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𝘊𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘌𝘥𝘢, 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘧 𝘬𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.

The plan was finally set in motion, Darius and Eberwolf's flying ahead as they gave Eda and Raine one last glance, the two looking back at them with firm faces as Katya soared below them, Luz and King holding on.

"Why are we stopping?" Luz raised an eyebrow as Katya soon came to a halt, nearing the ground.

"To meet your security escort," Katya grinned, lightly pushing Luz and King off of her staff. "Darius insisted, see ya!"

She chuckled, the witch soon flying off as Luz glared, cupping her hands to her mouth as she yelled back at Katya, who was now out of sight.

"What?! I don't need a security escort!" She hissed.

"Did you hear that, guys?" A familiar voice echoed as Luz turned around with wide eyes. Her jaw dropped as she spotted Willow and Gus standing nearby.

"Yeah, no," Gus shrugged with a grin. "I guess we'll have to go home, and I should tell Georgia and Xen to stay home."

Willow chuckled, Gus grinning over at Luz playfully as the two teased the human, Luz tearing up at the sight of her friends.

"Well, it's been fun," Gus winked. "See you around, Luz the Human."

Luz started to chuckle, a smile growing as she teared up further, running towards her two best friends, King soon running after her.

"Wait. Wait, wait, wait!" She called out, running out to the two witches before hugging them tightly. "Of course, I want you around! I'm so happy! And confused..."

She held both witches' hands, King hopping onto Gus' back as the other two smiled at her kindly.

"I thought you were all hiding after what happened at Hexide," Luz frowned. "A-And what did you say about Georgia? I thought she was recovering from–"

"Her illness? Oh, don't worry, she's gotten help from the parents," Hunter called out, Luz looking over at him in surprise. "And they were hiding, but then they heard Darius ordered me to protect you."

Hunter walked over to Luz with a smirk, Flapjack on his shoulder as a new set of clothes were worn. Gus smiled, welcoming the blonde boy into the conversation.

"More like he begged us to come because he's terrified of getting recognised," Gus grinned, Hunter frowning at the smaller boy in embarrassment.

"Hunter," Luz frowned. "Are you really sure that you and Georgia are up for this? You must be dealing with a lot after learning–"

"That Belos is evil?" Hunter cut Luz off, his eyes widened before chuckling nervously. "Don't worry! I'm A-Okay!"

He turned to Gus, the two boys bumping fists before knocking foreheads. The two mimicked the explosion sounds as Flapjack landed back on Hunter's shoulder.

"What the–" Luz watched the interaction in confusion, Willow placing a hand on her shoulder as she smiled.

"This is what happens when you go missing for a week," Willow teased, walking towards the two before another voice called out.

"I thought I recognised that friendly voice anywhere!"

Luz turned around to spot Georgia standing behind her, the Latina's eyes widening as she ran to hug her friend, a concerned smile growing.