The Raven's Mate 🪶| Lilith Clawthorne x Male Reader

Young Blood, old souls (Part 1)

This chapter opens with King reading from a book focused on the history of the Boiling Isles.
"The Boiling Isles, born from the flesh and bones of a fallen Titan. This original magic was so potent, all life on the Isles evolved to wield magic too. For years, we explored those power freely. Until, a mysterious witch appeared who declared that he, and he alone, could speak to the island. He said that we were using magic all wrong. His teachings took hold, his strength grew, and he became... Emperor Belos. Belos said that mixing magic was wrong, that only he had that right. So he created the coven system. And there, our knowledge was restricted, and our potential sealed away. Those who resist are called wild witches, and they face harsh punishment. Emperor Belos has since retreated into his castle. There are whispers that say he's planning something big."
Cut away from the book to King, You and Luz in the latter's room, plotting a rebellion.
"I wonder if catching Eda was part of his big plan. What do you think, Luz? Luz?"
Luz stares at the tag on her cape, reading: 'To a young witch from her proud mentor EDA'.
"You sure your prepared for this Kiddo? Trust me, I've been living in the Emperor's Coven for a good long while, and those witches are absolutely a force to be reckoned with."
You said as you watched out the window seeing the castle far away.
"I don't care what Belos is up to... because today, I'm saving Eda!"
Luz then opened a door to a room decorated with weapons.
"Whoa, what in the?...was Eda prepared for Weirdmagedon?"
You looked around
"Luz, what are you doing?"
Asked King
"This is serious King. Eda used her power to save me and got caught by Lilith. Now she's the Owl Beast and is being taken before the Emperor! I don't know what he's planning to do with Eda, but I'm going to rescue her."
"Haven't you been listening to me? He's the Emperor! He's the most powerful witch alive!"
"King, please try to understand. Eda is in this situation because of me. Because of my stupid choice. I have to make up for it.

"But she's in her Owl Beast form! How will she even recognize you?"
"I don't know. But We have to try anyway.
"Well then, I'm going too."
"King..."
"Me and Eda don't always see eye to eye, but I do consider her family. I want her back as much as you do."
"Alright. Then we've got no time to lose!"
"Nyeh!"
"Y/N, you've been in the castle and covens longer than any of us, surely you know of a way to get back in?"
"Don't worry. I have a plan."
"You do?"
"Remember the construction coven? I snatched a few of those power glyphs to enhance our strength."
King throws the book on the ground, which opens to the page with Belos on it.
Cut to Emperor Belos's throne room, focusing on the Titan's beating heart before panning down to the throne.
Beast Eda runs around from Lilith
"Eda, stop that this instant!"
Beast Eda tears down a tapestry of Belos, begins chewing on it.
Lilith bubbles Beast Eda
"Don't look at me like that. This is for your own good. Emperor Belos will heal you, and we'll be in his coven together. Isn't that wonderful?"
Beast Eda blows a raspberry at Lilith
"I will not fall prey to your childish games."
Lilith promptly sticks her tongue out at Eda
The door to the throne room opens. Six coven guards and Kikimora enter
"All kneel before Emperor Belos!"
Kikimora bows and moves away from the door. Lilith kneels. A pair of glowing blue eyes approach from the darkness, eventually revealing Emperor Belos.
Beast Eda shrieks and bursts out of the bubble, running towards Belos.
"Eda, no!"
Belos vanishes before Beast Eda can attack him, appearing behind her and throwing her against a wall by lifting his finger. Beast Eda falls to the ground, glowing red ropes appearing to keep her down.
Lilith runs between Beast Eda and Belos's shadow
"My Lord, I apologize for my sister's rash behavior. She is still in her cursed form. Once you've healed her, as promised, I am sure she will become a useful asset to the coven!"
Emperor Belos summons his mechanical staff and raises it, healing Eda only to the point of allowing her speech in her Beast form.
"Ah. Where am I? What is this? Aw farts, I got caught."
"Edalyn Clawthorne, the infamous Owl Lady, the wild witch of Bonesborough. Mentor of Luz the Human."
"You stay away from her, or so help me, Titan....!"
Emperor Belos chuckles
"You've got it all wrong. The human is safe, for now. I just want the portal she came through."
"Tough, 'cause I ain't telling you nothing!"
"Ugh, pity. Although I suppose I could ask the human herself."
Belos snaps his fingers, and the guards run in to drag Eda away
"Wait! Don't touch her! Lilith, don't let him hurt her! Lilith!"
"Ah, taking her to the healing ceremony?"
"I will not be healing her."
"But, you, promised me."
"Don't be so naïve, Lilith. This is the Titan's will. All wild witches must be dealt with with before the Day of Unity. You understand, don't you?"
"....Of course..."
"Good."
Belos begins walking away
"Oh, one more thing."
Belos snaps his fingers, and Owlbert and the bottom half of Eda's staff appear in Lilith's hands.
"Destroy the Owl Lady's staff. She won't be needing it anymore."
Belos leaves the throne room, leaving Lilith staring after him. The doors close.