This right here will be drabble chapter, as for what purpose it means to serve, well, let's just say you'll all find out really soon. Hope you all enjoy this
Also, recently finally watched Godzilla vs Kong, movie was epic and I'm glad that I don't feel left out nor angry for not seeing it. So that's a huge relief off my shoulders.
Chapter 12
Tales of Owl & Wolf
The next day shortly after the whole fiasco at Hexside, the residents of the Owl House were taking it easy. Since Eda had nothing else better to do, she was looking at all the stacks of paper that listed every single thing she did while attending her old school. And it wasn't just like a few it was thousands! The very fact that one witch alone caused this much mischief sounded impossible but it was true. Even before running wild, the owl lady in her younger days was a free a bird as she was now.
Eda couldn't help but smile, looking through the pages remembering some of the good times she had, while Luz looked through them with her.
" Wow...Bump wasn't exaggerating you were a terrible student! " Luz exclaimed.
Eda jerked her head looking to her human apprentice. " I might've been one, but at least I wasn't afraid of being myself. There were days when sometimes you have to break loose, other wise you'd lose your mind from all that nonsense they drill into your head about the whole coven thing. "
" Yeah, but your practically made a big name for yourself. If you went to my school you would've brought in a new set of the term 'troublemaker'. "
" Oh really? So your telling me little miss innocent has never gotten in trouble more then once? " Eda countered back with an amused grin on her face. As Luz was going to reply back she didn't. " Uh-huh. That's what I thought. So lay it on me, what's the biggest wammy that got you into trouble before? "
" I might've gotten a bit to 'creative' with my book report. I was gonna do a live scene with a toy some real life snakes, and a finisher that involved some fireworks. "
" So what happened? "
" The snakes got loose, going after the students and the snake I had on me lashed out on my principal. " Upon hearing this Eda started laughing like crazy cause in her perspective that sort material was gold to her standards.
" Wow! And here your telling me I was a terrible student? Kid, you're as much as a trouble maker when I was your age. Ohoho, I can't wait to find out what sort of trouble you and Evan get yourselves into. "
" You know a normal parent wouldn't be saying that right? " Luz questioned while Eda waved her off.
" Eh, sue me. Nothing's normal here at all. You saw it first hand. " The owl lady replied bluntly as a set of footsteps looking to the stairs Evan was decked out in fishing gear.
" Whoa...Are you gonna like hunt something? " Luz asked.
" No, I'm not gonna try to catch Moby Dick. I'm going out to catch some dinner. " Evan anwsered. " I'm the mood for some sea food. "
" Oh! Can I come! " King asked excitedly earning a confused look from Evan. " Why? "
" I'm bored! The king of demons needs some fresh air, something to keep his mind occupied! " The canine anwsered in a flat tone.
" Okay, but if you mess up I'm throwing you to into the water. " Evan said went to the door. " Alright, King, since your coming with, could you grab the traps? " He asked before shutting the door behind him.
" Bring me some fish! " Hooty requested. " We'll see what happens! " The one eyed warlock replied back leaving the only females alone by themselves, excluding Hooty.
" So what do you want to do? " Luz asked. " We could play that card game you like. "
" No, I'm sick of Hexes and Holdem. I'm gonna go take a nap. " As The owl lady was getting up from her spot, she used her magic to make the papers fly, making them stack themselves neatly on a nearby shelf.
While she was going Luz decided now would be the best time to ask her something that's been on her mind for a while now since staying. " Hold on, Eda, can I ask you something? "
" That depends... " Eda turned around with a raised eyebrow. " What is it? "
" You could tell me more about Evans dad? "
" Why do you want know about Phil? "
" Well, I seen a few photo's of him, but I notice you both really don't talk about him much. "
" I guess I could... " Eda shrugged her shoulders and began making her way up the stairs. " C'mon... "
Inside the attic, it was clustered and filled with a whole bunch of boxes. One thing was for sure, it hadn't been cleaned in a while as there were cobwebs everywhere.
" Whoa...I bet Evan doesn't like coming up here at all... " Luz commented since the owl lady's son had a severe case of arachnophobia.
" Yep, ever since that spider laid eggs in his ear when he was little, that boy was never the same again. " Eda said shivering a bit recalling the terrible memory. " And don't get me started on the restless nights I had to go through. "
" And I'm guessing it was the same with his dad right? "
" Hmhm... " Eda hummed back in reply as she began to look around through the junk that was in there.
" What are you looking for? "
" An old wooden chest, I know I put it somewhere in here, help me look for it...
" Hey Eda? What was Evan like growing up? "
" Why are you so curious? "
" No reason, I just am. "
" Well, Evan was a hand full at times, really smart to despite his age, and he had a really large appetite to. Even taught him how to cook which is one of the best things I for me. "
" How come? "
" I got a perfect reason for that... " Eda replied as she started to explain her 'reason'.
Flashback
The sun was just starting to rise in the distance and we now see Eda in her nest fast asleep. At the same time we now see Evan who was right around seven years old entering the room. Making his way over to his mother, the little one eyed warlock gently lifted up the covers the witch was using to block the light from the windows.
This action alone stirred Eda awake to see her boy smiling.
" Morning mom... I know you have an important schedule. But if you'd be so kind as to go into the kitchen me a huge breakfast, then you can go back sleep. " He said lightly tapping her cheek.
She groaned rolling over before responding. " Make your dad do it... "
" He's out right now, and I'm hungry. " Eda gave him a blank look before making a spell circle making Evan float up into the air before flying out the door. Sighing in content she went back to sleep it was interuppted by the sounds of a click. A small boombox started to play music spooking Eda causing her to jump up in surprise before turning over to her son with a tired look.
He was accompanied by King who had a pair of gongs. " Rise and shine Eda the Owl Lady! " Evan saluted as King added on. " Awaken! "
" Time to serve your nation as you serve fellow witch and warlock alike. Yes it's time to serve them pancakes! "
" Pancakes! " The canine cried out.
" Yes, pancakes big as the titans fist, with milk. "
" And coffee! " King added.
" So now, do your motherly duty and fix...your...son...breakfast! " With that said he started to walk off. " We have spoken! " King said as he banged the gongs together walking away making Eda flinch groaning as she rubbed her eyes.
" I wonder if humans have these problems to? " The mother witch asked herself out a loud.
Flashback end.
" After that whole fiasco, I taught him how to make breakfast himself. " Eda finished the little story while Luz was doing her best not to laugh. " Neither me or Phil had that trait, where the heck he got it from is beyond me. "
" How about Phil what's he like? "
" A bit like Evan, and he was hardly afraid of anything...Aha. " She found the old wooden chest. Reaching for a handle she pulled it out into the open floor. After un hooking the chest locks she opened it up.
Inside the chest were all kinds of old treasures, or at least what she viewed them as. Reaching inside she pulled out a large binder.
" Here we are...This is what was I looking for... " Eda sat down on the floor while Luz hopped a squat on the old chest gasping in excitement seeing the binder was full of photo's.
" Photo album! "It was true, Luz saw all kinds of pictures showing Eda in her younger days doing various activity's. " Wow...Eda, you really stood out when you were young. "
" I know right? Who couldn't say no to any of that? " Flipping the pages there were multiple photo's of her and a girl who had fluffy strawberry red hair tied in a ponytail at the back with eye-length bangs. She was wearing glasses with round lenses and had on a Hexside school uniform with yellow sleeves and leggings, meaning she was in the potions track.
" Who's that girl your with? "
" That's Lilith. "
" Whaaat!? She looks nothing like how she does now! " Luz exclaimed in surprise. " And her hair was a different color back then? "
" Eh, after her initiation she dyed it blue to make herself look more intimidating and wears contact lenses in secret. "
" Huh, that's a surprise. " Eda flipped through the pages and it was there there were pictures of Eda and Lilith with three different individuals.
One was a warlock with thick black hair, silver colored eyes, and a noticeable small scar across his nose. He was wearing a dark blue jacket with a black shirt underneath with a pair of jeans and black boots.
" I can already tell from the resemblance that the boy your with in some of these photo's is Phil right? "
" Yep, that's him alright. He was a looker back then and he still is. " Eda chuckled as she turned the page showing two other different teens.
" Who are these other two? "
Eda points to a girl with very long dark purple hair reaching down all the way to her feet tied in pony tail. She was wearing a hexside uniform with orange sleeves and leggings indicating she was in the Beast Keeping track.
" That's Hilda, Phil's little sister. " She then points over to an orc that resembled that of one from World of Warcraft with two large tusks sticking out from his lower lip. His hair was colored black, and was very thick, tied and braided. His skin was light brown, and he was awfully tall wearing a hexside uniform that had blue sleeves and leggings indicating he was part of the Healing Coven
" And that's Saul. He might look intimidating, but the big guy's always been a softy. "
" So you had your own little gang in school huh? " Luz questioned as Eda turned the page again showing her, Phil and their friends all doing different things, like enjoying swimming in the lake with Saul doing a cannonball, there was also a photo that showed Eda drawing on Sauls face while the others were doing their best not to laugh, and then there was photo showing the group running from a fire breathing dragon, everyone else was screaming while Hilda had an excited look on her face.
" You all had a lot fun back then didn't you? "
" Yeah, we did... " Eda said with a smile on her face before sighing sadly earning a concerned look from her student. " If you all were best friends, then what happened? "
" We all grew up...Unfortunately... " Eda anwsered sadly as she turned the page again showing Phil holding the camera while Eda pecked his cheek.
" Okay, here's the big question I've wanted to ask. How did you meet Phil? "
" Well, actually it all started with these. " Eda motioned Luz to get off the chest which she did. Opening it up, the owl lady looked inside before pulling out a small glass frame. Inside of it were a few dark brown scales.
" Scales? "
" Believe it or not, these things actually started something great back then... " Her teacher began to tell the story.
16 years ago
Right now it was another day at Hexside and not to long ago, the schools resident trouble maker had just made her most recent incident.
" Honestly, Edalyn can't you ever not get into trouble within a short amount of time? " A much younger Lilith questioned her little sister while swapping out some books that she needed from her locker.
" Oh, come on Lily, I was just giving it some fresh air. " Eda replied back. " And how was I supposed to know big bird couldn't hold it's own stomach? "
Lilith sighed pinching her nose in annoyance. " Edalyn, your not listening to me...One of these days your actions are going to catch up to you... " Eda waved off what her sister had just said.
" Yeah, yeah, you always say that. But geez, you need lighten up sometimes, have a little fun. "
" I do have fun. "
Eda raised an eyebrow crossing her arms. " Really? Name the most recent times you've had fun... "
" I hung with Hilda the other day, so that's gotta count. "
" Eh, that does, but not fully. "
" Oh yes, also that reminds me. " Lilith just remembered something. " Edalyn, Principal Bump wanted me to tell you he wants to meet you in his office. "
" What? What'd I do? I haven't done anything...Not yet at least... "
" I don't know. Just do it and get it over with. "
" Fine... " The young witch groaned before walking off.
Inside the office Bump was eating some sort of small treat filling out some paper work. Before long the door opened making him look over to see his most rambunctious trouble maker enter.
" Ah, there you are Edalyn. Have a seat. "
" Okay, for the record I haven't done nothing today and I yesterday I finished cleaning up the mess the griffon left. " Eda said in her defense while taking a seat.
" No were not here to talk about that. Rather a different topic entirely. "
" Oh, yeah? What's that? "
" Tell me, how have you been handling your classes? "
" Pretty fine actually. "
" Oh Really? Then what's this? " Making a small spell circle a paper appeared on a scroll showing it to her face. It was Eda's report card and while she was doing good in some classes, she was failing the rest.
" Huh, so you did find out? "
" Wasn't hard... " Bump said in a very un enthusiastic tone making the report card disappear. " Now normally this would be something one of your teachers would address, but since your a more 'unique' case I have to take matters in my own hands to address this. You Edalyn must improve, despite your magic capabilities your grades awful. So, you'll be given a tutor to help you out. "
" What? Yeah...No...I might like messing with the schools griffon, but I'm good. "
" It's either that, or you'll be kicked off the Grudgby Team and you'll have to do 'extra credit'. "
" Fine. " Eda quickly changed her mind and raised one finger up. " But there's one problem. No one here at this dump will want to do that. "
Bump chuckled with great amusement. " Oh, but I know someone who's more then capable of handling you. You'll start after the day ends. "
The day was now just finishing up and everyone was going home. Outside of the building, on a few stair steps Eda was waiting for her tutor. Sure she didn't have to do extra credit but it still didn't mean the young witch was going to enjoy this either.
" I cannot believe I'm doing this... " Eda groaned.
" Well it's your own fault Edalyn. " Lilith said in a solid tone her attention focused on her book walking up next to her. " You have no one to blame but yourself. "
" Shut up Lily... "
" Have it your way... " Lilith retorted back as she closed her book, gazing over to her little sister in curiosity. " Isn't your tutor supposed to be arriving soon? "
Eda scoffed lightly. " Yeah, supposedly... "
" But my question is who? Because with your track record, you've scared off every single one of them. 'Nobody' is willing to. " Lilith said not trying to sound mean but just stating a fact.
" I have no idea. I'm just as surprised as you are. Heck according to bumpkins, he said 'I know someone who's more then capable of handling you.' " She said in a mock voice repeating what their principal had said. " Pff, oh please like that could happen. "
" Well, I'll see you later sister. And please, just try to at least appreciate the fact that someone is willing to help you? " Lilith asked in a pleading tone before she left leaving her little sister alone.
" Hello Eda... " Upon hearing the voice the young witch frowned.
" You gotta kidding me...Out of everyone that could've tutored me, it had to be you? " She turned around and faced a warlock right around the same age as she was.
This was none other then the top student of Hexside itself, Philip Soulbane. Despite his young age, this warlock was a magical prodigy, having the best grades, being the top of all his classes many considered him more then a worthy enough candidate for becoming the next head of the Emperor's Coven.
Because of this, he was the one and only student to be able to study all forms of magic. A luxury, that no other student was ever granted. His uniform was much like that of his fellow peers, only difference was his sleeves and leggings were multi colored. The only other person besides Bump she couldn't stand most.
" Hahahahaha... " Phil laughed sarcastically. " Yeah, the most powerful witch on the Boiling Isle's needs my help. Shocker. "
" Please, if I'd known it was you I would've done extra credit instead."
" Ha, oh please if your flunking right now as it is, then how the heck else would you do better? Cause you wouldn't. " He said much to Eda's annoyance. " Okay, look. Let's try this again. I'm not found of this idea either, so let's just get this over with. "
Pause.
" Wait, you and your husband couldn't stand each other when you were teenagers? " Luz asked making Eda stop her story. " Yeah, pretty much, it was more like a rivalry then anything else...But that was then... " The owl lady replied shrugging her shoulders. " Do you not want me to finish this story or not? "
" Yes please! " Luz replied eagerly. " Sorry... " She whispered letting her mentor continue the tale.
After their little squabble both of them were now
" Focus! "
" No...
" Not even for one
" No.
" Oh please, you might be the top student at school but honestly, I think your just a wuss. " Eda said making Phil 'hump' as he crossed his arms showing how much she gained his full attention. " So you think I'm afraid of a little challenge and excitement is that it? "
Eda briefly chose her words carefully before responding. " Yes. Yes I do. " She replied with a smirk putting both hands on her hips.
" Hmm... " Phil put a hand underneath his chin going thinking carefully. " Interesting...Tell me, the upcoming Potions class, you haven't gathered your ingredients yet have you? "
" No... " Eda was starting to grow curious. " Where are you getting at with this? "
" Thought so...We also need to gather the ingredients...So how about a wager? "
" I'm listening... "
" If I can prove that I can handle a bit of danger as you clearly don't think I can. You have to wear a shirt that read's Phil is cool and Eda Drools. "
" Ohoho! Okay, then if I win you gotta wear a hat that reads I'm number 2 with a shirt that reads Eda's number 1! "
" Deal! " Phil stuck his hand outwards for Eda to grasp which she did. " Deal! "
" Also, no crossing your fingers behind your back. " The warlock said in a flat tone making Eda curse lightly under her breath now knowing she couldn't weasel her way out of the wager. But on the bright side though, he didn't make her do an oath so that had to count as something.
" Okay, smart guy. What's on the list? " Eda eagerly asked showing she was ready to start their challenge. Phil instantly brought out the said list that had a name for every ingredient they needed and started to read them out loud.
" Fire Seeds, Warnet Stingers, Roc Feathers, Harwen Roots and lastly scales of a horned wyvern. Luckily I happen to know where three of these are, all except for Harwen Roots. "
" Haha! Mr Perfect doesn't know! And I know where it is!~ " Eda sung in victory while he was unamused. " Let's just get this over with. "
We first see the duo carefully making their way through a lake filled with lava. Quickly hoping from one rock to another as they were making their way over to a tree that had leaves made out of pure flames. After finally making it across, Eda opened up a large sack giving Phil a thumbs up.
With the signal given to him, he proceeded to make a black spell circle making a blade of wind shoot across the air hitting the edges of the branches itself.
As they were falling, Phil used his magic once again to make them hover right into the open sack. While Eda was tying it, Phil checked the first item on the list. But while doing so they weren't aware there was a lava golem right behind them.
The next ingredient they had to gather on the list were Warnet stingers. They were pretty much the isle's version of wasps, monster sized insects that'd easily put the Asian giant hornets to shame since they were indeed real monsters.
From a few bushes both Phil and Eda raised their heads slowly eyeing a humungous nest built onto the side of a rock. Flying around them were dozens of warnets, the sounds of their buzzing were loud and would most defiantly be heard for miles.
" Okay, how you wanna do this? " Eda questioned. Her tutor in turn, made a few hand and finger gestures confusing her greatly. " What are you doing? "
" Just, get into position! "
" Oh, okay. " She ducked back down into the bush before popping back up. " Wait, what are you gonna do? "
" Get over there already! " Phil whispered back.
" Alright, alright...sheesh... " She ducked back down making Phil sigh as he emerged from his hiding spot. With a few single steps he stopped.
Taking a deep breath Phil put two fingers at his mouth before whistling. The loud noise drew the attention of the warnets as he yelled out something most wouldn't expect. " Hey! All your mamma's are dumb and ugly! "
One of the warnets buzzed out in anger: Translation. " Hey don't you dare talk about my momma! "
Then a said ugly warnet buzzed out: " Yeah! Get him son! " With that said, the chase was on and Phil was hauling ass. Just as he predicted a few warnets were now persuing him. Much to his relief there were only four of them. If he'd attack the nest, a lot more would've been after him.
While the insects were fast, so was the young warlock himself, jumping over logs, using the terrain to his advantage while avoiding getting stung at the same time. Before long he jumped and started to slide down a tree while yelling out.
" Wa-hoooo! "
Not to far off, Eda spotted Phil coming in hot in her direction with the warnets still going after him. Making a spell circle the young witch made a knife out of ice and got ready to cut a rope.
Once he got off the tree, Eda cut the rope and just like that the large insects were ensnared by a large net heaving them up into the air before slamming into the ground knocking the bugs out.
" What the heck did you even do? " Eda asked in confusion as she took the stingers off them while Phil checked another item off.
" Eh, I'll tell you later. "
The third item were actual Roc feathers. The duo had to climb up a mountain to go grab some. Slowly they reached the top and looked over to see one of the monster birds sleeping on it's nest.
Slowly Phil got up and began to use some stealth to his advantage. Quietly making his way over to the edge of the nest, using whatever he could for cover. Now it was the critical moment of truth. Slowly, very slowly he started walking toward the nest. As he was doing so, he didn't realize he'd step on a small bone making it snap, making the warlock freeze while Eda watched with worry as the Roc grunted moving around a bit.
Luckily it didn't wake up making Phil sigh silently in relief and continued treading over to the nest. Without much time, he quickly snagged a few loose feathers from inside.
" Achoo! " Much to his displeasure Eda ended up sneezing instantly waking the giant bird up making Phil glare over to the witch who sheepisly smiled before both of them started screaming as they started making their escape from the giant bird.
With three ingredients down, there were only just two more left to go. The screams of the duo could be heard echoing from a canyon cause right now both witch and warlock were running from actual killer trees that used their roots to walk around like spiders.
" Since when do trees try to kill you!? It's supposed to the opposite! " Eda exclaimed.
" Apparently not! " Phil replied back as quickly skidded to a halt making two black colored spell circles before thrusting both hands forward. Upon doing a wall of fire emerged making the killer tree's stop their pursuit backing away in fear.
" But luckily for us, they're afraid of fire. Let's go! "
After a bit more running, the two of them sit up against a rock panting heavily from all the running they had to do.
" Please tell me you got some... " Eda said and got her anwser with Phil holding out a few roots that gave off an eery orange glow before he packed it up. " Oh thank titan.. " Both teens laid up against the rock they were on gazing up at the sky. For a brief moment she glances over at him. " You know Phil, your actually alright..."
" How so? "
" Well, I kind of expected you to be a total nerd and a wimp. An uptight know it all. But after seeing you in action, your actually pretty cool...And the fact that you've got it better then all of us. "
Phil raised an eyebrow at what she said. " What's that supposed to mean? "
" Uh hello... " She turned over to him. " Your getting all the special treatment from Bump. How come your able to study all magic while were stuck with just one!? "
Phil scoffed lightly at what she said. " You know it's not like I wanted this. And at least I'm not some wannabe witch who freaking always gets herself in trouble wanting attention! "
Both of them stood up on their feet glaring at one another. " Oh please, at least I don't go sucking to being a teacher's pet and kissing Bumps old ass! "
" Okay, one, no I do not and two nothing you just sounds right in the slightest. You know for a minute I actually thought you'd try and get to know me, but no your just like everyone else who freakin marks me as something I'm not. I don't even know why I bothered making this stupid bet with you... "
" Yeah you shouldn't because I know even without your help, I'd be able to gather all these ingredients by myself! "
" Oh please! You wouldn't have lasted this long without me and you know it! " Phil countered back.
" Ha! I bet I could grab some scales without your help at all! "
" Go ahead, you always claim to be the 'most powerful witch on the Boiling Iles' anyways! "
They both got into each others faces. " Fine! " Eda got into Phils face and he got into hers. " Fine! " They both walked up going seperate paths.
Elsewhere in an open area in the woods littered with rocks, Eda grumbling mockingly repeating the words that were said earlier.
" 'You wouldn't have last this long without me...' Tch, stupid know it all thinks he knows everything, ugh, he's just like Lily... " The witch scanned around the area looking for the horned wyvern scales.
" Pfft, what does he know even know about me? " As she continued her search very slowly but surely all the anger she was feeling was starting to fade. " Wait a minute, why am I feeling like the one who's screwed up here? " The young witch asked herself in confusion before recalling what had happened sighing a bit shaking her head.
" Maybe I did...go a little to far...And what did he say earlier? " While pondering on her thoughts a loud feral growl caught Eda's attention making her quickly duck behind near a rock looking around to find the source of the noise.
" Okay...Better find those scales and get out of here... " As she said this, she suddenly felt the rock she was hiding up against start to move a little. Before she had time to react, it came out of the ground lifting her up into the air.
What emerged from the ground was a large gray wyvern with a massive set of ram like horns, it's wingspan was easily 15 feet, and much to Eda's dismay she was right in front one of the wyverns golden brown eyes which opened up locking it's gaze with the witch herself.
" Oh shit... " Eda cursed seeing her situation before dropping down, avoiding it's jaws. While descending down Eda made a spell circle using her magic to create a gust of wind to slow herself down which worked like a charm.
A fight began as Eda jumped to the side avoiding the beast slamming it's tail into the ground. Quickly getting to work she made a few spell circles sending a few fireballs at the wyvern, each one exploding on impact.
Despite this, the wyvern was unfazed and charged forward only for Eda to quickly roll away while the beast crashed into rocks smashing into a million pieces. While it was down Eda made some more spell circles that fired off multiple spikes made out of ice. But do to it's tough hide, she was barely able to make a dent at all.
" Seriously!? " Eda exclaimed as she started to run with the Wyvern gave chase slowly itching closer and closer to the young witch.
As it was about to get a reach suddenly a large rock shot up from the ground underneath it's stomach making the beast loose it's footing and tripped over.
" Hold on! " Eda turned around to see it was Phil running forward making quick work to making four spell circles that fired off bolts of electricity hitting the wyvern who roared out in anger.
" What are you doing here!? Whoa!" She didn't get an anwser only for Phil to tackle her out of the way avoiding the Wyverns horns before it skidded to a stop and came back around for another go.
As it was coming, Phil mad a large spell circle in front of him and punched through it creating a large fist that collided with the wyvern head on making the beast stumble back. Seizing the moment, Phil grabbed one of it's horns and with his strength he drug it with him to slam the points into a nearby large rock
While it was trying to pry itself out, Phil quickly ran over back to Eda.
" How stupid are you!? " Phil asked flicking her in the forehead. " Are you trying to get yourself killed!? "
" Why do you even care!? "
" Just because we might not see eye to sometimes doesn't mean I want you dead! " Phil snapped back much to her surprise before he sighed returning his attention to the wyvern.
" That aside, Eda...whatever you see, just...bear with me for a minute..."
" What? " Eda grew confused and watched as Phil closed his eyes and crossed his arms across his chest. A faint glow could be seen on his chest area confusing Eda wondering what he was doing.
" Huh!? " It was also there she noticed his shadow was starting to shape into something. She could only watch in shock and awe as the shadow actually started to lift itself from the ground taking on a more physical form.
Phil's shadow had now become a massive dark brown humanoid wolf that had a white streak going down it's back, around it's neck was a gold collar. It had no legs just the upper part of it's body, the rest of it was connected to the warlock himself. As soon as it did appear, the shadow like entity made a howl making it's self known. Nearby the horned wyvern finally got it's horns unstuck turning it's gaze over to the witch and warlock.
The Wyvern roared as it charged forward however it wasn't able to get very far cause with a single movement of his right hand the wolf behind him stopped the beast in it's tracks gripping it's neck. While it was stuck in that position, Phil made a movement with his other free hand. As if it was some sort of command, the wolf taking off some of the wyverns scales off it's stomach.
With that done, the wolf threw it forward making it roll across the ground. While it was down, the wolf leaned down and placed the scales in front of Phil. He smirked now knowing that the ingredient gathering was done, but his attention was brought back to the wyvern who got ready to charge again.
However it didn't do so, cause with a snap of his fingers the wolf shadow emitted a blood curdling howl creating soundwaves that darted towards the wyvern, shocking the beast as each ring phased through it.
" Hmph, you mess with the wolf and you get the fangs. " Phil said as he picked up the scales. " Now get out of here! " The wolf behind him snarled sending a clear enough message to the wyvern who flew away terrified beyond reason.
With the fight now over, Phil sighed in relief and at the same time, the wolf retracted backwards into the ground behind him slowly returning his shadow back to normal. He looked over to Eda who still had her jaw dropped from shock. Shaking his head lightly, do to how tired he was, Phil started walking and went past the young witch.
Seeing that he did she rushed over back to him.
" What was that!? " She was asking all sorts of questions. " I've never seen any sort of magic like that before, or even heard of anything like it! How the did you even do that!? "
He looked over to her with a tired expression. " Look, I'm in no position, but I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone else about it what you just saw. It's better that way... "
The way Phil said it was strange, he didn't beg, he didn't get on his knees nothing. Over the years Eda's seen and heard about all kinds of odd magic before, but what she saw just now completely took the cake. The wolf could've easily killed the wyvern, but he didn't he only scarred it off instead. He could've killed her if he wanted to, with power like that.
" Well, I guess I pretty much owe ya so alright. I won't tell anyone. "
" Thank you... "
" But, I don't get it, why did you save me? "
" Because the wyvern would have killed you and also...I owe you an apology... " Phil anwsered making Eda tilt her head in confusion. " For what? " She quickly remembered what he said. " Nah, forget it, it's all good. "
" No, it's not just that...I completely miss judged you Eda... " Phil stopped in his tracks as did she. " You might cause all kinds of havoc, but despite all that, your magics strong and your actually a good person...So for what's it worth I'm sorry... "
Hearing this Eda gained a solemn look of her own. " I'm sorry to Phil...And you were right, I don't know a thing about you at all. I guess, maybe it was because I was jealous that your able to do something that I apparently can't do... "
" You want to study all magic? "
" Yes, I don't wanna stick with just potions. There's so many different kinds of magic out there and I want know more... "
Phil nodded his head a bit. " I can understand that...But Eda, in my defense...I feel the same way...But not like this... "
" What? "
" Eda, do you really think I'm able to study all magic at school cause I'm gifted? No, that ain't it... "
" Then why are you? "
" I wasn't given a choice... " Phil replied back. " I might be the best student at school, but deep down, my hearts not really there... "
" So basically you just put a smile to fool everyone that it's alright? " He nodded his head. " Do your parents even know? "
" My dad probably does...But he don't listen...I also heard about all the talk of me possibly becoming the next head of the Emperor's Coven to, and I don't want that. "
" Wait, you serious? "
" I mean it. I'd probably have every opportunity to join after I graduate. Sure it's pretty much every witch and warlocks dream around here, but I want to be more then that. "
" Wow...Never a million years did I ever think I'd hear someone like you say that. "
" I got more surprises then you think. " Phil said confidantly with a smirk before it was replaced by a smile. " And you know what, hell with it. Let's start over. " He stuck out his hand. " Philip Soulbane, but just call me Phil for short. "
Eda was generally surprised to see this. Cause most of the other students and the teachers never really did try and get know her better, nor did any of them every apologize, even though most of the time it was on her. But she had to admit, it was nice to know, no. It was a relief to see that the only other person she couldn't stand was actually a decent person.
After a brief small pause, Eda returned the smile and shook his hand. " Edaylne Clawthrone, and I prefer just Eda. So that makes two of us. "
Now returning to present time..
" And that's how it happened. "
" Wow...That was actually a pretty decent story...And basically, you were both basically rivals turned friends and then eventually lovers. That's pretty cool. "
" Eh, that pretty much summarizes it. " Eda commented shrugging her shoulders as she turned the page of the photo album showing the many dates they both went on.
" While it Phil might've not had it in his intentions, but he actually tried something very few had tried to do. Try to and get to know the real me, not just some proud troublemaker and in return I found someone that really meant a lot to me. "
" What was that magic Phil had anyways? " Hearing this question, Eda gained a concerned look in her eye. " Luz, I don't think right now it's the right time to talk about it.
" Why? "
" Phil had his reasons for keeping that magic a secret, when I get the chance I'll explain it to you more. "
" Okay, I understand. " Luz said before she changed the subject. " So if you dropped out of school, what did Phil do? "
" He went with me. Along, with Hilda and Saul. All except Lilith. "
" Why did they go with you two? "
" Well, to Hilda he was her brother and to Saul his closest friend. They were loyal to him, they had lot of trust between each other. "
" So after you left school, what did you all do? "
" We decided to split up for a while. Me and Phil went try and find a place to live, while Hilda went off to the wilds to study dragons and Saul returned the Boiling Swamps where he still lives now. But I think I'm gonna stop right here. "
" Eda please tell me you'll have more stories to tell. "
" You really want to hear them? "
" Yes, I would actually. "
The owl lady chuckled at her apprentices reply. " Well, alright. When we get free time, I'll tell ya some more. " As she said the sound of the door came slamming open.
" We came saw! We kicked ass! " King cheered followed by Evan. " And we got ourselves some dinner tonight~! "
" Well, looks our little girl time's up. " Luz said standing up from her spot while Eda laughed a bit. " Yeah, I was actually kind of enjoying that to. Which is weird. " After those words were said she placed the photo album onto the chest. While her student went down the stairs, Eda paused turning back for a moment before using her magic to make the album come back into her hand.
She figured that maybe later tonight she'd go through them some more, and maybe even add a few additions if she had the chance.
To be continued
Hahaha! Weren't expecting this now weren't ya? It might not be something fancy, glamorous or whatever the hell word you'd normally use. But, that aside, we finally get to see Phil's first debut, as we learn more about Eda's backstory on how she met her husband in the first place. So you can all gurantee there will be more chapters like this in the future, or not entirely up to all of you.
But I did keep my word on updating Mysterious Magic again didn't I?
Phil's voice back then is pretty much the same as Evan sounds, but his adult voice. His voice actor is none other then Michael Wincott, known most famously for his role of playing Death from Darksiders 2. And honestly, I could not have think anyone else better then him. As for his magic, its my paying homage to a cult classic.
Also as you've pretty much guessed from the title of the chapter, Phil's affinity is wolves, pretty fitting since Eda's affinity is with Owl and Lilith's is with Ravens. Makes you wonder what Luz's Palisman will be like or if she'll ever make one.
Up next is Escape of the Palisman. As for the next story that will be updated next, it'll be Chris and Kipo In The Age of Wonderbeasts. So stay tuned everyone!
Now replying back to reviewers
Drake D Hero
And I happily take that, no worries dude. You were honest and that counts.
SonOfTheDragon
Well, it's not much but it's a start.
MagiDarkness
Thank you very much. Hope you'll like this story as well.
OMAC001Oh
you will.
CLo-Zone18
Oh you'll find out why Evan has so much disdain for her, but the one who has it worse is Wilhelm, and there's water that runs deeper then you think.
ROCuevas
Thank you as always friend:)
Many Faced Mage
Bump liking Evan through magic yes. His temper, not so much, as for something happening, it will, just not yet. It'll happen when you least expect it.
gabeherndon308
I know, and dude come on. Let's not worry about any of that, this Fanfiction, we write what we please. Also hope you liked this.
Marbled Gold
Hmm, that's actually not a bad idea.
Spiral-Voltron-Zero0Q1
Your wish is granted!
neztro
Eh, perhaps both? You'll find out eventually.
Devin sands
So? Do you like?
King of 2211
Oh he'll have his form of pay back eventually, and yep he wouldn't, he'd be laughing before shutting up seeing that his mother make him do something far worse.
avengersendgame426
Eh, I got nothing against LGBTQ in cartoons, the only problem I got with it is, do they have to do it for every cartoon? I just want to enjoy a show where I don't get labled as homophobic or whatever. But that's my opinion. Plus this is Fanfiction, we get to do whatever we want. And I already have plans for the future of what will happen in the future regarding relationships. So don't worry about it. Hope you liked the chapter by the way.
Patricia Louise A. Pena
Only as time passes will you and everyone else find out the truth/