Chapter 34: Luz's Story

Amity sat next to Luz at the table that was in the other room. As she sat down Luz was preparing for her story. "Luz," said Amity. "I hope this story isn't too long. I don't know much longer the portal will stay open."

"Don't worry sweet potato," Luz replied. "I'll get right too it." Everyone got close to Luz and focused on her. Luz began the story. "Let's see," she continued. "Where to begin? Oh I know. The part where it all started." The scene turned into an image of what appeared to be Luz's mind.

"When I became the titan," said Luz. "I was sent into my own mind. There an evil version of me formed. She chained me down and took control of me. I figured she was the titan but no. She was another me but with an evil personality. So basically, the titan formed another copy of me. I became the titan while at the same time I didn't. She took over continuing what the titan wanted. All I could do was watch."

"Well obviously you were able to win," interrupted Amity.

"Yes indeed," replied Luz. "But we aren't there yet. Now where were we? Oh right, the part were evil me took over. As it went, all I could do was watch her. I tried to fight back but failed every time. I saw you guys formed a rebellion and tried a couple of plans to defeat me. They didn't work however because evil me saw a loophole in them. She hurt me to sneak past them." Amity started to tear up at the fact she was only watching Luz get hurt without even knowing it despite being her companion.

"Oh my gosh," I'm so sorry Luz," said Amity. "If I only tried to fight the transformation glyph and help you."

"Hey," exclaimed Luz. "Don't be sorry for me. It wasn't your fault. As the story continued, I saw Vee through her playing my mom and that's when I realized I might be able to win. I found some hope. The rebellion fighting to save me gave me even more hope. Then as soon as the draining spell only effecting titans was activated, I got the push I needed. I fought evil me with everything I got. I used the draining spell's power to take her out of me taking the titan spirit as well. That's why I woke up in the Vortex Realm because I used up my energy and passed out. I had no idea where I was but knew I won at that point at least. The titan spirit was coming after me and winning the battle but Father Time was Deus Ex-Machina. And now you've here to stay with me in this realm."

Amity didn't like the sound of that. She looked at Father Time hoping that she will end up getting Luz home. Father Time gave her a nod. "But Luz," questioned Amity. "Why do you want to stay? Many people back home miss you. Even your mom and Vee. What about Eda and the rest of our friends?"

"In this realm, we don't have to worry about anything," answered Luz. "Please stay with me?"

Amity took a deep breath and said," Ok Luz, you gave me no choice. You might not like what you hear next. It took me three years to find you."

"WHAT," questioned and shouted Luz. "It's been that long?" "To confirm this," answered Father Time. "Yes. I think you should go back. You never know who you might need to be there for someone in the future."

"So Luz," questioned Amity. "Will you come home?" Luz thought about it for a minute and answered, "Alright, I'll go home." Amity was overjoyed that she was able to convince Luz to come home. They waved goodbye to Father Time and headed for their journey back to the Demon Realm. Just then another spark from the portal occurred. The gang looked in concern as Amity and Luz just set out.

Luz and Amity have reunited. Will they be able to get home in time? Will another sacrifice me required? How will the gang react to Luz if she can return home? Will Luz know that the 3 years was a trick? Find out in the next chapter.

TO BE CONTINUED