I don't own Disney's The Owl House. I do, however own the OC known as Danielle Hopkins. Hope you all enjoy my story on this lovely show.

Chapter Nineteen

Walking down the path towards Bonesborough, Danielle stares around, gripping her necklace and whistle. Scared and nervous, Danielle backs away from a weird dog that was being taken for its early walk. There wasn't much hustle and bustle so early in the morning but the few that were out were just going about their business. And one such one was Warden Wrath himself, after dropping his son Braxas off at Hexside.

"Heke?" squeaked Danielle, as Warden Wrath loomed over her, scared and shakily putting her whistle near her mouth.

"Shouldn't you be getting to school?" asked Warden Wrath, scaring Danielle more. "You're not even in uniform. What school do you go to?"

"Stranger danger!" screamed Danielle, about to blow her whistle.

"Whoa! Wait, no!" said Warden Wrath, stopping Danielle as she was able to get a few blows in.

"Noo!" whined Danielle, struggling in Warden Wrath's grip. "Let goooo!"

"I'm not going to harm you child," said Warden Wrath, staring at Danielle. "Wait, you look like that human but younger."

"Oomph," said Danielle, falling down on her tuss. "I just wanna go home."

"What's your name?" asked Warden Wrath, squinting his eyes at Danielle.

"Da-Danielle," replied Danielle, backing away from Warden Wrath. "Do you know how I can get home? Nothing here looks familiar."

"I knew it!" said Warden Wrath, startling Danielle more before picking her up. "You are that human!"

"Let me go!" said Danielle, struggling in Warden Wrath's grip. "I wanna go back home! To Gravesfield! To my mom and dad!"

"Emperor Belos will deal with you," said Warden Wrath, conjuring forth his coven staff.

"Emperor?" said Danielle, as she was placed on the staff.

Flying in the sky, Danielle grips the staff tightly, fearful that she would fall with how high up she was. Coming into view was the Emperor's Castle. Landing and picking Danielle up, Warden Wrath heads inside before coming upon Kikimora.

"Wrath, what are you doing here?" asked Kikimora, glaring at Warden Wrath. "You should be patrolling Bonesborough for wild witches."

"I was able to get my hands on one of the humans," replied Warden Wrath, staring at Kikimora. "Although, she's…"

"Kitty!" said Danielle, getting loose and pulling Kikimora into a cuddly hug.

"Get off me! Ugh, this is why I hate dealing with kids," said Kikimora, shoving Danielle off her and making her cry. "Wrath, what is the meaning of this?"

"I'm guessing someone must have gotten a hand on a certain potion and regressed her," replied Warden Wrath, looking at Kikimora.

"Mean kitty," said Danielle, sniffling.

"I am not a cat!" shouted Kikimora, making Danielle cringe away and whimper.

"Come now," said Steve, walking over and picking Danielle up. "Big brother Steve's got you."

"H-Hi," said Danielle, wiping her eyes before lightly poking the little horn on Steve's forehead.

"Hey now," said Steve, rubbing the top of Danielle's head affectionally. "That tickles."

"Really?" said Danielle, staring at Steve.

"Kinda," said Steve, looking at Danielle.

"Take her to Emperor Belos," said Kikimora, walking away. "He'll deal with her."

"Emperor?" said Danielle, looking at Kikimora than Steve. "Is he nice?"

"He's… strict," said Steve, before walking down the hall.

"Noo," whined Danielle, as Steve positioned her better after she tried to fall backwards. "I get enough with grampa."

"Steve, who is this?" asked Lilith, walking over.

"The one human you mentioned," replied Steve, looking at Lilith. "The one who can do magic."

"Huh?" said Danielle, confused.

"I'll question why she's a little kid later," said Lilith, holding her arms out. "I'll be taking her to Emperor Belos now."

"No," said Danielle, gripping Steve's shirt. "Don't wanna."

"Come now," said Lilith, trying to pry Danielle off of Steve. "Emperor Belos will be able to help you."

"Noooooooooo!" screamed Danielle, making Lilith release her.

"By the Titan, she's got a loud scream," said Lilith, trying to clear her ears out.

"What?" said Steve, raising his voice some. "Couldn't hear you. I was at point blank range."

"This is ridiculous," said Lilith, magicking Danielle off of Steve. "Come now. Emperor Belos will be able to help you."

"No," said Danielle, crossing her arms over her chest while in Lilith's arms. "Don't wanna. Wanna stay with bro-bro."

"Aaw," said Steve, touched by Danielle's words.

"Well, tough luck," said Lilith, walking down the hall. "You're seeing the emperor."

"Mmmm," grumbled Danielle, as they continued down the hall before stopping before a set of doors. "I'm… scared."

"There is nothing to be scared of," said Lilith, adjusting Danielle in her arms.

"Right…" said Danielle, not sure of what Lilith said before trying to fix her hair. "How's my hair? Mom says whenever meeting someone important to look nice."

"Your mother is right," said Lilith, looking at Danielle as they entered the room. "It's fine though."

"Scary… creepy…" thought Danielle, looking around the room before seeing a beating heart in the back of the room. "I'm gonna be sick."

"Ah, Lilith," said Emperor Belos, as Lilith bowed before him. "What brings you before me?"

"Emperor Belos," said Lilith, staying bowed. "I have brought a certain human to you. The one that can do magic and whose one parent is from this realm."

"I can't do magic," said Danielle, looking at Lilith. "That's just make'em ups."

"This is the human?" said Emperor Belos, pointing at Danielle. "I was told the two humans that were here were in their adolescence."

"Yes, you are right. Someone must have regressed her in age," said Lilith, looking at Emperor Belos.

"He's scary," thought Danielle, backing into Lilith.

"Come here child," said Emperor Belos, staring at Danielle. "And let me get a good look at you."

"No," said Danielle, hiding behind Lilith. "You're scary. Don't wanna."

"Child," said Lilith, looking at Danielle. "You don't…"

"That wasn't a request," said Emperor Belos, magicking floating Danielle in the air. "It was an order."

"Noo," whined Danielle, grabbing ahold of Lilith's hair as she was being pulled towards Emperor Belos. "How…"

"Ow ow ow-ow-ow!" said Lilith, as Danielle kept hold of her hair.

"Let go, let go!" screamed Danielle, scared. "I said… Puścić!"

A burst of magic comes off of Danielle before she disappears from view. Sparkles saturated the room making Emperor Belos and Lilith look around. In another area of the castle, Danielle appears in a hallway, a little disoriented.

"What just happened? Pfft," said Danielle, blowing some sparkles away as she opened a nearby door. "He-llo, any one here?"

"Hmm," said Collector, peeking from the shadows.

"Hello," said Danielle, closing the door and walking into the room. "Someone there?"

"Yes!" said Collector, moving through the shadows. "I got someone new to play with. Hi there, wanna play?"

"Taki słodki," said Danielle, trying to hug Collector only to go through him and fall to the floor. "Huh?"

"Pfft," laughed Collector, staring at Danielle.

"That's not funny," said Danielle, looking at Collector.

"It kinda was," said Collector, staring at Danielle. "This form can't be touched."

"Then how can you feel hugs?" asked Danielle, looking at Collector.

"I don't," replied Collector, looking at Danielle. "Not so long as I'm sealed away."

"Oh, well, I'll unseal you," said Danielle, before spreading her arms. "Then I can give you a real hug."

"Wait," said Collector, staring at Danielle. "You'd really do that. Unseal me, that is."

"Yeah," said Danielle, looking at Collector. "Then we could also play till I hafta go home."

"Do you have a Titan with you then?" asked Collector, getting in close with Danielle.

"Titan?" said Danielle, tilting her head in confusion. "What's that?"

"What?" said Collector, looking at Danielle. "How do you not know what a Titan is?"

"I don't live here," said Danielle, looking at Collector. "I'm from Gravesfield in Connecticut."

"Gravesfield? Connecticut?" said Collector, confused before remembering. "Oh, you're a human from Earth. Just like Philip."

"Wait… are you saying…" said Danielle, getting a little teary eyed. "I'm not on Earth."

"What's wrong?" asked Collector, seeing and hearing Danielle beginning to cry. "What are you doing? Why are you making those sounds?"

"I'm crying, that's what," cried Danielle, wiping her tears away. "I'm… far away from… my mom and dad. I'll probably… never… see them… again."

"Just make a Portal Door," said Collector, confusing Danielle. "Then you'll get back home."

"But… I don't know how," said Danielle, wiping a tear away before looking at Collector. "Who are you anyway?"

"Me," said Collector, before spreading his arms. "I'm the Collector."

"Collector?" said Danielle, looking at Collector. "Isn't that… a title or rank?"

"Unfortunately, yes," replied Collector, crossing his arms. "I'm not allowed to give my actual name."

"Well…" said Danielle, standing up. "I'm Danielle. Nice to… mee'cha."

"So, you don't have a Titan with you," said Collector, laying down. "I really want to get out."

"No, I don't… but maybe I've seen one," said Danielle, looking around before grabbing some papers and pencils. "Think you can tell me what it looks like and I can draw it."

"That works," said Collector, seeing Danielle prepare to draw. "I guess you can say Titans are kinda dog like or even cat like with mostly dark fur. The top part of their heads are skulls with horns."

"O-kay," said Danielle, sticking her tongue out while drawing. "What about eyes and ears?"

"Titans can hear but don't have actual ears," replied Collector, watching Danielle. "The whites of their eyes are always yellow but their eye color can be a variety of colors."

"Really?" said Danielle, before pointing to her eyes. "I have two colors in my eyes. Doesn't it look cool?"

"Yes, it does," said Collector, before thinking. "Odd, humans don't have that one color in their eyes."

"Collector," said Danielle, waving her hand in front of Collector's face. "You there?"

"Course I am, where would I be?" asked Collector, looking at Danielle.

"I think I got it," said Danielle, still drawing. "Hmmm."

"Almost done?" asked Collector, trying to look over Danielle's shoulder.

"Almost," replied Danielle, still drawing. "Want me to color it in?"

"Sure," replied Collector, looking at Danielle. "You know, I actually saw an albino Titan before. She was really pretty."

"Albino?" said Danielle, sticking the pencil end near her lip. "I think mom and dad says that means no pigment and the hair is white."

"Exactly," said Collector, looking at Danielle.

"Here, what'cha think?" asked Danielle, showing Collector the drawing. "It's a little cartoony but I think I did good."

"Mmm…" said Collector, staring at the drawing. "That's it! That's a Titan! A baby Titan to be exact."

"Really?" said Danielle, looking at Collector. "I got it right?"

"Oh yeah," said Collector, looking at Danielle. "Your drawing is a lot better than what I've seen of others of your kind at your age."

"Thanks," said Danielle, smiling. "Although…"

"What?" said Collector, looking at Danielle.

"What you told me," said Danielle, pointing at her drawing. "And how I drew it… reminds me of King."

"King?" said Collector, confused.

"I met a puppy that looks just like my drawing," said Danielle, looking at Collector. "His name is King."

"Wait… that means…" said Collector, before twirling around Danielle in excitement. "You met a Titan! An actual Titan! I'm this close to being free."

"Maybe he'll play with us," said Danielle, watching Collector. "Though, he didn't like it when I chased him."

"Really?" said Collector, looking at Danielle. "He doesn't like a good game of chase."

"I thought he was a puppy and chased him around the room alongside Luz," said Danielle, looking at Collector. "But he was really cute and I wanted to pet him."

"Yeah, baby Titans are cute," said Collector, looking at Danielle. "I'll have to think of other games he would want to play. You said his name was King, right?"

"Yup," replied Danielle, as her stomach growled.

"Someone's hungry," said Collector, looking at Danielle.

"I did skip breakfast," said Danielle, placing her hand over her belly.

"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," said Collector, looking at Danielle. "Gives you the energy you need to play games."

"I'm gonna get some breakfast," said Danielle, heading towards the door. "I promise to be back."

"You promise?" said Collector, staring at Danielle.

"Course," said Danielle, opening the door. "I'll bring some back for you too."

"Wait, I can't eat…" said Collector, as the door was closed. "In this form."

Walking down the hallways, Danielle searches for the kitchen. Hiding from some Coven Scouts that were walking down the hallways, Danielle ends up spotting Steve. Running over, Danielle clings to Steve's leg. Smiling, Steve affectionally rubs Danielle's head. Explaining she was hungry, Steve picks up Danielle and heads towards the castle kitchen.

"Here we go," said Steve, gesturing to the kitchen. "The castle kitchen."

"I thought it would be…" said Danielle, looking around. "Bigger."

"This kitchen is for us Scouts only," said Steve, placing Danielle down. "Any human food that is found in our realm is to be given to the emperor. He prefers their food."

"But…" said Danielle, looking at Steve. "Sharing is caring."

"You're right, little lady," said Steve, before opening a certain hidden pantry. "But sometimes we like to sneak a little for ourselves and see for ourselves what it tastes like. What Emperor Belos doesn't know, doesn't hurt."

"Hehe," giggled Danielle, before spotting some food. "Oo, tortilla wraps."

"I have no idea what to do with those," said Steve, looking at the wraps in Danielle's hands. "They're recent."

"Sandwiches, stacks, burritos," said Danielle, looking at Steve. "A lot of things."

"That last one sounds interesting," said Steve, being handed the tortilla wraps. "If I remember correctly from that day at the market, I remember the Owl Lady getting griffin eggs for her apprentices."

"Then we can make a breakfast burrito," said Danielle, looking at Steve. "They're really yummy."

"Breakfast burrito?" said Steve, looking at Danielle. "What else can be added?"

"Sausages, bacon, cheese, salsa, tater tots, avocado, sour cream," replied Danielle, looking at Steve. "And more I can't think of right now."

"Well, let's get started," said Steve, getting the kitchenware and food out.

Listening to Danielle, Steve was able to prepare the ingredients quite well, Scrambled eggs, sausages sliced down the middle. Steve had no idea what tater tots were until Danielle mentioned that fried potatoes can work just as well and started dicing up some potatoes. Going into the pantry while Steve was cooking, Danielle was able to find a jar of salsa. Taking it out, Danielle gave it to Steve. After scooping everything onto the tortilla wrap, Steve had no idea what to do next.

"Now you make a pillow," said Danielle, showing Steve how to wrap the tortilla wrap. "Now we have a breakfast burrito."

"That actually looks pretty good," said Steve, staring at the dish.

"You can also fry it up a bit," said Danielle, smiling. "I like helping my mom and dad when they cook."

"Well, let's see how good it came out," said Steve, grabbing one of the burritos and biting in. "Oh my…"

"You like?" said Danielle, staring at Steve.

"This is delicious," said Steve, taking another bite.

"Dad takes these on the go whenever he feels he's getting late to work," said Danielle, grabbing a couple of burritos.

"Aren't you going to eat?" aske Steve, looking at Danielle.

"I want to share them with my new friend," replied Danielle, looking at Steve. "Bye-bye."

"I wonder who else she met," said Steve, watching Danielle. "Wonder if she wormed her way into the Golden Guard. She is a little cutie at that age."

"What's that smell?" asked the Golden Guard, entering the kitchen. "What kind of dish is this?"

"Or not," thought Steve, biting into his burrito.

"This is delicious!" said the Golden Guard, taking bite after bite of the burrito.

Just like last time, after walking down the hallways, Danielle hide from any coven scouts. Though had to be a little sneakier since they were smelling the burritos she was carrying. Finding the room, Danielle opens the door and looks around.

"Collector," said Danielle, looking around. "You still here?"

"Yup," said Collector, coming out of the tablet. "Can't really leave."

"I brought you a breakfast burrito," said Danielle, placing it on a table. "Here."

"That… looks good but…" said Collector, staring at the burrito than Danielle. "I can't eat in this form."

"Wha…" said Danielle, looking at Collector.

"My actual body is in the In Between Realm," said Collector, pointing at the tablet. "The only way for me to interact with anyone is like this. Through shadow projection."

"Is there another way to get you out?" asked Danielle, before taking a bite of her burrito.

"Titan's blood," replied Collector, before hearing Danielle choke on her burrito. "Aah! Small bites, small bites!"

"Blood?!" said Danielle, after getting her breathing back under control. "I don't want to hurt King."

"You can always mine for it," said Collector, looking at Danielle.

"But that would take forever," said Danielle, before looking at the tablet than touching it. "Can't I just pull… heke?"

"What the?" said Collector, seeing the tablet spark and start to creep up Danielle's arms.

"Ooooow!" screamed Danielle, before being blasted into a nearby wall then crying.

"Wait…" thought Collector, staring at Danielle. "Is she not all human?"

"Mean mirror," said Danielle, glaring at the tablet.

"Tablet," said Collector, correcting Danielle. "But yeah, definitely mean."

"What happened to my hands?" asked Danielle, seeing a glittery five point star within a crescent moon on her hands. "Tattoos?"

"Okay, she is definitely part of my race," thought Collector, staring at the designs on Danielle's hands. "But is it her mom or dad?"

"Tummy is still growling," said Danielle, hearing her tummy growl more. "But it doesn't seem right to eat in front of you when you can't."

"That's all right," said Collector, looking at Danielle. "I'll just eat a ton when I get out."

"You sure?" asked Danielle, looking at Collector.

"Yup, go ahead and eat," said Collector, looking at Danielle. "I am curious to know what kinds of foods you have in your realm."

"Well, this is one of many types of burritos," said Danielle, grabbing her burrito. "It's a Mexican dish and really yummy."

"I look forward to trying it," said Collector, looking at Danielle.

"We have a ton of things," said Danielle, taking a bite of her burrito. "There's pizza bagels, pizza bites, pizza fries, pizza pockets, pizza roses…"

"Sounds all good," said Collector, listening intently. "But it sounds like you really want these pizza things."

"Hehe, yeah, I'm craving it right now," said Danielle, looking at Collector. "Sushi, carbonara, mei fun, gelato, candy…"

"Oh, I have candy in my realm," said Collector, excited. "I love star candy. My mom gets it for me on occasions."

"They sound good," said Danielle, looking at Collector. "There's food at movie theaters. I recently got to taste some. It was my first time there. I had some nachos, buttery popcorn, and snowcaps."

"What are snowcaps?" asked Collector, looking at Danielle.

"Small pieces of semi-sweet chocolate candy covered with white nonpareils," replied Danielle, looking at Collector. "There's a fair coming in autumn that I'll finally go to. They have churros, cotton candy, corn dogs…"

"Ooh, I'm getting hungry," said Collector, getting excited. "I can't wait to get out."

"My mom makes a really good pot pie," said Danielle, looking at Collector. "So does my dad."

"Okay, change subject," said Collector, drooling. "You're making me hungry."

"Sorry," said Danielle, before something came to mind. "Ever been to an amusement park?"

"What's that?" asked Collector, looking at Danielle.

"It has a bunch of rides," said Danielle, looking at Collector. "Like roller coasters, carousels, bumper cars, log flumes…"

"Sounds like a big playground," said Collector, looking at Danielle.

"It's a lot of walking but it's worth it," said Danielle, taking a bite of her burrito. "I just had a vacation at the Adventure Park at Storrs. I had a lot of fun. It's different from an amusement park. It's more outdoorsy."

"You're getting me more excited for when I get out," said Collector, looking at Danielle. "I bet King will love these."

"There's only one downside," said Danielle, confusing Collector. "Height requirements."

"Oh… well," said Collector, twirling around Danielle and hovering above her slightly. "Will this work?"

"Hehe, funny but no," replied Danielle, finishing her burrito. "But I'm still growing so I'll be able to go on big kid rides soon enough."

"True," said Collector, untwirling around Danielle. "But waiting can be so boring."

"Want me to draw you?" asked Danielle, grabbing another paper and some pencils.

"Sure," said Collector, before striking different poses. "How bout this or this… maybe this."

"Hehehe," giggled Danielle, watching Collector. "Why not be you?"

"Be me?" said Collector, confused.

"Yeah, like natural," said Danielle, looking at Collector.

"Hmm, I don't get it," said Collector, looking at Danielle. "But sure, okay."

Drawing away, Danielle started drawing Collector. At times, Collector would make funny faces that would make Danielle giggle and laugh. Or they would even talk. Once done, Danielle showed Collector the picture.

"Here ya go," said Danielle, showing the drawing.

"Uh, I think you got the colors wrong," said Collector, looking at the drawing.

"But black and dark gray were kinda boring," said Danielle, looking at Collector. "I wanted to make you colorful. You don't like?"

"No, I like it," said Collector, looking at Danielle.

"You can have it," said Danielle, trying to give Collector the drawing only for it to fall to the floor. "Oh, right."

"Why not hold on to it," said Collector, looking at Danielle. "When I get out, you can give it to me than."

"Okay, I'll hold on to it," said Danielle, before looking at the tablet. "I don't want to leave you here. Wanna come with me?"

"You can't touch it, remember," said Collector, looking at Danielle.

"I'll figure something out," said Danielle, looking around before spotting a big cloth. "Oh, maybe this can help."

"Careful," said Collector, watching Danielle. "If it breaks, I'll be stuck here forever."

"Okay. Easy… easy," said Danielle, slowly placing the cloth underneath the tablet before noticing someone approaching her. "Huh?"

"What are you doing?" asked Emperor Belos, glaring at Danielle.

"I-I'm helping Co-Collector," replied Danielle, scared as Emperor Belos picks her up by the collar of her shirt. "Noo! Let go!"

"Oh, hey Phi…" said Collector, as Emperor Belos was leaving the room. "Hey, what are you doing?"

"I'll be back momentarily," replied Emperor Belos, closing the door before glaring at Danielle. "You were not meant to be in there, you filthy abomination."

"I didn't know," said Danielle, scared. "And I'm not an abomination."

"Yes, you are," said Emperor, glaring daggers at Danielle. "A mistake that should not have been born. Humans and witches should never bore a child together."

"I-I'm not a mis-mistake," said Danielle, choking up. "My mom and dad love me. You're lying."

"I am never wrong," said Emperor Belos, as Danielle struggled to get lose.

"Let me go," said Danielle, trying to get lose. "I don't want to be here anymore."

"Oh, don't worry," said Emperor Belos, still glaring and scaring Danielle. "You're be joining your witch parent soon enough in hell."

"Nooo!" screamed Danielle, her magic bursting forth and freeing her. "I'm a good girl! A good girl!"

"Aah! Why you little…" said Emperor Belos, as Danielle's magic hurt him before slapping Danielle hard.

"Waaah!" cried Danielle, holding the side of her face. "You meanie… waaah! I wanna go home!"

A dome of magic spreads around Danielle as she cries. Emperor Belos backs away before Danielle disappears before him. Appearing outside near a forest, Danielle's crying alerts Eda and some others. Turns out, Eda enlisted some help. Willow and Gus. Amity and the twins. Principal Bump and apparently Osran. And even Viney.

"Danielle!" shouted Eda, running over and checking on Danielle, noticing a red hand mark on her cheek. "Why that bastard…"

"Danielle," said Luz, walking over. "Are you okay?"

"Noo… he hit me!" cried Danielle, wiping her tears away. "That mean emperor hit me! Waaah!"

"Hey, it's okay," said Eda, pulling Danielle into a hug. "You're safe now."

"Bu-but Collector's not," said Danielle, looking up at Eda. "He's still in there."

"Collector?" said Eda, confused.

"My new friend, he's still in there," said Danielle, sniffling. "We have to save him. Please, we have to go save him."

"We'd have to have an army to raid the castle," said Eda, looking at Danielle.

"We can't just leave him," said Danielle, looking at Eda. "We have to save him… to free him. He's been trapped for so long."

"Danielle…" said Eda, placing a hand on top of Danielle's head.

"Please! We have to…" said Danielle, before slowly passing out. "King's… the only… one…"

"Danielle… Danielle!" said Eda, holding Danielle.

"It would be best to get her back to the Owl House," said Osran, looking at Eda. "Also, don't lose those papers she has."

"What's so important about these papers?" asked Eda, grabbing said papers. "They look just like…"

"Those aren't just drawings," said Viney, seeing the back of the papers. "Draining spell… drains through sigils?!"

"Eda," said Luz, gripping Eda's dress. "I don't like the looks of this."

"What are you planning Belos?" thought Eda, glaring at the papers. "What is this Day of Unity?"

Allusions

Inuyasha- when Danielle is holding Lilith's hair and being pulled is much like when Mistress Centipede pulling Kagome when she was holding onto Inuyasha's hair

Konpeito- the star candy Collector is mentioning is based off this Japanese candy

Translations

Puścić!- Polish for Let go!

Owl Pellet #29

"Drat. Again, she escapes. No matter, she'll end up with the rest of this realm," said Emperor Belos, before re-entering the room. "Now Collector, we…"

"You hurt her," said Collector, covering the whole room with extended claws and glaring at Emperor Belos. "Don't even say you didn't. I heard the sound of the slap as clear as day."

"Now Collector," said Emperor Belos, holding his hand up.

"You're a liar, liar, pants on fire!"

"What was that? Why'd I hear my own voice?" thought Collector, wondering why he heard that. "Moreover… who lied to me?"

"Collector," said Emperor Belos, watching Collector intently.

"I'm not talking to you," said Collector, going back into the tablet.

Owl Pellet #30

"How you feeling Danielle?" asked Luz, looking at Danielle. "How's your face?"

"It still hurts," replied Danielle, rubbing her cheek.

"Uuk," said the Abomination, hugging Danielle.

"I hope Collector is okay," said Danielle, feeling sad.

"Don't worry, we'll save him," said Luz, before looking at the abomination. "What are we going to name this? It kinda looks like a grimer or a muk."

"Grimer? Muk?" said Danielle, confused. "What's that?"

"A pokémon," replied Luz, looking at Danielle. "I like watching the anime."

"I've never heard of it," said Danielle, looking at Luz. "I watch a lot of Hamtaro and Sailor Moon."

"Well, we have to give it a name," said Luz, staring at the abomination. "How bout Uuk? It says that a lot."

"I don't know," said Danielle, as the Abomination continued to hug her. "I guess it can work."

"Uuk!" said the newly named Abomination, happy.

"Ew, garbage breath," said the girls, as Uuk breathed on them.

"Uuk," said Uuk, happily hugging Danielle and Luz.

"We need a bath now," said Danielle, slightly giggling.

Owl Pellet #31

"All right, you two," said Eda, looking at Danielle and Luz. "Bedtime."

"But we just found these games," said Danielle, clicking the buttons. "I started with Squi-Squirtle. Did I say it right?"

"Yes," replied Luz, clicking away at the buttons. "I started with Bulbasaur."

"Wish I could play as a girl," said Danielle, sighing. "I can't even put my full name down."

"I can," said Luz, clicking away at the buttons. "Yes, I caught Rattata."

"I got Pi-Pi-Pidgey," said Danielle, looking at the sprite. "It's cute."

"Bed," said Eda, putting the girls to sleep with a sleep spell. "I should have hidden those better."

Owl Pellet #32

"Dead man walking," said Eda, shivering in fright.

"Weh," said King, clinging to Eda.

"Danielle's mom is scary," said Luz, as Amity clung to her.

"Belos's life is forfeit," said Asteria, glaring at the television set showing Belos.