Levi stared at the mansion and shook his head scornfully.
She hasn't outgrown her delusions of grandeur.
He flirted into the house and wasn't surprised when he didn't encounter any resistance. No evil henchman would want to work with a COO- COO and crazy person such as that.
Even after all this time , She never doubted his power. He went pass the rooms without checking because right now his thoughts were how to deal with Gothel .
"Time to enter the devil's lair"
He exhaled.
Levi climbed up the wooden steps leading to a place where he presumed was her hiding place.
She always had a thing for the dark.
He pushed open the door and entered slowly.It was a room, filled with all sorts of unimaginable and disgusting things. He controlled his urge not to vomit.
His gaze revolved around the room not conscious of the fact that someone was lurking behind him.
He spun around.
"We meet again..."
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Avyanna was soon able to get out of the forest and found the house using one of her tracking spells .
She had no idea of time. In the the magical realm , time sped faster than the real world. How long have they been there ? A year? A month?
She looked at the mansion. She was standing just a few feets away .Levi was already in there.
At least that was what she presumed.
And if he was in there , Who they were searching for was not far behind.
She chanted an invocation and then a dazzling bright light appeared before her in the dark forest as if of a thousand fireflies.
"Find Kyra and Conrad. Lead them back here ".She commanded.
The blinding light zoomed out of sight .
Avyanna hoped that they'd get there on time...
Or she would have to proceed alone.
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"So, we meet again , Levi ".
Levi grinned. " Gothel ".
She had her head covered with a dark veil as she addressed him.
"What?". Levi scolded. "To afraid to look me In the eye?"
Gothel scoffed. She pulled off the veil from her face and smiled at Levi.
He was struck by her...
HIDEOUSNESS!!!!!!
So many wrinkles.
What the hell was holding her together.
"UGH!" He exclaimed in disgust With hands in the air . "What the he'll happened to you!!! You look so OLD!!!"
Gothel have him a stern look.
"I'm so sorry " Levi apologized."I could recommend some facial treatment in a 5 star salon and I heard warm milk also does wonders for the skin." He winced again."You really need it ."
"Shut up!!!!!!" She shrieked terrifyingly.
"Just giving non professional beauty tips to a friend , Don't take it personally ".
"Why the choice of word ' Terrifyingly'?". Obi Questioned innocently.
"A good question my friend , if a young woman yells, it is considered hot and attractive, but if an older woman yells , its just terrifying ". He replied.
"So you couldn't use the fact that she is a kidnapper, a witch / necromancer and the bad guy to explain?" Eva said with Su ling nodding.
"I like my explanation better". John retorted.
"What happened to you?". Levi asked.
"You happened to me ".She replied with clenched teeth .
"My life would have been perfect if you hadn't barged into it. I was the only child of the poorest merchant in the kingdom, but whose beauty was known in all the four great kingdoms engaged to be married to a duke. I was supposed to bring honour to my family. I was so happy until you came along. A famous Sorcerer , greatest in all the lands . I thought you were my Prince Charming." Gothel scoffed again.
"The foolishness of youthful exuberance .You made me live in a fantasy world. We fooled around many times until we were caught and you vanished from my life. The wedding was called off and any future ones were gone because no man could marry the lady that bedded the devil himself . Years after years I'd waited , hoping that one day you'd come back to me as your promised when professing your love for me, but you never came back , did you? On the verge of death, from all the shame that enveloped me and rejection, then did I finally find an option - seeking a haven in sorcery."
"It gave me purpose." Gothel continued . "Meaning. Inflicting pain on those that had scorned or shunned me."
"As you know " She added , looking at her reflection in a dusty , huge ancient mirror just opposite her.She looked back at Levi.
"There is always a price to pay. Isn't that what you always said?"
"What do you need the girl for" Levi snarled.
"I need her to get what I desire. What no human has ever been able to have"
"What's that ? "He said sarcastically "A pure soul?"
"No... ETERNAL YOUTH!!!!!!!"