Ok, I know a lot of you were hoping for just a usual canon chapter from the show. I know this, but after watching and seeing the episode so many times. I knew I had to do this.
Because the idea and inspiration it gave me is awesome and I've been looking forward doing this two parter for a while now. Don't like where I'm at with it, that's your problem then, but if your interested in how this might turn out and what'll lead to then stay and read.
Also just a heads up I also updated my Kipo story which means I did a double update.
Chapter 21
A Trip Down Memory Lane Part 1
Three days had now passed since the trip to Aqua Lagoona which not only proved to be a good relaxing fun time, but it also helped Evan deepen his bond with Willow and Gus. On top of that they also found the staff and palisman of Evan's father. Not only did they find that, but they also acquired his journal. Since obtaining it, Evan and Eda have been looking through it, reading his notes, everything that he's written down over the last few years. Despite that however, they were both having a hard time understanding it.
But right now, our main focus was in a hallway at Hexside over at some lockers we Boscha magically changing her nails while close by Amity was reading.
She first gets tentacles " Too wiggly. " She changes her nails to miniature flames. " Too obvious. " She changes them again stopping at talons. " Now we're talkin'! I think today is a talons day - rawr! "
Nearby Skara comes up to her friends. " Hey girls! Time to bug out at my birthday party! " She holds up one of the rolled pieces of red paper she had which unrolls in the shape of a red butterfly. Its wings read "SKARA'S 15th". " Invite only, but you witches are my VIPs! "
" Are these made of real insect wings? " Amity questioned as the invited she accepted unfolded.
" My dad spared no expense! " Skara said happily. " You only turn 15 once! "
" You only turn every age once, Skara. " The tri clops said in a blunt tone.
" Prepare thyself to do battle like a human! Thumb war! "Sure enough, nearby Luz is engaging in a thumb war with Willow, both having drawn faces on their thumbs. Which of course drew the three witch's attention.
Willow laughed lightly at this. " It's funny 'cause it's stupid! "
" It's so weird that a human goes here now. Too bad she's already burned her social life at the stake. Any friend of Willow's is an automatic dork. Even that one good looking warlock that arrived with that human. " Suddenly the invite Boscha was holding starts molting. " Ugh! Skara! Why did you give me an invite that was molting? Gross! Give me another one. "
Boscha throws the invite on the floor and two younger kids see it. One of them was a little girl was mostly commonly seen in being read books by Amity. While the other was a male yellow demon. She gasped upon seeing it. " An invitation to Skara's party! I want it! "
" I want it!
" It's mine! "
" No it's mine! "
The two kids start fighting one another for the invitation. Emerging from around the corner
" Oh. Kid fight! "
" Kid fight? " The baby class/Preschool teacher came up followed by the detention teacher. " Kid fight! "
Before it could progress, any further someone walks up to them. That someone was Wilhelm who sighs shaking his head at the teacher's lifted up the kids by their hoods making them groan seeing that it'd already ended and walked off. Seeing that not even the adults wouldn't act as they should he himself
" And just what might be the issue here? "
" That's an invite to Skara's party and I want it! " the little witch answered.
" No I want it! " The little yellow warlock said.
" And is it worth it? " He questioned. " The friendship you share with another? "
" They both looked down before answering. " No. "
" Good, now, both of you, that's enough. Head off to class and think about what I said. "
" Ok... "
The little witch girl stopped turning to him. " Mr Wilhelm? Do you think possibly we can see your dragon in a little bit? "
In response to this question, he only kneeled down giving them both a smile. " Perhaps another time. But only if you both behave, the same goes for your friends. If you do, then tomorrow, I'll let you all play with Nara. " They both cheered at that idea and ran off waving them goodbye as he went over to his locker.
Seeing this Skara couldn't help but smile actually finding that to be actually sweet. " Huh...I didn't figure that dragon guy would be good with handling kids too. That's pretty cute. "
Boscha only scoffed at this. " So what? He might be able to tame dragons, but he's just a freak. "
Hearing this made Amity frown knowing very well that Boscha was wrong. Even though she wanted to tell her off, another part of her said not to. So she did that and remained silent just as the bell rang signaling the start of first class. As they left Amity remained looking overt to Wilhelm waved over to the red head in which he waved back with a smile of his own.
Minutes flew by and break time had started for the students giving them a little time to gather what stuff they needed for their next class.
[Cut to Luz and Willow at Luz's locker.]
Luz: Oh my gosh Willow, I'm so excited for photo class! I can't believe you can make pictures of your actual memories! [opens locker] I'ma see me some baby Willow!
Willow: I'll admit, I was adorable. " The witch admitted as remembering her photo's while Luz tries to take a book out of her locker, but it bites down on it.
Luz: Don't eat that. [pulls at the book] Whoa! [falls]
Locker: [eats book, hisses at her and she hisses back before standing up.
" You know what you're problem is Luz. You gotta show your locker who's boss. Like this... " Taking a brief moment he gives off an intimidating look. " Open up or die damn you... " This spooked his locker making it open it's mouth and grabbed the book that he needed. " See? That easy. "
" Eh, no thanks. I want my locker to love me, not fear me. And in photo class today we get to see Baby Evan "
" Ooh, I want to see that. " Willow said excitedly while Evan was unamused.
" Nmnm. " Evan hummed in response. " No thank you. I'm good. "
" Oh come on Evan I seen your baby pictures.
" And that's all you're gonna get. " The one eyed warlock said in a flat tone. " End of story. "
They then heard laughing coming from Skara making them look over to see Boscha talking with Skara and Amity.
" I can't believe she'd even hang out with her! It's just embarrassing. " She messed with her fingers shaping them like glasses. "Oh look at me! I'm going on a date with my ferns! " Skara laughs as they pass by the trio making Willow wilt.
" That could be anyone! " Luz said trying to cheer her up.
" Solid Willow impression, Boscha. " Skara commented and turned to the mint headed witch who was with them. " Amity, weren't you friends with Willow? "
The three of them stop walking. Amity side-eyes Skara. " I'm a Blight. We only associate with a select few. Keep annoying me though, I'm happy to select fewer. " She warned as she walked off.
" Oh, I coulda sworn that you guys hung out. " Skara said as she and Boscha follow her while Willow groaned a bit
We now cut to a darkroom-like classroom with students sitting in front of undeveloped photos. Currently we see Luz taking a photo out of Evan's ear.
" You know I don't get why the hell Wilhelm hangs out with her. " The one eyed warlock questioned as Luz hung the photo she took out of her friend on a wire. " I mean she's a total bitch. And Willow, you were actually friends her? I don't get it. "
" That was a long time ago Evan..." Willow answered bitterly. " Things are different now then what they used to be. "
" Well I say maybe someone should stick up to those rich pricks. Just because you got all the money doesn't mean you got to treat everyone else like shit even when you kiss there ass. "
" Language. " The illusion professor called out hearing him as she passed by scolding him.
" Ok, let's change the topic guys. " Luz suggested turning to Willow. " Alright memory melon, let's pick another juicy one! "
" Be careful with my brain! " Willow warned as Luz pulls a photo out of Willow's ear with a pair of tweezers which amazed the human girl.
" Ooo, who says brain surgery is hard? "
" Everyone. " Both Evan and Willow said before pointing a finger at one another. " Jinx! " They shared a light laugh and high fived one another
Willow rubs her ear as Luz puts the empty photo on a wire.
" Alright Evan you're turn. "
" Oh come on, I let you took five. No more. "
" Too late. " Luz put the tweezers into Evan's ear much to his discomfort and just like with Willow a photo came out. As he rubbed his ear who glared at Luz who hung the photo on the wire.
" I hate you... " She only smirked in response knowing full well he didn't mean it while Willow giggled at their interactions.
" How's your work? " The Illusion professor came up to them. She was a large purple skinned three eyed demon with a pointed tail, large ears, two small horns and dark blue hair. Her clothing was an appropriate teacher's apparel with white, and a witch's hat that had a white viel on both sides tucked behind her ears.
" Note that some prints have greater clarity than others. These are moments that invoke strong emotional response. "
Luz returned her attention to the photo's. " All the colors of the brainbow. " She goes to touch the one of the undeveloped photo's. But big blue hand that has "HALT" on it stops her.
" But, if you damage the prints, you'll damage the memories themselves! " She advised before giving them a serious look. " Be extremely careful. " She warned before walking off.
" Whoa. Photo class is intense. " Luz noted while Evan gave her a flat look.
" You do realize this is different than what you're used to the human world right? "
One of the photos develops, showing Willow on a chair, blushing a bit in embarrassment, with a band-aid on her cheek, and with wavy and poofy hair.
" Oh my gosh, Willow, you had an awkward hair phase, too? I knew we were meant to be friends. "
She holds up a picture day photo of her as a child with her hair done up in three awkward braids, each sporting two bows. There are also stickers in her hair. Seeing those photo's Evan laughed.
" Wow, that's...that's some really funky hair you both had... "
" Hey, come on were both little we didn't know any better. " Luz countered before more photo's began to gain images. " Ooo, there's more! "
The rest of the photos develop showing off different images of Willow's childhood, from being pushed on a swing by her dads, Willow feeding a spider demon, Willow and her dads at what looks like a winter holiday, and Amity hugging Willow at a birthday party.
Luz gasped upon seeing that memory while Willow wasn't so thrilled. " Ugh. " Seeing that photo made Willow turn around avoiding to even looking at it.
" Wow, you really were friends with Amity... " Evan turned to Willow raising an eyebrow in confusion. " I don't get it, you both looked happy. So what happened? "
" I don't want to talk about it... " Luz put a hand on her friend's shoulder. " Hey, I know you and Amity have a history. Wouldn't you feel better talking about it? "
" No, I'd rather do this. " She flips photo around. " That's my motto after all! "Out of sight, out of mind."
" So basically, all you're doing is ignoring it. " Evan summarized and at the same time the photo's started to develop. First we see Evan with an extremely large and tall mohawk giving out a peace sign. Upon seeing it Luz and Willow burst into laughter. " What are you both laughing at? "
" Y-You said we had funky hair, look at the size of that mohawk! "
" I know, it's bigger than his head! " Willow and Luz continued laughing on while Evan rolled his eyes.
" Oh please, you're just jealous because I have good hair. " The one eyed warlock said dramatically rubbing his fingers slowly through it triggering more laughter. Then more photos began to develop gaining images. Next in the second photo, we see Evan jumping down from a diving board as he was about to hit the water we see a much younger Eda who still had some orange hair along with Phil cheering on for their boy. In the third photo we see him and his parents building a giant snowman in an area which was most likely the knee.
The fourth photo showed him ravaging a large hamburger with Eda seen laughing at her son's action while Phil was seen most likely telling him to slow down. The fifth photo showed little Evan biting down on the tail of a monkey demons tail with Eda trying to pull him off and make him let go? Finally in the sixth and last photo we see him camping out with his parents and a much smaller King all roasting marshmallows over a fire.
" Huh, Evan you were cute a baby with an eyepatch, and you were also cute as a little kid too. "
Willow raised an eyebrow at the fifth photo. " Why we're you are biting this monkey for? "
Evan narrowed his eyes at that one crossing his arms pouting a bit. " He was an ass, and he had it coming. "
The bell screams and rings. Students begin leaving. As they were leaving Luz stopped Willow. " If you won't tell me what she did, I'll never be able to cook up a scheme to make you friends again. "
" Luz, I get it, but I don't want you to do that. No schemes, no plots, no ruses, none! " She said firmly. " Okay? Now let's get to lunch. "
" I'm with her on that one. " Evan agreed following her out. " I'm hungry. "
Luz looks back at the photos gaining a smirk and mischivous look. " She never did mention anything about... shenanigans. " Luz turns the photo back around. With that done she caught up with her friends. " Wait up! " A the same time outside of the classroom Boscha and Amity come from the opposite direction.
" I can't believe I made him cry. Like, he's the teacher. "
Despite her talking, Amity didn't show any signs of listening they pass photo class, she stops gaining a feeling for some reason which compelled her to look inside.
" Hm?" She looks at Willow's memory photos, specifically the birthday party one. Upon seeing this she begins to panic. " Oh no. "
Boscha turned back to her friend looking confused especially at the expression Amity was making. " Why do you look like you've seen a ghost? Is there a ghost in photo class? Are they cute!?"
Amity quickly tries to block Boscha's view with her hand entering inside the classroom.
" Yep, just a super cute ghost. But they're all mine! " She slams the door shut
" Ask if they have any friends! " Boscha said but Amity didn't pay attention she instead only rushed over to the photo.
With a sad look Amity takes down the photo she takes it down already regretting what she had to do. " Willow... " She sighed knowing she was going to feel terrible about doing this. " I'm sorry. But I have to do this. "
The mint head which summons a small flame and burns her face off the photo. She blows on the embers to put it out before putting the photo back on the line and starts to leave. As she did, remaining heat on the photo reignites. The sound of cackling flames made her stop just as she got to the door.
" Huh? " She panics once again. " Oh, no. No, no, no, no! " Rushing back to the photo approaches the photo which continued burning. " Um, uh... "
She didn't know what to do and was still in a state of panic. She did the only thing that came into mind first blows on the flame trying to put it out. However it failed fire began to spreads the other photos. " Oh, come on! " The witch groaned in annoyance not aware that the flames were spreading to another set of photos in particular,
Cut to the cafeteria. we see Gus looking at a corkboard titled "WHO TO INTERVIEW". Most photo's on there were a few inidviduals that he'd already met. As he was thinking Luz poked her head through seeing what he was doing.
" Hey there, detective. Are you solving a crime or about to commit one? "
" Sadly, this is one problem crime can't solve. My interview for journalism class is due tomorrow! I'm supposed to choose someone "interesting, accomplished, and noteworthy." People aren't meant to be all those things! Curse your need for perfection, Gus! "
" Okay buddy, okay. " She starts to give Gus some apple blood feeding him like a baby for some odd reason which calmed him down.
" I can understand the need to make sure you get a good grade, but isn't that a bit excessive? " Wilhelm questioned as he ate his lunch.
" Or maybe you just doesn't need to worry about it so much.. " Evan said in a blunt tone as he sat down but in the process he wobbled a bit almost losing his footing. " Whoa... "
Wilhelm looked over to Evan a concerned look on his face was present. " Are you alright cousin? "
" Uh-Yeah..Yeah. " Evan answered as he began to sweat a little. " I think so...Whoo...It's getting toasty in here...
" Wow, you're right Evan... " They turn to see Willow who was also sweating profusely just like he was. When did it get so hot?
" So it ain't just me? Wierd... "
Willow drinks water and exhales steam. She pours herself another cup, then just douses herself with the pitcher, releasing more steam. While nearby Evan made a large block of ice appear and rubbed his face on it. But upon doing so he melted right into it creating steam.
Gus sips at his apple blood, looking confused, while both Wilhelm and Luz both looked concerned. Steam comes out of Willow's ears as she cleans her glasses. When she puts them back on, her pupils dilate until her eyes are completely black.
" Uhh, hi! I'm Willow! Remind me of your names? " The witch suddenly said much to their confusion.
" This is serious journalism, Willow. Clowning around will get you nowhere. "
" I'm-I'm serious! Who-who are you? "
" Yeah, yeah. I know her name now, " They all turn to Evan who retracted his head from the block of ice. When that happened they all saw the pupil on his good eye was also dilated and completely black as well. " so who are you guys? " Evan asked
" I'll admit, this amnesia spin has piqued my interest. " Gus admitted before Wilhelm turned over to Evan.
" Evan? Tell me who's your favorite actor from the human world? "
" Who? " The one eyed warlock tilted his head to the side.
" Favorite reading material? "
" Huh? "
Wilhelm narrowed his eyes his concern was growing faster by each passing second. " What's the one thing you hate most? Out of anything? "
" Uh...sorry I don't know. "
" Something is wrong... " The red head said walking up to his cousin putting a hand on his forehead. " His favorite actor from the human world is Robert Enguld, he loves manga and he's afraid of spiders. And Willow is in the same state as well.
Luz's realized he was right. " Gus, I think Wilhelm is onto something, it really seems like she's forgotten us, and Evan isn't acting like himself it's like there memories are... " She gasped in realization. " Like there memories are gone! "
Without wasting another second, the trio brought Evan and Willow with them back to the photo class. Gus and Luz run in through the door, while Wilhelm was helping Evan and Willow walk straight and keep up.
" Hexside Free Press! " Gus put on a cop act. " What's going on here? "
Luz gasped in shock because they found why there friends were like this. They found Amity desperately trying to blow out the flames on two photo's she had in her hands. She notices the others and nervously greets them.
"..Hi "
Luz walked up the witch in disbelief. " You destroyed Willow and Evan's memories?! "
" I-I saved as many as I could! " Amity holds up the picture of Willow's awkward hair phase, another one behind it. An ember burns both of them to ash. She and Luz watch the ashes fall. " Ugh! Why would they make memories so flammable!? " She then paused recalling what Luz just said. " Wait whose memories did I destroy? "
" You didn't just burn her memories, buy you also burned Evans as well. " Wilhelm answered in a tone showing how upset he was. Upon seeing the red head Amity grew nervous seeing the disaproving expression he was giving her as he walked over.
" W-Wilhelm...I-I'm sorry I didn't mean too- " Her sentence was cut short when the red head gave a hard flick to the head
" OW! " She rubbed her forehead trying to sooth the pain while her 'only friend' scoldded her.
" What in titan were you thinking!? What compelled you to cock up this idea without thinking of the repercussions of the act!? "
" I...I... "
From behind Willow giggled a bit wiggling her fingers. " Have I always had this crazy thing? " She begins to [slaps her face gently] " Blap, blap! " She then walks over to Amity and Luz and puting her arms around their shoulders. " Eeee, heee, heee, I can tell we're gonna be good friends! " [falls]
" Your so fluffy... " Evan said in a state of his own rubbing onto Gus's head. " Like a sheep... "
" Evan... your scaring me... " The younger warlock said in a fearful tone.
Luz picks up Willow and looks to her best friend's cousin. " Wilhelm, we need to bring them to Eda. "
The red head sighed a bit knowing she was right. " We'll have to, the sooner we attend to restoring their memories the less likely there'll be permeant damage. "
" Uh no offense guys but are you sure about this? " Gus asked walking up to them. " Because I'm worried about them, but at the same time a little for Amity. Mainly because I seen how protective she is over Evan. Like dangerously protective. "
" Another reason to fix this before my aunt decides to do something drastic. " The red head said before turning to Amity. " And just for the record, you don't get a say in this. Either you come with us, or I'll make you. The choice is yours. "
Amity didn't argue at all upon getting them back to the Owl House Wilhelm put a sleep spell on Evan and Willow. Upon doing so he entered the house and explained to his aunt what was going on. For the past few minutes there was lots of angry shouting heard coming from inside.
" So, this is the Owl House. " Amity asked eyeing the said structure.
" Yup. " Luz confirmed.
" And you... sleep here? "
" When the night critters allow me to. But most of the time Evan scares them away. " Luz answered before the door opened making the group look over to see Wilhelm who motioned them to come in. They did so bring their sleeping patients along with them.
Upon entering Amity flinched upon seeing the hateful glare that Eda was giving him.
" Aunt Edalyn calm down... "
" I'm perfectly calm Wilhelm... " The owl lady said in an agitated tone leering down at her. " Because now I know who my boys memories on fire... "
" Eda can we please discuss this later?
" Fine. Get them on the couch. "
Wilhelm yanks the paper out of Gus's hand. " Can you please give me some assistance? "
" Ok, ok. " He helps carry Evan over to the couch placing him alongside Willow while Eda went to inspect them.
" So how do you they look? " Luz asked as her mentor gave them the diagnostics.
" Well, as to be expected, there brains are burnt real good. Damage like this can be permant, and they might never be the same. " She said the last three words with venom continuing to glare at Amity who looked away in shame while Luz and Wilhelm both exchanged looks of concern while Gus was still thinking on his report.
" Is there anything we can do? " Luz asked hoping there was anwser.
" Aunt Edalyn, please tell us there's a way to help. " Wilhelm was anxious to help them out. " Please say there is. "
Eda began to think on this. " Actually, there is one way, but it's terribly dangerous and partially illegal. " The owl lady gains a smirk. " Luckily, you're in the right place. I'll send you into their minds to fix the damage. "
Upon hearing this Luz got super happy. " Be still my fantasy loving heart, I have always wanted to do this! Thank you, Boiling Isles. "
" It won't be easy. You have a lot to fix in there, 'cause it's a mess! Yep, whoever did this to Willow and Evie showed unbelievable disregard for her safety... downright despicable. " She said keeping glaring eyes on Amity as she looks away, her guilt increasing drastically. " Oh right, and of course it was you. " She turns to her apprentice. " Anyways, Luz, who's going inside with you? "
Hooty opens the door chiming in. " Maybe I can help! I'm pretty good at getting stuck inside people's heads!
" This is someone's brain, not a night club! " Eda makes a spell circle making the door close. " Two the max. But since to increase your odds at fixing the damage, and you'll be going into two minds, you can bring three. "
Luz looks over at Gus, who is pacing in front of his corkboard rather then showing concern he was still in his 'serious school mode'. " I'm running out of time. Ugh. I'm in total free fall!. " He then looks at a stack of books. " Must I turn to forbidden sources? " As he reached towards the stack books came alive hissing and snarling at the young warlock scaring him.
" Gus... has a lot on his plate. Amity, you have to go with me. "
" Willow might not want me in there. " The mint head said dejectedly
" You set everything in there on fire! You have to help. "
" And you're going to. " Wilhelm added chiming himself in crossing his arms. " Because I'm going as well. You started this, and now you're going to do the right thing and own up to it. " Eda puts a hand on Amity's shoulder kneeling down to meet her eye level.
The young witch was scared by
" Because if you don't go and fix Evie's memories...all of his memories. I'm gonna make sure Odalia and Alador will never find her... "
Amity knew that both Luz and Wilhelm were right. Even though she was only trying to something she knew had to do, this wasn't right. Willow didn't deserve this at all and so she gave a sigh in defeat. " Okay, I'll do what I can. " Luz holds her hand out to Amity, she hesitantly takes it before taking Wilhelm's.
" Alright. " Eda draws a spell circle around them and summons a bell which Luz takes.
" Whoa. "
" When you're done, ring that and I'll cast you back- Oh, and keep an eye out for her "Inner Willow." She's the gatekeeper of emotions and memory. She might help ya. Also one more thing. " She makes another spell circle and a skeleton key came out of it.
" You'll need this. " She passes it to Wilhelm. " When you're done restoring Willow's memories this'll take you right into Evan's memories. And again, just ring that to and I'll cast you back. Same thing applies to him, look for his 'Inner Evie'. "
Eda lifts her hand. The spell circle around Luz and Amity produces a light that encases them before looking at her nephew. " And I'm serious Wilhelm..." Eda pointed over to Amity. " She better fix this. "
" Don't worry Aunt Edalyn, I'll make sure we don't leave till were finished. "
" Now, here we go! " Luz and Amity disappear into the yellow light of the spell. Eda directs it to Willow, who was still fast asleep.
Through a black void inside Willow's mind, we see Luz, Amity Wilhelm land in complete pitch black. Before long a sudden light appears and bursts forward bliding the trio. Naturally they shield their eyes. When the light dims, they're standing in a forest, each tree growing around a dark picture frame.
Not wasting anytime they began to look around and start walking.
" At least now were in her mind. " Wilhelm noted glancing around. " But, somethings missing. "
" Yeah, where's her Inner Willow? " Amity added. " Do you really think it'll help? "
" I don't know. We'll just have to start fixing stuff on our own! " Luz said still in her chipper tone and hummed. " Hmm, now let's see... " She turns to one of the trees that was blackened and showed signs of burns.
Taking a deep inhale Luz blows dust off a frame and steps back coughing a bit. It's a picture of a fort on a beach. Luz touches it with her hand, which goes through the picture and starts to mess around poking it a few more times.
" Hey, I found something magical. I'ma put my face in it! " She does just that laughing away as she enters the picture just as Amity Wilhelm came up to the tree.
" Luz? Luz! "
" Where'd you go? "
Luz stuck her head out the picture taking her companions by surprise " I think I found the memories. Let's go! " With a say she drags both witch and warlock into the painting
On the other side, they all fall through the opposite side of the picture, landing face first in sand?
Luz immediately sits up. " And welcome to Willow's beautiful... memory? " Amity raised up her head to see what the human was talking about shocked by what she was seeing. When Wilhelm saw it he was surprised to see this as well.
" More like a former beautiful memory. " The warlock noted as they stood up.
The memory is in a grayscale and all around there were burn damages, some parts had spots like paper and there was a little in the air as well. They were at a grassy beach with a dock and sign that reads "LAKE LACUNA". "
" Lake Lacuna! " Amity instantly recognized this place. This is where Willow and I took swimming lessons! The ash must be from the fires. She gasps in shock upon seeing the same wooden fort that was on the picture frame. " Our fort! In the dunes!
They run up to the fort and Amity starts taking things off of it. " One time Willow wanted to play hooky from our swim lessons, so we built this! " She shoves a plank in Luz's hands and continues to restore the fort.
" Forts, hooky, Willow. " Luz was absolutely loving this quest learning more about her friends. " Can words get any cuter? "
Amity smiled fondly recalling that summer. " We knew the swim teacher would be on the prowl, but Willow said she'd protect us with an illusion spell." After she finished clearing if off, she looks at the fort in pride.
" Wha? It's like a doghouse for angels! "
Wilhelm hums glancing around. " The memory is still not restored. Perhaps the fort lacks something still? "
Amity looks down and spots something. " Aha, that's it. This is what's missing. " She swipes sand off a small flag reading "A+W". Smiling fondly she puts it in a small flowerpot tied to the top of the fort.
" There. "
The memory's color returns and suddenly the trio appear back outside the memory picture in Willow's mind.
Amity looks around noticing they weren't in the portrait. " We're back! "
" I think fixing the fort fixed the memory! " Luz pointed out.
" Apparently it has. " Wilhelm confirmed
The memory starts playing in color, showing a young Amity and Willow laughing and entering the fort.
" Ugh! The seagulls are back again! " The little witch groaned at the birds that resembled more like helmets with skull faces and wings.
" Don't worry, I'll get rid of them! " Younger Willow casts a spell. Instead of getting rid of the seagulls, she gets rid of the fort before reappearing again trapping the seagulls in there with them much to their displeasure.
" Willow! "
" I'm sorry, I thought I was getting better! " Before long the swim teacher spots Amity and Willow and drags them back to class.
" Willow was a... late bloomer. " Amity hesitantly said a bit sheepishly which made Wilhelm raise an eyebrow in curiosity.
" I know, but now she's more like a great bloomer! " Luz exclaimed much to Amity's annoyance. " This place is like theater showing her most important moments! Now let's fix some more! " She runs up to the birthday party picture. " The photo that started it all! Let's do it next.
Amity visibly panics as Luz starts to climb into the picture. Before she could say anything, Wilhelm beats her to the punch.
" Um, Luz? Perhaps we should focus on the other photo's first? " Wilhelm suggested making the human stop. " That one might be the most important so we should be careful and focus our attention on the others before finishing with this. "
Luz hummed for a minute going into thought. " Hmm, ok that's a fair point. But I also like where this is going. Saving the most crucial moment for last to make a cool climax. I like it. " She runs off to find other photo's going off to the one that had Willow's awkward hair day.
Using this moment Wilhelm turned to Amity.
" I don't understand what drove you to do this Amity, or for whatever reason maybe. Doing what you did or tried to do was wrong. "
" I know...But Wilhelm...You don't understand... "
" Then help me understand. " The redhead argued. " One minute you're this nice person that I got acquainted with and now you do this? " He motions to the burnt tree with the party photo. " It doesn't add up. "
Amity only sighed as she diverted her gaze away. " Can we please focus on restoring Willow's memories please? Because the sooner were done, I swear I'll help repair the damage to your cousin. "
Even though it wasn't the answer he wanted to hear, for right now Wilhelm took it. " Alright. But just...if somethings on your mind and you want to get it off your chest, me and Luz are more then willing to listen. You know that right? "
" Wilhelm...I appreicate the offer. But I'm fine ok? "
Wilhelm only nodded as he and she walked over to the photo. " So, you're really a brunette? "
" Yeah. Why are you surprised? "
" A little, I thought what I see before me was your real hair color. "
" Most people think that way too. But I died it. "
" How come you died it green? "
" Eh...it's complicated. " Amity answered sheepishly as they got closer to the portrait where Luz hopped into. " Ok, so of curiosity is that really your hair color? "
Wilhelm smirked back. " As a matter of fact, it is. I'm a natural born red head. " He answered going into the portrait with Amity coming up from behind. When they did outside of the portrait A pink fiery footsteps on the ground meaning that the trio weren't the only ones there
Montage begins as we see Luz, Amity & Wilhelm fixing Willow's memories.
First we see the the trio fixing a swing set at the slayground. Upon doing so the memory plays showing a younger Willow playing with her dads. After that we see Amity inserting a book into a shelf dubbed 'Weapon of Love.'
Once inside we see Willow and Amity reading it which was revealed to be located in the young adult romance section age 13+. Both of them were laughing before they turned to the screaming of the angry librarian who began to chase them.
After that Amity and Luz put a sign in place with Wilhelm making sure that the angle was right. When it was placed back on they teleported outside. The memory plays showing that Amity and Willow were at a theme park. Amity had just strapped herself into a roller coaster's variation dubbed as the Roller Ghoster. She was waving Willow to hurry up as she strapped herself on the very front.
As the ride started we hear Willow screaming in the distance. " I don't feel so good! "
Wilhelm grimaced at what was going to happen. " Please turn that one away. "
" Yep, we really don't need to see how this one ends... " Luz agreed as she turns the memory around.
" Yeah, Willow threw up a lot that day. " Amity said smiling a bit. " That's when you knew she was havin' fun. "
" Ew... " Luz was grossed out at first but she quickly changed it. " I mean...aw.. "
" I know how she feels... " Wilhelm spoke up getting their attention. " I hate rollercoasters myself. Plus, after the last time I rode one, yeah that was pretty much it...A lot of women were mad at me...But Evan on the other hand he loves those things. Sometimes I wonder if he has a screw loose or something."
Both he and Luz notice Amity looked a bit sad gazing down at the ground. " Hey, you okay? "
" Yeah, I just... I can't believe I almost erased all of this and I damaged someone else's in the process... I really messed things up. "
" Don't worry. We've gotten really good at fixing memories! I won't rest until we've got this all sorted out. "
" And neither will I. " Wilhelm added with a smile of his own.
" Alright guy's, repeat after me: 'We can fix this together!' Come on! "
" We can fix this together. " Both witch and warlock said as Amity blushed a bit both sharing a chuckle.
" Heck yeah we can! I know some of these memories must be painful for you, but, what happened to you guys? " Luz questioned. " And why are you trying to hide it? "
" I'm curious as well. " Wilhelm chimed in. " You both grew up together, you both played together, you laughed together. What changed all that? Why do you treat Willow the way you do now? "
" I just... " She stops mid-sentence because from the distance the witch notices a pink fire monster stepping out from behind a tree.
Amity gasped in shock and points in the creature's direction. " What's that!? "
They both turn to see nothing was there
" Look, if you don't wanna talk about it, just say so. " Luz said as she and Wilhelm walked off.
" No, I actually saw something! " Amity said before stuttering knowing for sure that she saw something. " At least I... I think I did. "
They stop at another burnt photo. " If you need me, I shall be fixing this memory of a ball pit. "
" Wait, that's not- " Amity wasn't able to stop Luz from going inside and immediately she ducks back out with an egg shell on her head.
" It's eggs! It's full of eggs! Why is this memory full of eggs?! "
Wilhelm takes the egg shell and inspects it and grew curious himself glancing towards Amity. " Why were you and Willow in a Wyvern's nest? "
" Yeah, that one's hard to explain. " She said as they entered unaware that something passed right by them as if it was watching.
Minutes later they came out of another memory that they'd almost had missed.
" We're getting pretty good at fixing these. " Amity noted.
" At least we know now what we have to with when we enter Evans mind. " Wilhelm noted. " Were almost done here. "
" Sounds good... " Luz agreed with what Wilhelm said and grew curious as they walked through the forest. " Hey Wilhelm? Can I ask you something? "
" You may. " The red head replied.
" So, since Eda is Evan's mother and Phil is his father. Who are you're parents? " Instantly Wilhelm paused for a minute and only continued not giving her an answer. She was gonna ask again but Amity only shook her head, she knew full well when someone didn't answer a question like that because there was a reason. She knew, because she was one of those individuals.
" Ok, so, there's only one last memory to fix! " They stop at the last memory that needed to be restored which was also the very same photo that started this whole event. " The one you're suspiciously avoiding. "
Seeing this one Amity once again started to become hesitant. " Me? Avoid? No. But let's skip it! Where's Eda's bell? "
Amity runs at Luz, but she stops her with one hand on the witch's face and Wilhelm takes the bell stuffing into his pocket.
" No, were not leaving. Leaving just one memory damaged will only have lingering effects. Every single memory must be restored, all of them. "
" Amity, Wilhelm's right. You gotta stop being weird. We have to fix all of them. Unless... there's something in there you don't want us to see. "
Amity didn't respond but instead she crosses her arms defensively avoiding eye contact. Wilhelm's gaze softened a bit.
" Amity were not here to judge to you, were trying to help you fix your mistake. "
" I'm not here to judge either... " Luz added putting a hand on her shoulder. " I'm just here to help my friends. "
" Help? " Amity started to grow agitated. " All you're doing is prying into their' lives! "
Luz looks ashamed but then Wilhelm steps forward locking eyes with the mind headed witch having just enough.
" Even so she was only trying to do it out of the kindness of her heart. Plus whom are you to say that? This would not have happened if you had simply left her memories alone in the first place. "
" It wasn't meant to like this! It was only supposed to be just that one photo! "
" And who are you to decide that? " Wilhelm pointed out. " It's not your choice to make her forget something because you want too. " As they continued to argue smokes slowly starts to drift in.
" Well, did you ever think maybe it's none of your busin" Before she could finish Wilhelm raised up a hand.
" Wait. "
" What? Are you serious right now? Don't tell me to just- "
" Not that. " Wilhelm cut her off again and she noticed his senses were on full alert. " Do you smell something? "
The scent caught Amity's attention as did Luz as they gazed around. " Yeah I do. Smells like...something burning? "
The group turned and they gasped in shock because they were seeing pink flames destroying the memories, they had just fixed. Luz and Amity. Then one of the portraits a large burning hand appeared coming out.
" Look! " Luz pointed out as the very same monster that Amity had saw had finally shown itself. It was humanoid, but the only distinct features that could be made out was just only it's two eyes. It then roared running towards their direction and quickly Wilhelm grabbed their hands and quickly hid into some bushes nearby to hide.
Just in the nick of time too, as the pink flame monster arrived at the memory before jumping into it. When it did they came out and saw the photo reigniting.
" This doesn't make any sense. Something like that shouldn't even be here. " Wilhelm was severely confused. " Only the inner Willow should exist in Willow's memory. not this monster. "
" Well, whatever that thing is, it's burning up all the memories! "
" Please call Eda! " Amity begged shaking Wilhelm because he had the bell on him. " I don't wanna be here when it comes out!
Wilhelm takes out the bell and rings it.
Back at the Owl House things had escalated quite a bit actually. Gus was still debating on who he should interview, and it just so turned out that there were two noteworthy individuals The Owl Lady herself and the supposed 'King of Demons'.
But the only catch was that one of them had to impress Gus somehow to be interviewed which then escalated to where Eda was giving off a performance ringing several bells right in between her fingers with even more on the coffee table. But on the plus side though, it did manage to calm her down a bit.
" How's that for interesting? " Eda asked finishing her performance. " There's levels to me kid, levels I say! "
" Yes, that was nice. " Gus admitted holding a pencil and a notepad to write on.
" No it wasn't! " King jumped onto a stool right next to him. " If you want noise, I'll give you noise! " He rushes off to grab something. Before long he comes sliding on the table, sending the bells flying where he starts slamming a spoon against a metal sheet. Gus smiles at this and writes on his notepad.
Back in Willow's mind Amity was now ringing the bell as hard as she could. " Why...won't...she...answer!? " She asked saying each word as she was ringing it
" Yeah... she's not super reliable. " Luz admitted.
" Not always...but most of the time...yes. That's for sure... " Wilhelm added in bitterly
The flames behind them grow and start to intensify which the red head noticed. " Move! " Wilhelm yelled making them quickly run off
The trio quickly ran as the monster emerged from an explosion. From behind a tree, they watched as it began to enter other photo's before coming out and hopping into another one. Each one it left was burned
Why is it destroying all the photos? " Amity was confused as were her companions.
" I don't know. " Luz looks at the swing photo. " This one hasn't been burned. "
" And neither is this one. " Wilhelm glances over to the holiday photo before they turned to the library photo. " But this one has.. " He noticed that only Willow was still in the photo. " It's not going after all the photo's it's only going after the ones with you in it! " Wilhelm exclaimed in realization turning to the mint head making Luz gasp in realization as well.
" Amity, that thing isn't after any photo. It's after you! " The monster heard this and turned around locking it's eyes onto the witch much to her shock. " What? "
Upon seeing her the Monster growls, burning brighter before roaring, running straight towards them. Quickly acting up Wilhelm creates a spell circle creating a huge wave of ice. However it quickly evaporated into steam and was still coming towards them. Grunting quickly making another spell circle Wilhelm created a wave of water that splashed the beast. while it did put some of it's flames out it only regained it.
" It's not enough! We need more water! " Upon hearing that a small plan formed in Luz's head.
" Guys, run! I have an idea! " She quickly shoves them to the beach photo
" Luz what are you doing!? "
" We can't go in there, I'm in there! " Amity protested but Luz was insistent and continued pushing them towards it
" Just trust me! " The human girl shoves them in. She checks to see if the monster is following them before jumping in herself avoiding a wave of flames. They landed on their faces. Quickly not wasting time Luz stands and drags her finger in the sand, drawing a large circle.
She raises up her hands. " Time for a swimming lesson! " Luz slams both hands onto the circle. The inside of it turns blue, and the inner lines of the ice glyph appear followed by pillar of ice that begins to grow from the glyph. The monster leaps through the photo and lands on the pillar as it growls, sliding on the pillar before it ended up going straight into the lake putting out the flames.
They come around the pillar to see if it had been beaten and by the looks of it. The pink fire monster was no more.
Wilhelm turned to Luz holding up a hand for a high five. " Well done Luz. Nice thinking. "
" Woo! Teamwork baby! " Luz cheered and instead cheered as she hugged her friends causing Amity her to blush. But both witch and warlock noticed something was wrong as they noticed movement in the water.
" Luz... " Amity breathed out getting her attention as they heard a light splash as they saw a shadow is standing in the lake, obscured by fog. The fog clears, revealing Willow in her casual clothes with pink flames around her. She looks at the three.
" Are you... the Inner Willow? " Amity asked in disbelief because moments ago she was the same fire monster that was burning all the photo's and was out for her blood.
" I was. " The Inner Willow answered as her eyes flashed turning completely purple. " Love, sadness, fear. " Her footsteps leave flames in the sand as she walked up to them. " I used to be a being made of all emotions. But ever since you set Willow's mind on fire, all I can feel is anger! " She yelled out as the last word echoes out while her hands ignite shooting fire in different directions. All around them, the memory starts to burn again. A tree is set on fire, then another, and then the fort. The flag burns to ash. Luz and Amity watch the destruction.
" Please! Stop! " Luz cried out begging for her to do so.
" Were trying to help Willow, but all you're doing is making this worse! " Wilhelm added.
Inner Willow raised an eyebrow at what he said. "I'm making this worse? No, this is exactly Amity what wanted. " She summons the birthday party photo, grabs it with a hand made of fire. " Every moment she touched; I'm going to burn. "
" You're just hurting Willow. " Amity said as she extended out her hand urging her to stop. " Why are you doing this? " She flinched as the Inner Willow got up into her face.
" Still haven't figured it out yet? Then I'll show you! " She throws Amity into the memory, turns to Luz and Wilhelm. " You both wanted to know everything, right? Then come take a trip down memory lane. "
" You're saying it all creepy, but I like the sound of- whoa! " Luz didn't get a chance to finish her sentence because
Inner Willow grabbed her and Wilhelm by the cowl and tosses them through the memory. We now see what appears to be Amity's childhood bedroom which had birthday decorations.
We see Amity herself bouncing off her bed and lands on her feet. While Luz and Wilhelm flies through the air and crashes into something making Amity wince from how painful it probably was. They walk over to Amity while rubbing their heads.
" That one really hurt... " Wilhelm noted as he glanced around the room.
" Yeah, but where are we? " Luz questioned as Inner Willow floats in making them back up as Amity hides behind her companions as the entity kept her eyes locked onto her.
" You said I was hurting Willow? No, I was just finishing what you started! "
With a bell toll and a flash of flame, the memory begins playing. The door to Young Amity's room opens, and Young Amity and Young Willow enter.
" You have to get out Willow, now! " Amity said in a frustrated tone while Willow followed behind her very confused by why she was acting like this while the others watched on while Amity relieved this moment.
" Wait, why? "
" Because, because- " Younger Amity couldn't find the right words to say
" Is it because I still can't do magic?! " She grabs Young Amity's hand. " Amity, I'm- I'm sorry I got us in trouble at the beach, I just- I can't get the spells right. "
With a hesitant look the younger Amity rips her hand away. " Well yes, that, that is why! Because you're a weakling! " Younger Willow was shocked to hear this and was crying tears of sadness. It was a look that said 'this was a nightmare, it just had to be' but sadly it wasn't. It was all real. Her best friend said the words that every friend didnt' want to hear.
" You can't do magic so I don't wanna be your friend. Now, go! " Inner Willow makes them disappear into dust. Young Amity's scowl disappears to reveal Amity's resigned expression, while Young Willow's tearful face reveals Inner Willow's furious one.
" Then you let your new friends pick on her for years. All because you thought she was weak. " [floats]. " Well, now I can erase all that pain. After all..." Her eyes turn black again "...Out of sight, out of mind. "
" Amity! " Luz cried out in worry because a ring of fire circles around Amity's feet and quickly Wilhelm rushes forward putting himself between Inner Willow and Amity. While the guardian was giving him a death glare he didn't flinch, he showed no signs at all.
" Stop this now! "
" Why are you insistent on helping her? " Inner Willow questioned. " You just saw the pain she caused Willow in due time she'll do the same with you and toss you out like garbage! "
" Listen, if you're really an entity of Willow's emotions, then you'd know this is something she would not do. "
" Even so, it doesn't change the pain she caused her. " Inner Willow retorted. " It's not you'd know what that's like. "
" Actually... " Wilhelm looked hesitant to say it but decided to do so anyways. " I do know. "
" You lie! "
" I understand your anger, I understand Willow's anger and pain just like that... " He glances down staring at his left hand recalling that horrible event.
" In a way, I really do. I was betrayed by someone I thought I could trust myself. " He clenches it and returns locking eyes with Inner Willow. " But hear me when I say this, Amity might be a lot of things, stubborn, sometimes overconfident. The list can go on. But I made my choice in wanting to be her friend because I could tell she needed one, just as much as I did. " Amity was generally surprised to hear this and was shocked. Even after everything that she caused, and what he saw he was still willing to help her?
" What's your point? "
" After everything I have seen today, all of this doesn't add up. There's a reason for why she did all of this. I've seen it in her eyes through the memories. Every moment she laughed and had fun with Willow was real. You can't fake that. But behind the facade most might see...there's a much more deeper reason for what she did and how she is. So much so it she even took the drastic step to burning that one painful memory away. Despite knowing it'd hurt herself even further."
He turns over to the green head giving her a pleading look. " Amity, if there's something you wish to say now... Do it...Not just for Willow, but yourself as well...This pain your both feeling...it won't go unless you tell her the truth. She has the right to know. "
For a minute Amity broke down into tears knowing full well that he was right. All of those times that they spent when they were little, all of the adventures they had together. All of it was real, and though she might not've have shown it over the years, but those times were dear to her. All those years she had been hurting Willow, was painful for Amity as well.
Quickly gaining her resolve she wipes away her tears. Seeing this the inner willow made the ring around her disperse.
" Before all this started, there- there was something else... " Something suddenly bangs on the door making them look towards it as they heard a male voice.
" Amity? " The door opens. A light turns on in the darkness behind it, showing Young Amity, her parents' shadows looming over her.
Her mother spoke first. " What is Willow doing here? She wasn't on the guest list for a reason. "
" But, she's...she's my best friend! " Inner Willow was surprised to hear that and continued to listen on.
Her father spoke next. " Nonsense, Blights only associate with the strongest of witchlings and warlocks. You can choose a new friend from one of the suitable companions we invited. " A black and white picture of young Boscha and Skara appears next to the Blights, both witching's looking bored.
" But they're mean! " Amity huffed crossing her arms looking away. " Just because you work with their parents doesn't mean I have to like them! "
" Good children don't squabble, dear. " If the shadow wasn't there a wicked smile could be seen on the face of Amity's mother. " Sever your ties with Willow, and if you don't... "
" Then we will. " Her father finished making the little witch gasp in shock.
" We'll make sure the girl is never admitted into Hexside. Now go and try not to make a scene. " Her mother ordered as the door closed and the colors in the room fade as the flames go out.
With a solemn look Amity spoke up. " Willow, you were never too weak to be my friend...I was too weak to be yours. I can't take back what I've done, but I can promise you this. " She grabs Skara's invite out of her pocket.
" I won't let Boscha and her gang pick on you ever again! " She starts tugging on the invite before stopping. " I'm not actually gonna rip it because it's a real butterfly, but you get the gesture, right? " She pockets the invite, holds out her hand.
Inner Willow turns to Amity with tears in her eyes. " I do. " She grabs Amity's hand. " I think Willow should keep her memories of you. The good, and the bad. "
Amity gave a small smile. " Me too. " The inner Willow then turns to Wilhelm giving him a smile and turned back to the greenhead. " Even though you hurt her and you tried to shut out all that pain, you still ended up finding a wonderful friend as well. Please don't make that same mistake. "
Wilhelm and Luz walked over smiling over the scene while Amity looked over to Wilhelm and smiled. " After today, I'm not going to. "
Luz spoke up. " Then, if it's okay, Me, Amity and Wilhelm still have some work to do. Plus still need to go to Evan's mind after this.
Inner Willow nods. The three of them put their heads together. A flash of light later, they're back in the main forest of Willow's mind. Luz hands Amity the repaired birthday photo. Amity hangs it in the tree. Young Inner Willow runs behind them, making them turn around.
Inner Willow walks out from behind a tree, no longer surrounded by pink flames, holding Young Inner Willow's hand. Amity waves at them while Wilhelm smiled at this patting Luz on the back who was ugly crying. Young Inner Willow turns to leave and walks face-first into a tree. But instead of crying, she giggles and runs off. Inner Willow waves them goodbye and follows her.
" So, does this mean you and Willow are buddies again? " Luz asked.
" I'm not sure. " Amity answered.
" No. " Wilhelm shook his head getting their attention. " Well, at least not right away. " He smiled putting them at ease and put a hand on Amity's shoulder. " But at least you finally told her the truth. That alone should be a start to repair what you both once had. "
" Thanks Wilhelm. " Amity was really grateful for his help giving him a smile and the red head nodded back before bringing out the skeleton key that his aunt had given him before they entered Willow's mind.
The three of them stare down at it.
" So now we gotta go and restore Evan's memories. " Luz noted.
" Indeed. " Wilhelm agreed. " One mind is now restored. Our task is far from finished. "
" What are we even gonna be expecting when we get there? " Amity questioned.
" Who knows? " Wilhelm replied understanding where she was coming from. " We could face another angry Inner self or not. "
" I don't think so. " Luz commented. " Evan hasn't known Amity as long as Willow has. Maybe it'll be different and maybe even easier. "
" Are you kidding? " Amity retorted back. " The only reason this was easy was because a lot of Willow's memories had me in it. "
" Agreed. I myself have known my cousin for a long time, but I don't know all about him. " Wilhelm confirmed. " This will be harder. So we must be careful from this point forward. "
Luz put her other hand out on the key making the witch and warlock look at her to see she had a look of determination. " We can fix this together. " Amity put a hand over Luz's while Wilhelm moved his hand onto of there's.
" We can fix this together. " They both said before Wilhelm raised up the key making a door appear. After inserting it into the keyhole he twisted it and upon doing it swung open and sucked the trio inside closing by itself before it disappeared.
To be continued
Welp, that concludes part 1.
And yes, I am aware that I cut out the thing Gus had with Eda and King, excluding that one part. But honestly, I'm just gonna say it. Gus in that episode, was useless :(
That's all I can say, instead of actually trying to help he was focused on a stupid report. Don't get me wrong I got no problem with people like that, but when the moment counts you drop that shit when your needed the most. Am I not the only one who felt the same way after seeing the episode for the first time?
Anyways, making this chapter was easy. But, making the second part, will be a bit tricky since it's completely Oc. But at the same time, you'll all finally get to see more of Evan's past among other things that will be revealed.
Not gonna spoil anything though:)
So without further ado, I thank you all for reading this chapter and hope that you'll all be patient for the second part.
In the meantime too, I also updated my Kipo story at the same time along with this. So technically I did a double update. Again, hope you all enjoyed reading this and the Kipo chapter.
Peace out.
Now replying back to reviewers
23debal01: As much as I'm sure most who've been reading my stuff for years would want, sadly no. I'm not really into writing lemons.
Devin Sands: Well, I'm glad to hear that you liked it either way.
OMAC001: I feel the same way, a beach episode they really missed a cool oppertunity.
dragon rose 11 Chapter 19: Glad you liked.
TheFranninator: I'm pretty the trouble magnet part is something we can all agree on:)
Avengersendgame426: I know, I've seen people do thier own beach chapter and I couldn't help myself with not doing on. He would've been another choice, but I liked Cad Bane's voice better.
CLO-Zone18: Refferences actually. I used two. The shark gag was one of them. Yeah, Alastair is handful at times and I really did enjoy finally bringing in Phil's palisman. Well technically, Evan will be holding onto Lobo, but it won't become Evan's personal staff, he'll get his soon enough, but not in the same way Luz got hers though. Also happy to hear that, 2020 was a really shitty year, but yet we managed to pull through it. And to be quite frank, when it comes to most OC stories, there all AU's. And don't worry you're in luck I also updated my Kipo story at the same time with this baby right here.
LoneWolf427: Yeah, he's not so easy to open up at times. Also good eye dude on the title of the chapter.
Guest#1: Sounds cool, but I'm not really interested.
Crow38: I can't anwser that, but just know that it will come. As for Eda, who knows at this point.
Marbeled Gold: Heheheh. Yep. Also glad to see you liked my choice of voice actor for Evan's grandfather from Phil's side of the family, if you like Corey Burton, wait till you find out who'll be playing Vermillion. And always happy to hear from a pleased fan.
djinn: Hope you liked this chapter.
Originalplatypus: Yep, again wished they did a beach episode and I've been meaning to do a chapter that had Evan bond more with Willow and Gus anyways not to mention seeing more of Evans family. And yeah I get what you mean, but honestly I'm fine with how the way things turned out in that chapter.
Element Writer: Well that's kind of the point, everyone has there moment where they don't feel like there actually a part of something. I enjoyed that part myself, and as tempting as it would be, eh, that'd be a bit much. As for Grom Night, Luz will most likely wear what she did in the canon as for how the night will end, let's just say more then you and everyone else will bargain for. And hopefully some of you can stomach what you read as well. Because in Grom's case, it's gonna be pleasant.
Guest#2: I'm not really interested in doing an Amphibia story, sorry.
kyrogue23: Oh don't worry they will have his back, and all I can say in Alastairs case is that he does love his kids, but he was very tough when it came to love because he knew that they had to be strong and couldn't afford to make any mistakes even if it meant they'd hate him.
23debal01: You'll know it when you read it.
Silverstudent: That was the idea, and let's just say Phil was originally part of a big plan, but ultimately plans were of course changed.
Javin Spearman: Well hope you liked this chapter.
Guest#3: Think what you will, and the patch is there for a good damn reason.
Guest#4: Look you didn't like 18 that's your beef. I don't care.
Guest#5: And?
Guest#6: What the hell does that to do with this?
Guest#7: Hmhm.
Spiral-Voltron-Zero0Q1: Well that's good to hear and I don't know. If you want to talk about it, ring me up then. Now regarding the chapter. I'm very pleased to finally bring in more of Evan's family, the big secret will come out into the open eventually and that's the point to build up the suspense, I won't say what will happen but when the time comes, you'll all be shocked to your core.
Guest#8: Well this chapter does have them both in it as will the next one.
Guest#9: I would but no.
Guest#10: No, I'm gonna do to many more Oc's.
Guest#11: You'd have to remind of that question so I can respond better to it.
Guest#12: I could, but don't really want to.
Guest#13: In the next chapter there will be, through Evan's memories.
Guest#14: I don't care, I did it to let Luz do her thing and have her own development while Evan and Wilhelm have some bonding experience not to mention the chapter itself was an omen of what's to come.
Guest#15: No.
No further comments on the 'Guest reviews'
kamenrider50q: Honestly, pretty soon I plan on putting it up for adoption and I'm gonna be doing another crossover of Kill La Kill with an Oc Ultraman. Sorry if those aren't really what you in mind, but not really much of a Garo fan either.