on, Gumball started becoming tired, feeling like his energy was getting taken out too.

"Am I supposed to feel this tired?..." He asked, a little concerned.

"Don't worry, it'll be over soon." Elizabeth replied, with a small smile. An evil smile.

Darwin and Anais gasped, realizing what she was doing.

"Wait no stop! Gumball get away from her!" They cried, trying to run up to the two.

With a grin, the witch raised her other arm up, creating a red barrier in front of the kids. They couldn't be able to do anything.

"Gumball!" The two tried to get out, but the barrier was too strong.

Elizabeth finally stopped, and let Gumball collapse to the ground.

"Y-You said you would help me..." He was trying to get up, but the witch stopped him.

"Wrong child. I'm a witch, it's what I do. Wanna know why I gave you that potion years ago?"

"W-Why?..."

She sneered. "Because all you were was a tool for me. You see, I only needed you for your powers, so mine could get stronger."

Gumball looked pretty ticked off by that.

"So y-you put me through all that pain and misery... Just for your s-stupid plan?..."

He so badly wanted to blast her, but he was too weak to do it. Even worse, he probably couldn't do that anymore.

"Yes child. You deserved it. You all deserved it."

A scowl appeared on Elizabeth's face as she went on.

"It was Elmore's fault of my mother's death.. She didn't do anything wrong.. But they hated her.. Hated her for what she was.. I even had to watch her get hanged!"

Red misty flames appeared in the witch's hand, now looking stronger than ever.

"Now, they're all going to pay for messing with my mother and I... Every last one of them.. Including you three.."

"That was years ago! It wasn't our fault past Elmore was that medieval!" Darwin exclaimed.

"SILENCE!"

Elizabeth released the flames, hitting the goldfish before he could react.

Darwin fell to the ground, Anais quickly at his side.

"Darwin are you okay?!"

He stood back up, revealing that his right eye was colored dark red with a light red pupil.

Gumball gasped, remembering the terrible future he saw before, where that actually happened as well.

"You're not getting away with this you know!" Anais shouted with anger.

Elizabeth looked smug. "Oh really? Well good luck with trying to stop me."

She snapped her fingers, and the three were teleported away.

The Watterson children were sent back near the table they saw the witch at earlier.

Gumball luckily got some of his strength back, but wasn't all that energized.

"We better hurry... It sounds like she really, really wants to destroy Elmore.."

"But she took your powers! How on Earth are we going to stop her?!" Anais was fairly worried, since Elmore was practically in danger now.

Before they could continue speaking, laughter was heard in the distance.

"That witch!" The three cried, quickly running to the scene.

Elizabeth was center stage, an evil smile on her face.

People around her were weirded out, and confused by what was going on.

"Stop!"

The witch looked over to see the three now there. She laughed.

"You three again? Oh goodness are you really that stupid?"

She gestured to the crowd around her.

"All these people will gladly perish under me! You can't do anything about it! Especially when you.."

Elizabeth pointed towards Gumball, and with her magic completely destroyed his disguise. "Don't even have the power to!"

The people around him gasped, a little surprised and slightly frightened by the appearance.

"You have nothing child! nothing!"

The witch began floating in the air, with red flames appearing around her.

Everyone watched, as the flames formed into a large red mist dragon, with red glowing eyes.

"YOU CAN'T STOP ME!" Elizabeth yelled.

She was in the center of the dragon, the creature see-through to the eye.

The witch then grabbed Darwin and Anais with the dragon's large talons.

The two screamed, and desperately tried to escape.

"GUMBALL HELP!" They cried.

Gumball was still standing there, terrified out of his mind. He had no idea what to do, or how to stop her.

"I... I can't do this..."

In fear, he ran off, his siblings' cries still heard from far away.

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Well that escalated quickly! It seems Elizabeth is the villain here!

Anyway, let me know what you think! Was this chapter good?

What will happen next? Will Gumball stop Elizabeth? Is Elmore doomed? Stay tuned for chapter four!

Chapter Four: COMING SOON.