Twisted Amity's gaze shifted from Amity to the rest of the group: Gus, Willow, Hunter, Eda, Alador, Lilith, and the Hooded Figure. Her eyes gleamed with a sickening fascination as she addressed them, her voice dripping with a chilling mix of amusement and malevolence.
"Well, well, well," Twisted Amity purred, her lips curling into a sinister smile. "It's been quite a while since I last saw all of you alive and well, months if we're accurate..."
Before anyone could react, Twisted Amity raised her hand, and a dark aura enveloped the group. Their attempts to leave were abruptly halted as they found themselves frozen in place, their bodies rendered immobile by a powerful spell.
Amity's voice quivered with a mix of fear and desperation as she pleaded, "Let them go! They're my friends!"
Luz, still trying to process the horrifying reality before her, could only watch in shock as the situation escalated further.
Twisted Amity's eyes bore into Amity with a mix of contempt and disgust. "They've always been in the way," she spat, her voice dripping with venom. "Weaklings with wasted potential, clinging to each other as if your little bonds meant something."
Luz opened her mouth to retort, to defend her friends, but before she could utter a word, something beneath her feet shifted and heaved. A sudden surge of power coursed through the air, and Twisted Amity raised a hand adorned with razor-sharp black nails, fingers contorting into a complex Construction Coven glyph.
In an instant, a pile of debris and shattered ground was wrenched into the air, forming a makeshift projectile. The heap of destruction hurtled toward Luz with alarming speed, and her instincts kicked in. She dove to the side just in time, the makeshift missile grazing her, sending debris scattering in all directions.
Gritting her teeth, Luz scrambled to her feet, her heart racing as she summoned her magic to retaliate. But before she could even form a spell, Twisted Amity's power surged forward once more. Abomination goo, dark and malevolent, surged from the ground like a writhing serpent, its oily tendrils snaking around Luz's arms, immobilizing her in a vice-like grip.
"What the-?" Luz's eyes widened in shock as she struggled against the goo's grip, her magic flaring and failing against the oppressive power of the abomination magic. Her breath hitched in her chest as the realization dawned on her: this version of Amity was something beyond her comprehension, an embodiment of darkness and cruelty she had never imagined.
Twisted Amity's laugh echoed through the air, taunting and derisive. "Oh, how touching," she jeered, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "You've grown so much, but you're still holding back, Luz. It's almost pathetic."
Gus's brow furrowed in confusion as he tried to process her words, while Willow and Hunter exchanged uneasy glances. Eda's expression hardened with a mixture of defiance and caution, and Alador's features contorted in a mixture of shock and anger. Lilith's eyes narrowed, her hands twitching with the urge to draw her glyphs, and the Hooded Figure's gaze remained locked onto Twisted Amity, his intense hatred radiating from his very being.
A sudden explosion rocked the rooftop as magical smoke billowed around them. Through the haze emerged the smirking figure of the Alternate Timeline Boscha, closely followed by the wary original Boscha. Their calculated attack had managed to knock Twisted Amity off balance, if only momentarily.
"You really thought a couple of potion bombs would take me down?" Twisted Amity's voice echoed from within the dissipating smoke, her tone dripping with disdain. As the air cleared, it revealed her form unscathed, hovering with eerie grace.
With a disdainful snort, Twisted Amity surged forward, her movements a blur of darkness as she charged toward the two Boschas. However, the Boschas were prepared, their expressions a mix of smugness and caution. In tandem, they each hurled another magical potion bomb, but Twisted Amity was quicker this time.
Her eyes flaring with a sinister light, she cast an illusion spell, her form dissolving into a smoky mist that slipped through the air like a wisp. The bombs whizzed through the space she had just occupied, exploding harmlessly.
Alternate Timeline Boscha's lips curled into a sly grin as she raised a hand, conjuring a magical music note that hung in the air, shimmering with arcane energy. The note quivered, ready to strike, but Twisted Amity's illusion magic came into play again. She divided herself into two forms, dodging to the sides of the note, before merging back together in a fluid, seamless motion.
In an instant, she had closed the distance between them, fingers curling around their necks with a vice-like grip. The Boschas struggled against her hold, their eyes wide with fear, their magic seemingly powerless against her.
As Twisted Amity's attention was focused on the Boschas, Luz and the Hooded Figure seized the chance to break free from their restraints. With a surge of some sort of energy, they managed to rupture the abomination goo and dark energy that had held them captive.
In a swift motion, Twisted Amity sent the Boschas crashing to the ground, the impact reverberating amidst the sea of Amity clones that surrounded them. The clones, driven by their eerie allegiance to the Leading Amity Clone, surged forward, restraining the Original Boscha and the Alternate Timeline Boscha. The clash of dark magic against determined resistance filled the air, the chaos intensifying with every passing moment.
With a malicious grin, Twisted Amity levitated towards the Boschas, her voice dripping with a mix of mockery and sadistic amusement. "I guess we have some sort of twisted bond, forced upon us, so I should let you live. Pity Mom and Dad aren't here to enforce that little pact."
With an almost casual ease, Twisted Amity exerted her unearthly strength, sending the two Boschas hurtling through the air like rag dolls. Their startled cries were drowned out by the rush of wind as they were flung across the town.
"I'll hold her off!" The Hooded figure said, determined.
Simultaneously, the Hooded Figure soared upward to engage Twisted Amity, his determination evident in his glowing green fists. Battle erupted between the two powerful magicians, their magic clashing and sizzling in the air.
Amity and Luz immediately sprang into action, their magic staffs emerging from beneath them as they shot upward, their determination etched into every fiber of their being. As the Boschas' forms grew nearer, they deftly maneuvered to catch them in mid-air, their arms extending with precision.
Amity's arms wrapped securely around the Alternate Timeline Boscha, her grip tight and unyielding. Nearby, Luz's magic staff cradled the original Boscha, her stance unwavering despite the impact.
"You okay?" Luz's voice was filled with genuine concern as she steadied the original Boscha.
Boscha, still caught in a mix of surprise and gratitude, managed to find her words. "Yeah, thanks for the save, Luz. Guess I owe you two."
The Alternate Timeline Boscha, on the other hand, had not lost her edge even in this situation. "Don't think this changes anything between us," she huffed with defiance.
Amity's response was a mixture of amusement and condescension. "Oh, I wouldn't have it any other way."
The forest floor greeted them as they landed, the Boschas safe and sound.
Amity, her condescending tone unwavering, couldn't resist a retort to Luz. "Some things never change, huh?"
As the chaotic scene unfolded, Twisted Amity's voice rang out with a commanding edge. "Go after them, my lovely army. Show them the might of the Wicked Witch!"
"Yes, my queen!" The army of Amity clones surged forward, chasing after Eda, Boscha, and the others who were still trapped by the restraints and the abomination goo.
Meanwhile, the Hooded Figure wasted no time in engaging Twisted Amity. With determined focus, he unleashed a barrage of green energy projectiles, managing to score a direct hit on her. The impact sent her hurtling through the air, crashing into a nearby building with a resounding thud.
"Impressive, but not good enough!" Twisted Amity chuckled.
Twisted Amity wasn't one to stay down for long. She quickly retaliated, conjuring a devastating blast of fire that erupted from her hands. The fiery explosion engulfed a Bonesborough building, causing flames and smoke to billow into the sky.
The Hooded Figure observed the devastation caused by this attack and realized that he needed to exercise caution. He gritted his teeth, his glowing green eyes narrowing as he prepared himself for the fierce battle ahead.
"I need to be more careful." The Hooded Figure said, glaring at the destruction.
The Hooded Figure wasted no time in countering Twisted Amity's fiery assault. His eyes glowing with determination, he unleashed a powerful energy blast that enveloped her, encasing her body in a solid block of ice.
Ice spread rapidly, creeping over Twisted Amity's form and leaving only her head free. She was effectively immobilized within the icy prison.
Satisfied that he had bought some precious time, the Hooded Figure quickly retreated, flying off in the direction of his friends. His voice echoed with a sense of relief as he communicated, "That should slow her down. We need to regroup and come up with a plan."
With Twisted Amity temporarily incapacitated, he hoped that they could devise a strategy to deal with the impending threat more effectively. The Hooded Figure swiftly followed after Amity and Luz, determined to reach them and regroup. However, to his surprise, Twisted Amity transformed into her formidable Harpy Form.
"Oh, no." The Hooded figure said.
In this terrifying incarnation, she appeared more menacing than ever. Her long, ebony hair flowed wildly, her eyes glowed an eerie green against her black sclera. She sprouted gray, owl-like wings from her back, and her cloak seemed to meld with her body, partially concealing her sinister visage.
Her transformation also brought forth grotesque spikes on her torso, shoulders, arms, and hands, and her feet turned into deadly talons reminiscent of an owl's. Her hands, in particular, bore sharp, black claws that looked incredibly menacing.
"Like the makeover I Got?" Twisted Amity grinned.
Twisted Amity wasted no time, lunging at the Hooded Figure with vicious intent. He managed to react quickly, turning intangible just in time to evade her deadly assault. He remained intangible, hovering nearby but out of her reach.
Their battle had intensified, and the Hooded Figure knew he had to find a way to counter Twisted Amity's newfound powers. With determination in his voice, he communicated to Amity and Luz, "Stay back! I'll handle this. We need to figure out how to stop her together."
Amity, Luz and the 2 Boschas nodded, knowing that facing Twisted Amity head-on wasn't the best course of action.
As green energy blasts emanated from his hands, he unleashed them with precision at Twisted Amity. However, to his dismay, she seemed invulnerable to his attacks, and she retaliated swiftly by conjuring her own energy blast, sending it hurtling back at him.
"Oh, please..." Twisted Amity smirked.
Twisted Amity wasn't done yet. With a fierce cry, she swooped down and emitted a magical sonic wave that resonated through the air. The force of this wave was enough to knock the Hooded Figure back, showcasing the extent of her newfound powers.
Unfazed by Twisted Amity's display, the Hooded Figure channeled his own power. He released a sonic blast that echoed with an eerie ghostly wail, a potent stream of pure ecto-energy surging from his vocal cords and mouth. The resulting attack tore through the surrounding area, obliterating trees and causing a burst of destruction. Twisted Amity, too, was caught in the devastating blast, sent flying by its sheer force.
Their confrontation had escalated to a fierce battle of magic and power. Twisted Amity's malevolent laughter resonated through the battlefield as she gazed at the Hooded Figure flying after Luz and Amity with a sadistic grin. The tension between them was palpable, and it was clear that this showdown was far from over.