At the Owl House, Luz and Skara were on the roof. Luz was pretty nervous, she could really only glide with these wings.

"Hey, look at me, I'm going to help you." Skara said, "Just take my hand."

Luz took Skara's hand and Skara started to fly up. They got to a high point and Skara looked at Luz.

"Open your wings."

Luz let her wings come out and Skara started to let go of her.

"Skara, are you sure about this?" Luz asked.

"Do you trust me?" Skara asked.

"Yes."

"Then you should know I wouldn't do this if I wasn't sure you're ready." Skara said.

She let go and Luz fell. Skara flew close to Luz, guiding her.

"Don't think about it." Skara said, "Flying isn't about thinking, it's about feeling. Feel the freedom of the sky, the wind in your hair, the adrenaline rushing through your veins. The-"

"Freedom." Luz said.

Luz closed her eyes and stayed quiet, feeling the wind, the rush, the freedom. Luz spread her wings... and took flight. She opened her eyes and saw that she was moving above the clouds. Her first true flight. She felt a smile come to her face as she flapped her wings and flew next to Skara. The rush... it was amazing. Elsewhere in the Isles, Willow was next to Boscha as she was getting checked out.

"Well, your ribs are definitely broken." The Healer said, "Luckily, we can get that dealt with shortly, but I don't advise you trying to fly anytime soon."

The healer left Willow and Boscha alone. An uncomfortable silence was there, tension that could be cut with a knife.

"Thank you." Boscha said.

"I don't like people trying to bully others." Willow said.

"I'm serious about what I said." Boscha said, "Thank you. I... I know I could never make it up to you for what I've done, but I will do anything to prove that I'm willing to change."

Willow looked at her.

"You already have." Willow said, "You helped Luz when she needed it. The old Boscha wouldn't even bat an eye at her."

Boscha looked down at the floor, hugging herself, but trying not to hurt her ribs anymore than they already are.

"I want to be better, no matter how long it takes. I promise, I will be a better person." Boscha said.

"Then... maybe I could help you with that." Willow said, "After seeing how she treated you, I think I should help you find someone that will treat you with kindness and love."

"Well, there is one person I like." Boscha said, "But she would never date me."

"Who is it?"

"... Skara."


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