This story is inspired by the AU created by by Twixstari on Twitter.
MASSIVE SPOILERS FOR SEASON TWO
Part 1: Luz had failed to save Eda from the petrification spell and has now become a top target of the Emperor's Coven. But when rumors about a cur...
The chapter resumes from the previous, with Hooty solemnly retreating back into his space on the door. With a determined face, he opened the door, slinking over to the staircase.
Hooty: *narrates* 'Things didn't go that great with King, but I wasn't about to give up! What Luz said confused me, how could she research or get stronger if she's bone tired? It's getting so bad, she's started this habit of talking to no one! Maybe I'm being a nervous Nelly, but it would go against my assignment as House Guardian to let our favorite human suffer!'
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With the terrarium containing Chewy in her room, Luz exited from the bathroom, heading back over to her room for more studying. The Eda Shadow slinked beside her.
Eda Shadow: Kid, you need to rest. You're only human, and I can't keep taking the wheel forever if your body cronks out.
Luz: I know, Eda, but I feel like I'm so close to cracking the thing with the Portal. I've just ran into a few...... setbacks.
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A day or so earlier, Luz picked up the cloth of Eda's ottoman, revealing the frightened Echo Mouse as she tried baiting it out with a carrot.
Luz: Come on, buddy. You have valuable information that I need. You wanna carrot? Does baby like carrots?
Slowly, the small mouse made it's way out into the room and nibbled on the carrot, snuggling into Luz's lap.
Luz: There we go. You're safe he-
Luz was interrupted as Hooty barged into the room, devouring the Echo Mouse in one gulp and making the human look in frustration.
Hooty: Fret not, maiden. For Hooty, one of the many Guardian Owls of Ga'hoole, has protected you!
Luz: I was able to get Chewy out safely, but he hasn't been the same ever since. He still apparently has night terrors.
Eda Shadow: Can't really blame the rat, Hooty's digestion track is no joke. He's like a Titan-damn black hole, I tell you.
Luz stopped in front of her bedroom door, spotting a small table placed in front. On the table was a plate filled with cookies shaped like Hooty's face, along with a glass of milk and a note.
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Luz: *picks up note* 'A reward for all of your hard work. Love, Hooty.' Well, I do need to keep my blood sugar up, plus I think I deserved a bit of trans fats from all the Owl Wing lately.
The human placed the note down, picking up one of the cookies and biting into it, chewing it and actually finding it delicious.
Luz: Woah~. Is this chocolate frosting INSIDE the cookies?! Man, these are tan asombroso.
