Early in the morning, I was trying to wake up with the sunlight hitting my face. While I was in bed, I heard shouting and quickly jumped out of bed. Alvin was fooling around and annoying Alpha, as usual. Luna called me and took me outside to the garden.
Luna: V, I thought we had a clear and straightforward talk, my friend.
Violet: Is there a problem, Luna?
Luna: Look, V, yes, in a way you're right. He might be very charming, and his familiarity might be appealing to you and making you like him. But please, don't fall into the mistake of trusting him just because of that.
Violet: Where did you get this idea from? panicking
Luna: We all witness your conversations with him. Please, this is for your own good.
Violet: Okay, I’ll be more careful.
Luna: I’m glad. Let’s go inside, or they’ll end up eating each other instead of having breakfast.
We went inside. Everyone was seated at the table, starting breakfast. I also sat at the head of the table and looked at the fox-shaped pancake on my plate. It was so cute. I had never received such a gesture before. Luna had confused me, and I had lost my appetite. I was playing with my plate. Merlin noticed this and said:
Merlin: Hey, don’t you like my fox-shaped pancake? worried
Violet: N-no, who? Oh, I do like it, but I’m not feeling hungry.
Alpha: Why, V, is something wrong?
Aiden: Did someone do something to you? looks at Merlin
Violet: Calm down, it’s just that my mind is occupied, and I’m not feeling good enough to eat.
Merlin: But hey, you need to pull yourself together. We have a training day, and the more you pull yourself together, the easier it will be for you.
Luna: He’s right, V, you need to gather your strength.
Violet: Enough, don’t pressure me so much! slams the table and storms out
At that moment, everyone at the table looked at each other.
Luna: We all saw that, didn’t we?
Alpha: The eyes that turned blue and sparkled like diamonds, also burning like fire? Yes, we all saw it.
Aiden: You so-called magician, what did you do to her!
Merlin: Don’t talk above your level, Alpha. I only wished her goodnight last night, and she didn’t talk to me this morning. It’s not my fault.
Luna: Don’t press her, Alpha. I talked to her a bit this morning, I think it was too much.
Alpha: I think so too. We asked her to accept and adapt to everything suddenly. It was foolish.
Merlin: That’s selfish, my friend. She’s not used to things like us since childhood. Hearing a bunny hopping in the mountains is even a supernatural event for her right now.
Aiden: Everything is too overwhelming.
Luna: I’ll go check on her.
Merlin: Wait, I’ll handle it.
Aiden: H-hey- Alvin grabs Aiden’s arm.
Alvin: Trust me and leave them alone, my friend.
Merlin went to Violet;
Merlin: Hey, are you okay?
Violet: I’m not, I didn’t ask for this.
Merlin: None of us asked for it, but we’re here for you.
Violet: But I want to trust you, Merlin.
Merlin: Why don’t you trust me?
Violet: Because everyone who sees me getting close to you seems to want me to stay away from you.
Merlin: You’re right, it’s related to not being able to resist my charm, but what matters is not what they say but the trust I give you.
Violet: But whatever happened between you, they don’t want me to be close to you.
Merlin: I promise you, I won’t make a mistake that will break your trust. As for them, Alpha thinks I had something with his sister.
Violet: I don’t know, Merlin, I’m not sure if this is a good idea.
Merlin: Let’s leave such details for later. Come with me, let’s see what you’re capable of.
Violet: Of course.
We proceeded to the backyard.
Merlin: Tell me when you’re ready.
Violet: Great. What will you teach me today?
Merlin: Good point. We’ll start by testing your telekinesis ability.
Violet: Awesome, I’m ready! excited
Merlin: Follow me.
Merlin's conversation and support had relaxed me. There was something comforting about him, and I could reconsider the issue of trusting him.
Luna and Alpha, even if they didn’t want to, this was my choice. I just wanted to find out what happened between Harley and them. I followed him and we arrived at a large dirt area. We stood in front of a big wooden door set into the ground. As we approached the door, we heard a digital voice.
Digital Voice: Say the password.
Merlin: Do you want to try, Violet?
Violet: But I have no idea.
Merlin: It’s not about ideas; it’s about instinct.
Violet: If you give me a hint, I might solve it with a cute look.
Merlin: What’s your favorite flower?
Violet: Of course, fresh orchid, but why would it be that?
Merlin: Let’s see if it works.
Violet: Orchid.
Digital Voice: Activated, Merlin.
Violet: But how can this be?
Merlin: You’ve opened the door before. My passwords are always instinctual ones that a fox can solve.
Violet: But was orchid one of them?
Merlin: Yes, the first flower to bloom on earth, and you can see it around.
Violet: What about the different flowers in your room?
He paused for a moment and continued with a smile.
Merlin: Let’s save that for another day. Now, let’s get the materials and start your training.
He hurried inside. What was he so tense about? If a flower’s story could scare him so much, there might be a serious issue beneath it. I preferred to keep my distance. While I was lost in thought, he brought a bucket of soil, a bag of kindling, and a water container. It seemed like it was going to be an interesting ritual.
We went back to the garden. He drew a circle around me with chalk and asked me to stand in the middle. I did and he placed the materials around me.
Merlin: So, are you ready, student? smiling
Violet: I guess so. What exactly do I need to do? excitedly
Merlin: The most important thing is to visualize and feel what I’m telling you in your mind. It’s important to think about every detail and see it visually in your mind.
Violet: Can I do this, I’m not sure, Merlin.
He came closer and held my hands.
Merlin: Hey, don’t panic. If a mischievous kid like me can do it, so can you. I trust you, you should trust yourself.
With those blue and sparkling eyes looking at me, how could I say no?
Violet: I’ll try.
Merlin: So my eyes affected you this much, huh? smiling
Violet: Hey, boundary-crossing magician, let’s not overstep our limits.
Merlin: Magician, huh? Okay, let’s start. Close your eyes.
I closed my eyes. This was somewhat based on trust. There was a fear and tension about whether he would do something to me, betray me, or break my trust. But his bamboo music had calmed me and his suggestions had soothed me.
Merlin: Now, V, I want you to visualize the water in front of you, its color, its temperature, and how it moves according to what I’m describing.
Violet: It’s colorless, clear water. The temperature is lukewarm and it’s currently rippling.
Merlin: You’re doing great. Continue to move it and then you can shape it.
Violet: I can see it separating from the bowl and rising into the air, taking shape, Merlin.
Merlin: I can see it too. Would you like to see it?
When I opened my eyes, Merlin’s eyes were reflecting the shape of the water in front of me. Then he leaned close to my ear from behind and said:
Merlin: No matter how much you deny it, your subconscious reflects the truth. We can’t see the essence of the truth. smiling
Violet: I’ve never seen such bright and diamond-like eyes before, that’s why.
Merlin: You should look in the mirror as soon as possible then, because this is a special condition for us. As you grow stronger, it will also reflect physically.
Violet: That’s great news.
Merlin: Now it’s time for the other elements. If you can control more than two, we’ll know even if you don’t transform.
Violet: Let’s continue. excited
After bending the earth, it was time for fire. Suddenly, I started to feel the breaths and heartbeats of others on my skin. Panic-stricken:
Violet: Merlin, we’re not alone here.
Merlin: Did you forget? Alvin, Luna, and Alpha are here too.
Violet: No, you idiot, there are others here too. I can sense them.
Merlin: Stay here, I’ll check immediately.
As Merlin went to look around, I quickly texted Luna to gather everyone and come to the garden. Then, a voice rose from behind me.
Magnus: Violet, violet, violet. So he left you alone, how foolish.
V: He would never do that. And what are you doing here?
In front of me stood a person with black, plucked wings and a lion’s tail. They must have been the ones Luna mentioned.
Magnus: Correct, I haven’t introduced myself. I’m Magnus, and you’re Victor’s new toy.
As he spoke, Alvin, who was standing behind him, quickly pounced and swatted Magnus aside. Alpha and Luna were also there. Then,
Al: What nerve do you have to come here?
Magnus: You fools, get out of my way and hand the girl over to me, or my siblings and I will burn this place to the ground.
Alvin laughed.
Al: Is this for real? Does he think he’s some kind of atom bomb or something?
Af: Maybe Victor used the drugs he experimented on them to destroy their brains. grinning
Magnus: You’re so funny, Alpha. By the way, how’s your sister?
Alpha got angry and attacked Magnus along with Alvin while shouting at Luna, "Take Violet and get out of here!" Luna picked me up and quickly flew up into the clouds.
At that moment, Merlin asked:
Veronica: Do you smell something foul, brother?
Aiden: It’s the smell of fear, brother. The stench of a rotting fox.
Melin: Are you lab rats looking for your end here? I thought Victor had this handled.
Veronica: You’re so cowardly that you can’t even face us, Merlin.
M: Maybe it’s you who are scared?
Aiden: You despicable magician.
Merlin shot an arrow at Aiden.
M: Sorry, but you’re really bad replicas.
Veronica: Aren’t you curious about Harley, Merlin? Did your love for her end because of this girl?
Merlin enveloped them in a whirlwind.
Aiden: I think we’ve pissed him off. laughing
M: Shut your damn mouths, you don’t know anything.
Veronica: You know we know, Merlin.
Aiden released black smoke into the air.
M: Oh, you’re so simple. You’re just failed lab rats who can’t transform.
Veronica: You’re envious because we’re stronger than you, magician.
Aiden: What a shame, did you complete your exchange of lost love, family, and power with others, Merlin? laughing
Veronica attacked Merlin from behind and knocked him down. Then she made him relive his old memories in his mind.
M: Is this how you’re going to defeat me?
Veronica: Do you remember how you looked at me?
Aiden: If you give us the girl, we’ll take you to her.
Just as Merlin was about to accept defeat, he heard Violet’s inner voice saying, “You’ll send them packing, Merlin. I trust you,” and he pulled himself together. He grabbed Veronica and Aiden in one swift move, holding them by the collar and said:
M: You’d better keep looking for your own fairy tale because your nightmare is starting. sly look
And he hurled them two kingdoms away. He then went to Alpha and Alvin.
Meanwhile, Alpha and Alvin:
Al: My jokes and strength are spent, my friend. What do you have?
Af: Hey, pull yourself together. We have teeth, and theirs are wings.
M: I knew you wouldn’t do it without me. strikes lightning everywhere grinning
Magnus: What did you do to them, you damned creature?
Alvin grabbed Magnus and stomped on his wings with his paw.
Magnus: Get your filthy paw off me.
M: If you’re so curious, I can send you to join them.
Al: And I just washed my paws this morning, unlike your stinking wings.
Af: Now you’re telling your boss exactly this, “To get Violet, he’ll have to kill us.”
M: And he’s never alone.
Al: We’ll always be here.
Alpha threw Magnus just like Merlin did and told Luna to come.
V: What were those?
M: Victor and his brother want you.
L: They were the Changers, and they won’t leave us alone.
Al: Don’t be scared, V.
Af: We’ll always be here to protect you.
Merlin ran to me, hugged me, and whispered in my ear, “Thank you for trusting me.” Then, as I hugged him tightly, Alpha, Luna, and Alvin also embraced me tightly.
