Labyrinth Runners

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The coven guards close in closer and closer with each step, their footsteps booming on the floor. A cloaked figure holds a folder, a folder that is of great importance.

They are being chased for reasons beyond their control. The guards are closing in on them, and in a matter of seconds they will be caught. The folder holds information to get rid of their situation and as they approach the exit, the guards are still on their tail.

The cloaked figure knows they must act fast, but the situation looks grim. They dart through the door and into the night, the cool air filling their lungs and the sounds of the guards fading behind them.

They have to make it to the woods, where they continue to run, they hold the folder tightly in their arm, knowing that it is their only hope of survival.

The woods are dark and full of obstacles, and they know they have to be careful. The folder could be lost at any moment and if they lose it, it's over. They know they can't let that happen, and so they continue through the night, hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as they arrive at a school.

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Outside the principal's office, Mattholomule walks out, having joined the illusion track and walks off proudly.

The Blight twins also come out, Edric having joined the beast keeping and potions tracks, and Emira the healing track. Edric proudly presents his new colors to Emira as they high-five each other and walk off.

Inside the principal's office. Principal Bump is rummaging through folders in a drawer, and the illusion teacher looks back proudly.

"It's nice to see the kids embracing multitracks. I remember giving up everything for illusions." She looks dejectedly at the illusion coven sigil on her wrist as she hands a folder to Bump.

"To be honest, I thought this would be more trouble than it's worth. But I haven't seen students this enthusiastic, ever."

A hooded person suddenly walks inside, catching the illusion teacher and Bump's attention.
"Well... trouble.. might be closer than you think." They show a medallion with the illusion coven brand on it.

In the cafeteria. Amity shows Willow and Gus the messages from Luz on her game device.
"These are the last messages I got from Luz." The trio look worried.

"She must've typed them quickly, because all I could decipher was, "Learned a lot of bad stuff," something, something, "Day of Unity," something, something and, "Don't scare him away"? I don't know what any of it means."

"What about all those hearts?" Amity quickly blushes.
"Oh... Those are for me."
"I went by and checked out the Owl House. It was crawling with Coven Scouts. I was thinking of capturing one for information, but..."
"It's okay, Willow. They're tough. Not everyone can stand up to them."

Willow squints suspiciously. "But I didn't want to bring any more attention to Luz and Eda."
"Oh! Of course, yes. Smart move."

From somewhere, the bell screams and rings. Amity picks up her food tray and walks off with a decent expression on her face, as Willow follows her with a dejected expression.

"Hey. You should say something."
"I'm fine. We just started hanging out again, and, she needs time to get to know the new me."
"You mean the real you." Gus winks at Willow.
"Mm-hmm." Willow winks back and walks off.

As Willow walks off with Amity, Gus had just scooped up his lunch when he hears rattling from the trash bin. He turns around to look at it, and out comes Flapjack with a half-eaten sandwich on his beak and chirps.

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