8 Months And 2 Weeks later…

Following the confirmed return of the Monarchist the Isles were in panic. Raine and the Gov't did everything to keep calm and order but it was of little use. People were generally scared of another fight for the Isles breaking out after 8 years of relative peace. Raine decided that the only way to handle the situation was to set up a task force dedicated to hunting down the monarchist. Raine made the difficult decision to allow them to do whatever was necessary to capture these extremists. His opposition in the

council of tradition argued that the move was that of a tyrant. In spite of this everyday life continued in the boiling Isles. Luz and Amity, while worried, had trust in their friend to handle the situation. The two had a baby shower to worry about. Willow being their close friend had taken charge of hosting the party. Amity had requested that the snacks for the party include pan de mallorcas. Amity had grown fond of the sweet buttery bread rolls during her and Luz's honeymoon in Puerto Rico. Willow obliged her friends

request and while she couldn't find a bakery that made them she ultimately found a recipe online and after a few attempts had made the bread rolls Amity loved. Alongside the mallorcas were fairy pies and other snacks as well as tea and coffee. The party had been going swell after several games of hexes hold'em and dominoes it was time to open the gifts. "Here Amity, open my gift 1st." Camila said as she handed her daughter in law a grey gift bag. Pulling away the tissue paper revealed a breast milk pump kit. "

Thanks Mom." Amity and Luz said as they put the package down. "Well if your child is anything like Luz you're gonna need plenty of milk on standby." Camila said as the young couple were surprised by the remark. " Speaking of breast milk, It's little Ivy's feeding time. Do you guys mind if I go to the guest room to feed her. I'll be back in a few minutes to give you my gift." Willow said to which Luz and Amity nodded and the young mother went off with her infant to the guest room. With that out of the way Vee

and Masha handed over their gift bag. Amity ripped away the tissue paper to reveal 20 sets of infant clothes. " Oh, thank you." Luz and Amity said. "Well Masha said you can't go wrong with clothes." Vee said as she looked over to her partner and smiled. "Yup we got 10 boy themed onesies and 10 girl themed onesies since you don't know if it's a girl or a boy and the receipts in the bag for whichever ones you have to return." Masha said as they went to grab another bread roll. " Man these are good, what are they

called again?" Masha said after taking a bite of the mallorca. " They are pan de mallorcas. Sweet bread rolls we had during our trip to Puerto rico." Luz said as it was now Liliths turn to give a gift. This one was wrapped in brown wrapping paper. Tearing it off revealed a collection of children's books." The Enchanted ABC'S, Spells and Stories, The Curious Cauldron, Witchling Wonders and the Potion Party. Thank you Lilith." The two said as they put down the collection of books. "Well every child needs a good set of

books." Lilith said as she enjoyed a cup of coffee. Next it was Emiras turn as she handed over her gift bag. Pulling out a baby monitor."Aww thanks big sister." Amity said as she put the box down." Your welcome mittens." Emira said as she gave her little sister a big hug. Next it was Eda's turn and the owl lady had a big box neatly wrapped up with a bow. Tearing it off revealed a box of diapers."Oh thank you Eda. These will be very useful." The young couple said." Oh it's not just that, take a closer look at them."

Eda said, drinking her soft apple blood. Luz and Amity took a second glance and saw printed on the rear of each diaper was Bad Girl Coven. "Oh Eda, that is so cute." Luz said. "Of course it is, now hurry up. Mama wants some real apple blood." Eda said, which annoyed Luz. "Eda! One that's rude and two i'm not gonna have alcohol at a party when Amity can't enjoy it herself." Luz said as Eda shrugged."Alright." Finally it was Willow's turn and just as she returned from feeding baby Ivy. "Here you two go, I hope

you like it." Willow said as she passed over her gift to Amity. Opening it revealed a baby mobile with intricate hand carved symbols for each type of magic. It even had one of the old glyphs from King's dad. "Oh Willow, this is so beautiful." Amity said. As Luz looked at it she was amazed at how well built it was. "Where in the Isles did you get this?" Luz asked. " I didn't get it. Hunter hand carved it and I helped paint it. It's to show your baby they can grow up to choose whatever kind of magic they want." Willow said as

she rocked baby Ivy to sleep. " Oh I can't thank you and Hunter enough." Amity said as she gave her good friend a hug. As the party came to a close the young couple waved goodbye to all of their good friends. When it was all said and done only Luz ,Amity and Camila remained. Camila had decided to visit with Luz and Amity as her daughter in law pregnancy went into the final stretch. "Ok you two what would you like to do now? How about a movie? I've got the cosmic frontier collection with the director's cuts."

Camila said as she put in the 1st DVD. "Sure why not. Anybody up for popcorn." Luz said as she made her way to the kitchen. "Oh yes I'll have mine with ketchup." Amity said as Luz thought it was gross."Okay you're getting your own bowl." Luz said as she went to the kitchen to make the popcorn….

Meanwhile, not too far away…

Two witches in coven armor were spying on the Noceda-Blight residence." Well Xavier we have all the intel we need, let's pack up." one said to the other. "Ah come on Luna can we stay for the 1st movie." Xavier said. " Titan, are you out of your mind? We are here to observe the target, not for entertainment." Luna said as Xavier went to sit down. " Well the target has been observed and the data collected. So I say we deserve a break." Xavier said as he ate his rations. "Are orders are to observe the target,

collect data then return to base." Luna said trying to get her partner to comply." Look I am as dedicated to the cause as anybody, but we have been working nonstop for months on this and a simple movie break is too much." Xavier said as their crow phone went off. Picking it up they heard a small but very angry red demon." Luna, Xavier

state your progress." Kikimora said as the two quickly fell in line." Yes mam, we have completed our observation of the Noceda-Blight target and have gathered the necessary intel. Request permission to return to base." Luna said. "Negative we had an outbreak of the common mold and are short of personnel. You are to join up with vitimir's team and assist with operation breakout understood." Kikimora said. "Yes mam, Long long live the monarchy. Death to the tratiors." The two said before hanging up. "No rest for the weary." Xavier said as the two climbed on their staffs and flew out.