Jungle Mystics

by Maleficent-darkgoodwitch2416

On the way home from visiting Nick's adoptive parents, Udonna, Leanbow, and Nick learn that the latest incarnation of evil, Dai Shi wishes to destroy the Light. Will the combined forces of the Mystic Force team, including Clare, who has once again taken up the power of the Gatekeeper, and the Jungle Fury team be enough to stop Dai Shi and protect Nick?

12. Camille's Real Family

That night, during dinner, Nick asked, "So, Camille, how long are you gonna stay?"

Udonna glared at her son and Camille shrugged. "Well, I'll have to go back eventually," she replied.

"So, you'll still be here, tomorrow?" Nick asked.

Camille shook her head and Nick's face fell. "What's wrong, son?" Leanbow asked.

"I was just hoping I could give Camille a tour of Briarwood tomorrow," Nick explained.

"I think I'll hold you to that tour, the next time I visit," Camille replied.

Nick nodded—he was unsure of whether or not he should call Camille "Auntie Camille" or "Aunt Camille"—he'd follow Clare's lead on that.

Leanbow asked, "Will Jarrod accompany you next time?"

She nodded and he asked, "Where is that boy anyway?"

"Um, I asked him to let me come here on my own," she admitted, sheepishly.

Leanbow nodded and said, "Next time, you be careful. And Jarrod had better come with you."

Camille nodded in agreement.

Clare asked, "Camille, what do you want Nick and me to call you?"

"Camille is fine," Camille responded.

"No, I think she meant do you want them to call you Auntie Camille or Aunt Camille?" Daggeron clarified.

"Whatever's more comfortable for them," Camille replied.

The two youngest members of the family nodded in agreement.

Then Camille asked, "Why would they call me "Auntie Camille" or "Aunt Camille" anyway?"

"Well, I guess it's because you're my aunt's fire-sister," Clare explained.

"And fire-sister—or sister—means you're our aunt, too," Nick added.

Camille nodded and smiled at her family. "I'm glad to see our family and friends together, like we were, twenty years ago," Udonna commented.

"It's not the same without Auntie Niella," Nick mumbled. "And it's different with Auntie Camille."

Camille nodded and watched Udonna's face. Nick glanced at his mother and everyone watched her reaction. "Guys, I'm fine," Udonna insisted.

The others all nodded and Leanbow took her hand in his—the two were rarely found apart since his return. Camille smiled at her real family—she had an amazing family with her fire-sister's family.