The Sorceress' Staff

Lillo went to the throne and retrieved the staff, which had been stuck in the earth for twenty years. As she pulled it out, a lightning bolt crackled, causing the denizens of the night realm to rejoice, believing their goddess had been freed from her imprisonment. Lillo handed the staff to Lucy, who felt her powers surge through her body, awakening from their dormant state. She turned to her mother, who stood silently watching, and a pleased smile crossed Maya’s face. Breaking her oath to possess the staff only when the curse on Lara had turned against the kingdom and Arthur’s rule, Lucy chanted the location of Lara. After a few moments, she laughed wickedly, satisfied with the outcome. She turned to her mother and laughed again.

“Mother, Arthur thinks he is clever, sending his daughter to a place where his curse won’t work. He should have known that his curse upon me wouldn’t be effective there,” Lucy gloated.

“What is your plan now that you have regained possession of your staff from its resting place?” Maya inquired.

“I will thwart her attempts to find true love. But for now, I will keep a close eye on her,” Lucy replied.

Maya nodded approvingly and teleported away, leaving Lucy seething with anger towards Arthur, who had believed he could keep her trapped forever. Lillo, noticing Lucy’s rage, signaled for the other subjects to leave, and they obediently departed. She approached Lucy, planting a kiss on her lips in an effort to calm her down. Lucy found solace in the embrace of Lillo, surprised by her attraction to a mere mortal subject who lacked

The powers of a demi-god. Nevertheless, Lillo had managed to awaken a softer, more pleasurable side within Lucy, despite her inherently evil nature.

Lara had spent two weeks without any word from her parents, and the lingering feeling of abandonment weighed heavily on her. She couldn’t shake off the sadness, and her new family couldn’t fathom the reason behind her constant sorrow. They attributed it to her amnesia, her inability to remember her true identity and her family. Nonetheless, they assured her that they were now her family, and they would stand by her until she regained her memory. Lara felt grateful for their acceptance and patience, despite her struggling to adapt to their food and being unfamiliar with the world she found herself in. Jane, especially, was thrilled to have Lara around, eager to teach her about the many things she did not yet know.

One morning, Stella knocked on Lara’s door. Lara, using her telekinesis, opened the door without approaching it, suddenly realizing she was with a family that did n’t recognize her. In a moment of quick thinking, she froze time, positioning herself behind the door to avoid raising any suspicions. Unfreezing time, Lara watched as Stella walked in, perplexed by how Lara had seemingly teleported from the bed to the door. Trying not to dwell on it, Stella insisted on having a talk with Lara.

“Lara, the holidays are over, and Collins and Jane are going back to school today. I was thinking you should join them. Fortunately, I happen to be the principal of Star Teens High School, so I can take care of all the necessary paperwork for your enrollment until you remember who you are. You’ve already shown signs of recovery to my daughter, and I’m confident that within the next two months, you’ll fully remember everything. Then, I can help you transition to your actual school,” explained Stella.

“Thank you, Stella. I’ll do whatever you think is best,” replied Lara.

During the two weeks of staying with her new family, Lara had made an effort to learn certain things on her own, trying to convince them that she was making progress. She shared snippets of memories with Jane and Collins, only mentioning what she could recall. Lara agreed to go to school with them, and hearing about her acceptance brought immense joy to Collins and Jane’s hearts. As Lara got ready to accompany them to school that morning, she heard her father’s voice calling out to her.

“Lara,” Arthur called.

Filled with rushing joy and excitement, Lara responded without even thinking of closing the door, desperate to hear from her parents after two long weeks of silence.

“Father, I’m here,” Lara exclaimed.

“Oh, my daughter, forgive me for not speaking to you sooner. I wanted you to get accustomed to Earth first,” Arthur explained.

Lara turned towards the wall, noticing it was glowing. She approached it and marveled at the sight of her father appearing before her.

“Oh, Dad, how much I’ve missed seeing your face,” Lara expressed with genuine warmth.

“The feeling is mutual. I hope the humans are treating you well,” Arthur inquired.

“Yes, father. They are being kind to me. I’m starting school today, father,” Lara shared eagerly.

“School? But you’re supposed to be searching for your true love, not attending school. You are a goddess,” Arthur replied, somewhat concerned.

“Father…”

Before Lara could continue speaking, Jane walked into the room. Instantly, Lara turned to face her, alerting Arthur to another presence. He swiftly closed the communication portal.

“Who were you talking to on the wall?” Jane asked, her curiosity piqued.

“Oh, that? I was just rehearsing what I’m going to say at school,” Lara quickly improvised.

“Okay, if you say so. But it was really odd. I thought you were talking to yourself and going a bit crazy,” Jane remarked.

At that moment, Lara couldn’t help but smile. Her father, Arthur, had used his powers to make the communication portal sound like Lara’s voice to humans, just in case someone overheard their conversation. Unaware of the true reason behind Lara’s smile, Jane took her by the hand, urging her to hurry so they wouldn’t be late for school.

“Come on, let’s get going before we’re late,” Jane insisted.

Lara followed her, bubbling with excitement. She was about to experience attending school for the very first time in nineteen years.

As Lara stepped out of the house, she marveled at the vibrant colors of the world around her. The sunlight bathed the neighborhood in a warm glow, and the sound of children’s laughter echoed in the air. It was a stark contrast to the palace she had grown up in, but she welcomed the change. This was her chance to immerse herself in the human world, to learn, and to find her true love.