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Tartarus rubs his hand on Zephyrus’ shoulder, his best friend, his partner in crime, mourning the loss of his first son. Techno knows he isn't the best at this, but Philza needs him.
Techno looks to see Mr. Duck lost in thought, flipping a coin in his hand. On the other side were the vigilantes, well what's left of them. Wither Star sits with Inbetween and Rose Knight, they have informed the villains at half of the vigilantes where mind control while the others were caught. Leaving them 5 vigilantes, three adults and two teens. They haven't been located.
They told the rest how they have lost Thanatos, Techno knows there was a weird thing between Thanatos and Mr. Duck. But he knew it was more for Mr.Duck
“So what's the plan?” Rose whispered to Whither Star, he knew she didn’t mean to break the silence but it was getting too awakened. Star just shakes their head. They weren’t sure themselves either.
Duck sighs, “We don’t have a plan. All we can do is help the people in my grounds. We can’t fight all the heroes plus all the vigilantes under their control. We only have 5 vigilantes, two are missing, 6 top villains -I’m not counting all the C-Class villains- And my people which isn't a lot to fight all the heroes.”
“They plan this.” Wither Star hugs herself.
“What?” Inbetween say looking at their leader.
Wither Star looks to Tartarus, and sighs, “A few months back, one of my people went missing, I went to check on them, they were caught by the heroes and became a low class hero. But the weird thing is, it was the way they were talking to me. Like someone has a gun to their head. I knew something was wrong. So I and a few vigilantes try to get them out of the hero’s HQ. While we were there, we spotted some weird things. How a few heroes or people will be walking then stop and stand there for a few minutes. Or how they will just stare off to space. Like they weren’t there. Then… we lost communication with them. The last time we saw them, was their body in the water.”
“And after we found them. Many went missing or found dead. We lost many vigilantes. At the moment I knew I needed help. I have ask Tartarus for help and so far-”
“It ended up nothing.” Techno finished. In reality, he didn’t have time, dealing with Tommy’s leg, the Black Market and the heroes trying to recruit Ranboo. Plus he did look into it as much as he could but there wasn’t enough information. And Wither Star kept this information too- “Wait I didn’t know about that half part. Why didn’t you add that to the files? Or tell me?”
Everyone looks at Wither Star, who sighs in defeat. “Because I didn’t think you would believe it.”
“Well now it’s too late-“
“Tartarus.” Zephyrus hissed at Techno. Right, they need all the help and he can’t get sassy with their alliance.
“But they're right.” Duck starts, “If she had told you about that, would you have believed it?”
“…”
Shit. Techno sighed, he would have thought they were crazy. The voices giggled at him.
“Now…for the next plan. We regroup and see how much man power we have.”
“Man power?” Zephyrus looks at him. “But didn’t you say-”
“I did. But now thinking about it. If we ask the people to help us, we might stand a chance.” Duck looks out of the window, watching as citizens walking around trading food or supplies to each other. “I know it's a huge shot, but who knows. Someone out in the grounds has the power to help us.”
Ranboo watches as people move on the ground from his window. Many restaurants in the casinos open their seats for many families and give food out. Others were making small shows to entertain themselves and others. Ranboo watches as a man is juggling random objects children have given him; a teddy bear, a ball, a phone and shoe. It was kinda nice seeing it.
Click!
Ranboo looks behind them and sees Tommy signing and placing a bag down. “I got us some breakfast, and I got the fish you requested….why did you want fish cans?”
“It’s not for me, it's for the cats.” Ranboo stands up and walks to him. “Oh.” Tommy looks down to pick up the bag. Ranboo uses their tail to snatch the bag before Tom can get it. “Hey!” Tommy laughs.
Waking up this morning was weird to say. Ranboo woke up in a bed, not on the couch where they did sleep. They woke up in their neighbors hotel room. Philza and Techno explain they found them when they went looking for Tommy. Since Raboo had no one to stay with they didn't mind staying with their neighbors.
Ranboo opens the window and pull out the fish cans out. All four cats ran when they open the can. Pearl crying loudly and climbing up his leg. Ender, Steve and Jeffrey sat quietly on the floor waiting. Ranboo move his leg far away with Pearl, the little kitty was determined to get her food. Ranboo can hear Tommy giggling behind them.
After placing the can food on the ground for the cats, Ranboo joins Tommy at the small table. The breakfast was simple, eggs and small pancakes.
It was weird. Weird that they were eating breakfast as the city burns down around them. Ranboo looks at Tommy, he was eating but still lost in his mind. His eyes were puffy. They look away, Tommy was still in shock. He hasn't fully realized what's happening. That their world was burn down, his brother; gone, the city he grew up destroy. Ranboo, they never felt connect to this city. The moment their mom passed they kinda wanna leave this city. It reminded them too much of her, but it's different for Tommy.
The ground shakes, both boys stops. The world outside became quite. They waited. For anything.
The sky glows brighter in the sickly green, the dome seems to be reinforce. Who this person is they were making sure no one can't get thought. Speaking of it, Ranboo need to place a spell protection on this city. For everyone and their safely.
Ranboo stands up, "I'm going out to see if I can find anyone. Or just walk around." They pick up Enderchest, they pat on Tommy's back. "Jeffrey is a great buddy to cuddling with."
Tommy nodded, and sniff. "Thanks Ran."
Ranboo hums, and walks outside of the hotel room. They look out to the hallway to see some people hanging out and a few doors open. As they walk by they see many people just talking, sharing and getting to know each other. A few kids noticed their cat and ask to pet. Ranboo just let them, if it makes them smile he doesn't mind Ender smacking them let later. When they reach to the stairs, they teleport. There was no point of a limit, after all the law is burning out there.
'So what is the plan?' Ender asked.
We make a protection spell around Las Nevada. It will give us time and stop any attacks form him. Ranboo walks out of the hotel they are staying. They headed straight to the gate, waving at a few passerby. Ranboo lets Enderchest walk ahead, they stop and pretended to look for her.
The gate guards look at them as they step closer. Ranboo just wave and calls out for his cat. One of guards points to side where they think they say a tail. They thank them and went after. Placing their hand on the wall to 'help' guide them to their cat. Ranboo can see the spell slowly forming in the wall. They looks up to the sky, whoever this guy is, they either have a witch with them or is one. There no way this is just a normal power. Now knowing this, this spell will let them know his here in Nevada.
As Ranboo walk they noticed how fast their magic was going, how it was able to from. They know their magic was suppose to be slow, this dome was might to slow any powers or magic. It make them thinks.
What type of magic is this user?
Most witches has a type of magic they felt comfortable, water magic, fire magic, light magic. But some witches like to sub class them, call them wild users. Ranboo learn most magic form their mother, she was from a long line of wildfire magic. She taught them her magic but she taught them a magic that was lost. Maybe that's why their magic is working way faster in this dome.
Ranboo stops and looks over to the people, some people where trying to use their powers but-
"WHOA!" a kid cry as their fire power become a bit to big for them. Their parent rush over and pour a bottle on his hand.
Ranboo hums, out of control powers it means one thing. Chaos Magic.
They continues walking with the spell. They won't finish this spell in one day but it will let them know if any one gets in this safe zone. If this is Chaos Magic, they have to watch out for any out busts.
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Ranboo watch as Enderchest purrs as many kids pat her belly, as the kids say 'apple juice to pet kitty?' and of course Ranboo wouldn't deny the greatest deal. Now here they are slipping a apple juice.
Ranboo had to take a break from the spell, due to their energy. A big spell takes time and energy form the user. Usually, this spell would have drain them in two hours, but due to the build up they were able to walk for four hours. Ranboo sighs, tomorrow they'll have to walk only two hours to continues the spell.
Which isn't good, they need to finish this spell and need time. But they don't have the time.
Ranboo might have to over their limited to finish this spell.
"Ranboo?" They look up to see Philza looking down at them. "What-What are you doing out here?" He looks over to the group of kids petting Enderchest.
"I wanted to get some air…and to see if I can find my dad." They lied, crushing the apple juice and placing it next to them. "Looks like my dad got out before the this weird shield."
Phil hums and sits beside them, "I bet his worry about you. Probably at the shied right now."
Ranboo chuckles, Enderchest happy walks away form the kids as their parents pick them up. Enderchest happy rubs her body on Ranboo's legs, before rubbing on Philza's leg. Ranboo picks her up and holds her. Ender's magic hums under their hands. They can use Ender's magic but they didn't want her low on magic.
"What are you going out here?" Ranboo ask.
"Same as you. Wanting some air." Phil sighs, "I. I lost one of my son."
"Oh shit, I'm so sorry for you're lost." Ranboo…didn't know how to comfort Philza. Should they hug him? Pat their shoulder? "Do, uh, do you need a hug or um."
Enderchest walks out of their arms and onto Phil's lap. She loafs and purrs on his lap. Phil hums at the cat and gently pets her. "Honestly I don't know. My son, the only one who has Kristin's looks… is gone now. My first born. My first. My little songbird. Sniff- Your father is going to be worry about you. He doesn't know if you're alive or… gone."
Ranboo watches him talk. He is right, their father doesn't know if he's okay. Crumb probably let them know that they were alive when they were teleport. Ran looks at their phone, no single, no WiFi. Knowing their father, they got the whole Council on this case. And all the neighboring heroes too.
"Ranboo. Can you promise me something?" Phil looks at them.
"It depends."
"Can you take Tommy with you anytime you got out? I know Tommy is having a hard time, and is going to get worse. Tommy always is clingy and follows his brother. Don't tell him I told you about this." He smile, "I just want Tommy to have a friend. During this time."
"What about Tubbo?"
"Oh shit, forgot about him. Sorry, he's with his father somewhere. There's a lot going though my head."
"Hey hey, its okay. And yeah, I understand a lot has happen." Ranboo give Phil a small smile.
Phil smiles back, before picking up Enderchest. They follow suit as Phil takes their arm. "Come on now, Techno was able to take some food and is planing to cook sometime good. He says all of this is junk food." He rolls his eyes. Ranboo chuckles, before following their neighbor. As they walk, Ranboo noticed Zephyrus's boots, and plants. Judging by the clothes, Philza spots them at the ground and rush to clover their top half of his costumes. They kinda find it funny. The city most evilness leader rushing to talk to their teen neighbor.
It makes them felt seen by them.
It was the next day, and the spell was just 2/4 covering of Las Nevada. Each was great but Ranboo's magic was too low. They sigh in exhausted.
"You good boss man?" Tommy look at them. Just as they promise to Philza, they took Tommy with them as they continues to finished the spell. Ranboo use the excuse of letting the cats stretch their legs, they been in small spaces for the past three days. Using Ender's harness, Steve happily walks besides Tommy. They can tell Tommy was enjoying this.
"Yeah, I'm okay. Just tried." Ranboo leans on the wall. "Of everything."
Tommy hums and guides Steve and Jeffrey back to them. They left Pearl in the hotel room with Philza and Techno, Tommy place a bet that he couldn't handle the demon while Techno bet he does. Enderchest was ahead but turn around when senses Ranboo's magic.
"Well, I understand." Tommy watches Enderchest going between Ranboo's legs. "Hey Ranboo?"
"Yeah?"
Tommy looks away, Ranboo felt his soul; anxiousness. Tommy was anxiousness about something, they can see the way he was playing with the leashes in his hands. "So um…yesterday when you left for a walk. Pearl was being Pearl, you know??"
Ranboo nodded, Pearl probably did something to make Tommy this anxious to tell them. She probably broke something they villains needed.
"Well, she kinda made something fall on to your weird suitcase," Fuck "And I panic, because its your things and I heard something break so I…kinda look in it."
"What."
"Look! It wasn't my fault!! Pearl opened it and- and I saw the potions and- and- the weird books and-"
Tommy stops as he see the fear in Ranboo's eyes. Tommy quite down before- "I didn't mean to look Ranboo. It just happened, and I was worry that you would…leave us…..When you know I know." Tommy cross his arms and look down to ground.
Ranboo stood there, watching him.
It makes sense, when Ranboo came back to the hotel, Tommy was acting weird. Hiding something. They thought it was because he looks like he was crying before they arrive. Even Techno looked concern when talking to him. But now it makes sense.
Tommy knew.
Tommy knew their a witch.
"I'm sorry." Tommy said.
Ranboo look down to Ender, she was watching and waiting.
Spell?
No, Ranboo sighs. "Don't be. It was bound to happened anyway." Tommy looks up, before stepping back as Ender pops on their shoulder.
"Ranboo. If your…" He lower his voice, "A witch… were you the one who help us at the safe house?"
Ranboo looks at Tommy, "Yes, it was me and second why the fuck is your safe house a fucking apartment?"
"Don't look at me it was Phil!" Tommy waves his hands, before stopping. Ranboo watch as color drains form his face. "You knew. YOU KNEW WE WERE THE DEATH-" Ranboo slaps his hand over his face, looking around for anyone.
"Shut up! There people around and you can blow your whole family secret!"
"YOU KNEW!!??" Tommy whisper. Well more like a yell mutter. "You knew our secret???"
"You guys are the worse neighbors to have secrets!" Ranboo whisper back. "Haven't you guys noticed how loud you're balcony door is?! Very night and morning, I hear it open and close and loud sounds. OF COURSE I HAD TO LOOK!!"
"HOLY SHIT YOU KNEW AND HELP US?????"
"YES??????"
Tommy shoves Ranboo off him, before puffing his chest. "Okay! Okay! Let me get this right. You knew our identity, and what we do, you knew our battles and you helped us. Why?"
"I helped because you guys are kinda cool in my opinion. And I don't like heroes, so I help because I want you guys to win."
Tommy nodded, "You do have some good points. Wait-did know about the heroes?"
"Eh-somewhat?"
"Okay okay- next question and last question." Tommy stands fully to Ranboo. "Your a witch. How powerful are you?"
Ranboo hums. "As long you don't tell anyone- and I mean anyone- its not a power, I have trails of Enderians in my genes, that's my hybrid side, my magic is powerful but it will drain me to the point of losing concussion. And I'm low on my magic."
"Huh?" Tommy blinks, "Wait-Wait-Wait- What do you mean your low on magic? I have seen you do magic at all."
Ranboo smiles, they step away form Tommy and place their hand on the wall. The wall glows slightly when their hand touches it. Tommy gasp at it. "You-you be-"
"I'm casting a spell, a protection spell around Las Nevada. I got about haft of it cover but I'm low in energy. If I eat something big, I can finish this spell." Ranboo explains.
"If I can finish it today, I can save up energy just in case a battle breaks out in the safe zone."
They look at Tommy, who looks shock at them. Ranboo gives him a small awkward smile. Tommy just give a big smile, "How big of a meal do you need? I can get Techno to cooked something big for you." Tommy grabs Ranboo arm and starts dragging them to the hotel. "If you eat right now, we can get the spell before evening. The faster we get this spell the better. It also means we get time."
Ranboo couldn't help but to smile at his friend. Instead of being scare or rushing off to inform his team about having a witch in the safe zone, Tommy happily helps Ranboo to regain their energy to finished the spell.
"Ranboo, you have to promise to show me some cool spells. And golden apple too. I really love that shit."
There it is, they roll their eyes. Shaking their head, before taking Jeffrey leash.
"Okay I will. But an golden apple is to much. Oh! And you saw one spell all ready."
"Wait ready?"
"Yup."
"What was it?"
"A memory spell."
Tommy tilt his head, "What is does spell do?"
"Well, lets say this isn't the first time you find out that I'm a witch."
Before Ranboo know it, Tommy start punching them. "YOU ERASE MY MEMORY?!?"
"YOU WERE YELLING!! I GOT SCARED!!" Ranboo laughs covering his head. Tommy was yelling and cussing at them.
"HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU USE IT?! HOW MANY?!?"
"JUST ONCE! I PROMISE!!" Ranboo starts running away form Tommy, Jeffrey and Ender happy follows after them as Tommy chases them. "YOU OWEN ME TWO GOLDEN APPLES!!"