Hehehe! I'm back after all this time, I'm finally back! Hehehe! But, where am I?
The area around the little witch looked like the site of a cataclysm. Everything was burnt black, as if a meteor had rained down setting everything ablaze in the aftermath. Suddenly a thought hit Majolica and she began to scramble around the area.
What happened?! It can't be...
Running to the middle of the dead zone Majolica first kicked at the black and gray ashes that covered the ground. Growing more and more anxious she eventually dropped to her knees and began to dig furiously with her hands.
I still have my UI! What about the Witch-Ops! Hehe, my friends!
Pulling up her UI, Majolica noticed three names missing.
That means... they're gone... Ashiore, Ivan, Corvella... What's happened here... what's happened to this world...
Majolica continued digging until...
This is it, hehe. The house's foundation. Now I just need to find...
Holding out her palm dark magic began to gather in the witch's palm. A moment later, the magic erupted forward blowing through the foundation. Jumping downwards into the hole Majolica found herself in her basement study. The witch rushed to her bookcase.
Here we go! I found it, hehe!
Opening the book, Majolica found the page she had been looking for.
Yes, this is it. Hehehe! Here we go. You're still there aren't you, my friends?
Holding out her hands on either side of her, Majolica focused. Quickly her hands began to glow with a pale green light.
Spirits of my friends, I call you home, hehe!
At first nothing, then slowly but surely the room began to brighten, not due to the candles but by small wisps of light like tiny torches.
Hehehe... I thank you for returning to my side my comrades! It has been four long years and, in that time, I see much has changed but the bonds we have forged remain! Actually... three of you seem new, hehe. I don't recognize you three..
There, several of the frogs stood in front of her no longer in physical form, but as faintly glowing spirits, ethereal, but corporeal enough to touch.
Yes, hehe, you three are new! But where did you come from; I wonder? Hehehe, oh well.
Majolica pointed at the first new frog.
You look like you would be good at defending. I like how strong and sturdy you are, hehe. So I'll call you...
Majolica scratched her chin as she thought, then suddenly she had an epiphany.
You, I'll call Corvella! Be proud of that name, hehe. They were a good friend of mine a long time ago!
Majolica was holding back tears as she turned to the next frog. Suddenly, the witch pinched her nose.
You... you stink, hehe. You'll be Ivan. You remind me of his stinkiness, hehe, but also his warmth and good heart! I'm sure you'll become a great cook like he was, hehe.
Brushing the tears now flowing from her eyes like streams.
And you, hehe, you look a little bit sickly. I'll name you Ashiore. She was also a good friend. Be proud, hehe....
Having named her three newest friends, Majolica wiped the tears from her face and clapped.
Now then, hehe, we need to get to work. Let's find everything we can still use!
****
After a few hours, the task was done. Majolica and her spirit frogs stood staring at what had once been their home. Some of the frogs began to turn to leave but Majolica called out.
"Wait."
[THEME MUSIC]
The spirit frogs came to a halt and turned to see Majolica staring at once had been their home.
This was my fault. I wasn't here when you needed me. I won't leave the memories of the loss of this place, of my friends and comrades to the barren winds and forgotten woods. Hehe, from now on I will always be with all of you... Corvella, Ashiore, Ivan, frogs... plant your roots within me, hehe. I won't see it all end in ashes. Hehe, you're all Witch-Ops...
Taking the ashes from the ground, Majolica wiped them, handful by handful across her face.
Hehe, none of you, none of our memories will be left behind. I'll take you into battle with me. Hehe, a constant reminder to our friends and comrades-in-arms, even in death. We will have our revenge against this world. Hehehe, they will be reminded of why I was once called Grand Witch Majolica...
Taking a small pouch from her belt, Majolica filled it with the same ashes she had just spread across her face. Turning to her frogs, Majolica pointed to the ruins of their once home.
We will leave the past behind, but carry the memories of it and every one of our allies with it.
Majolica held up the bag of ash to show her frogs, then attached it firmly to her belt. Looking each of her frog spirits in the eyes, Majolica, face covered in white-grey ash nodded firmly as though she had just come to a conclusion.
As of now I relinquish the title of commander and hereby officially disband the Witch-Ops! Those that lost their lives, I thank you and will guard your memories forever more! You have done us proud! Hehehe, and now it is time for me to reciprocate.
Pointing to the horizon, Majolica continued.
Now come, hehe. We march against whatever caused this, hehe, against who or whatever hurt my friends, hehehe, and against any in this world that would try to stop us! Hehehe!
Majolica looked to the pouch of ashes as if speaking directly to it.
Watch proudly, hehehe, as your former commander goes to war!
Stepping through the small crowd of spirit frogs, Majolica took the lead and began walking towards town. The spirit frogs followed suit marching onward to battle against the unknowns of a new yet familiar world.
Majolica has returned.
The area around the little witch looked like the site of a cataclysm. Everything was burnt black, as if a meteor had rained down setting everything ablaze in the aftermath. Suddenly a thought hit Majolica and she began to scramble around the area.
What happened?! It can't be...
Running to the middle of the dead zone Majolica first kicked at the black and gray ashes that covered the ground. Growing more and more anxious she eventually dropped to her knees and began to dig furiously with her hands.
I still have my UI! What about the Witch-Ops! Hehe, my friends!
Pulling up her UI, Majolica noticed three names missing.
That means... they're gone... Ashiore, Ivan, Corvella... What's happened here... what's happened to this world...
Majolica continued digging until...
This is it, hehe. The house's foundation. Now I just need to find...
Holding out her palm dark magic began to gather in the witch's palm. A moment later, the magic erupted forward blowing through the foundation. Jumping downwards into the hole Majolica found herself in her basement study. The witch rushed to her bookcase.
Here we go! I found it, hehe!
Opening the book, Majolica found the page she had been looking for.
Yes, this is it. Hehehe! Here we go. You're still there aren't you, my friends?
Holding out her hands on either side of her, Majolica focused. Quickly her hands began to glow with a pale green light.
Spirits of my friends, I call you home, hehe!
At first nothing, then slowly but surely the room began to brighten, not due to the candles but by small wisps of light like tiny torches.
Hehehe... I thank you for returning to my side my comrades! It has been four long years and, in that time, I see much has changed but the bonds we have forged remain! Actually... three of you seem new, hehe. I don't recognize you three..
There, several of the frogs stood in front of her no longer in physical form, but as faintly glowing spirits, ethereal, but corporeal enough to touch.
Yes, hehe, you three are new! But where did you come from; I wonder? Hehehe, oh well.
Majolica pointed at the first new frog.
You look like you would be good at defending. I like how strong and sturdy you are, hehe. So I'll call you...
Majolica scratched her chin as she thought, then suddenly she had an epiphany.
You, I'll call Corvella! Be proud of that name, hehe. They were a good friend of mine a long time ago!
Majolica was holding back tears as she turned to the next frog. Suddenly, the witch pinched her nose.
You... you stink, hehe. You'll be Ivan. You remind me of his stinkiness, hehe, but also his warmth and good heart! I'm sure you'll become a great cook like he was, hehe.
Brushing the tears now flowing from her eyes like streams.
And you, hehe, you look a little bit sickly. I'll name you Ashiore. She was also a good friend. Be proud, hehe....
Having named her three newest friends, Majolica wiped the tears from her face and clapped.
Now then, hehe, we need to get to work. Let's find everything we can still use!
****
After a few hours, the task was done. Majolica and her spirit frogs stood staring at what had once been their home. Some of the frogs began to turn to leave but Majolica called out.
"Wait."
[THEME MUSIC]
The spirit frogs came to a halt and turned to see Majolica staring at once had been their home.
This was my fault. I wasn't here when you needed me. I won't leave the memories of the loss of this place, of my friends and comrades to the barren winds and forgotten woods. Hehe, from now on I will always be with all of you... Corvella, Ashiore, Ivan, frogs... plant your roots within me, hehe. I won't see it all end in ashes. Hehe, you're all Witch-Ops...
Taking the ashes from the ground, Majolica wiped them, handful by handful across her face.
Hehe, none of you, none of our memories will be left behind. I'll take you into battle with me. Hehe, a constant reminder to our friends and comrades-in-arms, even in death. We will have our revenge against this world. Hehehe, they will be reminded of why I was once called Grand Witch Majolica...
Taking a small pouch from her belt, Majolica filled it with the same ashes she had just spread across her face. Turning to her frogs, Majolica pointed to the ruins of their once home.
We will leave the past behind, but carry the memories of it and every one of our allies with it.
Majolica held up the bag of ash to show her frogs, then attached it firmly to her belt. Looking each of her frog spirits in the eyes, Majolica, face covered in white-grey ash nodded firmly as though she had just come to a conclusion.
As of now I relinquish the title of commander and hereby officially disband the Witch-Ops! Those that lost their lives, I thank you and will guard your memories forever more! You have done us proud! Hehehe, and now it is time for me to reciprocate.
Pointing to the horizon, Majolica continued.
Now come, hehe. We march against whatever caused this, hehe, against who or whatever hurt my friends, hehehe, and against any in this world that would try to stop us! Hehehe!
Majolica looked to the pouch of ashes as if speaking directly to it.
Watch proudly, hehehe, as your former commander goes to war!
Stepping through the small crowd of spirit frogs, Majolica took the lead and began walking towards town. The spirit frogs followed suit marching onward to battle against the unknowns of a new yet familiar world.
Majolica has returned.