CHAPTER 7: Lost In Language
[Open on the Owl House living room, where Luz is reading from The Good Witch Azura 5 to King]
Luz: " 'Azura,' Hecate began. 'Our paths have crossed only in battle. But today, I stand before you seeking an ally.' " *sighs*
King: Luz, you're getting all swoony again.
Luz: I can't help it. Azura is able to befriend everyone. Even her biggest rival. I wish I had that kind of power.
Sora: Nothing wrong with making friends wherever you go.
King: Rivals are meant to be annihilated, not befriended.
Sora: Not always, King. Some can be friends.
Luz: Oh yeah, you said some Organization members became friends of yours.
Sora: Right.
King: Sure, now keep reading. I've been sucked into your awful fandom.
Sora: It is quite a good story.
Luz: Okay. "Suddenly, the door swung open."
Hooty: *swings the door open* Ding‐dong. Ding. Hoot! Hoot!
King: The book has come to life! Burn it!
Luz goes to the door and finds a basket.
Luz: Hmm?
[Cut to the kitchen]
Luz: Eda, you got a package. It looks like a gift basket.
Eda: Probably an offering. Ah! Being the most powerful witch in the Boiling Isles has its perks.
A bib now tied on, King grunts as he pulls a blanket off the top of the basket, revealing a snoring baby bat.
King: *rubbing his paws together* Mm. Fresh meat.
Luz: No, not eating that.
King: Hey, Sora. Can you cook this?
Sora: NO!
Eda: Witches eating babies is so 1693. What is this?
King: There's a note. *grabs it* "Take care of my child till morning. Yi Yi."
Eda: Nope. Babies are awful. Not happening.
King: "You will be handsomely rewarded. X‐O‐X‐O‐X‐O‐X. Bat Queen."
Eda: Bat Queen?
King pulls a few snails out of the basket. Eda's eyes widen.
Eda: Reward?
Sora/Luz: Who's the Bat Queen?
King sniffs the snails.
Eda: She's the wealthiest demon on the Boiling Isles. Get in with her, and you're set for life.
Eda takes one of the snails.
Eda: So, we keep this thing alive for a few hours, and we get paid. Pfft. Easy.
Luz: Our greatest adventure yet! Learning about love and life through a child's eyes. Don't you agree, Sora?
Sora: Are you sure we can handle babysitting?
Eda: Not you two. You have to return the books I checked out from the library.
Eda summons a pile of books, which Luz catches and struggles to carry as she starts walking.
Sora: THAT we can handle. Luz, lemme grab some.
Sora takes half of the books to carry.
Luz: *sigh* Thanks, Sora.
Eda: *to King* I don't want them getting a cut of the loot.
King: *whispering* Good thinking.
Eda: Now, let's take a look at this little darling. *fully takes the blanket off*
Baby bat: *screeching*
Eda: Argh!
King: Oh, boy.
Eda: On second thought, maybe we could use your help!
Luz: *halfway out the door* Well, I better get to the library! Got to go!
Eda: Sora!
Sora: *standing next to Luz* What Luz said!
Sora/Luz: Bye!
They both leave.
The Baby bat continues screeching.
Eda: We got this, right?
The baby bat flies out of the basket and into Eda's face.
Eda: Whoa!
Eda falls on her back.
[Cut to the streets of Bonesborough, where Luz and Sora are walking with their loads of books]
They pass by Tiny Nose, carrying a huge book.
Sora: Hey, Tiny Nose.
Tiny Nose: Hi, Sowa.
Luz: Huh? Whoa.
Luz watches Tiny Nose pass, nearly drops her books but was able to catch them.
Sora: You ok?
Luz: Yeah, I'm fine. By the way, how do you know her name?
Sora: Whenever I'm on the hunt for clues on Kairi, I sometimes run into her.
Luz: Nice. Any luck?
Sora: Nothing but reported sightings. Some people claimed to have seen her in various locations. But, no confirmation.
Luz: Oh, well... at least you're making progress.
Sora: Yeah. You know, maybe I can find a map of the Boiling Isles to use for my search.
Luz: Great idea. Easier that way.
The two continue for a few steps until they see the library across the street.
Luz: Whoa!
[Cut to the inside of the library, as they enter, the book piles glows green and begins floating forward]
Sora/Luz: Huh?
Each book flies through a red spell circle.
Librarian #1: Late.
*beeps*
Librarian #1: Late.
*beeps*
Librarian #1: *grabs the last book* Coffee, grass, and bloodstains? These are Eda's, aren't they?
Luz: Huh. That was a crazy night.
Librarian #1: *sighs* I'll put them on her tab. *summons a scroll and writes on it* By the way, we're closing early for the Wailing Star meteor shower. *Gestures to a framed picture of the Wailing Star.*
Luz: Ooh. What's that?
Librarian #1: You're in a library. Read a book.
Sora looked annoyed by the librarian's response.
Sora: Hmm.
The librarian's scroll rolls up and disappears.
Luz: I am in a library. I will read a book.
Luz runs off while Sora walks.
Librarian: Shh!
[Cut to a banner reading "Demon Decimal System DO NOT FEED"]
Luz rounds the corner and walks up to the growling card catalogs, feeding one a gumball.
Luz: Bloop.
Sora: Uh, Luz?
It gladly chews it for a few seconds before barfing up notecards.
[Cut to a study area, where several Hexisde students are reading]
Standing on the balcony above them, Luz grabs onto one of the dozens of books flying around. Sora just watches her.
Luz: Wow! *screaming*
People: Shh!
Luz: *whispers* Sorry!
Sora: *thinking* Huh, just like the doors from Monstropolis.
[Cut to the reference section, where witches are watching things on crystal balls]
One is watching a "HOW TO FLY" video, another is watching a piano cat parody, and a third is stuck on a loading screen, dial-up internet noises emitting from it. Finally, the last witch slaps the crystal ball a few times. Luz and Sora are watching them from around a bookshelf.
Luz: This place is amazing.
Sora: Yeah.
?: What do you think you're doing?
Luz: *gasps* We've been caught. Pretend to be a book. *poses*
Sora: Umm.
The two can hear kids giggling.
Luz: Wait. *walks forward*
Sora: Huh?
Amity is seen reading to a group of baby-class students.
Amity: " 'We're you're friends, and we wanna help,' said the Tin Boy with a yelp. Otabin smiled and paced the floor. 'I've never had real friends before.' "
Luz: Amity reading to kids?
Sora: That's nice of her.
Luz sneaks into the kid's corner as Amity reads while Sora watches Luz.
Amity: " 'Then we'll be your first,' the Chicken Witch clucked. Otabin couldn't believe his luck. So, Bookmaker Otabin surrounded by friends bound a book of friendship, and that's the end."
She closes the book to applause from the kids.
Luz: Amity seems so... nice and smiley. *gasp* Maybe I can befriend her like Azura befriended her rival.
Sora: That would be great.
Luz grunts and ducks down.
Kid #1: Thank you so much.
Kids laugh as they leave.
Kid #2: Goodbye.
Kid #3: *hugging Amity's leg* Good‐bye, Miss Amity. Thank you.
Amity: *patting his head* Thank you, Braxas. See you next time.
Braxas: *running off* Yay!
Amity watches him go. She quickly looks to the side, then does a double-take at Luz hiding under a book. After that, amity's normal attitude returns.
Amity: Oh. It's... you. Human Girl.
Luz: Amity...
Luz stands and leans on a book, making it fall.
Luz: Whoop. Reading to kids. Wow. Looks like this sour lemon drop has a hidden sweet center.
Amity: It's... for extra credit.
She picks up the book Luz dropped.
Amity: It's not that big of a deal.
She walks to the back of the room.
Luz: *following her* Hey, I could help with the kids. We could take turns reading. And do voices. I do the best *robotic tone* monster voice.
Amity puts her pile of books on a table.
Amity: I'm afraid you can't. You have to be approved and hired by the library to do any of that.
Luz: Oh.
Amity: Wait a sec.
Luz: Huh?
Amity: Is... Sora with you?
Luz: Hm? Oh, yeah. He's-
Luz turns around to point to Sora, but he's not there.
Luz: NOT there. Where'd he go?
Amity: Human girl.
Luz turns to Amity.
Amity: I've got a ton of work to do today. So, we're gonna have to cut this short.
Luz: Oh, ok. I'm sorry to have disturbed you.
Luz walks away. Amity starts to raise her hand to stop her but doesn't.
[Cut to Luz walking]
Luz: So much for befriending Amity.
Sora walks up to her.
Sora: Hey, Luz.
Luz: Sora, where'd you go?
Sora: Sorry, I went to find a copy of a map.
Sora shows her the map.
Sora: I got one. So, how'd it go with Amity?
Luz: She said she was too busy to talk. But I think she still doesn't want to be my friend. And I don't know why.
Sora has a concerned look on his face.
?: You gonna let her get to you like that?
Luz looks over and sees two older green-haired witches. They walk up to her, the green-haired holding a rabbit-themed lunch bag.
Luz: Who are you?
Green-Haired Boy: Well‐wishers on a mission.
Green-Haired Girl: A noble quest.
Green-Haired Boy: Watch this. Hey, Mittens.
Amity grunts and frowns
Green-Haired Boy: *holding up the lunch bag* Mom says, stop forgetting your lunch. And be sure to pay attention to your friend.
Amity walks over and grabs the bag.
Amity: She is not-
Amity notices Sora with Luz and hesitates for a bit. But she finishes her sentence.
Amity: Not exactly a "friend."
Sora has a small, sad look on his face, while Luz looks down at the floor but looks back up when the green-haired girl puts an arm around her.
Green-Haired Girl: Yeah, makes sense. She seems too cool for you.
Luz: I am?
Sora: Huh?
Amity: You can leave now.
She looks at Luz and Sora again.
Amity: I have work to do.
She walks back into the kid's corner.
Green-Haired Girl: *chuckles*
The green-haired boy winks at Luz. She chuckles and blushes. The green-haired girl looks at Sora but seeing Sora's face causes her to blush a bit upon closer look. Sora slightly tilts his head, and the green-haired girl snaps out of it.
Green-Haired Girl: Hi, there.
Sora, not noticing her reaction towards him, returns her greeting.
Sora: Hi.
[Cut to the four of them walking around]
Green-Haired Boy: So, you're the humans we've heard so much about.
Green-Haired Girl: I'm Emira. And this is Edric. We're Amity's older siblings. We heard how you won a match against her at the school and the witch covention last week. No wonder she's a little messed up.
Sora: Yeeaah.
Luz: But we think her losing really got to her. I thought the three of us would be as cool as cucumbers afterward. But we're as sour as pickles.
Sora: *thinking* But I'm the one who had dueled her. She shouldn't have any reason to dislike you. At least, I think.
Emira: Don't waste your time with Mittens. Me and Ed, we're way more fun. Follow us.
Sora then thought of something.
Sora: Actually, I'm gonna go check out some stuff a bit. I'll see you later.
Luz: Oh, ok then. See ya.
Sora leaves. Edric and Emira look at each other and then at Luz.
Emira: More fun for us. Let's go.
The three of them walk off, Luz looking down at where Emira is holding her wrist. Cut to a sign reading "- FICTION NON-FICTION-." Edric wipes away the "NON" and hides as a second librarian walks up, leading patrons.
Librarian #2: And here we go towards our nonfiction section.
He gasps when he sees the sign.
Librarian #2: Fiction? Fiction?! Is our world but fiction? Then what in my life is real anymore? *sobbing*
[Cut to where Librarian #1 is reading while shelving books]
As he puts one on the shelf, it glows blue and flies back onto the reshelving cart. This happens several times before Emira is revealed to be doing it, her, Edric, and Luz all laughing. Edric switches the places of the two librarians.
Librarian #2: Huh? No! Not again! *sobbing*
The first librarian falls off a ladder. Cut to Edric holding up a dusty book. He blows the dust at the demon decimal system, which all sneeze, showering the area with notecards.
Luz: Whoo!
They all laugh as Luz dances and the twins high-five.
?: Hey!
Amity is seen standing next to the first librarian, both of them with their arms crossed. He looks around.
Librarian #1: *growl* Wait. Where's Gary?
Librarian #2: *runs in* Coming. Nooo! *sobbing*
[Cut to the front entrance, where Luz and the twins are shoved out]
All: Whoa!
Librarian #1: You've made reading far too fun. Now, stay out.
The door slams shut. The three of them look at it for a second before laughing. Emira punches Luz's shoulder.
Luz: Amity's even madder at me now. I didn't think that was possible.
Edric: No, when Mittens gets mad, she looks like this.
He inhales sharply, grunting as his face turns red and he exhales.
Edric: Whoa, I almost passed out.
Emira: You're pretty fun, human girl.
She and Edric nod at each other.
Emira: So, hey, we're coming back tonight. There's a certain book we forgot to... check out.
Edric: And bonus, rumor has it the Wailing Star's supposed to unlock some rare magical event. You in, friend?
Luz: Sure.
Edric: Great. Meet back here at midnight. See you, Luz.
The twins leave—Luz waves at them.
Luz: Bye. This is great. First, I befriend the siblings; then, I befriend the Amity.
squeals and runs off.
Amity is standing around the corner, likely having seen the whole thing. She holds her breath until her face turns red.
Amity: *grunt* Phew! Almost passed out.
Amity turns her head and sees Sora walking out of the entrance with a couple of papers on hand. She pauses for a bit while looking at him but decides to walk towards him.
Amity: Sora.
Sora stops and turns his head to Amity calling him.
Sora: Oh. Amity.
Amity walks up to him and pauses for a bit.
Amity: ...Hello.
Sora: ...Hi. What's up?
Amity: ...I'd... like to talk to you... about the human girl.
Sora: *thinking* Luz?
[Cut to the roof of the library]
[Play Kingdom Hearts -Villains Of A Sort- Extended]
Two figures are watching Sora and Amity from their point of view. The very same figures from the night before. One is large and the other being slim.
Slim Silhouette: The Wailing Star...
Large Silhouette: Those twins said it's supposed to unlock a rare magical event. And I gotta good feelin' it's gonna be useful to us.
Slim Silhouette: Perhaps. If this...Wailing Star... does provide interesting powers, then it can be useful to us. But, for now, we must wait until nightfall.
Large Silhouette: What about Kid Keyblader there? And his new pals? No doubt they'll be here.
Slim Silhouette: We will make sure he is... distracted. Come.
The two figures leave.
[End Kingdom Hearts -Villains Of A Sort- Extended]
[Cut to the inside of a room in the library]
Sora and Amity are sitting down talking to each other.
Sora: So, you wanted to talk about Luz?
Amity: Yes.
A brief silence.
Amity: Sora, what is Luz to you?
Sora: Huh? She's a good friend.
Amity: Does she... cause you trouble?
Sora: Of course not, I mean, she can be a tiny bit impulsive at times, but she means well.
Amity: ...I see.
Sora: Where's this coming from? If you don't mind me asking.
Amity: I'm... not sure. I don't know why exactly, but, for some reason, she sort of bugs me.
Sora was a bit concerned.
Sora: In what way?
Amity: *sigh* Like I said, I don't know. I guess... aside from her pretending to be Willow's abomination, I have this feeling like either she is trying to mock me and everything related to witches by acting like a poser. But, on the other hand, maybe she's trying to cause trouble for me. Or maybe... her being... dorky and nerdy just... irritates me sheerly.
Sora raises an eyebrow in confusion.
Sora: Amity, I'm sure it's not like that with Luz.
Amity: Then, what is it?
Sora: If I had to guess, I'd say she just wants to be your friend.
Amity: A... friend?
[Cut to the library that night, crickets chirping while Luz is pacing next to a pillar]
Luz: Gotta be cool.
She rests her arm on the pillar.
Luz: Cool?
She then shakes her head and facepalms.
Luz: No.
She then leans against the pillar.
Luz: Cool.
She grunts as she kneels while throwing a peace sign; she groans and drops her head.
Emira: Keep going.
Luz: Huh? *falls*
Emira: *leaning against the opposite pillar* This is fun to watch.
Edric: You ready to bring this whole, uh, whatever you're doing, inside?
Luz: *nods* Mm‐hmm‐mm‐hmm.
They all approach the door.
Edric: It says no trespassing, but I'm allergic to the rules.
He pulls out a piece of paper and hands it to Emira.
Emira: And dairy.
Edric: Wow, okay. Just expose me.
The paper glows. Emira puts it against the lock on the door. The paper crumbles.
Luz: Wow!
The lock grows until it's large enough for them to walk through.
Edric: Come on.
The lock shrinks back down once they all enter.
[Cut to inside]
Luz: Standing in a dimly lit lobby. You guys know how to party.
Edric: There. The Wailing Star!
The Wailing Star sobs as it passes the stained glass window.
Luz: Whoa.
The three of them look around for several seconds as the books slowly begin glowing green.
Edric: Hmm. Nothing happened.
Luz: Wait.
She grabs a book titled "Extinct Birds of the Boiling Isles." The books are all glowing. Luz opens the book. Almost immediately, something screeches as the birds in the book come to life. They fly around the lobby.
Emira: Wow!
Edric: Wow. The Wailing Star magicked the books to life.
Luz, still watching the birds, closes the book. The birds disappear. The three of them share a look and then grin. After that, the three starts to have fun with various books, while the two figures from earlier in the day watch from a distance.
[Play Kingdom Hearts -Villains Of A Sort- Extended]
Larger Silhouette: Woah! The whiny rock can bring stuff to life.
Slim Silhouette: Anything in literature given life... beneficial indeed. We must acquire it.
Larger Silhouette: And the best part is, Kid Keyblader isn't around.
Slim Silhouette: Yes. Fortunately, he is already distracted by the young library attendant.
The large silhouette notices something.
Large Silhouette: Look! Over there!
Slim Silhouette: What is it?
The slim silhouette sees what is happening and is intrigued. They see Emira handing the book out to Edric, who has a pencil. He draws legs on the duck in the book. The duck now has matching giant human legs. It quacks hysterically.
Slim Silhouette: Ahh.
Large Silhouette: By adding a few doodles in the books...
The Wailing Star sobs as it passes by the figures. The figures' heads follow its direction.
Slim Silhouette: They can modify the constructs. That little demonstration confirms it; we must acquire the Wailing Star. Make haste.
The two chase after the Wailing Star.
[End Kingdom Hearts -Villains Of A Sort- Extended]
[Cut to the romance section]
Luz: Oh, wow. Boiling Isles romance. That's totally lame. I mean, unless you guys are into it?
Edric: I think I'm into this one.
He pulls a book titled "The Lone Witch & Secret Room." Something clicks. The bookshelf sinks back and slides away, revealing a secret room.
Luz: Wow! That's a good book.
Luz enters the room as the twins lean against the entrance.
Luz: Your clubhouse is like my ultimate secret hideaway.
Edric: We don't hang out in a library. "Uh, teacher, I'm in love with a dictionary."
Emira: "I'm studying the dork arts." This is Amity's secret hideaway.
Luz looks worried.
Edric: Mittens has gotten too... full of herself. She keeps tattling on us when we cut class.
Emira: She needs to learn not to mess with people like that. So, we're going to find her diary.
Edric: And then post the pages all around school for everyone to see.
Edric and Emira laugh.
Luz: What? Isn't that taking it a bit too far?
Emira: No. See, we're her family. It's tough love. She needs to learn to lighten up.
The twins start to look around.
Luz: Hmm. Well, I‐‐ I don't see any diaries in here.
She half-heartedly looks around.
Luz: Nope, nothin'. Let's just leave. Wait, are those... *squeals* Good Witch Azura books one through four! You get these on the Boiling Isles? So majestic.
She grabs a book.
Luz: Is this cover hand‐drawn?
The cover is of Amity dressed as Azura. Luz opens it, and a small version of Amity rises from the pages.
Amity's Diary: I saw that... human girl again.
Luz: The diary.
Amity's Diary: I may have overreacted. I don't wanna come off as cruel. I just can't show weakness.
Luz: No.
Luz closes the diary.
Edric: What've you got there, Luz?
Luz hides the diary behind her back.
Luz: Oh. N‐Nothing. Just a Good Witch Azura 5 where she goes through her goth phase.
The diary glows blue and flies out of her hands.
Luz: Huh? No, wait.
Emira catches the diary and hands it to Edric, who opens it.
Amity's Diary: It's not fair. I'm the only one who knows Ed and Em aren't perfect. Why do they keep getting away with things?
Edric: This is it.
Emira: Luz, were you hiding this from us?
Edric: You see how she treats people. How she treats you.
Luz: I know Amity can be kind of cold, but no one deserves this. These are private thoughts. Let's put it back.
Luz grabs the diary and pulls, but Edric doesn't let go. They both pull at it, Emira tugging Edric's waist.
[Cut to Sora and Amity walking together]
Amity: You're sure that's what she wants?
Sora: I'm sure. Luz isn't the type to antagonize people.
[Cut back to Luz pulling the diary and Edric and Emira not wanting to let go]
Edric: She needs this.
Luz: *grunts*
Emira: It's for her own good.
Luz: *grunts*
Pages spill onto the floor, and Luz looks at them in concern.
Amity's Diary: "I wish I had somewhere to go." "Why won't the human leave me alone?" "Called my teacher mom again." "Sorry I haven't written for a while. Wait, why am I apologizing?"
The pages repeat themselves as Luz hurries to pick them all back up. When suddenly, Amity and Sora approach the doorway as she is collecting them.
Amity: Really?!
Luz looks up to see an angry Amity and Sora facepalming while letting out a groan.
Luz: Argh. It's not what it looks like.
Edric/Emira: *giggling*
Amity: You two are the worst.
She takes her diary from Luz, sounding hurt.
Amity: But you... I've been trying to figure out what your deal is. Are, are you a poser? A nerd? I know. You're a bully, Luz.
She then turns to Sora.
Amity: And you said you were sure about her.
Amity runs off.
Sora: Wait! Amity!
Luz: Amity!
The two start going after her but stop.
Edric/Emira: *laughing*
Emira: Mittens killed the fun.
Edric: Again. Oh, well. We're headed out to go goblin‐tipping. Wanna come?
Luz: You're just gonna leave?
Emira: Yeah, with you.
She looks at Sora.
Emira: You wanna join us?
Sora was dumbfounded that Amity's older siblings could simply suggest an activity of sorts, not long after putting Amity in a humiliating position like that. Emira grabs Luz's wrist again. This time, she tugs her hand back.
Luz: Look, you guys are cool.
Edric/Emira: *nodding* Mm‐hmm.
Luz: But I need to go talk to Mittens. I mean, Amity.
Sora: We both need to.
Emira: All right. *winks* See you around, cuties.
She and Edric leave. Luz blushes, while Sora paid no mind. The two then run off after Amity.
[Cut to a random aisle of books, where Amity is walking]
Luz: *rounding the corner with Sora following her* Amity, wait.
Amity: First, you embarrass me. Then you wanna be my friend? I don't get you. Pick a side.
Luz: Please, just listen to me.
Amity: Just go away before things somehow get worse.
Sora: Please, Amity. Remember our talk.
Amity: Why should I listen to you?!
Sora: Amity, I know you're upset, but please take a deep breath and chill.
Amity takes a couple of breaths and relaxes.
Luz: Please, listen. I never wanted to take your diary. It was your siblings' idea. I wanted to stop them and put your diary back, but they wouldn't let go.
Amity gives Luz a small frown and looks at Sora.
Sora: Amity. Do you truly believe that Luz would want to hurt you in any way?
Amity stops to think about it when suddenly loud footsteps interrupted them.
Sora/Luz: Huh?
[Play Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD ReMIX OST - Night of Fate]
The monstrous form of Otabin created by Edric's drawing snarls as it steps into the aisle. His heart beats loudly, his book pulsing with it.
Amity: Otabin?
Sora: What is that?
Otabin: With claws and fangs and breaking bones, I found a friend to make my own.
He grabs Amity.
Amity: *grunts* Luz! Sora! *screams*
Sora/Luz: Amity!
Amity: Luz! Sora!
Sora: Luz! Let's save her!
Luz: Amity. Huh?
Looks down at Amity's diary. She then gasps.
Luz: Sora! I got an idea!
Sora looks back at Luz.
Sora: Huh?
[Cut to Amity getting slammed against a giant book]
Amity: *grunts* *gasps*
Otabin is holding a large needle threaded with a giant ball of thread. He raises the needle and lowers it in Amity's direction.
Amity: *yelps*
He sews her arm into the book.
Amity: Huh? *gasps* Why are you doing this? I've been reading you since I was a kid. I know you're not like this. Someone changed you.
Otabin: But friends are what I've always sought. And now a friend, my claws have caught.
A rumbling attracts both their attentions—a purple cloud rolls in, a figure in white robes and hat landing with it. The cloud blinds Otabin for a moment.
Amity: *gasps* Azura?
Luz: *holding Amity's diary* Close. *pulls at the robes* Is it drawn okay? I kind of interpreted the descriptions.
Sora/Amity: Luz!
Luz: Ah, right. *writing in the diary* The good witch, Luzura, grabs her trusty staff.
A staff rises from the pages, and she grabs it.
Luz: All right, beloved work of children's fiction, let go of her!
She runs at Otabin, yelling and grunting while swinging the staff around theatrically. Otabin catches the staff before she even gets close enough to hit him and throws it behind him. He grabs the diary and gently closes it. Luz's Azura costume disappears.
Luz: *chuckles nervously* Not an Azura fan, are you?
Luz grunts as she's slammed into the page next to Amity. Otabin sews one of her arms in.
Otabin: Making friends, taking friends, never be without my friends.
Luz: You fiend. You can't rhyme friends with friends.
Amity: Great work, Luzura.
Luz: Hey! I was trying to save you.
Amity: Well, it doesn't matter. You're stuck just like I am.
Sora: *sigh* Luz, you're my friend and everything. But, I told you that wasn't a good idea.
Luz: Alright, I get it. Please, do something.
Sora summons his keyblade.
Sora: Lemme take care of this.
Otabin: A strange boy, challenging me, summons a weapon. Not wishing to befriend, I shall teach you a lesson!
Otabin and Sora charge at each other for battle. Sora's keyblade and Obatin's needle clash. While their battle takes place, Luz looks at her sewn-in arm, numb. She moves it, the page going with it, and brightens back up.
Luz: Amity. Follow my lead.
Luz starts slamming her feet against the book.
Luz: One.
Amity: What are you doing?
Luz: Two. Three.
Amity and Luz both yell as the book goes down, hitting Otabin in the head. When he recovers, the book is gone.
Otabin turns around and sees Luz and Amity running away.
Otabin: Come back!
Sora jumps over and lands in front of him.
Sora: You're dealing with me!
[Cut to Luz and Amity running through the library, still sewn to the book]
They duck behind a small shelf.
Amity: *grunts* Now what?
Luz: I don't know. I didn't even think that would work. I was all like "roaaar."
Amity stares at her and chuckles.
Luz grins. The moment is ruined when Otabin's needle pierces the page next to Luz's head, and she yells.
Otabin: Friends. *growls*
He uses the needle and thread like a fishing line, pulling the book towards him. Amity and Luz both yell as the book is tugged over the shelf and onto the floor. Luz tries to tear at the string, keeping her arm down. Amity grabs onto a ladder, then hooks her legs around it, pulling her arm free and launching her into a return cart.
Amity: Luz!
Luz: Me!
Otabin grabs the book and pulls it completely toward him. Luz tries to kick at his chest. Otabin grabs the needle and pulls it through.
Otabin: You squirm and fight, and scream and shout. But friendship always will win out.
Luz whimpers as the rest of her limbs are tied down. The thread wraps around Luz's head. Otabin slowly pulls it tight, and Luz braces for it. Sora then suddenly jumps up behind Obtain and slams his keyblade on his head.
Sora: Oh no, you don't!
Otabin roars in pain, letting go of his needle, while Amity rides in on the book return cart.
Otabin: *looking up* Huh?
Amity: *screams*
Amity slams into Otabin, launching him into a bookshelf, which falls on him. He struggles under it. Amity and Sora then pull the string keeping Luz down off the book.
Luz: Oh. Third dimension, how I've missed you.
Otabin shoves the bookshelf off of him.
Otabin: We must stay friends until the end! There is no tear I cannot mend!
Luz: Gulp.
She yells as Otabin grabs her again. He wraps the thread around her. Sora then enters his stance.
Sora: Time to end this!
Amity gasps and pulls a pencil out of her pocket, and writes in the giant book.
Amity: Wait!
Sora looks at Amity.
Amity: I have an idea. "Luz has to right a wrong."
A giant magic eraser rises out of the book. Amity catches it.
Amity: Luz, quick!
She tosses the eraser.
Luz catches it and erases Edric's drawings on the page of the book. Otabin returns to normal, and everything falls to the floor. Luz catches Otabin and places him on his feet. Amity walks over and picks him up.
[End Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD ReMIX OST - Night of Fate]
Otabin: I'm so sorry. I don't know what came over me.
Amity: Hey, it's okay. We're still friends.
Amity nods to Luz, who closes the book. Otabin disappears, making Amity look sad. Luz and Sora walked over to her and gave a small smile.
[Cut to morning as Luz, Sora, and Amity leave the library]
Luz: What an adventure. Thanks for helping clean up.
Amity: This never happened.
Luz: Wait. It doesn't make up for reading your diary, but... would you wanna borrow this?
She holds out Azura 5.
Luz: I noticed you only had up to four.
Amity: *takes it* Thank you.
She starts to walk away, stops, sighs, and turns around.
Luz: I guess Sora was right. You aren't a bully.
Luz and Sora look at her with small smiles.
Amity: I'm sorry that I haven't been the friendliest witch. Maybe... we... can try to be friends.
Luz beams up a bit.
Luz: I hope so.
Sora: Making friends is good.
The two walk up to Amity.
Sora: Amity, if you wanna throw me in the mix, you get two friends right here.
Amity looks at both of them. Despite everything they've been through ever since she met Luz and Sora, remembering the talks from the covention and in the library, she truly sees that them wanting to be friends with her is genuine.
Amity: Yeah, I'd like that.
The three of them smile.
Amity: I'll... see you both later.
She walks away.
Luz and Sora waved a bit as Amity walks away.
[Cut to Luz and Sora entering the Owl House]
Luz: Hi, guys. We're...
Everyone is asleep, snoring, on the green couch, Eda holding the baby bats and King on her lap.
Luz: home.
Luz and Sora smiles at them.
The door bangs open.
Hooty: Ding dong!
Luz: Hooty!
A giant woman's head with bat wings crawls into the living room
Luz/Sora: Whoa.
Luz: You must be Mama.
Bat Queen: Yi Yi. Mama is I. And I is the Bat Queen. *whistles*
The baby bats fly away from Eda, settling into Bat Queen's hair.
Bat Queen: Aah! Snuggle dumplings.
She throws up a treasure chest, which opens to show several hundred snails. Bat Queen then spits a skull-shaped whistle on top of the snails.
Bat Queen: For troubles. Eda is owed one.
She squeezes back out of the doorway and flies away. Luz closes the door.
Eda: *sleep-talking* Ah. Sweet babies. *wakes up* Babies? Where are the babies?
Luz mimes flying away.
Sora: Their mom picked them up and left.
Eda: Oh. And I just taught Junior how to pick locks too.
Luz: Your night looks very successful. Look at all that money you made. And look at this cool whistle that scary woman gave you.
Spit drops off the whistle.
Luz: I'd wash it before you use it.
Eda: Yeah. We did it all for the money.
King: I miss my babies! *hugging Eda*
Luz: I actually got you something from the library.
She hands Eda a book titled "Coping with Empty Nest Syndrome."
Eda: *chuckles* Thanks, kid. So, how was your night?
Luz: Good. Then bad.
Luz looks at Sora.
Luz: Then good.
Sora smiles and nods.
Door squeaks.
Hooty: Hey, you wanna hear about my night?
Luz: Ugh. No!
Sora: No.
Eda: No!
King: That's not a thing anyone ever wants!
[Cut to the two figures looking over the distance from mountains]
[Play Kingdom Hearts -Villains Of A Sort- Extended]
The Wailing Stone is sealed in a purplish sphere.
Large Silhouette: Finally, it took the whole night to get this thing.
Slim Silhouette: With the power this star possesses, our efforts will surely not be in vain.
Large Silhouette: So, what should we bring to life with it?
Slim Silhouette: Patience. We must study the full capabilities of this star first.
[End Kingdom Hearts -Villains Of A Sort- Extended]
