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This is my first fanfic so be nice pls. I've been sitting on this story ever since Thanks to Them came out. It's the first fanfic I've EVER made and I was kinda scared to actually put it on here.

But now i really want to share it. I don't care if its cringe, it makes me happy. So maybe it'll make other people happy too?

Read on AO3 or below.

How Vee and Hunter became friends

Vee didn’t like Hunter. Not just that, she didn’t trust him. He had been in the Emperor’s Coven after all. He was the golden guard! He was the physical embodiment of everything she ran from. She knew it was unfair, they crashed here searching for help, but it felt like her past had followed her.

No, she definitely didn’t trust him. Luz said he changed, but she couldn’t believe it. Even then, it didn’t matter if he changed! She just didn’t feel safe with him. His mere presence reminded her of all the things she’d rather forget.

Vee especially didn’t want to be alone with him. But even if they were both with the group, she made sure she wouldn’t be next to him. The few times she had ended up walking next to him, she’d increase speed to be next to anyone else instead. She didn’t care who saw.

If they were all together in the living room, she would rather sit on the floor then on the couch, just so she could be on the other side of the room from him.

If they were all in the kitchen for dinner, she’d quickly claim the farthest seat away. By now the two of them basically had assigned seats on opposite ends while the others changed places every day.

If they were in the old house, working on a new portal to the demon realm, she'd rather help Camila with chores. The portal wasn’t any of her business anyways. And it’s not like she fit in with the group. Yet. Hopefully.

Hunter wasn’t stupid, he could tell she didn't like him. But he didn’t mind. Actually, he thought he deserved it. Luz, Gus, Willow and even Amity had all forgiven him so fast. At least someone was still holding him accountable.

He tried his best to avoid Vee as well. She clearly didn’t want to be near him, so he wouldn’t force her to be. The house was big enough to give her space.

After the first night, and Vee saw his sigil, he knew he would have to walk on eggshells. He also remembered the first and only time they were alone in a room. Saying it was a disaster was probably an understatement.

~~~~~

Flapjack had been relentlessly chirping in his ears. The little bird insisted he should tell someone about the pain in his stomach. There was nothing wrong he just... always seemed hungrier than the rest.

“Miss- I mean Camila, could I maybe have something to eat?” Hunter asked sheepishly, his voice barely loud enough for the woman to hear. He didn’t like asking for things, especially from their host. He didn't want to be a burden to her. Anymore than he already was.

But Camila had just smiled and sweetly told him: “Of course! Don’t worry about it dear, you’re a growing teen after all. There should be a bag of chips in the pantry.“

“Thank you.” Hunter had said, quickly standing up and resisting the urge to bow. Camila wasn’t Belos, he had to get through his head already! He walked towards the kitchen, but stood still at the entrance.

Vee had been standing at the counter with her back towards him. She must have heard him, because she looked over her shoulder. Hunter was already used to her looking at him annoyed or suspiscous. But this time, she looked scared. She turned around completely, eyes wide and shoulders tense. Her back now pressed into the counter, like she was trying to move away and stand completely still at the same time. She was scared of him.

It was like something clicked in his brain. Hunter slowly backed away and walked back to the living room.

Luz had looked at him puzzled. “Could you not find it?” Hunter didn't want to lie, but the others didn’t know about the issues between him and Vee. And they wouldn’t understand, or at least, they wouldn’t just leave it alone. “Umm, I’m not hungry anymore.”

~~~~~

So now he avoided Vee like the plague. He was determined to never invade her space again.

Camila wasn’t stupid either. She noticed the strange behaviours on both sides. But she didn’t understand it.

She'd been alone with Hunter plenty of times. He was a sweetheart! Clearly he was still recovering from whatever this Emperors coven thing was, but there was nothing but compassion in his heart. Camila saw how he treated everyone, especially Gus. Even just a week after their arrival, she felt like she knew this kid.

Camila also knew Vee. Sometimes it felt like she knew her better than Luz! The little demon had been impersonating her daughter of course, but after the truth came out, Camila got to know Vee better. She opened up a little. She was calm, kind and always willing to help. So, why was she being so cold towards Hunter?

“Do you know why Vee and Hunter don’t get along, Mija?” Camila asked as she entered the kitchen. It was just them, so she felt it was okay to ask.

Luz looked up from her phone. She had not expected this question. She thought back to her first night back home. Their crash landing in the Human realm, the long dinner-table-explanation and the 'fight' between Hunter and Vee. The little basilisk had noticed his sigil, Luz had seen that she noticed, Hunter had seen both of them noticed, but nothing really happened in the moment. At night, when everyone else was asleep they had a very awkward and very difficult conversation.

They had both promised to keep things civil for the sake of not stressing out their friends more than they already were, but maybe that ship had sailed.

“Oh umm, I think it’s because Hunter was the Golden Guard. Vee just doesn’t trust him.”

“Mmmm” Camila had to think for a second. What was a golden guard again? Luz had called him a ‘child soldier’ and ‘ridiculously brainwashed’. Whatever Hunter had done in that Coven wasn’t his fault, right?

“We should probably leave them alone Mami."

What? That didn’t sound like her daughter. Luz always wanted everyone to be friends, ever since she was a little kid. This wasn’t the first time she looked so hopeless after coming home either. Perhaps Camila could kill two birds with one stone. Making Vee and Hunter become friends could also cheer up Luz. Yup! She’d made up her mind.

“Vee, Hunter! Could you come here for a second?” Camila shouted in the general direction of the living room.

“Mamiiiii!” Luz looked betrayed.

Hunter and Vee arrived in the kitchen at the same time. They looked worried, as if they knew what was about to happen.

“I have a list of groceries here, could you two run to the store and get them for me? Here, I’ll give you some money.”

Hunter and vee looked at each other. Both of their faces showed extreme discomfort. Here come the excuses…

“I actually don’t feel so good. Can I stay home?” Vee gripped her stomach. But her face revealed her lie.

“Vee, I know going outside isn't your favourite. But I need these groceries and you know your way around.” She changed into her human disguise, a sign of acceptance.

“Ummm I’m not very good at those grocerie thingies. But Willow is! She could go instead.” Hunter smiled hopefully.

“Nonsense Hunter! You’re great at running errands for me.” He nodded, a sign of defeat.

No mercy! Camila put the list in Vee’s hands and 60 dollars in Hunter’s. Then she practically pushed them towards the door.

“Alright good luck, have fun, buy yourselves some snacks and be back before dinner!”

The grocery trip was awkward, but uneventful. Vee and Hunter hadn’t said anything to each other on the way there. She still refused to walk next to him, being blatantly clear about that now. At times Hunter wasn’t even sure she was still behind him. He decided to leave Flapjack home. Maybe if he was powerless, Vee wouldn’t feel so threatened.

At the store they talked as little as possible. Vee told him the next item on their list and then they would debate which brand to buy. But this ‘debate’ would consist of: “This one?”, “No, this one.” or “Sure.” and “Let’s take the cheaper one instead.”

Hunter was pretty sure that last one was a new record. 6 words.

At the checkout they were quiet again. Vee was loading in the groceries while Hunter paid the cashier.

“Have a nice day.” The lady said while handing him the receipt. Hunter ignored the weird look she shot at his scar.

“Thank you.”

Vee was done gathering everything, but she was clearly struggling with the bag.

“Do you want me to carry that for you?”

The moment the words left his mouth, Hunter knew he fucked up.

“No. I can do it myself.”

Her voice was like venom. Hunter couldn’t help but shrink. He knew his feelings would show clearly on his face. Did he really forget who he was dealing with that easily?

On the way back Vee was in front, the heavy bag was causing her to walk weird. And slow. But Hunter refused to say another thing about it.

Vee was getting extremely fed up. This bag was killing her shoulder! Even worse, she felt Hunters eyes on her like heat rays.

The look on his face when she snapped at him earlier was still on her mind. She didn’t mean to be that harsh. But excepting his help, would be admitting defeat! He didn’t think one little trip to the store would make her trust him, right?

She could still feel those eyes. It felt exactly like the look of a Scout. Watching her carefully. Making sure she was only doing what she was told. She felt herself getting angrier. Even worse, she felt like she needed to explain herself, tell him exactly why she had been so mean. She stopped dead in her tracks, dropped the bag and turned around.

“Look! I’m sure you’ve noticed I don’t like you.” Before Vee could defend herself though, he said something.

“You have every right not to."

He didn’t even look surprised at her sudden 180. How could he say something like that so calmly?

“I understand”

What? Is he serious?!

“No, you don’t understand. You don’t know what I’ve been through!” Wait, why did she want to tell him anyways? She didn’t need explain shit!

“No I- I don’t. But I know the Emperor’s Coven was horrible to you and … I can relate? … I guess."

Vee was too stunned to speak. What? WHAT?!

Hunter continued, “I’m just trying to say-.”

“You think you can relate?!”

She shut her eyes. Painful memories flooded her mind.

“You were the golden guard! I was a prisoner! You’re a witch! I’m a Basilisk!“ She didn’t want to tell him. Why was she telling him?

“ I- “

“You don’t know what’s it’s like to be made, just to be used as a tool! A throwaway! A pawn!!”

“Actually I do know what that’s like!”

Vee’s eyes flew open.

Hunter was angry. She’s never seen him angry before. She’s never even heard him raise his voice. But it didn’t scare her like she thought it would. His expressions changed very quickly. He seemed shocked by his own words.

And scared.

“You really do… don’t you?”

She knew he was telling the truth. He had the same hurt in his voice. The same look in his eye.

Those magenta eyes.

“What are you?”

Hunter sighed, he couldn't not tell her now. Maybe out of everyone, Vee would understand. Besides, he wasn't worried that she would come to hate him, she already did. What did he have to lose?

“I’m a Grimwalker and technically I shouldn’t exist.”

A long silence fell between them.

This time when Vee looked at Hunter, she didn’t see her past. She didn’t see the coven or the scouts. She saw herself.

Alright fine, she was admitting defeat.

Vee picked up the bag and held it out in front of her. Hunter was confused, but he took it quickly. In case she would change her mind. Did this mean she trusted him? It couldn’t be that easy, right?

“Let’s go home”

“Right.” He waited for her to move first. So she could walk ahead of him. But she didn’t move.

“Come walk next to me.”

“Oh okay.” It was that easy.

“I won’t tell anyone.”

“Thank you.”

…

“Sooooo… what’s a grimwalker?” Hunter couldn't hear any animosity in her voice, which was... new.

“Uuuuuuhhhh”

“Legally, you have to tell me.” He couldn't tell if her tone was playful or not. She was probably right though. He should just tell her everything.

“I don’t actually know. I think I’m like a clone? Belos made me, but I don’t know how... or why.”

….

“So I guess we were both made in Belos’s basement.”

Hunter had not expected that. He couldn’t help but laugh at it. Just a little bit.

“That’s horrible!”

“Yeah… but true tho. Just two test tube babies walking down the street.”

Hunter couldn’t hold it anymore. Vee was giving him that mischievous look. He’s only ever seen her look at Luz that way. Alright, he could try to ‘pile on the funny’.

“Look at us, two runaway pet projects”

Now Vee burst out laughing. Had he ever heard that before?

They kept going for a while. Trying to one-up each other in the most absurd ways.

Hunter couldn't believe it. Telling her he was a Grimwalker, out of all things, was what made them friends? That couldn't be right. But she was being so nice. He didn't want to push it, but a part if him wanted to test the limits. They were almost at the house. He need to know, one final test: sass.

“Ya know, this bag really isn’t that heavy.” He smirked.

“How dare you.” Vee said dramatically. It was fake offence. Something Hunter has seen her do many times, but never with him. He smile was wide and genuine and it didn't fade when they walked through the door.

Yup! They were friends now. It really was that easy.

Epilogue:

Camila and four out of six children were sitting on the couch, watching old cartoons. They heard the front door open. Luz and Camila immediately looked at each other, this was the moment of truth.

But to Luz's surprise and her mom's delight, they heard Vee and Hunter talking. As they passed the doorway to the livingroom, she realised it was goodhearted banter.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Hunter chuckled.

"I'm just saying- Oh hey!" Vee noticed everyone on the couch and waved. "We're back!"

They were met with a lot of greetings. Only Luz reacted a little confused to her enthusiasm.

"Did you find everything?" Camila asked.

"Yes. We found everything on the list." Hunter reported to her. Vee pushed her elbow into his side. "Give her the change."

"Oh right!" He smiled and put the bag down, then proudly presented the leftover 7 bucks and the receipt.

"Thanks dear."

"We'll go put these away."

Vee picked up the bag with determination, or tried to at least. Her shoulder dropped under its pressure, making her entire top half slanted. She took slow and careful steps towards the hallway. Hunter laughed and took the bag from her shoulder.

"Try not to break your spine." He teased. Vee puffed her cheeks and poked him in the side. "I'll break your spine." She mumbled. As they disappeared around the corner, Vee giggled.

Camila looked on proud. She saw Luz looking dumbfounded, before a sparkle came into her eyes. She jumped up and ran after the two.

"I'll help!"

Camila smirked. Victory.

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