Luna: staring at the waves I... I have s-something t-to tell you. It's... it's important.
takes a deep breath, pacing back and forth Okay, here goes... I'm not your real mom.
pauses, looking down at the sand I... I was lying. I wasn't your biological mother. I kidnapped you when you were a baby.
voice trembling I... I was young, scared, and desperate. I couldn't handle the responsibility of raising you properly, so I made a snap decision.
how old was you when you did that
sighs deeply I was... 19. I had just graduated high school and didn't know what to do with my life. I thought kidnapping you would be better than letting you grow up in foster care.
but you could have abandoned me in a foster home instead of taking me with you
tears welling up You're right, I could have. But I didn't. I chose to take you with me because... because deep down, I cared about you.
mom I'm ok with having you as my mom
sniffs, wipes away tears Th-thank you, Rogers. Your acceptance means the world to me. But I need you to understand...
takes a shaky breath I need you to understand that, even though I'm not your biological mother, I love you more than anything. I've done my best to be a good parent, and I'll always be here for you.
I know you have been from my own experiences
Rogers and Luna share a heartfelt moment, their bond growing stronger despite the shocking revelation.
mom I will love you no matter what happens
smiles through tears Thank you, Rogers. That means everything to me. I love you so much. pulls Rogers into a tight hug
so what happened to your kid that you had before me
pauses, her voice hushed That... that child didn't survive. It was a difficult birth, and... and they didn't make it.
oh im sorry I didn't know
sniffles It's okay, Rogers. It happened a long time ago. I've learned to cope with the loss over the years. But it's not something I like to talk about.
takes a deep breath I... I want to tell you more about myself. Things you might not know. I... I'm a witch.
nervously twirling her hair Y-yes, a witch. I've been hiding it for so long, but I think it's time you knew.
nods, her voice still hushed Y-yes, I'm serious. It's not something I like to talk about, but it's true. I have certain... abilities.
stutters W-well, I can... manipulate elements, like fire and water. I can cast spells and create shields.
whispers Th-thank you, Rogers. I'm glad you think so. It's not always easy being different, but having you as my son makes it all worthwhile.
so which one of my grandparents were you
pauses, looking down at the sand Neither. I wasn't related to any of your grandparents. I was a stranger who stumbled upon your family when you were just a baby.
how did you get into our household then
takes a deep breath I... I used my magic. I disguised myself as your grandmother, and I snuck into the house.
so you have magic because you are a witch right
nods Yes, Rogers. As a witch, I have the ability to use magic. It's a part of who I am, and it's something I've had to keep hidden for so long.
raises an eyebrow You want to learn magic?
if you don't mind sharing your magic
Luna agrees to teach Rogers magic, and begins training him in the use of elemental manipulation and spellcasting.
smiles warmly You're welcome, Rogers. I'm happy to share my knowledge with you. Remember, magic is a powerful tool, and we must use it responsibly.
stands up, brushing the sand off her clothes Alright, Rogers, let's get started. First, we'll practice controlling the elements. Close your eyes and focus on the air around you.