Gareth Margrave's Boiling Isles Chronicles

Clouds on the Horizon

[Scene transitions to Blight Industries. Odalia is busy signing off on a delivery, while Kikimora sits in the pilot seat of a landed airship, filled with Coven Scouts and Abomatons.]

Odalia: "I was devastated to hear of your demotion, Kikimora."

Kikimora: "Please stop talking to me."

Odalia: "Personally, I liked you more than that turncloak Golden Guard. If only there was a way to show Belos your true worth."

Kikimora: "[Mockingly] 'If only there was a way to show Belos-' mmm, let's get out of here."

[Kikimora's ship departs from Blight Industries. The Blight twins and Amity are seen hiding behind a pile of trash, observing Odalia from a distance.]

Emira: "[Whispering] She won't believe you!"

Edric: "Even if she did, she won't care."

Amity: "Someone has to tell Mom about the Draining Spell. Or else she and Dad are helping Belos hurt people."

[Axol, who is with Amity, chimes in.]

Axol: "Amity, you're right. We can't keep this a secret."

[As they see Alador approaching, Amity gasps and pulls the twins down out of sight. The three then crawl to the side of the trash pile to watch Odalia and Alador.]

Odalia: "I've got that little gremlin on the hook! She'll be the perfect test subject for our new product."

Alador: "Don't you think it's odd that they need this much security for the Day of Unity? Perhaps we should reconsider this deal."

Odalia: "Blights always uphold their end of the deal, dear. Or should I reconsider ours?" [Grabs necklace, causing it to start glowing.] "It might be time for the kids to play a more active role in Blight Industries. I could start the paperwork right now."

[Alador is silent with a conflicted expression on his face. As Odalia releases her necklace, Alador turns and walks away, with Odalia following behind.]

Amity: "Hey, guys, Dad might listen!" [She finds the two have gone missing, and peeks above the trash pile.] "Guys?"

[Odalia's shadow suddenly looms in front of her and Amity turns to face her. The twins are held captive by an Abomaton and Odalia is looking angry.]

Odalia: "Hiding behind trash, Amity? To think my children are so painfully predictable in their deceit! You're. Grounded."

[Amity can only glare at her in response. Axol, who has been watching from a distance, steps forward.]

Axol: "Odalia, this isn't fair. Amity was only trying to do the right thing."

Scene transitions to the CATs headquarters. Luz, now sporting a new outfit and a short ponytail, pulls out her game device and attempts to decipher Amity's messages, with Y/N by her side.]

Eda: [Looking at Amity's message.] What kind of language is that?

Luz: The language of love, Eda. But it's unfinished. It just says grounded, come quick, then nothing.

Y/N: Amity must be in trouble. We should go check on her.

King: Special delivery! Ta-da! [He places down a box of Coven Scout disguises.]

[The scene continues with the group discussing their plan to stop the Draining Spell. Vilador, an adult witch residing with Eda, is seen actively participating in the conversation, offering suggestions and providing insights.]

Vilador: "We could use the distraction to our advantage. I can create a smokescreen to cover Eda's approach."

[Chot-San, Y/N's pet corgi, is seen throughout the scene, sometimes sitting on Y/N's lap, other times running around playfully. Y/N frequently interacts with Chot-San, petting him and giving him treats.]