Special thanks to Trixie090306 for helping with this chapter. Crystal Clawthorne OC belongs to her.

A week after the boiling rain had passed and Leon had kept up with his studies at Hexside while hanging out with his friends. He also learned from Luz and Crystal that during the storm, they discovered that Eda was cursed and would occasionally turn into what they called the owl beast. It was clear this shocked everyone, but Leon could tell that this knowledge was hurting Crystal. The thought of her mother turning into that thing was eating away at Crystal's thoughts. Leon and Luz weren't sure how to comfort her, but they stuck with her to help her through this. Today was the day of the annual covention, a day for the many magic covens to show what they can do. Leon was on his way there alongside Willow and Gus.

Gus: This is so exciting. I can't wait to see what the illusions coven can do.

Willow: Leon, have you been to one of these?

Leon: Once, at my old home before we moved. But I'd gladly see it again.

Gus: Well, today's your lucky day.

Leon and Gus smile and fist bump in response. They continue walking and come across Luz and the gang at Eda's stand. They quickly run up to greet them.

Gus: Luz! Crystal! Something amazing is happening today!

Luz: Gus, Willow, Leon! Hey!

Crystal: What's gotten you three so excited?

Willow: *holds up a flier* It's the annual covention! Student witches get to see all the types of covens before they're placed in one. There's even three mystery guests this year!

Luz: A job fair for witches! That's awesome!

Crystal: Mom, can we go?

Eda: Absolutely not.

Luz groans and drops to the ground while Crystal crosses her arms with a pout.

Eda: I never joined a coven for a reason. Sure it's like a fun club for witches, but you're also giving up your independence to be part of a crooked system.

Willow: Mmm. *drops flier*

Eda: Eh, but, you know, no judgment. In any case, I haven't been to one since we were girls.

Luz: "We"?

Crystal: Mom, what are you hiding?

Eda: I-the-I mean-

Luz: *Pops back up.* Who's "we"? You have a mysterious past! Now we gotta go!

Crystal: Mom, it's bad enough you hid your curse from me. I don't want you hiding anything else from me.

Eda: No, and that's final.

Luz and Crystal look at each other and have evil smirks.

Luz: Okay, then you leave us no choice.

Crystal: *hands King the Azura book* King, if you please?

King: *Grabs the book.* "You shall not shan't doeth no more harm," Azura callethed out...

Eda: So flowery, so awful.

Eda walks away, opening the portal door and stepping through it. Luz tosses King through the portal as it closes. It opens a second later, Eda coming back through with King sitting on her head.

Eda: Stop it! Stop it! I will literally do anything to stop this!

Crystal: *Looking smug* Anything?

The gang arrive in front of a large building with a sign in front of it reading "COVENTION TODAY alchemists anonymous tomorrow". Crystal looks at Eda with a smug grin while Eda frowns at her.

Eda: I'll get you for this, young lady. And our little dog to.

Eda struggles to put her hood over her head and her hair.

Crystal: Mom, what are you doing?

Eda: Gotta keep a low profile.

Luz: *struggles to shove Eda's hair into the cowl* Is this cowl really necessary?

Eda: Do you think all my wanted posters are for petty theft? *Numerous small objects fall out of her hair.* Partly. But the big whammy is I disobeyed the law and refused to join a coven. If I'm seen, I could go to jail. Again.

Willow: *approaching with one of Eda's wanted posters.* Maybe this informative event will inspire you to join a coven.

In response, Eda draws a spell circle that pulls Willow's hood over her face.

Eda: Let's get this over with.

As they enter, Luz and Crystal are amazed by the scenery.

Luz: Whoa, was I even alive before now?

Crystal: Everything is so lively.

Several booths are set up inside, each with a sign for one coven or another. From the ceiling hangs nine large colorful banners. Two student witches fly by on broomsticks.

Gus: Those are the main nine covens, but there are hundreds of other ones you can join.

Willow: There's Flower Coven, Artist Coven, Big Dog Coven, Small Cat Coven, Tiniest Cat Coven-

Eda grumbles

Leon: Also the Grump Coven

Eda: What was that?

Leon laughs as he, his friends, and King run off.

Man: Uh, excuse me, ma'am, but you look rather familiar. *looks between Eda's wanted posters and her.*

Eda: Uh... No, I don't. Distraction spell!

Eda reaches into her cowl and throws a bag on the ground. It's Hex Mix, which does nothing. Eda runs away anyway, but returns when the man bends down to grab it. She drags his hood over his face, scoops up the Hex Mix, and runs away again. Cut back to the kids as Eda rejoins them.

Luz: *Stops and points.* Ooh, what's that?

Willow: That's the Construction Coven.

Cut to a in a hard hat and standing next to a pallet of wood and a pallet of bricks. The witch grabs both pallets from the bottom and tosses them in the air. The materials fall down to perfectly construct a small house.

Leon: One of the main nine. They use power glyphs to increase their strength.

The witch removes his hard hat to pull of a power glyph from a stack atop his head. He peels the adhesive off the back of one and puts it on Tinella Nosa's nose. Her pupils constrict.

Tinella Nosa: *screams and picks up the witch, throwing him in the air.* Ha-a-a! I'm the destroyer of worlds! *Grabs the Construction Coven sign and tosses it.*

Construction Witch: Hey, that's the opposite of construction!

Two witches run in to stop Tinella Nosa as she grabs a giant hammer. Cut back to Luz.

Luz: Yowza-wowza!

A light blue double of Luz ducks out from behind her.

Illusion Luz: Yowza-wowza!

Luz: Yowza-wha-a-a?

Her illusion double walks over to two Illusion track witches. It waves at her and disappears. Gus runs over to the other witches.

Gus: Ah! You've been taken in by the allure of the Illusionist Coven. We like to magic with a hint... *Disappears in a cloud of smoke, reappears a few feet to the right.* ...of showmanship.

He bows as the other two appear next to him.

Luz: Wow! Acceptance? Comradery? A sense of belonging? Covens sound incredible!

Crystal: Yeah! Mom, why haven't you ever joined one?

Eda: Watch closely, girls.

Another illusion track witch is now standing with one of the other ones. A seal in the shape of a mirror appears on the witch's wrist, light blue lines running from it up his arms and face. He pales slightly as the lines fade.

Eda: When you join a coven, all your other magic is sealed away. From now on, that kid will only be able to make illusions. Since I never joined a coven, I can do every kind of magic. *Creates a fireball in one hand and a ball of water in the other, then makes both disappear.* That's why I'm the most powerful witch on the Boiling Isles.

The gang starts to walk off as Crystal approaches Eda with a worried look.

Crystal: So if I join a coven, I lose access to my other magic abilities? That sounds pretty restrictive of what a witch can do.

Eda: Exactly, that's partly why I didn't want you joining one. *puts a hand on Crystal's shoulder* I know you enjoy using all your abilities to their full extent. And I don't want you to lose that.

Crystal thinks about it for a bit then smiles at her mother before hugging her.

Crystal: Thanks mom.

Eda: Of course, I want what's best for you. Even if I'm not the best parent.

Crystal: You're still a good one, none the less.

The mother and daughter duo smile and laugh as they continue. The gang arrive at a doorway that is flanked by guards.

Luz: That panel looks popular.

Gus: *gasps* It's the Emperor's Coven! Do you think they'll sign my forehead?

Willow: Only one way to find out.

Leon, Willow, and Gus run inside. Luz and Crystal are about to follow them, but they stop when they noticed Eda hasn't moved.

Luz: Aren't you coming, Eda?

Eda: No way. Of all the covens, they're the worst. I'll wait out here.

Luz: I get it, Eda. Covens: bad. Individualism: good. But I'm still figuring this world out, so I'm going to go in there and make up my own mind, okay?

Crystal: I'll go with her just in case, mom.

Eda: Okay, be carful you two.

Luz and Crystal head inside with their friends. Eda stayed behind at first, until she noticed the man she ran into from before pointing her out to a guard. After seeing that, Eda runs inside to join everyone. Cut to a large stadium where the gang is seated and Eda joins them, sitting next to Luz.

Eda: All right, let's see this mess.

The lights dim. Principal Bump rises from the floor with spirals of green magic, a spotlight illuminating him. The audience applauds and cheers as he summons a mic.

Principal Bump: Hello, Bonesborough! Students ask me all the time, "Principal Bump, what's the height of magical achievement?"

Mattholomule: Is it this? *Increases the size of his head greatly, crushes the student next to him*

Leon: That guy, scares me sometimes.

Crystal: I see what you mean.

Principal Bump: Wow. I failed you as a principal. *Grabs the mic, with some feedback.* It's being selected to join the best of the best. And there are none better than the jewel of the coven system *Three witches appear* and the enforcers of will, the Emperor's Coven.

Luz: Woah.

Leon: Quite the spectacle, aren't they?

Crystal: Certainly.

Willow/Gus: Guys!

They see that Gus's fore head has been signed and Leon and Crystal chuckle in response.

Principal Bump: Feast your eyes on this elite force, each member handpicked to help usher in a new age of controlled magic.

Each coven guard traces a white spell circle above their head. One produces a jet of flame, another water, and the third lightning. The three elements come together in a firework that turns to confetti, which Luz grabs.

Eda: *to the demon next to her.* When does that "elite force" get here? *Laughs.*

The demon moves away from Eda. The coven guards are now holding the same elements in balls between their hands.

Principal Bump: Members of the Emperor's Coven have access to all-yes, all forms of magic. Ooh. Aah.

Audience: Ooh. Aah.

Principal Bump: But... only the best can ascend these ranks. Some day that could be one of you!

He points directly at Amity, who brightens and squeals. Eda laughs.

Luz: Hmm?

Principal Bump: And now, I'm pleased to introduce our three mystery guests. First, the head of the potions coven, the accomplished alchemist, Vitimir!

A couple potions drop on stage, creating a smoke screen. when the smoke clears, Vitimir is seen standing.

Vitimir: *looks to the audience with his arms out before holding them behind his back* Greetings, young witches. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance. *stands on the left of the stage*

Principal Bump: The head of the plant coven, the ace botanist, Terra Snapdragon!

Principal Bump gestures to the center stage. A giant flower erupts from the ground which immediately intrigues Crystal and Willow. The flower blooms, revealing Terra Snapdragon inside, standing proudly.

The flower lowers to the ground, allowing Terra to step off onto the stage before the flower retreats into the ground.

Terra: *Bows to the crowd while smiling* Hello there, young sprouts and blossoms. I thank you for joining us. *stands to the right of the stage*

Principal Bump: And finally, the esteemed leader of the Emperors Coven. You know her, you love her! Lilith!

The audience gasps.

Eda: *stops laughing* What?

A bright flash of light near the ceiling turns into a blue raven sitting on a branch. It flies off the branch to the stage, landing to reveal Lilith. It disappears with a screech as she lifts her arms and sends her mask flying while Vitimir and Terra stand to her sides.

 The audience applauds and cheers, while Eda is looking at her speechless. Luz and Crystal notice.

Crystal: You know her?

Eda: You could say that.

Luz: *gasps* Mysterious past!

Lilith: Thank you, all. *Magically sends her cape and mask back into Principal Bump.* And I must thank Vitimir and Miss Snapdragon for joining me today. It wasn't easy for me to rise to the top. I also started from humble beginnings. As did my associates. *gestures to Vitimir and Terra who nod in response* Now I have the highest honor of enforcing the Emperor's will. So be more! The Emperor's Coven awaits you!

She spins, creating the raven illusion again. It spreads its wings before bursting into balls of light. Lilith poses with her arms out, smirking, while Eda glares at her. Cut to outside of the auditorium as the gang is seen walking out.

Crystal: Mom, where are you going?

Eda: I'm gonna head home and wash the con funk off my skin.

Luz: But we haven't even taken the quiz to determine our coven type!

She pulls out a thick magazine out of her pocket, flipped to a quiz named "What Coven Are You In?", and holds it above her head. Eda doesn't even look as she casts a laser beam through it and walks away. Luz pulls the magazine down to read it, walking without looking.

Leon: Well, that was something. I'm gonna see what the potions coven panel is up to. Anyone want to join me?

Willow/Gus/Crystal: We will!!!

Leon: *chuckles* Alright, let's go.

Crystal: Stay out of trouble Luz.

Luz: I'll try. Though, trouble tends to find me more often. *walks away, reading the pamphlet*

Leon and his friends walk off to a group of potion coven witches.

Leon: Ah, nothing like potions. It's a good test to the mind. I like to think of it as magic with a hint of science and alchemy.

Willow: You and Crystal seem to know quite a bit.

Leon: Well, it was my only choice of magic. So, I ended up studying it to death, which lead me to reading about different plants and animals of our home so I can figure out the best potion ingredients.

Crystal: As for me, my plant and beast keeping skills really help me when it comes to finding ingredients. Plus, the potions help with my skills in healing magic.

Gus: You know healing magic to?

Crystal: Yeah, I want to help people and I figured that healing magic was the best approach.

Leon: Is there any other magic you're hiding from us? *smirks*

Crystal: No, that's it. I promise.

Leon: If you say so.

Leon noticed some of the brewers were having trouble with a potion and decided to approach them.

Leon: What's the trouble here?

Potion Brewer 1: We're trying to brew this strength potion.

Potion Brewer 2: But we can't figure out what's wrong with it.

Leon: Can I have a look? I'm pretty good in this field.

The brewers nod and step aside. Leon approaches the brew and examines it. He takes a smell to get an idea of where it's at. His eyes widen when he realizes what's wrong. He walks over to the ingredients and grabs a couple muscle stones. He puts the stones into a mortar & pestle and begins to grind the stones into powder. Once they were in powder form, he poured it into the brew and added some more wood to turn up the heat on the brew. The potion began to turn to a maroon color. One of the brewers took a sample and fed it to a caged rat. The rat was noticeably muscular now as it tore open the bars of its cage and runs off.

Potion Brewer 1: SUCCESS!!!

Potion Brewer 2: Young man, that was amazing! I've never seen someone so young with such skill.

Leon: Well, thank you. I wouldn't call myself a pro, but thank you.

Leon walks back to his friends with a nervous look.

Leon: Sorry about that guys.

Crystal: It's okay, it was nice seeing you show off your skills.

Willow: I just wished the rest of our school recognized your skills.

Leon: It's alright, Willow. What matters is my friends know.

Gus: Well, we better get going. So much to see.

Leon: Alright, I'll see you guys later.

Willow and Gus head off on their own while Leon waves to them.

Crystal: Well, I'm gonna go check on Luz. I wanna make sure she hasn't gotten into any trouble.

Leon: Alright, I'll catch you later.

As Crystal walks off, Leon thinks back to the potion he helped those witches brew.

Leon: Hmm, that strength potion could be useful. I should remember the potion recipe for later.

Leon pulls out his note book and logs the strength potion recipe for later. Leon gets confused when he hears clapping. He faces the person clapping and see's . . .

Leon: Vitimir!?

Vitimir: Sorry about that. I didn't want to interrupt you and your friends. *walks over to Leon*

Leon: It's a pleasure to meet you sir.

Vitimir: The pleasure is all mine, young witch. I have to say, that was quite impressive that you managed to brew a potion like that. Seems like you've got the makings of a scientist.

Leon: Well not to brag, but I like to consider myself a junior scientist.

Vitimir: You don't say? You know, I'm something of a scientist myself. I actually see quite a bit of me in you.

Leon: Wow, really?

Vitimir: Yeah. A young man with a love for brewing who's skills just got better. Through potions, and maybe even through steady hands. *holds up one Leon's flash bang potion*

Leon: *looks shocked and checks his satchel to find the flash bang missing* How did you do that?

Vitimir: Like I said, brewing potions requires a steady hand. *pops the cork off the potion and smells it before putting the cork back on* Flash bulbs, those aren't easy to harvest. *hands the potion back to Leon*

Leon: Well, you did say brewing requires a steady hand. *smirks*

Vitimir: *chuckles* You remind of myself when I was your age. Come, walk with me. I'd like to know what else you can do.

Leon: Oh, of course.

Leon walks with Vitimir and they start talking about each other's lives. Meanwhile with Crystal, she had found Luz and King and discovered that she had challenged Amity to a witches duel with her magic lessons on the line.

Crystal: Luz, I told you to stay out of trouble!

Luz: I know, but what was I supposed to do? I couldn't just let her get away with what she did to King.

King: She crushed my cupcake!!! That's unforgivable!!!

Crystal: Relax guys, let's just find mom. She'll know what to do.

They eventually find Eda who was talking to Lilith and approach them.

Eda: Well, I have two students. And I bet either of them could wipe the floor with any of your prissy little blue bloods.

Lilith: *stepping closer* Is that a challenge?

Eda: Oh, it's a promise.

Crystal: *approaches the two* I hate to interrupt your little feud, but we have a situation.

Luz: *pops up between them* Eda, I need your help! I accidentally challenged Amity to a witch's duel, and I think she's going to kill me all the way dead! *Slumps to the ground*

Lilith: Mmm, it seems one of your students has met my strongest protégé. *Kneels down* And look at those ears! *Luz covers them, blushing* Is she human? *Chuckles and stands* Where did you even find one of these? Okay Edalyn.

Lilith traces a spell circle. Around the building, Eda's wanted posters burn.

Lilith: For one day, you won't have to hide from the law, because I want to see how good a teacher you really are. *Walks away*

Eda: Come on, kids. Time to prepare for bloodshed.

Luz: But... whose blood?

Eda: Anyone's guess! *chuckles*

Crystal: Mom, let's not scare Luz more then she already is.

They run off somewhere to begin Luz's training. Back with Leon and Vitimir, the two were laughing from a prank that Vitimir pulled one time.

Leon: *laughing* You did what?!

Vitimir: It's true! I replaced Darius's facial wash with and invisibility potion. So by the time he noticed, *laughs* his face was missing.

Both start laughing big time.

Leon: Ah, Ed and Em would love you. I'll have to suggest this one to them.

Vitimir: Feel free to do so. I'm amazed you pulled off what you did without magic.

Leon: Well, that's something I hope my classmates recognize one day.

Vitimir: Believe me, they'll recognize your talents one day, kiddo.

Leon: How do you know?

Vitimir draws a spell circle only for it to vanish and nothing happens.

Vitimir: Because I'm just like you.

Leon: *shocked* You don't have magic either?

Vitimir: No. It's been in my family for years. So, it made us so excited when my sister ended up having magic at birth. I was happy to support her.

Leon: My parents will not believe this.

Vitimir: Your parents sound like interesting people.

Leon: Yeah, I'm glad to have Albert and Sylvia as my parents.

Vitimir was shocked by the name of his mother, but decided not to bring it up.

Vitimir: You know, you'd make a great fit in the emperor's ranks.

Leon: *shocked* You really think so?

Vitimir: You have the brains for it. you might not have magic, but look at me. I don't have magic either and I became head of the potion's coven. What do you say?

Leon: Well-

Before he could answer, they heard some commotion in the arena.

Leon: What in Titan's name is happening in there?

Vitimir: Let's go see.

The two run inside to see a massive abomination chasing after Luz and setting off spells in the ground. Leon approaches Eda and Crystal.

Leon: Soooooo, what did I miss?

Crystal: Luz challenged Amity to a witches duel and is running for her life while leading the abomination to spell traps that my mom planted in the field.

Leon: Oh, so the usual?

Crystal/Eda: The usual.

Vitimir: Does this happen to her often?

Eda: About once a week.

Vitimir: Oh, you have some interesting friends, Leon.

Leon: I know.

Eventually King falls on a trap that Amity almost stepped on, causing spikes to shoot up and catch King by his scarf.

Luz/Leon/Crystal: *to Eda* Spikes!?!?

Eda just smiles and gives two thumbs up.

Amity: I knew it! You were cheating!

Luz: Amity-No!

Lilith: Oh, Eda. I do believe this means you lose!

Eda groans

Luz: It wasn't my idea to cheat. And when I found out, I tried to stop it, but-

Amity: Who could believe anything you say?

Amity begins to walk away, but Leon notices something on the back of Amity's neck.

Leon: Wait just a sec, Amity! *grabs her shoulders*

Amity: What are you doing, Not-a-Witch!?

Leon peels off a power glyph from Amity's neck and notices the abomination shrink in size. Lilith's eyes widen.

Leon: *holds up the power glyph* A power glyph from the Construction Coven!!!

Everyone in the audience gasp from the reveal.

Eda: Ah-ha! Yes, yes, yes-yes-yes! You cheated. Perfect, prissy Lilith cheated. Hot dang, I love coventions! La-la-la-

Lilith: I only did that because I knew you would cheat!

Eda: Still cheated! Welcome down to my level!

Amity: But... I didn't know!

Luz tries to approach Amity, but she runs away in response.

Luz: Amity, wait!

King: Luz! Help me!

Luz quickly pulls King off the spikes and rips the shirts in the process.

King: My offerings!

Luz: You'll get more offering's King.

Luz and King run after Amity. Leon and Crystal were about to follow them, but stop when they see Eda and Lilith fighting each other.

Leon: Eda!!!

Crystal: Mom!!!

Crystal runs in to help her mother. Leon is about to join in, but Vitimir stops him.

Vitimir: No, I want to see what she can do.

Leon was hesitant but knew that Eda and Crystal could handle their own. So he stood with Vitimir to watch.

Eda and Lilith threw spell after spell at each other creating spectacle to watch. Lilith shoots another spell at Eda, but is blocked by a wall of vines.

Lilith: What the!?!?

The Vines recede to reveal Crystal standing on some vines with her eyes glowing green. Lilith looks shocked while Eda smiles that her Daughter is assisting.

Lilith: You again?! Why are you assisting her?!?!

Crystal: Because, she's a good witch! She never did anything wrong! And she's the best mother I could ask for!

Eda smiles while Lilith is shocked by her statement.

Lilith: Your mother!?!? Eda, you never told me I had a niece!!!

Eda: For good reason!!!

Crystal: Niece? Mom, what is she talking about?

Eda: *sighs* Lilith, is my sister. Which makes her your aunt.

Crystal: And you're telling me this now!?

Eda: Fight now, argue later.

Crystal: Fine, she can't stand up to two of us.

???: Then how about two against two?

The three look to see Terra Snapdragon show up on some vines.

Lilith: Miss Snapdragon?

Terra: I'm intrigued by the power of the little sprout.

Lilith: I'll admit, I haven't seen plant magic this strong since meeting you.

Terra: *grins evilly* I'll be the judge of that.

The four begin to battle while Leon and Vitimir watch from the side.

Leon: Terra, scares me.

Vitimir: Honestly, she scares all of us. My bets are on her and Lilith.

Leon: *grins* I think you underestimate Eda and Crystal's skills. Crystal is pretty good with potions, beast keeping, and healing as well as plants.

Vitimir: *chuckles* Clearly she takes after her wild witch mother. Unfortunately, she'll become a wanted criminal after this.

Leon: What?!?!

Vitimir: She's assisting a wild witch and she attacked two coven heads. These actions can't go unpunished unfortunately.

Leon: I don't like it, but I understand.

Back with the battle, Eda and Lilith were still at it while Crystal and Terra were battling neck and neck with their plants. Eventually, Crystal starts to throw some of her potions to take down the plants.

Terra: Skilled in multiple magic types. You would have made a great addition to the Emperors Coven.

Crystal: If I have to arrest my mother in the process, I'll pass.

They stop when they see Eda thrown into the wall, leaving a crater.

Crystal: MOM!!!!

Crystal uses her magic to quickly restrain Terra and runs over to Eda.

Crystal: Mom, are you okay!?!?

Eda: *pained* I'm okay. I'll be fine.

Crystal: *facing Lilith with anger* Why!? She never hurt anyone!!!

Lilith: You would never understand, child. Now stand aside, or I will be forced to arrest you as well.

Crystal: Then do it! I'm not leaving my mother.

Eda smiles from her daughters determination.

Lilith: *hesitant* Very well then. You've made your choice. I'm sorry I have to do this to you my niece. I would have loved to know you more.

Before Lilith can act, Eda speaks up.

Eda: Lily wait. The curse.

Lilith has a worried look when she hears that.

Eda: Look at me. Look at my face. The curse is worsening and I can't keep up with it. I don't know how much time I have left.

Lilith: *approaches Eda* I'll admit I was surprised when I first saw you today. *looks at Crystal with a smile* And I'm glad to see that you've raised your daughter well.

Crystal was hesitant but couldn't help but smile from her aunt's sympathy.

Eda: I just had to see my sister for... possibly the last time.

Lilith: Eda, I-

Lilith screams as a bag of Hex Mix is thrown in her face. She stares at it as it hits the ground. Lilith growls.

Eda: *running to the exit* It's been fun, but let's call it a draw!

Crystal: *following her mother* Nice meeting you, Aunt Lilith!

Lilith: Argh!

Back with Leon and Vitimir, Terra is seen approaching the two.

Terra: Who is this Vitimir? Your new protégé?

Vitimir: This is Leon Grey. And he could be my protégé. He's quite skilled with potions.

Leon: Well, I don't know about being a protégé. . .

Terra: Young sprout, this is an honor that's not normally given to students like yourself. This is the offer of a lifetime. What do you say? Taking lessons from the head of the potions coven?

Leon: Well, I, um-

Vitimir: I can tell this is a lot to take in. So, at least consider my offer. I would love to help you unlock your true potential in this skill of yours.

Leon: Okay. Thank you for the offer, and I will think about it. It was nice meeting you.

Leon runs off while Terra and Vitimir watch him leave. Terra looks at Vitimir as she could see a slight smile through his face mask.

Terra: Quite the family drama we had today. Though I'm sure you'd understand Vitimir.

Vitimir: Yeah. He said his mother's name was Sylvia. . . My sister.

AN: And chapter finished!!! This one was the longest yet. And I think this was my second favorite chapter I had written, the first favorite being the last chapter. So, let me know what you think of the story so far. Again, special thanks to Trixie090306 for helping me with this chapter. I hope you enjoyed, and see you next chapter!!!