At the Emperor's Castle, Hunter was in his room getting ready to do something.
"Okay", Hunter said, "here we go."
Hunter held up his staff, which had Li'l Rascal attached to it, and focused his attention on a book on his desk, and after a moment, a white aura surrounded the book as it floated into the air, much to Hunter's amazement.
"It's working", Hunter said.
Hunter used his staff to lift the book up to his eye level, and magically opened it and flipped through the pages.
"I think I'm finally starting to get the hang of this", Hunter said.
Hunter closed the book and tried to set it down gently, but it instead fell on his desk when he stopped the levitation spell.
"Whoops", Hunter said, "looks like I could use a little more practice."
Hunter unscrewed Li'l Rascal from his staff, and the cardinal palisman let out a happy chirp.
"I gotta admit, we make a pretty good team", Hunter said, "up until recently, I've never had anyone as close to me as you."
His mood then changed to somber.
"But still, I'm taking a huge risk just by having you", Hunter said.
Li'l Rascal chirped in confusion.
"Emperor Belos's curse is getting worse and worse, and he needs palismen to keep it at bay", Hunter said, "he managed to get his hands on a some more, but not very many, and if he finds you, we're both in trouble."
Li'l Rascal flew onto his master's shoulder and chirped once again.
"I tried to bring you and your palismen friends to Belos, and yet you chose me to be your master", Hunter said, "why?"
Li'l Rascal just chirped and rubbed himself against Hunter's face, and the young powerless witch thought about his uncle.
"Emperor Belos took me in and trained me as his right-hand man, and told me that the Titan has big plans for me, but a while back, he gave me the task of keeping an eye on Luz and her friends, and as I learned more about the human and shared this information with him, he became more and more interested in her", Hunter said, "now, he's made a similar claim about the Titan requiring Luz for the Day of Unity, but he won't share them with anyone, and after finding all that stuff in that room of his, I'm beginning to wonder more and more about him."
Hunter sighed and lied down on his bed.
"Before all this, my loyalty to Belos was without question", Hunter said, "but now I'm starting to wonder if he's really someone I should be serving."
Hunter's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a knocking on his door.
"Who is it", Hunter asked.
"It's me, Steve", Steve said, "Emperor Belos wants you to meet him at the Conformatorium."
"Okay", Hunter said, "I'm on my way."
Li'l Rascal flew off of Hunter's shoulder and onto his hand, and Hunter screwed him into place on his staff.
"You stay hidden until I get back", Hunter said.
Hunter hid his staff under his bed, grabbed his mask and artificial staff, and left his room to go to the Conformatorium.
"I don't know why, but I've got a strange feeling about what's going to go down today", Hunter said.
At the Conformatorium, Eda, Amity, and King were sitting around in their cell feeling bored and miserable, when Warden Wrath walked up to them and opened the door.
"Come on, you three", Warden Wrath said, "it's time for you to face justice for your crimes."
Warden Wrath led the trio away, and in the cell containing the BATs, Derwin and Amber were reading Katya's latest fanfiction about food falling in love.
"Not bad, Kat", Derwin said.
"I'm not so sure", Amber said, "a chocolate bar falling in love with a head of broccoli doesn't make sense to me."
"They're two completely different kinds of food brought together by their love for one another", Katya said, "one is sweet and sugary, and the other is healthy and nutritious."
"I will never understand shipping", Amber said.
The conversation was interrupted by the sound of the cell door opening.
"Is that the door", Derwin asked.
"I think it is", Katya said.
The three Bard witches turned and looked towards the door, and they were happy to see who had opened it.
"Well I'll be", Katya said.
Meanwhile, the three prisoners had been brought before the petrification apparatus, and they were locked in the same cage Eda had been locked in when Belos tried to petrify her.
"Wow", Eda said, "these guys sure know how to bring back memories."
She then noticed Amity on her knees looking miserable.
"Amity", Eda asked.
Amity didn't respond, and began to cry.
"Are you okay", Eda asked.
"No", Amity said, "it's all my fault we're here."
"It wasn't all you", Eda said, "the main reason we're here is because Lilith blabbed about our plan to the Blights."
"But I got us captured because I let my feelings of vengeance take me over", Amity said, "I was so determined to get revenge on Odalia and Alador that I acted without thinking, and they managed to trap us."
Amity sniffled as tears continued to fill her eyes.
"Because I let my desire for revenge take hold of me, we're going to be petrified", Amity said.
Amity then began bawling her eyes out, and Eda got down and comforted her daughter.
"Shh, it's oka", Eda said, "I'm sure everything's going to be alright."
As Eda continued to give Amity comfort, King, who was trying to get out of the cage, noticed Kikimora standing in front of it and staring at him, much to his surprise.
"Can I help you", King asked.
Kikimora said nothing and continued staring at King, making the little demon feel uncomfortable.
"What are you doing", King asked.
"I'm looking at you", Kikimora said.
"Why", King asked.
"Because", Kikimora said, "there's something about you."
Some of the fingers on the hand making up Kikimora's hair moved away, revealing her other eye, and she continued to stare at King, making him feel even more uncomfortable.
"Okay, you're really starting to freak me out now", King said.
This kept going on until Kikimora heard Belos' voice.
"Kiki, where are you", Belos asked.
She quickly covered her other eye back up.
"Coming, my liege", Kikimora said.
Kikimora hurried over to her master, and King was left feeling a bit shaken about what had just happened.
"She didn't even blink", King said, "unless she happened to be blinking at the exact same time as me."
Kikimora walked over to Belos' side.
"Only a few minutes to sundown, and the human still hasn't shown up", Belos said, "looks like we'll be petrifying those three after all."
"Are you sure", Kikimora asked, "perhaps we should reconsider..."
"I said I would let them go if Luz turned herself in at sundown, but she has not shown up", Belos said, "their fate is sealed."
"Understood", Kikimora said.
"But she's not the only one who hasn't shown up", Belos said, "where's Hunter?"
Back at the cage, a member of the Emperor's Coven walked over to it and began fiddling with the lock.
"And what are you doing", Eda asked.
"Saving my family", the coven member said.
"Your family", Eda asked, "what gave you the idea that we're your family?"
"Because you all mean the world to me, and I want to make up for the terrible mistake I made", the coven member said, "I should never have made that deal, even if it was so I could try and save our father, and I know you probably hate me more than anything in the world right now and you probably won't forgive me that easily, but I really am sorry for what I did, and I want to make things right with you all."
Eda was able to figure out who it was underneath that mask.
"Lily", Eda asked.
The coven member, now revealed to be none other than Lilith, removed her mask and revealed herself.
"Aunt Lilith", Amity said, "you came to rescue us."
"Yes", Lilith said, "this is the second time I've let the Emperor manipulate me into doing his bidding, and I intend on making up for this mistake."
"Can we talk about this later", King asked, "hurry up and get us out of here before Belos sees us."
"Oh, right", Lilith said, "just a second."
Lilith continued messing with the lock, not noticing a large shadow falling on her back.
"I've almost got it", Lilith said.
Then, she felt a hand touch her shoulder and froze in place, and slowly turned her head to find Belos standing behind her.
"Hello, Lilith", Belos said.
"Oh crap", Lilith said.
"I gave you those herbs to help with your father's condition, and this is how you thank me", Belos asked.
"How do I know those herbs will really help him", Lilith asked, "for all I know, they might kill him."
"Have you even given them to him yet", Belos asked.
"No", Lilith said, "I wanted to try and save him, but because of what I had to sacrifice to obtain them, I wasn't so sure anymore."
"What nonsense", Belos said, "well, since you're here for your family, it's only right that you join them in petrification."
Belos unlocked the lock on the cage and threw Lilith inside with the others, then locked them back inside.
"Well, it looks like all four of us are gonna be lawn ornaments now", Eda said.
"I'm sorry I couldn't free you all", Lilith said.
"It's okay, Aunt Lilith", Amity said, "at least you tried."
"And I guess if we are getting petrified, at least we'll know that you really do care about us after all", Eda said.
"Yes", Lilith said, "I suppose so."
Nearby, Belos was waiting impatiently for Hunter to show up.
"It's almost time for the petrification", Belos said, "where is the Golden Guard?"
At that moment, Hunter rushed over to Belos panting, with two coven members by his side.
"Here I am, Emperor Belos", Hunter said.
"You're late", Belos said.
"I'm sorry", Hunter said, "I got caught up in..."
"Never mind that", Belos said, "we're ready to begin."
Belos walked up to the crowd who had gathered to bear witness to the petrification and addressed them.
"Children of the Isles", Belos said, "you have all been summoned here to witness the petrification of these four fiends."
Belos gestured to the four Owl House residents trapped in the cage.
"The crimes they are guilty of include refusing to join a coven, treason to the Emperor's Coven, and keeping their human friend out of my reach", Belos said, "I promised that if Luz turned herself in by sundown that I would let them go free, but since she has not done so, the petrification ceremony will now commence."
Belos activated the petrification machine, and it began charging up, much to the worry of the four prisoners.
"Where's Luz", Amity asked, "I was sure she would try and rescue us."
"Don't give up hope yet", Eda said, "Luz isn't the kind of person who gives up on her family so easy."
As the petrification machine continued to charge up, Hunter was doing something to it, and when he walked away, he found Belos standing in front of him.
"What were you doing just now", Belos asked.
"N-Nothing", Hunter said, "just making sure nothing's wrong with the machine."
"The machine's fine", Belos said, "now stand clear before it goes off."
"Yes sir", Hunter said.
Hunter walked away, and Belos looked at Eda and the others.
"It's a pity things have to end this way", Belos said, "farewell, traitors."
The machine was almost ready to fire the blast of magic that would begin the petrification process.
"What are going to do", King asked.
Eda looked in the direction of Hunter, who looked in her direction and nodded, and she realized something.
"Don't worry, guys", Eda said, "our rescue is about to happen."
At last, the machine was fully charged and ready to petrify the prisoners.
"At last", Belos said.
But before the spell could begin, the machine suddenly exploded, much to the shock of the crowd and the fury of Belos.
"What's going on here", Belos asked, "why did the petrification device explode?"
He then noticed Hunter panting heavily while holding his artificial staff, which was smoking from firing a shot of magic, clearly at the machine.
"Golden Guard", Belos said, "explain yourself right this moment!"
"Well, you see, Emperor Belos", Hunter said, "that was just a little something called..."
He removed his mask, and Belos was surprised to see who it was.
"Rebellion", Luz said.
Luz had managed to sneak into the Conformatorium by disguising herself as Hunter and had destroyed the machine before it could start the petrification spell.
"Well, well, Luz Noceda", Belos said, "I see you decided to show up after all."
"That's right", Luz said, "I showed up so I could take you down and save my friends."
"Take me down", Belos asked, "now why would you want to do that?"
"Because you're a tyrannical dictator and a monster who must be stopped", Luz said, "I've beaten you before, and I can do it again!"
"Oh Luz, can't you see there's nothing to be gained from fighting me", Belos asked, "you can accomplish more if you join me."
"What do you mean", Luz asked.
"You're probably wondering why I need you for my plans", Belos said, "curious as to what role a mere human would have in the Day of Unity."
"Cut the crap, Belos", Luz said, "I won't fall for your tricks."
"This is no trick, Luz", Belos said, "I'm sure your head is full of questions concerning this matter, but if you join me, you will learn the answers to all the questions you seek, including those you have asked for several years."
Luz began to think about Belos' offer.
"What'll it be, Luz", Belos asked.
At last, she came to a decision.
"I must refuse", Luz said.
"What", Belos asked.
"Like I said, you're a monster who has to be stopped once and for all", Luz said, "and today, we're going to do it."
"We", Belos asked, "who's we?"
"Us", one of the two coven members said.
The two coven members who had accompanied the disguised Luz removed their masks and hoods and revealed themselves to be Willow and Gus, much to the surprise of the crowd, especially Perry Porter and Willow's fathers.
"Is that Agustus", Perry asked.
"And Willow", Gilbert asked, "what's she doing here?"
"I wasn't expecting this", Mr. Park said.
Willow and Gus joined Luz by her side in facing Belos off.
"I see you've roped these two young witches into assisting you", Belos said.
"She didn't rope us into anything", Willow said, "we chose to help her with this."
"That's right", Gus said, "it's time to take you down."
"Please", Belos said, "how does a human and two young witches intend to defeat me?"
"Easy", a voice said, "they don't."
Belos turned around and saw Skara, Amelia, and Cat standing behind him.
"Because we're here to fight with them", Amelia said.
Other Hexside students came out of hiding places all around, and Principal Bump came out of his and walked over to the cage.
"That's right, Belos", Principal Bump said, "we're going to put an end to your reign of terror together."
"Hieronymus Bump", Belos asked.
"Yes", Principal Bump said, "I've been playing by your rules for a long time now, but enough's enough."
Principal Bump picked the lock on the cage, and Eda, King, Amity, and Lilith got out of it and joined the massive crowd of rebels standing behind Luz.
"So", Belos said, "you really want to do this, do you?"
"That's right", Luz said, "we're going to defeat you, together."
"Then so be it", Belos said, "Kiki, call in some reinforcements."
"At once, my liege", Kikimora said.
Kikimora hurried away and returned with several members of the Emperor's Coven, Odalia and Alador among them.
"I'll give you one more chance to stand down and come quietly", Belos said.
"Not a chance", Luz said.
"Very well", Belos said, "attack!"
The coven members ran forwards to attack Luz's resistance group.
"Okay, guys", Luz said, "let's show them what we're made of!"
The members of the rebellion ran towards the group of coven members, and the crowd watched the battle take place with shock, until a guard addressed them.
"Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see right now, a massive battle is taking place", the guard said, "please make your way to the exit in a calm, orderly fashion."
Everyone left the area, but Willow's fathers stopped to look back at the battle.
"I hope Willow doesn't get hurt", Gilbert said.
"Me too, Gilbert", Mr. Park said, "me too."
Willow was doing pretty good in the battle, and managed to use her plant magic to fend off attackers, and as more and more tried to get her, she found herself being assisted by Amelia, who was also in the plant track.
"Thought you could use a hand", Amelia said, "you're pretty good with plant magic."
"Thanks", Willow said.
The two used their combined powers to raise several thorned vines from the ground, but Willow was suddenly hit in the shoulder by a spell, and she noticed more coven members surrounding them.
"I think they're starting to gang up on us", Willow said.
"Leave it to me", a voice said.
Willow and Amelia looked and saw Skara holding her lyre.
"I might have a spell that can help you guys out", Skara said.
Skara played a tune on her lyre that seemed to make the thorned vines stronger, and Willow and Amelia proceeded to attack the coven members, and successfully managed to fend them off.
"We did it", Amelia said.
"We sure did", Willow said.
Then, she began to feel pain in her arm where she had been hit with the spell.
"You okay", Amelia asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine", Willow said.
Cat walked over to the group and looked at Willow's arm.
"Looks like you got hit with a fire spell", Cat said, "don't worry, I can heal it."
Cat made a spell circle, and Willow's arm was magically healed.
"There", Cat said, "all better."
"Thanks, Cat", Willow said.
"No problem", Cat said.
"You're a great witch, Willow", Skara said, "better than Boscha ever was."
"We know we've helped her with her cruel treatment of you and your friends", Amelia said, "but now we know we were wrong to be friends with someone like her."
"And we don't know if you'd want us as friends", Cat said, "but maybe you'd be willing to give us a chance?"
"I'd be happy to", Willow said.
"Really", Skara asked.
"Sure", Willow said, "but right now, we should probably deal with the bad guys."
"Oh, right", Skara said, "come on, girls!"
As Willow joined her three new friends in fighting off the coven members, over on another part of the battlefield, Amity was standing before Odalia and Alador.
"So, we meet again", Odalia said.
"That's right", Amity said, "I'll admit that I wasn't really in control of myself at the auction, but this time I am, and I'm going to take you two down."
"Is that right", Odalia said, "well, if you wish to fight us, you'll have to get past this."
Then, out from the shadows, emerged an abomination wearing bronze armor like the Abomaton from the auction, but it was much larger.
"Behold, the Abomaton 2.0", Odalia said.
"We made a few modifications after you destroyed the one at the auction", Alador said.
"And now it's time for the test", Odalia said, "attack!"
The Abomaton brought down its fist to hit Amity, but she jumped out of the way and summoned her staff to attack it, but her attacks didn't faze it, and it instead morphed its hand into a bladed weapon and swung at her, but she jumped up to avoid it and then ducked to avoid it once again.
"This thing sure is hard to wear down", Amity said.
"I should hope so", Odalia said, "it doesn't stop until its target is eliminated."
Amity continued to fight against the Abomaton, and nearby, a pair of hooded witches watched the scene unfold.
"You ready", the first witch asked.
The second witch opened up a book and read a spell from it that went:
Abominations can sometimes be useful,
But when they go bad, things get unfruitful.
When such a thing happens, it's time to engage,
Melt this golem to end its rampage.
After the second witch finished reading the spell, the Abomaton suddenly melted down into purple clay, much to the confusion of the Blight parents.
"What happened", Odalia asked.
"I don't know", Alador said.
"It wasn't me", Amity said.
"Correct", the first witch said, "it was us!"
The two witches walked over to Odalia and Alador.
"Who are you", Odalia asked.
"Your worst nightmare", the first witch said.
The second witch turned to another page in the book and read another spell, which went:
The witch before us is violent and mad,
If they remain loose, things would be bad.
They need to be trapped right in their place,
Using what's on the ground, I hereby encase.
When the second witch finished reading the spell, the abomination clay from the melted Abomaton began to wrap around Odalia and Alador, preventing them from moving.
"Release us immediately", Odalia said, "do you have any idea who you're dealing with?"
"Sure do", the first witch said, "a pair of evil, abusive parents."
The two witched turned to Amity and removed their hoods, revealing themselves to be Edric and Emira.
"Hey, Mittens", Emira said.
Happy to see them, Amity ran over to the twins and hugged them.
"I'm so sorry for what happened at the auction", Amity said, "I was so distracted by my revenge on Mom and Dad that I wasn't thinking clearly, and..."
"It's okay Mittens, we forgive you", Edric said.
"You do", Amity asked.
"Yeah", Edric said, "after all, Mom and Dad could've stopped you and said we didn't tell them about you guys, but they didn't."
"Yeah", Emira said, "they thought you beating us both to a pulp was amusing."
"They did", Amity asked, "monsters."
"We know", Emira said, "but we've taken care of them now."
"That's right", Edric said, "and now that we have, let's deal with the rest of these guys!"
"I'm with you", Amity said.
Amity joined Edric and Emira in the battle, and nearby, Luz was avoiding attacks from various coven members while slapping different glyphs on them as a means of attacking them.
"That's it, guys", Luz said, "keep it up!"
Meanwhile, Hunter was walking around the Conformatorium wearing a white tank top, red and white striped boxer shorts, and gray socks.
"I can't believe someone knocked me out", Hunter said, "and worse, they took my clothes and locked me in a broom closet."
Then, he heard the sound of the fight.
"What's all that noise", Hunter asked.
Hunter followed the sound, and he soon saw the battle between Luz's rebellion and the Emperor's Coven.
"By the Titan", Hunter said.
He noticed his artificial staff lying on the ground, as Luz had discarded it upon revealing her true identity, and when he saw Luz among those in the fight, he began thinking to himself, and after Luz slapped a fire glyph on a coven member's cape and set it on fire, she suddenly found herself stuck in place thanks to Hunter using his artificial staff.
"Everybody stop", Hunter shouted.
Eda, who had been beating the crap out of a coven member, noticed Luz caught by Hunter.
"Oh no", Eda said, "he's got Luz!"
Everyone stopped fighting upon noticing this, and Belos walked over to Hunter.
"Hunter, it's you", Belos said, "but where are your clothes?"
"It's a long story", Hunter said.
"I see", Belos said, "well, I see you've managed to capture Luz, so hand her over."
Hunter looked at Belos for a moment, but then looked at Luz, and he began to think to himself about something.
"Well, what are you waiting for", Belos asked, "hand the human over to me."
After another moment, Hunter spoke up.
"No", Hunter said.
"What", Belos asked.
"I can't give Luz to you", Hunter said, "not until you answer me one question."
"Very well", Belos said, "what is it?"
"What do you need her for", Hunter asked.
Belos was surprised to hear Hunter ask that question.
"What", Belos asked.
"Why do you need the human for the Day of Unity", Hunter asked, "why is she so important to the Titan's plans?"
"That is none of your concern, Hunter", Belos said, "now hand her over."
"No", Hunter said, "I'm not going to give her to you without knowing why you want her so badly."
"You would dare defy me", Belos asked, "the one who took you in and gave you a purpose?"
"Yes", Hunter said, "I would."
"Very well, then", Belos said, "you leave me no choice."
Belos snapped his fingers, and a coven member walked over to him carrying something covered with a sheet, which Hunter was curious about, and when Belos removed the sheet, it was revealed that his staff was underneath it, much to his horror.
"How long did you think you'd be able to keep your little secret from me", Belos asked, "did you really believe I wouldn't find out that you have your own palisman?"
Belos took the staff and prepared to break Li'l Rascal off of it.
"Last chance, Hunter", Belos said, "give me the human, or your little wooden companion meets his end."
Hunter was shocked to see Belos threatening to kill his palismen, and in a blind rage, he ran towards Belos and attacked him, first swinging two punches that Belos managed to effortlessly dodge, but a kick to the stomach caused his uncle to fall back and release the staff, which Hunter grabbed, and then turned to face Belos.
"So, this is what you have chosen", Belos said, "it's time to show you the consequences of your choice!"
"Not a chance", Hunter said.
Hunter fired blasts of magic at Belos using his staff, and then charged forward to attack him, but he disappeared.
"Where'd he go", Hunter asked.
He didn't notice Belos appear behind him, and before he could react, his uncle knocked him to the ground, then walked over to him.
"You disappoint me, Hunter", Belos said, "I thought you might have great potential, but no, you're just a traitor, just like Lilith."
"Now what", Hunter asked, "are you gonna kill me?"
"If that's what you want", Belos said.
Belos took out his artificial staff and began getting ready to fire a blast of magic that would end Hunter's life, when suddenly, the sound of music filled the air.
"Where's that music coming from", Belos asked.
Then, the coven members began to float in the air, and the hooded witch who had been watching Luz at the Owl House jumped down in front of Belos, who was able to figure out their identity.
"I see you've decided to make an appearance", Belos said, "Raine Whispers."
It was indeed Raine, and the other BATs ran over to their side as they removed their hood.
"That's right, Belos", Raine said.
"I was disappointed to learn that you chose to betray us", Belos said, "but I must admit that I am surprised that a witch like you is brave enough to put together a rebellion against me."
"Your methods of ruling the Isles are through tyranny", Raine said, "I won't stand for that."
"I am leading the Isles to freedom from wild magic", Belos said, "and once I have achieved that goal, a new age will begin."
"Yes", Raine said, "an age where all in our world is free to run wild and rampant in another world."
"The Titan demands his transportation to the Human Realm", Belos said, "and I will crush anyone who gets in the way of his plans, even you."
Belos prepared to attack Raine, when suddenly, he was hit in the head from behind by Eda with her staff and fell to the ground.
"No one lays a hand on my Rainestorm", Eda said.
Raine blushed in reaction to Eda's comments, and the latter went over to the former.
"Good to see you again", Eda said.
"You too, Eda", Raine said.
The two looked each other in the eyes lovingly, but were interrupted by Belos' voice.
"How touching", Belos said, "two former lovers re-united once again."
Everyone turned in the direction of Belos and saw that the lower half of his mask had broken off, revealing his mouth.
"But unfortunately, it's time to meet your end", Belos said, "until the human comes along quietly."
"Never gonna happen, Belos", Luz said.
"I'm warning you", Belos said, "don't try anything you might regret later."
"You mean something like this", Luz asked.
Luz took Eda's staff and tapped it on the ground, and the whole Conformatorium began to shake.
"What's happening", Belos asked, "what did you just do?"
"I learned a while ago that when you stack every glyph on top of one another, the result is an explosion", Luz said, "so I decided to make good use of that by putting one on the petrification machine to make it explode, and I set some more all over the Conformatorium as a last resort kind of plan."
"Clever little human", Belos said.
At that moment, the Conformatorium began to shake even more, indicating that it was about to collapse.
"Uh, Luz", Willow said, "I think this whole place is about to come down."
"You can say that again", Luz said, "everybody clear out!"
The members of the resistance began to flee the Conformatorium, and Luz noticed Hunter still lying on the ground, and being the good person she was, she picked him and his staff up and ran after the others, and when Hunter noticed that she was carrying him, he became confused.
"What are you doing", Hunter asked.
"I'm too nice to let you die here", Luz said, "especially after that thing between you and Belos."
Hunter felt somewhat touched hearing that, and Luz finally managed to catch up with the other witches, and as they escaped the Conformatorium, it collapsed, much to the shock of the crowd, who had been outside the whole time.
"The Conformatorium's been destroyed", Perry said.
"I hope Willow's okay", Gilbert said.
"Hey", a witch said, "look up there!"
The crowd looked in the sky and noticed the witches of the rebellion flying away on their staffs, and everyone cheered for their escape, while Boscha watched on with a resentful look on her face.
"I can't believe my friends left me for that weakling human and her friends", Boscha said, "they're going to pay for that, and so will the human."
Back in the ruins of the Conformatorium, Belos stood up, and Kikimora hurried over to her master.
"What now, my liege", Kikimora asked.
"We must return to the castle immediately", Belos said, "there is much I need to plan."
"Very well", Kikimora said.
Kikimora walked away, and Belos looked out into the distance.
"I was hoping it wouldn't come to this", Belos said, "but Luz is looking for conflict, she's found it."