Hello again, everyone, and welcome back! This is SuperHeroTimeFan returning to FanFiction with a brand-new chapter for my MegaMan NT Warrior and The Owl House crossover story, Owl House: NT Witch! Once again, all of your reviews and support means so much to me, especially from Cloud4012 and Blackmetalzane22. It really helps to know that I've got friends who provide great feedback for me, and for those who appreciate the art for the story that I put on DeviantArt, as well as the new information on the story for the TV Tropes page on this. Now, just a disclaimer to Blackmetalzane22, even though I discussed this with you in Private Messages, Shego is not a NetNavi, but a CrossFused assassin in this story, which stems from the story it spun off from, Kim Possible: Axess Hero, soon to become a new story titled Kim Possible: Stream Savior, as stated at the end of the last chapter. With that out of the way, here is the next chapter. It is not the next canon episode, but rather an original one, so please be sure to review, rate, and as always, please be sure to enjoy!
Chapter 5: Changes of Wonder
In the Human Realm, Camila Noceda was driving her car to the summer camp where she, Principal Hal, Chief Kiefer and Manuela had told Luz about going to so that she could take a break from all her work keeping the Cyberworld safe. Granted, there were others like Lan Hikari and Kim Possible who were already taking care of Neo Nebula and the Asteroid NetNavis, but ever since Manolo Noceda had died from Dr. Regal's rampage a year ago, Luz had always been pushing herself to try and do her own service to the community.
"Raika, I'm still trying to get this straight," Camila said as her Progress PET was placed in a charging port, a screen of Raika at a bus station in DenTech Showing itself. "The reason I'm not able to pick up Luz's PET, or Azura… is because she's in a place where I can't exactly reach her?"
"That's the best I can tell you, Ms. Noceda," Raika said. "I promised Luz that I wouldn't let the place where she is become public knowledge. I think that whoever is at the camp in Luz's place will be able to tell you more about it. Just be sure to not be too aggressive about whoever has been in her place sending you those letters. Whatever is happening based on what I have seen, she will want to have a new place to call home."
"I understand," Camila said, pulling up to the camp. "And I made sure to get a new PET with a NetNavi as you said. Let me know when you get into contact with Yuichiro and James. I want to be able to do what I can to help them establish contact with my daughter too."
"Will do. Over and out."
Camila stepped out of the car and walked to the entrance. Ringing the desk bell, one of the camp counselors walked up.
"I'm here to see my daughter, Luz," Camila said. "Can you bring her over, please?"
"Sure can do," the counselor said. "Sit right down, and we'll get her here."
Camila nodded and sat down at one of the lobby chairs. As she was, she looked to her own PET. On it was a female NetNavi that had a caduceus as the Navi Crest, with a bit of a space theme to her. She had a helmet that had an elongated chevron, as well as shield plates on her shoulders, white armor with red boots and gauntlets, and a face that had blue eyes underneath a visor and mouth plate.
"Don't worry so much," the NetNavi of Camila said with reassurance. "Remember the kind of person that you are, and how you became the kind person you are today. I'm sure everything will work out."
"Gracias, Cinnamon," Camila said as Cinnamon smiled in response. "I'm sure she's gonna be a great part of la familia." She said before looking to a case in her hands, starting to think back to a few months ago, sometime after the death of her husband.
Nearly a year ago…
Luz Noceda, nearly fourteen years old, was working on designing her new NetNavi at the lobby in SciLab. As she was, Camila gave her a peck on the cheek, dressed in a SciLab coat, before walking into a room, where several other scientists were, which included Ann and James Possible, as well as Doctors Ciel and Cossack.
"I'm so sorry for your loss," Ann said. "If you need anything, just know that Kim and the rest of my family will be happy to help you."
"We're here for anything." Dr. Ciel added on.
"Thank you." Camila said before James stepped up, where Yuichiro Hikari and Mr. Famous were waiting. On a pedestal in between them, where Chaud Blaze was standing behind, was a large briefcase.
"Thank you all for coming," Dr. Hikari said as everyone quieted down, with Luz watching from the lobby. "As you know, ShadeMan stole all of the Synchro Chips when Nebula attacked SciLab. However, thanks to the NetSaviors, we have gotten them back."
"Nearly all of them as well," Chaud continued, opening the case to show everyone the Synchro Chips. "Others were corrupted to become Dark Synchro Chips. We are in the process of making more for the growing number of new CrossFusion candidates."
"Which brings us to our next point," James Possible went on. "We won't ignore that SciLab has been attacked multiple times by Darkloids, either with Dr. Regal or not. We want to be ready in case another attempted theft of Dark Chips happens again, so we have put together a contingency plan. By the end of this meeting, everyone will be walking out of here with an even amount of Synchro Chips to keep safe from any attempts at stealing them. My family has volunteered to be one of them."
"I cannot volunteer due to the Hikari family being an obvious target," Yuichiro resumed. "Know that if you choose to take some Synchro Chips for safekeeping, you will be signing to fend off against any and all threats that are willing to exploit them for their own devious uses. If you wish to step down from this burden, you may do so now."
To everyone's surprise, no one dared to back down. Camila walked up first, with Chaud walking up to her with some Synchro Chips.
"If you need anything to help you and Luz get through, just let us know." Chaud said.
"Thank you," Camila said as she looked to all of the Synchro Chips she was given. "And you can trust me. I promise."
Dr. Ciel and Dr. Cossack were the next to step up, being handed cases with Synchro Chips in them as well. Soon, everyone came up one by one, with Luz continuing to watch while looking to Manolo's bequeathed Synchro Chip in her hand.
"I will make you proud, Papa," Luz vowed, clenching the Synchro Chip in her hand. "I promise."
Present | Demon Realm…
Luz was also remembering the same event as she was working on the new NetNavis for Willow and Gus. She knew that Amity's was already complete, but right now, was making sure that Gus would have his NetNavi ready. As she was, she looked to a smaller case than the one given to Camila. Out of the twenty Synchro Chips that her family was given, she had a total of nine left, with Skara having already been given one of them to help her in her fight against Pandora.
"How is your NetNavi handling, Amity?" Luz asked to a dual screen from her PET that showed both Amity and Skara on them.
"She's just like everything I designed her to be," Amity said as she displayed Hecate on a screen next to her. "It's just… I haven't decided on what I'll talk to her about first."
"Well, Melody and I are getting along great," Skara said. "She's been helping in Virus Busting on my end, and even gave me a few tips on how to make my music better," she added on. "But, um… there's something else too."
"Something's wrong with the progress on Willow's Navi. Good thing Gus's is coming along," Luz said before turning to the screens. "What's up?"
"Since Pandora used to be Penelope, her parents have filed a report to the Emperor's Coven, who are trying to find the Darkloids and their palace that ShadeMan mentioned," Melody said. "It didn't take long for everyone to learn that witches could indeed be corrupted by Dark Chip."
"Has the school said anything about this, given the Virus Attack from the first day we came?" Azura asked Melody in the MagiNet.
"The day is about to start, so we're getting ready to go and find out," Melody replied. "But I think Luz should come visit. She did lead Willow and Skara against those Viruses, after all."
"I can head over in a few minutes," Luz said. "If anything happens, be sure to let me know."
"Luz? I'm heading out." Eda called out from downstairs. "Just got an important call from Lily. Since all charges against me have dropped for the time being, I'm assuming it's because of the Darkloid attack the other day."
"I'll be heading out too," Luz called back. "And I'll take King with me!"
"See you soon." Melody said before stepping through a portal and making her way back to Skara.
At Hexside, Boscha was making her way to her seat in the cafeteria. She was still thinking about what happened the other day since the Moonlight Conjuring was canceled at Amity's house. Seeing Skara, she growled before making her way to a table where Cat and Amelia were waiting for her.
"The Emperor's Coven came to Penelope's parents yesterday," Cat said. "Looks like since the Covention, they want to find where ShadeMan is hiding at."
"Mx. Spectra is especially worried. They said that Penelope was so upset ever since the Covention," Amelia added on. "Did you know she lost her place as Top Student and as representative for the Oracle Coven?"
"If that isn't enough, there's talk that the whole Top Student rank is gonna be taken down to prevent Dark Chip corruptions," Healing Track student Bo said to Eileen, a student in the Potions Track with an eye for her face. "I don't mind it. I felt that it gave everyone too big of an ego."
Willow, Gus and Skara all listened in on each conversation around them, with Willow and Gus NetBattling while eating.
"Things aren't looking good," Gus said. "And from I've heard from my dad, not even the Emperor is sure about how to handle this situation."
"Amity and I talked with Luz this morning," Skara said as Amity walked over and sat down. "She's gonna visit, and hopefully, we can act against this where the Imperial Coven has failed." She said before resuming the video she was watching on more of Lan and MegaMan's famed adventures.
"I doubt they'll find him," Amity said. "If he was able to evade the authorities in the Human Realm, how can even the elite of the Boiling Isles catch him?"
"Well, we can only hope for the best," Willow said before sliding a Battle Chip onto her Normal Navi with the holographic screen that was being shown. "AreaSteal and AirHockey, Battle Chips In! Download!"
Amelia overheard this call and looked over. "That's not the usual Scroll model." She noted, seeing all of the Scroll PETs in use.
"Barrier, Battle Chip In, Download!" Gus called out, placing the Battle Chip in for his own NetNavi to defend against Willow's attack.
"BambooLance!" Willow's NetNavi called out in the MagiNet as she attacked again, only for Gus's NetNavi to be given a FireSword that cut through it. In return, Willow's Navi gained an AquaBlade before the two clashed with each other.
Back in the cafeteria, others started to crowd around the four to watch the NetBattle for themselves. The only one who didn't was Boscha, who rolled her eyes at it all, but still felt interested by the NetBattle to keep her eyes on what was happening.
Elsewhere, at a pub, Eda arrived. Getting off of Owlbert, she let him fly into her hair while dismissing her staff. Waiting at the counter inside was Lilith, with her own White Raven Palisman, Mike Socks. Upon seeing Eda walk in, Lilith adjusted her seat to face her as soon as she sat down.
"Not even witches are immune to the Dark Chips, as you found out." Eda said.
"Can I take your order?"
"One Apple Blood and a cup of punch." Lilith said.
The bartender nodded before Lilith turned back to her sister.
"ShadeMan was reported to have been seen at the shop that used to be run by two elderly witches with pets, and then again with Penelope Spectra," Lilith said. "Right now, we've got scouts searching any grim area for the Darkloids, but we haven't had any success."
"And my warrants?" Eda asked.
"Dropped, as you requested," Lilith replied. "Edalyn, your student was seen fighting against the former head of the Demon Hunters and Penelope, both who had been turned into Darkloids. Is there any chance she can help in this hunt?"
"I can't speak for her, it's a decision she will make on her own," Eda said. "What I do know, though, is that there's a dimensional plane where you haven't looked yet, and I don't think you'd be able to successfully reach it unless you have the resources that Luz has."
"I can assure you, this is no attempt to get any of you to join a Coven. I just need outside help, and the Emperor is not all that comfortable with someone even challenging his power," Lilith said. "When I went to meet him in the throne room to report the disappearances and corruptions of the missing witches, everything was a mess. Even the Golden Guard claims that he's never seen Emperor Belos so upset."
"Well, maybe you would have better luck with what's about to happen at Hexside," Eda said. "Luz told me before leaving with King that she was invited for some sort of lecture there." She told her sister before the drinks arrived. Taking the Apple Blood, she drank it slowly, which Lilith did the same for her own drink.
Back in the Human Realm, Camila was still waiting in the lobby. As she was looking to a news report on her PET, she heard the door open, and saw her daughter walk in. Turning off the report, she stood up and walked over.
"Um, hi, Mom," the girl who looked like Luz said nervously. "Sorry I haven't been returning your calls."
"Can you take us to a room where I can be alone with my daughter, please?" Camila asked the counselor.
The counselor nodded and guided Camila and the lookalike Luz to a conference room. Once inside, Camila aimed her PET at the cameras, getting them to turn off, before Cinnamon returned and the two sat down.
"What's going on?" the lookalike of Luz Noceda asked.
"I know about the Demon Realm," Camila said, surprising the lookalike. "It's okay, I'm not upset or gonna try to hurt you. In fact, coming here after what has just happened according to a friend of mine is the best decision you made. But before we go on, do you really look like Luz?" she asked. "I promise you, I'm not going to try and hurt you."
Luz's doppelgänger sighed before her whole appearance started to shift. Now, she was a lizard-like creature that had blue hair, cream-colored spots and scales that were dark-green, with eyes that had black irises, gold pupils and aqua sclera, with a blue piercing on her tail.
"What's happened?" the shapeshifter asked.
"Is there a name I can call you by?" Camila asked.
"Number Fi… I mean, Vee," the shapeshifter said shyly. "It was the only thing they called me, Five. But I'm more than a number. I didn't mean to take your daughter's place. When she went into the Demon Realm, I saw it as my chance to escape, and taking on Luz's appearance was the only other form I knew to use for this realm. I'm sorry."
"Vee, don't worry. I said I'm not upset, and that I won't hurt you," Camila said. "If you're here, you're safer from what has just happened. If you had heard about ShadeMan, then he has returned, and is in the Demon Realm."
"That vampire Darkloid is in the Demon Realm?" Vee asked.
"I was told he backed himself up on a dozen servers, and followed Luz when she went there," Camila replied. "I don't know what kinds of threat you were running from, but they'll be in for a lot of trouble if they mess with the newest addition to my family."
"Wait… are you saying…?"
"Vee, would you like to become an official Noceda?" Camila asked, holding out a Progress PET with a set of Battle Chips for the shapeshifter, placing them on the table. "Of course, we would need to talk to Luz about it once we get in touch with her, but I'm more than willing to expand on my family and become your official caregiver."
Vee had tears of joy in her eyes before hugging Camila, who happily returned the hug.
"Thank you, Camila," Vee said before preparing to take on a new form, only to stop midway. "Can I still use this form in the meantime? I'm sure the camp will find it suspicious that Luz disappeared and someone else took their place."
"Feel free to," Camila said. "Just be sure to tell any new friends you made here to be friends with the new you before you come home. I would love to meet them."
Vee smiled again before taking on Luz's form, just with different clothing that matched her scales, and with smoother hair. She looked to the PET and Battle Chips before placing them away.
"See you in a few weeks?" Vee asked hopefully.
"Viva la Vida, my new Mija." Camila replied, kissing the top of Vee's head before the two walked out.
Back in the Demon Realm, Luz was in Principal Bump's office, looking over the fight at the Covention and the viral videos taken of the Darkloid attack from the Conjuring. Standing next to her was Azura, now out of her PET.
"I still can't believe that this effect can stay," Azura said. "We're gonna have a great time together!"
"I know we will," Luz said, standing up and hugging Azura, to which she returned, before turning back to Principal Bump. "I'm very eager to help out in any way I can. As is Azura."
"Good, because there's a lot to discuss at the assembly," Principal Bump said, handing Luz and Azura visitors' passes as Azura returned to the Progress PET. "And remember what I said. It will be a pleasure to have you teach here."
Luz nodded before the two walked out and made their way to the gym.
Inside of the Hexside Gym, everyone was seated and ready for the assembly to start. At the back corner were Eda and Lilith, who also had passes of their own.
Soon, Principal Bump walked up onto the stage, with Luz beside him. As soon as they got up, Azura materialized next to her sister, the two smiling at each other before spotting Amity, Willow, Gus and Skara, waving to them. The four waved back before Principal Bump took the microphone.
"As you are all aware, ShadeMan and the Darkloids have become a major threat," Principal Bump announced. "And I am aware that the former top student of the Oracle Track, Penelope Spectra, was one of his victims corrupted by these Dark Chips. To prevent further corruption, I am pulling all Top Students ranks. You will not be affected by this change. You will still be the best of the class, but this is only to make sure that no one gets an inflated ego," he said as everyone seemed to nod at the reason for this. "But onto how we can handle this, I present to you the human who won against both Amity Blight and ShadeMan at the Covention, Luz Noceda and her NetNavi, Azura Exe! Soon to be teachers for Hexside!"
Many students applauded for Luz and Azura as they went up to the podium. Clearing her throat, and still reeling from the surprise announcement, she began to speak.
"Thank you, Principal Bump, for that introduction, and the unexpected surprise," Luz said before turning back to the student body and teachers. "I won't lie to you. The Darkloids are no joke, and have nearly killed people back in my realm. My father was a victim of the man who used them as pawns for his own evil agenda, and because of that, I made it my job to make sure the Cyberworld and real worlds are safe. But I am not the main line of defense against the Darkloids."
"Is it Lan Hikari and MegaMan?" a student from the Oracle Track with a moon-shaped head asked.
"Um, yes," Luz replied. "I take it my new friends, the ones who helped to drive off ShadeMan, told you about them?"
"Is it true that they were able to take on all of them when they were revived?" a student with a bat-shaped head asked from the Beast-Keeping Track.
"Yes, it is," Luz replied. "But there's more to it than—"
"I heard that they came back from the dead." Another student said.
"MegaMan even had a power that Luz used against ShadeMan!" another student added.
"Please, I know you're being modest," Luz replied. "But even though they have performed such great feats, Azura and I still have yet to be on the same level as them. It takes a lot of dedication and work to become a great NetBattler, and it's not an easy road."
"Then teach us how to get there!" Cat called.
Luz sighed and smiled. "Okay, I see what this is all about," she said. "I can't promise you all that you will be able to become the kind of fighters that Azura and I have become from years of training, but with the right amount of knowledge and practice, we can show you all how to have a fighting chance against the Darkloids."
"What do you call this class that you're going to be teaching?" the Construction Track teacher asked.
"Oh, um, well…" Luz said, having not prepared for this kind of question. She started to think before answering with, "The NetBattlers Track. It has no corresponding Coven, and will become a topic for all ages to engage in the NetBattling that has become the best way of making new bonds back in my realm."
"I would have wanted a Combat Coven Against the Darkloids." Azura whispered.
"It seems too familiar to that fictional magic class from the books we've read," Luz whispered back before turning back to everyone else. "Are there any questions about the NetBattlers Track?" she asked as everyone was murmuring to each other about the announcement.
Finally, Bo stood up.
"How do we sign up?"
As soon as Bo said this, everyone else chanted in agreement, all willing to take this new course. All Luz and Azura could do was smile, even if not every student was willing to take this course.
"I will be working on a syllabus for this. It will be a fun interactive course, and the best part?" Luz asked as she nodded to Willow, Amity, Skara and Gus, who walked up and showed off their Scroll PETs. "You can get some better Scrolls, and NetNavis with them, both for free within the starting days." She said before letting Azura take over upon seeing an eager look on her face.
"We only have a few Normal Navis ready for you all, but if you would like special Navis for your own, you can sign up for a commission, and while Normal Navis are free, we will be working on a reasonable price for you all to have special Navis—" Azura started out.
"Will you take a hundred snails?!" a student asked.
"Um… we still need to work on the price…" Azura started out.
"Hundred!" another student called.
"It seems your student is more humble than you are at business," Lilith whispered to Eda, causing her to chuckle jealously. "Consider this business approved by me," she added before raising her hand. "Do you have a name for your enterprise of new Scroll PETs and NetNavis?"
Luz and Azura looked to each other and smiled, the exact same thoughts coming to their mind before turning back to give their answer.
"Luzura Incorporated!"
Soon, almost everyone was standing up, holding snails in their hands to give. Boscha just watched on in disbelief, even more so when even Cat and Amelia started to stand up to support the new development as well.
After the assembly, Luz and Azura were walking over to a billboard, where a paper showing signatures was listed. The two looked to each other as they reached out, only for it to unfurl. Next to the paper was another list that had a box of snails underneath, showing descriptions of Navis to be made for commissions.
"Get started when we get back home?" Luz asked.
"I'll go and tell people how to get their Scroll PETs!" Azura replied, making her way to some of the students, starting to tell them how to get their own Scroll PETs. As she was, Amity, Gus, Willow and Skara walked up to Luz.
"Looks like Luzura Incorporated will be quite a hit," Amity said before seeing the list of signatures for the new class. "I'm glad we signed up first before this got really full."
"Yeah, Principal Bump will need to find quite the big room for me to teach in," Luz said. "We've got our work cut out for us, huh?"
"You even got the approval of the Emperor's Coven to start this business!" Willow exclaimed. "You definitely have your work cut out for you, Girl!"
"Luz, we've got a lot of orders!" Azura called out, appearing in the PET as several Scrolls floated towards Luz, who struggled to catch them all. "I told them we'd do fifteen at a time! We should get the next batch once I see MagiNet City filled up!"
"Wait, MagiNet City?" Skara asked.
"There's a city in the MagiNet for our Navis?" Gus asked.
"Oh, I guess I forgot to tell you," Luz said with a nervous chuckle. "It's like your own version of NetCity that I told you about, but I need to find a way to contact Higsby to expand his business there. He's gonna love all the customers."
"We'll check it out when we get the time," Amity said. "I can't wait to get a look at it!"
"Well, Azura," Luz said as her friends walked off. "Shall we get started?"
"We might have to lessen the price if this goes public beyond the school class," Azura replied. "But yeah, I'm ready."
"Then we've got no time to lose," Luz said as Eda came by, her jaw dropping at all of the commissions and prices in the donation box. "Let's get back so I can get to work."
"Luz… I'm so proud of you." Eda said, wiping a tear from her eye.
"Should be enough for food for all of us." Luz said as Eda took Luz and King, all three now riding on Owlbert in staff mode.
"Nah, that dough is all yours. You earned it," King said. "But… how much of a discount would you give for me?"
"Well, you'd still need to take the class," Luz said before she started to cuddle away at King. "Yes you would!"
"No, my weakness!" King playfully complained as Eda rolled her eyes.
A few days later, Amity was getting ready to leave her house until she heard a screech. Looking into the office she had passed, she saw her mother, Odalia Blight, looking to a report on Scroll PETs, which had been skyrocketing after its first few days in public domain.
"This Luzura Incorporated is more beneficial than I thought it was going to be!" Odalia ranted as Amity carefully hid herself away to listen more. "I thought it would be run into the ground, but it seems people will want this more than what Blight Industries can offer. Well, two can play the game to take on Darkloids," she said with a grin. "You want a competition? You've got one."
Amity gulped before quickly making her way out of the house and into Bonesborough.
"Wow, she's mad." A voice said from Amity's Scroll PET.
"Hecate, remind me to thank Pandora for taking away my necklace," Amity said. "If Mom sees what's going on in my mind, I'm done for."
"You deserve better, Amity," Hecate's voice said as Amity smiled. "Together, we can make a better path for ourselves."
"With the luck of the Wailing Star tonight, I bet we can," Amity said before taking a deep breath, now entering the library of Bonesborough. "Let's go."
Author's Notes: I hope you like this new original chapter. It's not as long as the others, but since it's a breather and not a canon or action chapter, it's what to expect. There will be other original chapters coming soon later down the road. Please review, rate, and as always, if you can, Private Message me for anything on the story. After all, I'm always keen to hear from you. For now, this is SuperHeroTimeFan signing off. Have a great week, everyone! See you all soon!