Alright pups. I know I missed the monday upload but I did say I was going to upload randomly. This took me awhile to word correctly not gonna lie. Also un-oiled snakes, cuz I use all my braincells for the plot. Boscha's sister a lowkey ninja.
Boscha, Gus and Willow slunk along the wall of the house. Or as Gus called them team 'Really cool kids'. Pressing themselves against the cold material of the house until they were standing underneath Boscha's bedroom window.
Willow looked up at the window judging how high up it was. Drawing a spell circle the witch's eyes glowed a bright green before a large vine sprouted from the ground. A large leaf gently scooped them up to be carried up to the window.
Boscha's boots slipped on the smooth surface of the leaf. She flailed dangerously before falling forward clinging to Willow's midsection. The jock missing the faint smile on Willow's face.
Gus chuckled seeing the scared expression on her face. "I know, you get used to it."
Finally reaching the window, Boscha detached herself from Willow. Sparing a glance towards the front to see Amity flirting with Luz. She groaned when she seen Amity pull open her pants.
"Do you guys have a rock?" She asked.
One twirl of someone's finger and she had a decent sized rock in her hand. Tossing the rock upwards a few times testing its weight the jock used her other hand as a guide. Aiming for the newly transformed couple and throwing the rock with all her might.
Turning to Willow she asked for her scroll. Giving the plant witch a small smile of gratitude she typed out her message.
'Get your shit together you horn dog- Boscha'
Cackling to herself when Amity flipped them off before dragging Luz with her to the front. Giving the scroll back to her crush Boscha gripped the window and slowly opened it.
The team slowly climbed into the room one by one. The room was dark and eerie, only a sliver of light from the hallway shined from underneath the door. Once Boscha's feet hit the floor she ran towards the trunk and flung open the lid. Blake sat up out of the trunk in surprise.
"Bubba!" She called. Brows knitting in offence. Still holding Sid like it was her lifeline. Blake huffed before pouting "You forgot about me!"
Tension bled from the jock's muscles. Overwhelmed with happiness Boscha pulled her sister in for a hug. Tears falling against her will. "I would never forget about you Blake."
Willow and Gus watched from their spot next to the window, warm smiles adorned their faces. After a moment Gus gently cleared his throat. "Um guys, I hate to interrupt but we have to get moving."
Wiping the tears from her eyes Boscha nodded. Standing to her full height and shifting Blake to lean on her hip. "Yeah you're right. Come on, I have some clothes and stuff we can pack."
Amity grumbled as she stomped up the stairs with Luz in tow. The latina tripping over the top step before righting herself. They stood there with no one doing anything for the next handful of seconds.
"Are you going to knock?" Luz asked. It was weird for them just to be standing there infront of some randos front door. What if they looked out the window next to the door just standing there like a bunch of stalkers?
"I thought you were going to do that." Amity replied.
Luz scoffed. "pfft no, I don't want to knock on some random lady's door. You do it, you're the short one."
Amity stared down at the Luz, sporting a shameless cocky smile. "Since when?"
Then it dawned on Luz. She has been looking up at Amity ever since her transformation. With a glare that could curdle milk the latina stepped forward to loudly bang on the door.
It was silent for a moment before the door was roughly pulled open. There stood Mother clutching her cane and staring at them with curious blue eyes.
She looks like a total Karen. Luz thought.
"Can I help you officers? Did Benjamin send you?" Mother asked in a neutral tone. Clearly not excited to see them but not upset enough to chase them away.
Who's Benjamin?
Clearing her throat Luz puffed out her chest, trying to remember how the cops back home acted. Missing how Amity tensed up next to her. "No ma'am, lately we have had reports of...un-oiled snakes."
Amity had to repress the urge to smack Luz upside the head. Literally having to grab her wrist and fold her hands behind her back. Hoping come off as the strict police officer they were used to seeing.
"My, un-oiled snakes? That sounds serious." Mother stated. Her expression melting into one of concern. "Come in officers. What are your names if I may ask?"
Amity silently tried to decipher what that meant as she crossed the threshold of the house. Something was gnawing at her, saying that this woman was anything but trustworthy.
"I'm Officer No-" Luz started before snapping her jaw shut. Licking her lips she tried again. "Officer Nevermore."
Mother smiled politely before turning her attention towards the handsome man standing infront of her. "And you are?"
"Officer Brimstone." Came the gruff reply.
Nodding, Mother lead them deeper into the house. Taking them down a short hallway into a room with lush couches, carpet and a large crystal ball sat on one of the many book shelves around the room.
"I keep the snakes in the kitchen. I use them for cooking." Mother stated. "I can assure you I keep my snakes well oiled."
Boscha carried Blake as she quietly zipped around the room grabbing items off and out of her dresser and shoving them into her backpack. Thank titan for magic and bottomless bags.
Gus watched the hallway while Willow helped Boscha pack some of her clothes. The plant witch grabbing things that seemed important. Random potions, scroll charger, crow phone.
Her ears twitched when she felt a presence behind her. Turning around the witch looked down. Blake stared up at her curious dual colored eyes. Slightly unnerved how quiet Boscha's youngest sibling was Willow's eyes searched for the now short pink hair she came to love..Of course it was going to be a secret she took to her grave.
No sign of the jock's lean frame. Only the light of the bathroom was on. The plant witch assumed Boscha was in the bathroom looking for something. Focusing her gaze back on Blake infront her she kneeled down to be at eye level. "Hi Blake, is there something you need?"
Blake blinked owlishly at her. Her different colored eyes shown with quiet intelligence as she observed the older girl infront of her. Finally she opened her mouth to speak. "You're pretty. I think Bubba thinks you're pretty too."
Willow eyes widened in surprise before a embarrassed blush burned her ears.
I know Bubba is Boscha but could Blake be right?
Her eyes flapped happily against her will and refused to stop until the witch reached up and physically grabbed them in order to stop. Willow opened her mouth to respond but only a pitiful squeak came out.
Willow was saved when Boscha came out of the bathroom forcibly shoving things into her backpack. "Okay, I'll take Blake to her room so we'll get some stuff for her. After that we leave."
Boscha looked up from her pack straps to an embarrassed looking Willow and a smug looking younger sibling. Not knowing exactly what happened but not wanting the full details the jock kneeled down to eye level with her sibling.
"Blake, we need to leave this place. We'll stay at a friend's house or something. Are you okay with leaving home behind?"
Blake blinked at her before her face scrunched up in confusion. "You are my home Bubba."
Those few words hit their mark. Boscha felt her throat burn as she tried to stop herself from crying. She was saved when Gus let out a loud sniffle.
"Th-that was the best thing I have ever heard." Gus said. His eyes sparkled with unshed tears. Willow nodded in agreement. Wiping her eyes with her sleeve.
Trying to save face and failing miserably Boscha picked up her sibling again. Deciding to say 'fuck it' the witch bent her head down to softly place it against her sister's.
After Mother presented her well oiled snakes. She expected the officers to want to leave but they were adamant on staying! Honestly, it was just a check up. Why won't they leave? The blonde with the horridly pink dragon's tail was starting to tap dance on her last nerve.
"And then I told Chief that we can't go around arresting people just because they forgot his garlic knots. Like so what?"
Amity nodded along with Luz's story. "Yeah but to be fair. Garlic knots from Razz's are the best."
"I'm sorry but don't you have other calls to check up on?" Mother asked. Her grip on her cane tightening.
As if Luz forgot she was in the house of the abuser of her potential friend, she clapped her hands together.
"That would be the case but..." Luz faltered as she tried to think up an excuse. Silently begging for Amity to help.
"We have had so many calls we are dead on our feet ma'am, we appreciate a small break now and then. We haven't eaten in hours." Amity explained. Hoping Luz would go along with her hastily made up excuse.
Mother stared at the officers infront of her. Something was off about them but she didn't quite know what. Figuring she wasn't going to figure it out unless she spoke to them she offered them food and tea to enjoy in the living room. To which the officers happily accepted.
Boscha tip toed down the hallway towards her sister's room. Blake wrapped her arms around her neck, taking care to be extra quiet.
Slowly pushing open the door Boscha and Blake got to work packing. Blake insisted on having Sid in her arms and not in a backpack which left her older sibling confused but not wanting to fight about it.
Boscha instructed Blake to get her stuff from the bathroom. With a mock salute her sibling zoomed into the bathroom. Her feet not making a sound.
I seriously need to get a bell for that kid Boscha deadpanned.
The jock set about getting clothes ready for her sibling. Clothes for any type of weather. How long were they planning to leave anyway? Boscha sucked in a breath when she realized she would need snails to get anywhere. Then she remembered the amount of snails she accidently found in her father's study.
If she could get to her father's study she could take the snails and then leave this titan forsaken place. Once finished with packing everything she could think of she scooped up Blake and quickly ran towards her bedroom.
Gus quickly opened the door to let her in. Willow let out a soft sqawk of surprise when Blake was placed into her arms. Looking up she was startled to see Boscha with such a serious look.
"I'll be right back. Please take care of Blake for me Willow." Boscha's grey eyes bored into her soul.
Willow was taken back. Never has ever seen Boscha look so serious until now. That steel gaze was different from competitions or even when she was angry. This look left no room for argument but had an underline of unwavering trust. This paired with Boscha using her actual name, Willow knew the jock was serious.
Meeting that same look with one of her own Willow nodded. "Of course I will."
With one last nod Boscha bolted from the room and down the hallway towards her father's study. Praying that Mother was distracted enough to not hear the door she pushed it open and stepped inside before she looked down and froze in her tracks.
Barbi laid on the floor. Her ankle bent at an odd ankle, blood from her head pooled on the carpet beneath her. Her chest moved a fraction of an inch as she sucked in a shallow breath. She's alive!
"Holy shit." Boscha uttered in disbelief.
She was alive. But just barely.
