Vacation at Mystacor with the Shadow Stalker
"Yeah, we're camping out for the night then we'll do some nature hiking in the morning." Jack informed Netossa and Spinnerella through the comm-tablet.
"Just be sure not to do anything too wild, that moment is with us." Netossa smirked making Jack blush a little.
"Hey, it's not like I'm going to pounce on Adora in the middle of the night." Jack said.
"Just Adora? What about Glimmer?" Spinnerella asked.
"Nah, I'm leaving her to Bow because I think she's the target for his heart arrow if you know what I mean." Jack mentioned.
"Oh, that's so sweet! You know, I always had a feeling those two would be great together." Spinnerella believed.
"Just hope one of them makes the first move soon otherwise things might get weird between them." Netossa stated.
"I think that's already happening whenever I mention one or two about them being a couple. You should have seen how red Bow gets." Jack chuckled.
"Hey Jack, come on back! We're about to turn in for the night!" Bow called out.
"Coming!" Jack responded.
"Got to go, girls. Be calling you again soon." Jack said.
"Love you, Jack!" Netossa and Spinnerella said at the same time before hanging up.
Jack went back to the Best Friend Squad sitting close to a campfire as they are settling with their own blankets, Bow is sharpening one of his arrows while Glimmer is playing with her own sparkling magic ball and Adora is doing a little sword striking practice.
"Good form, but your left foot needs to come forward just a little." Jack advised.
"So, did you enjoy your chat with Netossa and Spinnerella?" Glimmer asked with a teasing smirk.
"Yeah, they said hi to you guys as well." Jack answered calmly, not giving Glimmer what she wants in this moment.
"Well, goodnight, everyone." Bow said before sleeping on his pillow bush and Glimmer soon follow.
"Adora, you better sleep too otherwise you might not have enough energy to be She-Ra again." Jack advised.
"Why? Do you think the virus got to me too much?" Adora asked worry.
"Wow, still hung up about that." Jack surprised.
"I guess I've just been on edge that I wasn't being helpless to you guys back at Entrapta's kingdom." Adora sighed.
"We all have ups and downs, but the important thing is that keep moving forward with our heads up high except sleeping to be filly charge." Jack stated.
"Well, when you put it like that." Adora smiled and put down her down and went to sleep.
Jack smiles glad to see that Adora is getting some rest as he too went to dreamland in his mind.
(Early Morning)
Jack is quietly sleeping peaceful until his ears picked up a soft noise very close to him and open one eye seeing Adora awake and standing a little far from the others.
Adora narrows her eyes to one spot in the area where she thinks something is watching her from a distance, but not too far as well.
"Hey, Adora." Jack touched her shoulder which she jumps a little.
"Jack, sorry. Just didn't think you're an early morning kind of guy." Adora surprised.
"Just heard you come up here, something wrong?" Jack asked.
"No, just thought about standing guard." Adora said before staring back at that direction.
"Well, I'm gonna check if there are any berries for us to eat for breakfast." Jack walked forward while Adora becomes worried.
However, Jack wasn't just hunting for berries as he starts to feel something dark is nearby and watching him or perhaps Adora, he walks around a tree made a fast move talking out his sword and stab one spot when a black shadowy creature came out screeching in pain and dissipate.
"Jack, I think I just heard something. Is everything alright?" Adora asked.
"Nothing to worry about, Adora." Jack said coming back with berries in his hands.
"Did you just hear that screeching?" Adora asked.
"It was just a bird, nothing to worry about." Jack assured, even though it was a small lie.
That's when Bow wakes up full of spirit while Glimmer is groaning as she wants to sleep some more.
"Good morning, you two." Jack said handing Bow some berries.
"Oh, breakfast." Bow excited and ate a few berries.
"Here you go, Glimmer. Better eat up before a little squirrel or other woodenly creatures take them." Jack placed some berries next to Glimmer.
"Huh… Why does morning have to feel like torture?" Glimmer complained but takes the berries anyway.
"So, any plans for our hiking through the woods?" Jack asked.
"Well, I'm sure you guys notice how Adora hasn't been… Well, herself entirely." Glimmer mentioned.
"She was still thinking about the infested robots." Jack informed.
"Hey, I… Okay, he's right." Adora admitted.
"Man, eight whole days since and that is still weighing you down." Bow worried for Adora.
"Adora, you need to relax. You need a vacation. Which is why we're going to Mystacor." Glimmer revealed the purpose of this trip.
"Mystacor, no way!" Bow gasped exciting.
"Wait, what's Mystacor?" Adora and Jack asked at the same time, which made them look at each other for a moment before looking away as Adora blushes a little.
"It's a secret floating kingdom that's home to all of Etheria's sorcerers. It's got tranquil gardens, and beautiful beaches and healing springs. And my aunt Castaspella just happens to be the head sorceress there." Glimmer explained.
"Wow, guess it pays to know people in high places." Jack commented.
"You got that right." Glimmer smirked.
"You'll love it Adora, Jack. Plus, you won't have to worry about evil things in the woods. Mystacor is protected by an invisibility spell, so evil can't find it." Bow mentioned.
"It's the safest and most peaceful place in all of Etheria. We'll have you relaxing in no time." Glimmer stated.
"You know I've never relaxed in my life, right?" Adora pointed out that she has always been the serious type of girl.
"Until today, that is." Jack chuckled.
"He's right, we're here to change that. Just wait." Bow excited as they started walking together.
Then Jack narrows his eye to his left sensing something strange in the woods and threw his sword at one spot which another screeching sound was made.
"What was that?" Glimmer asked.
"Maybe another bird like before." Adora guessed.
"No, it was a bird this time, but looks like I scared it off." Jack said after retrieving his sword.
"Come on, we shouldn't keep Mystacor waiting." Jack said as the group continue their walk through the woods.
(With Shadow Weaver)
Shadow Weaver is seen in her own room with both hands on a big red gemstone feeling the magic power flowing through her body, then sense something disturbing from a distance making her groan a little.
Then Catra enters the room with salute.
"Shadow Weaver, you wanted to see me?" Catra reported in.
Shadow Weaver finishes up with her business on the stone and the gem on her forehead shines brightly for a second that nearly blinded Catra.
"Ah. Force Captain. How kind of you to join me." Shadow Weaver greeted creepy cheerfully.
"What's up with you? You're being spookier than usual." Catra asked.
"My shadow spies have found Adora. She's on her way to Mystacor with her new friends. Mystacor. This is going to be too easy." Shadow Weaver chuckled.
"Another Adora mission. Fine. When do I leave?" Catra asked groaning a little.
"The only place you're headed is outside my door to stand guard, not to mention I'll have to be careful with that Jack boy as he already destroyed two of my shadow spies." Shadow Weaver said.
"Maybe they're not as sneaky as you thought." Catra mocked a little which Shadow Weaver just glares at her.
"Luckily, I have more shadow spies to take the others' place." Shadow Weaver said.
"I'm going to use my magic to go after Adora myself. You will see that I am not disturbed. Clearly, no one else can be trusted to bring her back to the Horde, least of all you. Now go." Shadow Weaver ordered.
Catra just scowls at the old magic woman feeling the slight urge to scratch her eyes out.
"I said go!" Shadow Weaver shouted which scares Catra a bit.
Catra quickly exit the room panting a little then peak inside seeing Shadow Weaver about to cast a spell with red electricity from her hands to the cauldron.
"From the farthest reaches of Etheria, I command you, be as one!" Shadow Weaver chanted and a big shadowy figure came to with one red gem-like eye.
Catra gasp which Shadow Weaver heard as she turns around and slams the door shut with the shadowy creature screeching.
"Oh boy, looks like Adora and Jack are about to have a dark day." Catra commented.
(With the Best Friend Squad)
The Best Friend Squad are seen hiking to the top of a high cliff until they stop.
"We're here." Glimmer gestured at the opening.
"We're on a cliff, overlooking a thousand-foot drop." Adora deadpanned.
"I think there's more to than what we're seeing right now." Jack believed.
"Indeed, you are right." Glimmer smiled, she and Bow both jump from cliff and into the clouds.
"Uh, guys?" Adora worried.
Then Glimmer and Bow are coming back up riding on a floating rock that surprises Jack that they have floating rocks on their planet and looks fun when Glimmer and Bow did it.
"Come on, you two, jump." Glimmer called out.
"Let's hold hands together." Jack suggested in case Adora gets a little scared.
"O-Okay." Adora said blushing as she takes his hand.
The two heroes jump from the cliff heading down to the large floating rock to meet up with the others, but then a shadow spy came out following Adora down as she saw this herself and almost lost her balance when they land on the rock.
"Nice landing, though almost because Adora didn't seem to be in it." Bow noticed.
"Probably because of a black creature that just went down the cliff." Jack mentioned.
"Wait, you saw it too?" Adora asked surprise.
"Yeah, though it was only for a moment, so I couldn't make out what it looked like." Jack said before turning to Bow.
"Bow, do you know anything about a black creature that runs down cliffs?" Jack asked curious.
"Not that I know of. Maybe it's a brand-new species that you two just discovered!" Bow amazed.
"Kind of wish I didn't. That thing gave me a dark feeling that felt so… familiar." Adora stated.
"Don't worry, you won't be feeling those dark feelings soon. Next stop, Mystacor." Glimmer declared.
The four friends run together on the floating rocks, unaware that the shadow spy snakes onto the rock behind them, Jack looks down being amazes to be this high up above the clouds like taking an airplane ride except on foot with flying rocks.
"We rode a flying mountain through clouds. It never gets old." Bow laughed joyfully.
"Say Adora, have you ever thought about what it's like to be above the clouds?" Jack asked gesturing at the clouds.
"You know, I do remember thinking about that when I was a kid and Catra thought about being the first cat person to fly." Adora chuckled at the memories.
"You're still thinking about the black creature, aren't you?" Jack asked.
"I don't know, this dark feeling just doesn't seem to go away for some reason." Adora sighed.
"Just remember that you are not alone, you have friends and allies who will always have your back no matter what trouble you have." Jack stated in a calm tone.
"Wow, just hearing you say that actually makes me feel better." Adora smiled as they catch up the others.
"Just so you know, my aunt Casta can be a lot." Glimmer warned.
"I have a few relatives who can be too much at times, but family is family no matter who embarrassing and annoying they can be." Jack believed always.
"Amen to that, and don't worry, I know how to handle her." A woman asked running up to them.
"Hi, Aunt Casta." Glimmer greeted.
Castaspella is fairly light skinned young woman with black hair. Her hair is in a bun with two long strands hanging down. She wears a long purple dress with a pink cape and a circular gold crown with a gold star akin to a sun in the center. Breasts size: F-cup.
"It's been so long since you've come to visit." Castaspella hugged Glimmer cheerfully.
"And Bow." Castaspella hugged the archer boy a little tighter too.
"Oh, and who are these two?" Castaspella asked seeing Adora and Jack.
"Auntie Casta, these are my two friends. Jack who is a strong sword fighter with a strong sword, and Adora who can sometimes be an 8-foot-tall warrior woman named She-Ra. So, don't get freaked out when it happens." Glimmer introduced them to her aunt.
"Hi." Adora greeted.
"It's an honor to meet you, Lady Castaspella." Jack greeted with a bow.
"Oh, you have excellent manners." Castaspella giggled.
"How nice Glimmer has started making some new friends. We were all so pleased when she started bringing Bow around. I was sure she had made him up at first." Castaspella laughed a little which made Glimmer feel embarrassed and fake cough to get her attention.
"Oh, you've done something to your hair." Castaspella took a look at Glimmer.
"What? Yes, I cut it." Glimmer said.
"I can see that. I also see you're not wearing the sweater I knitted for you. Don't you like it?" Castaspella asked looking at Glimmer's clothes.
"Sure, I like it. It's great. It's just... it's a little warm for sweaters right now." Glimmer stated.
"(Oh yeah, over caring aunty.)" Jack thought chuckled.
"I'm wearing the socks you sent me." Bow showed.
"Well, I've always been fond of this one." Castaspella smiled.
"So much that you wish Glimmer would marry him?" Jack asked teasing causing both Glimmer and Bow to blush in shock.
"Oh my goodness, wherever did you get such a fun idea?" Castaspella asked laughing.
"But thinking about it now, you two would be such a cute couple." Castaspella believed.
"You should have seen how close they were sleeping together last night." Jack smirked.
"Okay, I believe you were going to ask us why we're here." Glimmer wanted to change the subject.
"Ah yes, what was the question. So, what brings you all the way out here to visit your aunt? Is it once in a blue moon already?" Castaspelle asked with a giggle.
"We're on a diplomatic mission, Auntie. I'm rebuilding the Princess Alliance and..." Glimmer tried to explain things to her aunt, but she was cut off.
"My goodness, you must be starving. I'll have a feast prepared. I'm sure your mother hasn't been feeding you." Castaspella offered them some food.
Glimmer facepalm herself that her aunt is overbearing as always which is one of the reasons why she doesn't come to visit her as offend, and she gave a glare to Jack who the couple thing of her and bow teasing as Jack just grins in respond to that glare.
The four friends follow Castaspella to the castle as Jack and Adora see the people of Mystacor practicing their magic with just their bodies or their wands, either way it looks fun to them.
"Wow, everything here looks more magical here." Jack amazed.
"Thank you, we pride ourselves in wielding all the arts we can remember and passed down to." Castaspella smiled.
"Oh, you've come at the perfect time, there's an eclipse this evening. I'm headed right now to inspect the lunarium for the ceremony. And nothing would make me happier than to give my favorite niece and her friends a tour." Castaspella offered.
"Uh, Bow and I have had the tour before. And we don't want to get in your way." Glimmer said as she just wants to help Adora relax just how it's supposed to go.
"It's all right Glimmer. Adora hasn't seen it. It'll be fun." Bow said.
Glimmer gave him a frown face saying that she doesn't want the tour, but Bow responded with an expression saying they should just go with it.
"Oh, well, I guess it's up to Adora and Jack then. What do you say, you two?" Castaspella asked as Glimmer tries to tell them to say no.
"We would be honor to see the tour." Jack answered.
"Yeah, what he said." Adora agreed.
"Oh, I like them." Castaspella smiled.
"Look out!" A young man shouted.
A lightning bolt came suddenly at Castaspell before she could react, but Jack steps in fast and took out his sword to block the lightning absorbing it in then shot it toward the sky.
"Oh my, you just saved my life. I am forever in your debit." Castaspella surprised as her heart is racing a little.
"Just doing what any warrior of heroics would do." Jack smiled.
"And this sword, it feels like it's been enchanted far more than any sorcerers in all of Etheria." Castaspella looked at the katana.
"It's a special sword that has been passed down in my family for a long time, to protect the weak and innocent from evil. To vanquish the darkness that would harm all that is good. There was also this legend about this sword being made by three Gods." Jack explained as the last part is true, but he's not going to tell them that. Yet.
"Well, having you here maybe more special than I thought with Glimmer." Castaspella smiled, taking his arm and escort the four young warriors to the castle.
KO a new chapter is done and hope you all enjoy it!
The Best Friend Squad have arrived in Mystacor for some relaxing vacation time to help Adora be less stress and meeting Glimmer's aunt Castaspella who is the leader of Mystacor, but it looks like Shadow Weaver is keeping a close eye on Adora with something dark following her.
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