We're Wizards, Not Warriors
Chapter 44: Follies
We then see Luz recording herself using her phone.
"Hola Mama! I thought I would record a new video to make an update on how things have been going on", Luz said as she smiled.
Quite a bit had happened since Luz and her mother had last seen one another, and Luz promised to find a way home after stopping Belos.
"Well, how should I do this? Man a lot of stuff has happened", Luz said to herself.
And then, Luz thought of how to start this off!
"Okay, I'll get the most important details out first", Luz said.
Luz then took a deep breath and began to explain.
"First, I'll talk about my friend Sam Skywalker", Luz said.
She held up a hand drawn picture of Sam, depicted as an amazing wizard with magic swirling all around him!
"You know how I told you the last time, Sam had two husbands and six kids? Well now he has four husbands and twelve kids! I still have a bit more time before I leave for Hexside…. So I'll show you", Luz said as her hand blocked the camera.
….
Luz is then at the Scarlet House.
"And here I am at the Scarlet House", Luz cheered.
She ran to the door and opened it up!
"Okay, I am now inside the…. OOF", Luz cried in surprise as she was tackled to the ground by Junior and Angela.
The kids giggled as they hugged her.
"Hola! And these two little angels are Angela and Junior", Luz said as she got up.
"Oh Luz, Sorry! Those two missed you", Alastor said as he walked into the living room.
Luz chuckled and said, "it's alright Alastor. I'm just making a video to show mi mama the newest members of the Skywalker family."
Alastor then went over to pick up the babies.
"And this here is Alastor, Sam,Prime and Hordak met him on a isles, where he was working in a bar", Luz said.
Alastor gave a polite wave.
"And he is the father of those two little angels", Luz said as she waved to Angela and Junior who giggled and waved back.
Luz then asked, "where are the others?"
"Lucifer is with the rest of the babies in the playroom", Alastor said.
"Thanks", Luz said.
Luz then went off to find Lucifer and the rest of the babies as she said, "Lucifer is another one of Sam's husbands."
Luz then found the playroom and went inside.
Lucifer was sitting on the floor, reading to the babies.
He had just finished reading, "and in time, the little bear learned to walk on one leg. The end."
The babies clapped and squealed.
Lucifer chuckled.
Lucifer then saw Luz.
He said, "ah, hello Luz."
The babies then saw her as well.
They all squealed in joy.
Luz chuckled as she then turns to look at her phone camera.
She said, "this is Lucifer and the others babies. Lily, John, Alex and Alice!"
The babies giggled as they waved their hands.
Luz said, "they're really adorable."
Luz then left.
"Oh and Ahsoka, Sam's adopted daughter…. Has a baby of her own", Luz whispered.
Luz went off to find Ahsoka.
Luz then found Ahsoka in her room.
She was playing with Ani.
Luz smiled and lightly knocked on the door.
Ahsoka turned around and saw Luz.
"Hi Luz, Ani look", Ahsoka said as she smiled.
Ani giggled and clapped upon seeing Luz.
Luz giggled as well as she waved at the baby.
She looked into the camera and said, "that's Ani. Now Mama you may be asking, who is his father? Well, hehe…."
Luz held up a hand drawn picture of Hunter slipping on a banana peel.
"His father is Hunter", Luz said as she chuckled.
Ahsoka chuckled as well.
"Hunter is…. Belos' nephew. But he really cares for Ahsoka and their son", Luz said.
Both Ahsoka and even Ani nodded.
Luz smiled as she then covered her camera.
….
"Okay, sorry I had to go back to the Owl House and get my backpack, but at least it's a beautiful day", Luz said as she turned her camera around to face the window.
But then we got a horrifying sight.
Hooty, with no flesh on his bones, hanging his skin on a clothesline!
Luz screams in horror and stops recording.
….
We then cut to Luz recording herself outside in Bonesborough.
"Well you should know, I'm even learning magic", Luz said as she activates a Light Glyph.
Boscha walks up from behind Luz and bumps into her. She accidentally stares into the light ball. She screams and covers her eyes.
"Human! If you ever do that again I will set your eyes on fire"; Boscha said angrily.
Boscha forms a fire spell, causing Luz to cry out and stumble backwards.
Anakin suddenly pops up, growling in rage!
"Anakin", Luz cried in relief.
Anakin uses the force to stop the fire spell.
He kept glaring at Boscha.
"How many times…. Must I and my family make you understand….", Anakin growled.
Anakin grabbed Boscha by the scruff of their shirt.
"NOT TO MESS WITH LUZ OR ANY OF THE KIDS", Anakin roared.
Boscha screamed in fear.
"Now get out of here! And if I see you try something like that again…. Trust me, you don't want to find out", Anakin growled as he dropped Boscha.
Boscha ran as fast as they could!
Luz then turned to look at the camera and whispered, "he's so cool. Sam was right about his father, he can be a total mama bear."
Anakin lightly patted Luz's head.
Luz let out a giggle. She felt special in that moment.
"I'll take you to Hexside, just to make sure no one tries to harm you Luz", Anakin said.
Luz smiled and said, "gracias, Anakin."
Anakin smiled. He loved helping Luz with things.
….
Later….
We see Anakin with Eda in their bedroom.
Anakin was shirtless and only had his shorts on, while Eda was only wearing a bra and panties.
The two were sharing a tender kiss.
Eda moaned as she kept kissing her husband.
Anakin moaned back in pleasure.
Soon the two broke the kiss.
They smiled at one another.
Eda then laid her head on Anakin's chest.
She said, "I love you so much."
"I love you too", Anakin said.
The two went back to kissing.
This went on for another while until the two broke for air.
Anakin and Eda laid on the bed, Eda looked around the room.
Then her eyes settled on a photo of a younger Anakin, Padme, and…. Raine.
She was worried about them. She hadn't seen them in a long time.
Not since they helped her and Anakin upon their last meeting.
She only hoped Belos hadn't hurt them too much.
Anakin saw that his wife looked worried.
He asked, "you okay?"
"I'm just worried about…. Raine", Eda said with a sigh.
Anakin nodded and said, "me too. I can only hope they're safe and sound."
Eda smiled and said, "I always used to think that you and Raine would never become friends."
Anakin shrugged and said, "back then, I was jealous. Now, I'm worried about them."
"Let's hope we find a way to rescue them", Eda said.
Anakin nodded in agreement.
….
We then see Hexside.
Outside the school building, Luz, Gus and Willow are sitting on the staircase.
"You know, I think he does it cause he's shy. He's just evil and shy. It happens", Gus said to Willow.
"I heard there's just a mirror. The real emperor was society all along", Willow whispered.
"Maybe he's so handsome that people have a hard time focusing on what he says. I get it…. I can relate", Gus said as he crossed his arms.
Luz was checking her phone.
Gus asked, "Luz! You've seen Belos up close. What's he like under…. All that?"
"Oh. I never got a good look", Luz said.
Amity suddenly appears beside Luz.
"I heard he's scarred from wild magic", Amity said into her girlfriend's ear.
Luz cries out in surprise and falls to the side.
"Amity", Luz said in surprise.
"Hola, batata", Amity said as she helped her girlfriend up.
Luz asked as she blushed, "did you just call me a sweet potato?"
"Yes! Is that…. Not a term of endearment? I'm still figuring out this human language book from Gus", Amity said as she showed Luz a cookbook titled; "Mamá Pura's Recipes."
Gus gives Amity 2 thumbs up and nods.
"Aw! Amity, you're the sweet potato", Luz gushed as she leaned her head onto Amity's shoulder.
Amity blushed a deep read as she suddenly asked, "oh, hey, did that Titan blood ever come in handy?"
Willow asked, "did you finish building the door?"
Gus asked, "did you visit your mom?"
Luz gave a worried look and said, "yes, I did get to see my mom…. But I haven't been able to form a fully functional door yet…. And I'm worried about…. If I never will…."
Amity places her hand on Luz's hand.
She said, "I have faith in you, batata. You're the most capable human I know. Which isn't a long list, but it still holds. Slot of weight."
Luz blushed.
Gus and Willow nodded at Amity's words.
Owlbert hoots. Luz looks up just in time to see Eda and King flying towards her on the Owl Staff. She then notices Anakin on his staff with Luke, Leia and Kane behind him.
Luz gave a kiss to Amity's cheek and said, "I gotta go guys. I'll see you later."
Amity blushed and froze like a statue.
….
We then see the group fly towards Bonesborough.
Luz asked, "why are we headed this way?"
Luz notices a lot of Coven Scouts around as they land.
Luz asked, "woah, what's going on?"
"They're probably prepping for the annual Coven Day Parade. Floats, streamers, fireworks–", King said.
Luke, Leia and Kane gave, "are you for real", looks to King.
Anakin said, "I don't think it's that."
"Ah, it's just a fancy way to kiss the Emperor's….", Eda angrily said as she almosts blurts out a bad word.
"Buns", King interrupted, "I could really go for some cinnamon buns Eda once brought home from the human world."
"Yeah me too", Kane said.
"Whatever. I'm just here to pick something up", Eda said as she walks off with the others following. Luz stops, spotting Kikimora, who is speaking into a crow phone.
"Mother, please! No, I'm not seeing anyone. Yes, I'm standing up straight. Listen, I can't come home. If I don't lead this parade, Belos will end my–", Kikimora said all worried and stressed out.
Luz found herself starting to feel sorry for Kikimora, (even if she was an angry little jerk.)
Kikimora said, "no! No, of course I miss everybody. I…. What? I can't choose! Hello? Mother? Mother?"
Luz runs off to join Eda and the others. They are in front of a stand called "Private Inspectergator."
Kane said, "Luz, didn't you day it's called 'investigator' in your world?"
Luz nodded as she asked, "what're we doing here for?"
"Eda hired someone to spy on her ex", King said with a giggle.
Eda gasps as her cheeks went red, "did you read my diary?!"
"And they're Head Witch of the Bard Coven", King said with a laugh.
Luz asked, "she's looking for Raine?"
Kane, Luke and Leia nodded as the latter said, "she and mom are worried about what might have happened to him since they last saw him."
"Yeah, I find that so sweet! But not as sweet as what I read through Anakin's diary", King giggled.
Anakin gave a look that could kill as he said, "say anything, and your butt is toast."
King then pretended to take the warning, but then he quickly blurted out….
"Anakin once had the idea of writing 'I love you Eda Clawthorne' across the front of the school!"
Anakin's entire face went red.
The kids started snickering.
"Aww! Really Ani! You were going to do that", Eda said in awe.
Anakin gave a nervous chuckle and said, "y-yeah."
Eda then gave her husband a kiss on the lips.
The others all smiled at the sight of it.
….
Luz is then seen reading the file on Raine Whispers.
Luz said, "and then Raine battled their fellow coven heads? And sacrificed everything to save Eda and Anakin?"
To Luz, it seemed like Raine was a real stand up person when it came to their friends.
"It's just like Hecate and Azura in book 5", Luz cried.
She hugged the file to her chest and squealed.
"According to this, Raine is still working with the Emperor's Coven which doesn't make sense. They were seen as a traitor", Eda said now worried.
"Maybe you can ask them about it. Look", Luke said as he points to a Coven Day Parade billboard, which has an image of Raine on it.
"If they're here for the parade, they'll probably be surrounded by scouts. Oh, we'd need someone on the inside to lend us a hand", Anakin said in thought.
Kane said, "easier said than done. We need someone on the inside, and we've gotta figure out what the heck is going on with Raine and the coven."
Luke said, "if you ask me, I'd say they're forcing or tricking Raine to help them."
Luz sees Kikimora, who walks by before tripping over a plank of wood.
Luz then grinned as she came up with an idea.
She said, "I'll be right back you guys."
….
We then cut to Kikimora, teary eyed, and being consoled by Luz.
"And– and then she said if I don't make it back for the family reunion, I'd be banished from Palm Stings and the family home! But I've failed too many missions, and if I leave my job now, I'll be banished from my life", Kikimora sobbed.
"There you go. It's gonna be okay. Maybe there's a way we can help each other out–", Luz said, but then, Eda and Anakin grab Luz's hood and hoists her up from the ground.
Anakin asked, "what in the blazes are you doing? We can't trust Kikimora!"
"Are you out of your mind? Kikimora nearly turned me to stone. She attacked you back in Latissa, and she didn't blink when your girlfriend was thrown down a pit", Eda said.
Luz said, "I know all that! But she's probably our only ticket to talking with Raine about What's going on! So if we wanna accomplish our goals, we'll have to stomach working with her."
Luz then looks at Kikimora.
"On the one hand, I miss my family. On the other, Belos is not a forgiving man. But I'm just a party planner at this point….", Kikimora said to herself.
Luz said with a chuckle, "I'm…. Just a sucker for…. Reunions?"
Anakin and Eda groaned as the former said, "if we help her with this, we're never doing so again, capiche?"
Luz nodded.
"But here's a warning Kikimora", Anakin said as he lifted her off the ground.
Kikimora squeaked in fear as Eda said, "if you think of betraying us, we'll kick you straight to the moon."
Kikimora nods her head in fear.
Anakin dropped her back down.
….
We then later see Luz and the others in the Woods.
"Let's go over the plan one more time. King and Hooty will pilot the float during the parade. Once it gets to the halfway point, you two will set off all the glyphs, potions, and fireworks to distract people", Luz said.
King gave a salute as Hooty nodded excitedly.
Luke asked, "what about us?"
Luz said, "you guys can distract some of the Coven Scouts."
Leia askes, "how?"
Luz said, "tell them an oxymoron. Like, why and they called jumbo shrimp, or, is the ocean dry or wet? They'll confuse them."
"Okay", Kane said.
Lud nodded and turned to Anakin and Eda.
"When Kikimora sends off the guards to investigate, that's when Eda and I will obscure the stage and whisk her and Raine away. As for Anakin….", Luz said.
Anakin said, "I'm going to make sure that Kikimora doesn't pull anything…."
"Right! The Coven can't banish Kiki if she's missing! She'll get the best of both worlds! She'll set an example for us all", Luz said frantically.
Anakin and Eda groaned, hoping that this would be over soon.
Luz chuckled.
The siblings glanced at one another.
"And if anything happens…. Don't worry, there will be a few Jedi around the area", Anakin said.
"Oh yeah, Obi Wan and Aayla would be leading a group to search for more witches and recruit them into the Rogue Coven", Eda said.
Luz said, "so we'll at least have some backup if something goes wrong."
"And I also heard Sam and his husbands will be there as well with their kids", Hooty said.
King asked, "why?"
"The babies wanted to see the parade", Kane explained.
Luke said, "that explains it."
Leia said, "the more backup, the better."
Luz asked, "okay is everyone ready?"
The others all nodded.
"Then let's do it", Luz cheered.
The group began to enact it's plan!
We see Anakin surveying the area.
His eyes were like that of a hawk.
"If anything bad happens…. I'll press this button and I'll be in my Vader armor", Anakin whispered.
He was ready to press the button at any possible moment.
Anakin then saw Kikimora standing next to a float and beside her was…. Raine! And they were taking a cup of what looked like tea from a certain someone.
Anakin asked, "wait a minute…. Isn't that the head of the plant coven?"
Indeed it was!
Anakin recalled her name….
Terra Snapdragon.
Anakin grew suspicious and tense as he saw Terra giving Raine some sort of tea.
Terra drops a flower into the tea in Raine's drinking horn, turning the liquid pink. Raine then takes a sip.
Anakin saw it all, and he felt a chill crawl up his spine. He recognized this kind of tea.
Afterall, Palpatine had tried to use it on him years ago….
It was during his teen years. He was a young Jedi that Palpatine tried to sway to his side. But it was thanks to Qui Gon Jinn and Obi Wan that he resisted the temptation.
So Terra must be doing the same to Raine!
Anakin knew he had to get to Raine and figure out what they remembered.
"The plan must work", Anakin whispered.
He had to help his friend.
We then see Sam and his husbands with their kids as they watch the parade.
The kids were very excited to see it all.
"These floats do look impressive", Alastor said.
The others nodded in agreement.
The babies cooed in awe.
Sam and his husbands chuckled.
Padme asked, "Dad's, are you sure it's safe to bring the babies here?"
Sam said, "it should be fine. Belos wouldn't dare try anything in such a place."
"And the scouts know better than to mess with us", Hordak said.
Lucifer said, "indeed they do. And they don't even know we're here."
"Well that's good news at least", Galen said.
His brothers nodded.
The family kept watching the parade.
….
Meanwhile….
We see Luz, Anakin and Eda overlooking the parade from a rooftop.
"It's almost time", Luz said as she watched her wrist watch.
Eda asked, "is that our float?"
We then see the float they're talking about, a larger than life effigy of Emperor Belos.
Luz said, "not bad, right?"
Eda fake gagged as Anakin said, "it fails to capture his idiocy, bit perfectly captures his ego."
Luz chuckled.
King and Hooty operate the float from inside. They cause the effigy to wink and make finger guns. The crowd cheers in response.
"That was the signal", Luz said.
"Let's move", Eda said.
The group quickly sprung into action!
Hooty and King pull a lever, launching fireworks from the float.
The fireworks explode into the words "BELOS, more like BOO-LOS!"
The crowd gasps.
One scout asked, "should we, uh, do something about that?"
"Yes, of course, you hangnails! I command all of you to investigate", Kikimora said.
The scouts run off. Eda and Luz set off smoke glyphs, engulfing Kikimora and Raine's float. Luz runs up to Kikimora and picks her up.
Eda runs over and grabs Raine as Anakin follows close behind, keeping his eyes on Kikimora.
The three then use an invisibility glyph.
The group races off as fast as they can!
Luke, Leia and Kane were distracting the scouts.
Kane was shooting a number of firecrackers into the air to do so!
Luke asked, "okay, now what?"
"Hooty will take care of that", Leia said.
Hooty uses his elongated body to lift the effigy of Belos.
"Hi! It's me! Your good buddy Belos! Worship me", Hooty said cheerfully.
"Kill that monstrosity", one scout yelled.
"Try to catch me", Hooty laughed.
Under Hooty's control, the effigy begins hopping away. Several scouts give chase.
"Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoot! Ha", Hooty laughed.
Luke said, "sometimes, you gotta love that crazy owl…."
Kane and Leia nodded as they ran off!
Eda and Raine reappear in an alley just as the scouts pass. Eda undoes the vines tying Raine.
Raine asked, "what're you doing here?!"
Eda exclaimed, "we should be asking you that!"
Anakin said, "I think I know what may be going on. Raine, can you tell us anything you remember of our last meeting?"
Raine asked, "what are you two talking about?"
Eda asked, "don't you remember the fight with Darius and Eberwolf?"
Raine asked, confused, "what fight?"
"It was just a few weeks ago. We were with you", Anakin said.
"Eda, Anakin, I spent the last month sick in bed. And we…. We haven't spoken in years", Raine said.
Anakin held a look of anger as he suddenly pressed his hand to Raine's forehead!
Memories flash between their minds!
Anakin saw the memories being repressed…. By the tea Terra had given Raine!
Anakin pulled his hand back, saying, "I knew it! That tea Terra gave you!"
Eda asked, "what's going on?! Why don't they remember when they saved us?!"
Raine asked, "what're you talking about?!"
"It's Terra's doing! She's giving Raine a tea that's making them forget everything", Anakin said.
Raine held his head in confusion as Eda asked, "how do you know this?"
Anakin explained, "Palpatine tried to do the same to me years ago. Qui Gon and Obi Wan were able to help me. If he stops taking the tea, their memories will come back slowly but surely."
"Listen, I don't know what you want with me. But I'm Head of a Coven now. And I can't associate with wild witches anymore. So move aside", Raine said as they glared at Anakin and Eda.
Eda said, "there has to be a way to jog their memory!"
Anakin said, "wait, didn't you record something Raine might have said or played when you saw them last?"
Eda snapped her fingers and said, "Ani, you're a genius!"
Eda pulls out a cassette player, playing a recording of them performing, "Raine's Rhapsody", together.
Raine holds their head in pain as they said, "why won't you just leave me alone?
Raine sends out a blast with their violin which knocks Eda to the ground.
Anakin grabbed Raine and yelled, "try to remember! You gave yourself up to save Eda and me from Belos! You've been missing for months! And all of a sudden, you're the head of a coven with memory gaps! Fight it Raine! Stop drinking that blasted tea!"
Raine then held their head in pain, before they shove Anakin away from them.
Anakin said, "listen to me! You're being used! Belos only wants to use you for his plans! If you keep drinking that tea, you'll never be free! The next time Terra offers it to you, throw it away!"
Raine cried as they held their head in pain.
….
Meanwhile….
We see Sam and his family getting some snacks.
"Hoot! Hoot", Hooty laughed as he ran by again.
Marek asked, "they're still chasing Hooty?"
Aiden said, "Coven Scouts aren't exactly the sharpest crayons in the box."
"You're right on that", Padme said.
That's when two coven scouts noticed them!
"Hey, it's the Prince!"
Sam said, "shit, everybody scatter!"
The rest of the family then ran like Hell!
What followed was a chase of epic silliness.
We see Alastor and Lucifer run with the babies in their arms.
They ran into a nearby alleyway!
"Quick, they went there", a scout said.
As they ran down the alley, they suddenly slipped on some banana peels!
Alastor and Lucifer high fived each other as they ran out the alley!
Galen, Aiden and Marek were sneaking around.
"Hey, there are a few rockets lying around", Aiden said.
Galen grabbed two and said, "I like where this is going!"
Then four scouts who were inspecting the area, were suddenly sent flying by several firecrackers!
The three brothers then ran out laughing.
"Nice work brother", Marek said as he high-fived Galen.
Galen chuckled and said, "thanks bro."
We then see Prime with Padme and Beru riding a staff.
They were being pursued by several scouts.
"We gotta lose them somehow", Padme said.
Beru asked, "but how!?"
Padme then saw that they were flying towards a booth full of tomatoes!
"I got an idea", Padme said.
She reached out and grabbed several tomatoes as the staff flew by!
"Hey scouts! Take this", Padme shouted.
She tossed the tomatoes their way!
The tomatoes hit the scouts in the face, causing them to fall!
Padme and Beru high-fived!
"Nice work girls", Prime said to his daughters.
The girls smiled in joy.
Then we see Hordak and Sam along with Ahsoka running.
Sam said, "these guys are whack jobs!"
Ahsoka yelled, "how do we lose them!?"
Hordak exclaimed, "we'll think of something!"
"Well hurry", Ahsoka said as they kept running.
Sam then saw someone selling marbles!
"I've got this", Sam shouted.
Sam quickly paid for some marbles and spread them out behind him as the group ran.
The scouts started to slip and then they fell!
Sam gave a fist pump as he and the others ran.
….
Now back to Eda, Anakin and Raine.
Raine was clutching their head as memories they couldn't recall kept flashing through their mind like angry bees buzzing in a box!
"I think I heard something over here!"
"Head Witch! Are you there?"
Eda and Anakin realized they had to leave right now or they would risk getting captured.
They gave one last look to Raine as Eda said, "don't drink the tea. Remember what happened. Who you are. Before it's too late!"
Anakin then used a spell to make himself and Eda invisible.
Raine looked confused, terrified, and thoughtful as they turned to see who was approaching.
A scout asked, "Head Witch! Are you hurt?"
"No. Let's head back to the Parade", Raine said, still unsure of what happened.
The scout said, "yes, Head Witch. Oh, Miss Snapdragon insisted you drink some of that tea to calm your nerves."
Raine have a shock and slightly suspicious look as they said, "I-I'll try to remember that…."
….
We then see Luz and Amity at a dock at the edge of Bonesborough, which Kikimora's hand-dragon, Princess, lays at the end of. Luz, Amity, and Kikimora make their way across the dock.
"Okay, Kikimora. Princess here will get you back to your family in Palm Stings by morning. She's a good girl, and I'm sorry to say goodbye, but Bump couldn't keep her at his place anymore", Luz said as she got off Princess, "isn't it great? You'll see everyone at the reunion, and when you return, you can brag about your daring escape!"
"You've been such a help to me, human. You really are a kind person…. And an utter fool", Kikimora said as she starts to laugh.
Luz and Amity gave worried looks as Kikimora laughed.
Luz whispered, "I hate it when Anakin and Eda are right about crazy crap like this."
"Palm Stings can burn for all I care! You heard Terra. They want to promote me! Me", Kikimora exclaimed.
"She could have been lying", Amity said as she glared at Kikimora.
"That's a risk I'm willing to take. Maybe as a thank you I could give Belos a few gifts. A troublemaking human and– Ah. You're the little firestarter from Eclipse Lake", Kikimora said with an evil glare.
Princess lunges to attack…. But guess who rushes in to save the day?
Princess is then punched in the face by none other than…. Anakin! Who was wearing his Vader armor!
He growled, "I knew we couldn't trust you, bitch!"
Kikimora said in shock, "Skywalker!?"
Anakin growled, "who else?!"
Amity asked in shock and surprise, "wait it's Anakin!?"
Luz asked, "you didn't know that Anakin was the one in that suit?"
"Nope", Amity said.
Luz said, "well now ya do."
Anakin kept growling as he stood in front of the girls.
"Attack", Kikimora said to her dragon.
The dragon roared and dashed at Anakin!
Anakin summoned his staff.
"Let's show them the true power of magic", Anakin said to his loth cat Palismen.
His Palismen gave a firm nod.
Anakin used his staff to form a spell circle and it sent sparks of electricity towards Kikimora and Princess.
Kikimora whispered, "uh oh."
Kikimora and Princess both cried in pain as they were electrocuted!
Anakin smirked under his mask.
Luz and Amity smirked as well.
It was nice to see Kikimora get his comeuppance.
Vines suddenly emerge from the sea, tying Princess down to the ground.
Kikimora said in shock, "what is this?"
The vines tie down Kikimora as well. Terra emerges from the Boiling Sea.
"Oh, Kiki, try not to get ahead of yourself. The Emperor has a great many plans, but causing a riot by hurting a couple of children is not one of them", Terra said as she got off the plant and stepped onto the bridge.
Anakin glared at Terra under his mask, furious at what she had done to Raine.
He subtly gestured for Luz and Amity to get behind him.
Luz and Amity then did as they were told.
Kikimora asked in fear, "Terra! Shouldn't you be babysitting the bard?"
"I wasn't sent here to watch over Raine. I was sent here to watch over you", Terra said with a grin on her face.
Terra causes the vines to recede from Kikimora, freeing her.
"The promotion is real. You just had to prove your dedication", Terra said.
Kikimora stood up and asked, "did I pass?"
Anakin kept his eyes on the two witches, ready to pull out his saber at a moment's notice.
"Unfortunately, yes", Terra said as she frowned.
Kikimora squeals and asks, "so? What's the promotion? Who's under my command? What do I get?"
Terra then leaned into Kikimora's face and said, "you get…. To live. Come Kiki, time to head back."
The vines re-wrap around Kikimora, dragging her and Princess away.
Terra then turned her gaze towards Anakin and the kids.
She said, "hello there."
Anakin kept silent as a graveyard as he glared at her.
"The Emperor says he's looking forward to meeting you, human", Terra said to Luz.
Luz said, "I don't suppose you can answer some questions? Like when the day of unity is? What's going on with Raine and all that?"
Terra chuckled.
"Oh, and the Emperor has a message for you Skywalker", Terra said.
Anakin glared at Terra and said, "it better be answers to Luz's questions."
Terra smiled as she said, "the Emperor says he misses his son and wants him back."
Anakin growled, "never gonna happen. Not with the day of Unity any day now, and you tricking Raine with that damned tea!"
Terra kept on smiling.
She then said, "then you are warned. See you soon…."
Terra then vanished.
Luz, Anakin and Amity glanced at one another.
Anakin then turned to look at the girls and asked, "you two okay?"
The girls nodded.
Amity asked her girlfriend, "Luz, are you okay?"
"I feel like a total idiot. I thought there could be good in Kikimora! And I was easily fooled", Luz said as she hanged her head low.
Amity hugged her girlfriend close and said, "it's okay. You couldn't have known what she would pull."
Anakin took his helmet off and said, "It's okay Luz. At least we now know a little more about what's going on."
Luz smiled softly.
Anakin ruffled her hair and said, "come on. Let's go see how the others are doing."
"Okay", Luz said.
The three of them went to find the others.
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Back to the parade….
Coven scouts hose down the now flaming effigy of Belos as King and Hooty escape into the crowd, giggling to each other.
All in all, they had a great time.
Kikimora, Raine, and Terra stand on a podium in front of a crowd.
We then see the Skywalker family on top of a rooftop.
Sam asked, "so the plan didn't go well, dad?"
Anakin replied, "a mixed bag, really. Terra is giving Raine some sort of tea that messes with their memories. Makes them forget our last meeting and thinks they are an important part of Belos' plans. I only hope Raine listens to me about not drinking that tea anymore…."
Sam placed his hand on his father's shoulder.
He said, "he'll help free Raine from them. I promise. After all, we Jedi don't leave friends and family behind."
"Thanks son", Anakin said as he smiled.
Sam smiled back.
"Look", Aiden said as he pointed to Kikimora.
"Um, thank you, Bonesborough, for joining us during this year's Coven Day Parade. This year is extra special because the Emperor himself has an announcement to make", Kikimora said through the microphone.
A massive projection of Emperor Belos appears behind the podium.
The entire Skywalker family subtly gave the finger. Even the babies did!
Luz and Amity noticed this and giggled.
Anakin whispered, "let's see what the gutless coward has to say…."
"Thank you, everyone. Together we are perfecting the Coven System as the Titan intended", Belos said.
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We then see Lilith and her mother Gwen watching the event through the Crystal Vision.
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Back at the Jedi Temple, All the Jedi and witches were watching the event live.
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We then get back to Belos, who is smiling madly underneath his helmet as he addresses the masses.
"The Day of Unity will be in exactly one month, when the tile is at it's lowest and the moon obscures the sun", Belos said.
The entire group grew terrified. Only one month?! Belos had lied to them about when the day of Unity was!
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Back at the temple, the Jedi too were in shock as well. They needed to alter their plans to stop Belos as soon as possible!
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Back with the Skywalker Family….
"At that time, we will journey to the head of the isles, and there, the worthy shall inherit a utopia free of wild magic", Belos said.
King asked, "free of wild magic? How's he supposed to do that?"
Eda said, "I get the feeling we're gonna find out soon enough."
The babies whimpered in fear.
Their parents held them close.
"There is one more thing I'd like to share with you. I've always hidden my face, out of fear. But because of your support, I can finally take off this mask", Belos said.
The parents covered the baby's eyes as fast as they could.
Belos removes his mask. The crowd gasps again.
Eda whispered, "I think I'm gonna puke."
"At least I and my father have seen what he looks like", Sam whispered.
Anakin nods his head.
"Thank you, Boiling Isles. And also, I have a message for a special someone", Belos said as he smiled.
Sam shivered in fear.
He said, "my son, if you and your husbands and children can hear me, please come home!"
Sam flipped the bird again.
"He's never going to let Sam go", Luke muttered.
"Look's like deer head has more things to say", Ahsoka said as she glared at Belos.
Everyone turned their attention back to what Belos was spewing from the flaps of flesh he called a mouth.
"Happy Coven Day, everyone", Belos said.
The projection of Belos explodes into fireworks.
Most of the crowd cheers as Alex suddenly blew out a raspberry.
The Skywalker Family was now worried about what just happened.
They now knew when the day of Unity would be, and they had to stop Belos before his plans came to fruition!
And Belos was still determined to find a way to capture Sam.
Something that no-one was gonna let happen again.
Amity asked Luz, feeling worried, "is…. Belos planning something? And why did he say he's going to meet you again? Didn't you already meet him? What else don't I know? What's gonna happen?"
Sam said, "years before you met us, Belos captured me. He had big plans for me when it came to this; Day of Unity. We don't know entirely what he has planned, but if it involves the human world and all of the Coven's, it can't be good."
"But don't worry…. The Jedi will now be prepared", Anakin said.
The others all nodded.
"And from now on Kids, be careful", Prime said.
The kids all nodded, aware of his dangerous things would be now.
"Come on…. It's best if we all head home now", Eda said.
Anakin said, "good idea."
"Yeah, I'm starting to get nervous and scared", Beru said.
Prime hugged Beru and Padme close.
Beru and Padme felt much safer in their father's arms.
He said, "we'll protect you all. We promise."
The rest of the parents hugged their kids close to them as well.
They were gonna stick together through all of this.
No matter what!
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We then see Anakin and Eda back at the Owl House.
They were still very worried about Raine.
Anakin was carrying his wife in his arms.
Eda sighed.
"Don't worry, Eda, We will find a way to save Raine", Anakin said.
Eda said, "I hope so. Let's just hope Raine listens to what you said. As long as they keep drinking that tea, they're trapped."
Anakin and Eda then made it to their bedroom.
Anakin lay Eda down on the bed.
Anakin then laid next to his wife. Eda snuggled into his side.
"And not only that…. Belos is growing more determined to capture Sam", Anakin said.
Eda growled, "we won't let that happen. None of us will."
"I know…. I won't let him kidnap my son again…. I remember how it broke my heart when Hordak and Prime told me how badly injured he was, when they rescued him. And I can't bare to see my son go through something like that again", Anakin said in a worried tone.
Eda held him close and said, "you won't have to. Not with all of us helping you."
Anakin smiled.
He said, "thanks honey."
"Now let's get some rest", Eda said.
Anakin nods his head as the two then cover themselves with the blanket.
The two then fell asleep.
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"Dad help me!"
Fire began to engulf Sam as Anakin tried to save his son, but it was too late!
They turned to ash before his eyes!
Analin screamed in terror….
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…. When he suddenly woke up, breathing heavily with a brow covered in sweat.
Anakin then sat up straight as he kept breathing heavily.
He looked over to see Eda still asleep.
Anakin then got off the bed and picked up a night robe as he walked towards the balcony.
He stared out at the stars above him.
Eda then slowly woke up and saw Anakin was at the balcony.
She put on her own robe and walked over to him.
She said, "bad dream?"
Anakin replied, "is there any other kind?"
Eda placed her hand on her husband's shoulder and asked, "what did you dream?"
Anakin said, "Sam…. On fire…. Calling out to me…."
Eda then hugged her husband.
She said, "it was only a dream. What you saw will never happen."
"But just that nightmare alone…. Makes me feel more worried about Sam's safety….", Anakin said in a worried tone.
Eda pulled Anakin closer and said, "you care about him too much to let him get hurt again."
"I want to go see my son", Anakin said softly.
"But he's asleep right now, you can go tomorrow and see him", Eda said as she comforted Anakin.
Anakin nodded and said, "okay."
Eda then led her husband back to their bed.
She got him to lay down as she held him in her arms.
Eda kept patting Anakin's head.
Anakin felt better from the action.
Anakin then fell asleep.
Eda kissed him on the top of the head.
She then slowly fell asleep herself.
The two held one another for the rest of the night….
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The next day….
Sam was in his bedroom when he heard a knock at his door.
"Come in", Sam said.
The door opened up, and Anakin was there.
"Dad", Sam said in surprise.
Anakin said, "hey Sam."
Anakin then ran over and hugged Sam.
Sam was shocked for a moment before hugging back.
"Oh my baby boy", Anakin whispered softly.
Sam said, "I'm right here dad. It's okay."
"I can't help it. I had a nightmare last night of me…. Not being able to save you from dying", Anakin sobbed.
Sam sighed and said, "oh dad…. You'll never lose me like that…."
"But I'll never forgive myself…. If something bad happens to you", Anakin said as he held his son close to him.
Sam held his father close and said, "you'll never lose me. I promise."
Anakin smiled softly and held his son close to him.
Sam patted his father's back.
"Oh my wittle baby boy", Anakin whispered.
Sam chuckled and said, "dad…."
Anakin gave his son a million smoochies on the forehead.
Sam giggled.
Anakin kept holding his son close to him.
Sam smiled in his dad's arms.
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SuperSentai199: I'm glad you found it so funny.
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We're gonna take a little longer in-between chapters, since the last of the show's episodes are still coming out.
