Mertha paced back and forth in front of the portal, it had been days since Bertha went after Joey and Cupquake, and even the Wizard and Witch police hadn't returned from the portal.
Was something happening?
Are they hurt??
Mertha could sense some dark presence, was it her own anxiety or was it something else??
. . .
Mertha had to trust her gut, something was wrong so she rushed to the villa to get her own pack-up!

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Lauren sat in front of the golden statue, having a picnic with him and her new pet.
"One day; I'm gonna marry ya."
. . .
"Awh, so sweet!"
As Lauren ate a PBJ sandwich, she heard squawking and an Owl landed on her blanket, they put a letter down and took food before taking off.
"My food. ;-;"
Lauren picked up the letter, ripping it open in excitement.
. . .
Ooh~

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Shubble watched the rain, she wasn't feeling 100% though as soon as Katherine hugged her she smiled and the rain let up.
"Thanks. . ."
"Don't worry; You're still an amazing Witch."
They lived isolated, mostly because Shubble was still being looked for by the academy but they doubt they could find her with her new abilities and new hair.
Katherine then held up a letter,"Oh, you had a letter in your mail box.", Shubble took it, opening it and read with Katherine.
. . .
Oh dear.

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Eloise was already on site, Shubble there with Lauren.
Mertha bowed to them,"We'll be waiting for one more person.", footsteps could be heard, they shuddered but Lauren felt a sense of safety as she turned around.
"Scott!"
To their surprise, it was Scott.
His hair was longer and tied back, he was wearing a black coat with a green waistband but still looked tired and some skin looked decay and he was wearing gloves.
And he looked mad.
"Why am I back here?"
Lauren rushed to hug her best friend, that seemed to lift the frown a little as Scott gave her a smile and a quick hug back.
"Why have we been summoned back here?"
Mertha bowed,"I deeply apologise, but it is quite serious: Joey and Cupquake went missing days ago, along side Bertha after they went after them along with police to find them but no words.", Scott sighed,"You want us to look for them?", Mertha nods,"Yes. . .", Scott groaned, why did he get woken up just to be told he had to save somebody, has the universe decided he hasn't suffered enough?!
Eloise smiled,"Sounds good, as The Supreme Witch, I'm sure we can find them!", Shubble nods,"Yeah, with enough teamwork we can find and save them!", Scott then held his hand up, like he was in school,"But why am I here, I have no more magic or connections here other than Shubble and Lauren, this ain't got nothing to do with me: I'm going back to bed.", so Scott turned to leave.
"Well you proved during the final trial that while you are not only good at magic, but quite amazing at combat."
That was true, Shubble remembered it clearly how Scott's attacks were.
Mertha continued,"Though, Bertha said your magic has been removed I believe you can be of aid through your knowledge, combat and your surprising experience.", Scott stopped walking after hearing that.
Experience. . .
Oh shit.
Scott covered his mouth: Did Bertha look into his mind, they were a Mind Witch!
Did Bertha fricken snitch?!
"So please, I beg you all for your help through magic, knowledge and skills as I fear a dark presence that seems to have grown. . ."
The three Witches nod, Lauren then fell to her knees, shuffled to Scott and have him the puppy eyes.
"Please. . . It will be great if you came, and I wanna spend more time with you~! Pleassssseee~~~"
. . .
Scott felt like he didn't have a choice, cause he'd just feel guilty and ho after them.
Know he wished he didn't to attached to these three.
"Ughhhhhh. . . Fine."
"YAY! :D"

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"Be safe."
Milo and Scott kissed goodbye, Lauren gushing over how cute they were, Eloise reminded herself to visit Prismarina and Shubble was sad she had to leave Katherine again.
"I promise."
I'll try.
Scott couldn't promise that, but he was determined as he walked to the three girls,"I have a bow and arrows, healing stuff, food, switch-blade, dagger and a sword.", they noted again to not mess with Scott as they walked together.
Eloise lead the way, Shubble and Lauren a little bit behind her and in the back, Scott trailed behind as he cursed himself for getting involved all over again.

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They stood in front of the portal, immediate evidence Cupquake was here from her armour left behind and Eloise could feel her presence.
Shubble stood next to Scott,"I'll protect you.", Scott didn't need her protection, but he gave her a thankful nod and a small smile.
Eloise went in first, followed my Lauren before Shubble took Scott's hand, Scott could tell she was scared so they walked in together.