M: So, does this mean I deserve a kiss?

L: You wouldn’t want to do that here, Romeo.

Alpha: Or Juliet might send us all to hell.

Al: Should we be worried?

V: I don’t think so. She’s just a little girl, isn’t she?

They all turned to me and shouted, “A little girl??!”

V: Why are you surprised? Did I say something wrong?

M: Just don’t stray too far from me.

We entered a large room with a high ceiling, white glass floor, and Harley chained in the center! It looked so much like my nightmare that I was scared. We moved forward, and Alpha, standing in front, said:

"Mentem aperi, veritatem vide, velut lupus sanguine eodem sitiens ulula."

Whenever one of us spoke such words, a strange feeling arose in my heart, and I felt as though my soul was being nourished. Harley’s eyes opened, and the chains were undone. He looked at his brother with longing eyes and hugged him tightly. Alpha’s eyes were misty, and he was hugging back, looking as if he hadn't seen him in years.

Harley: Brother! What a surprise!

Alpha: Hello, Little Devil, I’ve missed you.

L: Hello, Harley.

Harley: Who do I see here? Daughter of the Moon, Son of Ditroithus, Grandson of Charles Riotta, and the Selfish Merlin.

Harley knowing so much startled me. Merlin responded without hesitation.

M: You know selfishness best, Devil. Explain that to your brother.

H: Oh, yes, our secret. Why should I say it? Everyone already saw it.

Al: Enough, you maniac! How do you tolerate this, Alpha?

Alpha: Unlike you guys, he’s my only brother.

H: Very true, Brother, but you’ve brought another devil. Should I be jealous?

Alpha: What does that mean? Explain!

M: He’s talking about Violet because she’s also a nine-tailed fox.

H: Smart wizard, I loved you for this reason.

L: What does nine-tailed mean? You knew all this time and allowed it?

M: Because I trust her!

V: What’s happening? You’re scaring me.

Alpha: How do you know she’s not manipulating us!

L: Violet, I’m so sorry. We could have been close friends, but you shouldn’t have kept this from us.

V: I had no idea about anything, LUNA!

The surroundings darkened, and the lights flickered. When the area was illuminated again, Harley was standing in front of me, and everyone else was tied to chairs.

V: What’s happening here?

H: You’re not even aware of yourself. It’s a pity. I pity the soul that chose you.

V: Watch your words. At least I don’t force people to like me.

H: Are you sure? Think about all the souls you’ve manipulated in moments of anger and the choices you’ve influenced.

My mind was becoming foggy with these words, and I was struggling to understand.

H: And Merlin! Oh, mighty Merlin, do you think he’s in love with you?

V: Shut your mouth right now! I don’t care if you’re Alpha’s sister or that you deceived all these people! starts to walk towards her You’re just a pathetic, self-absorbed creature who prefers hatred over love.

H: Yes, how did you know? That’s a very accurate observation, but it doesn’t change the truth. Everyone’s minds are currently blank. They will only awaken when I want them to, feel what I want them to, and experience what I want them to.

V: You’re talking about knowing him so well and manipulating him, but you have no idea. If you were so good, you could have escaped by now, right? It means something is stopping you.

H: You think too much, Violet. Your confused brain might not be able to grasp this.

V: Confused? Hahaha Checkmate!

H: What? surprised

At that moment, Merlin’s taught suggestion came to mind as if a light turned on in my brain.

Merlin’s Taught Scene:

M: Close your eyes and focus on my voice.

V: You’re so romantic, Houdini.

M: Shh, just listen to me. When you encounter Harley, his first move will be to see you as weak and try to enter your mind. It might be hard for you to understand this. You should set a few signs to awaken yourself.

V: Signs? Like what?

M: For example, the lights might flicker suddenly. This is the first step, like a fox alerting your mind. Your soul’s way of saying your circuits are open, but at that moment, it will be hard for you to understand because Harley is an incredible manipulator.

V: What if we do something better? For example, if I integrate with your voice?

M: If he defeats us at that moment, it won’t help much. So, we’ll make you sensitive to a word.

V: Which word?

M: “Confusus.” It means “blurry” and is a simple word Harley will use when belittling you. He uses it in almost every sentence when belittling people. So, when you hear this word, you can understand he’s manipulating you and awaken.

V: And what if I don’t remember it at that moment?

M: That’s the purpose of your training, V. You won’t remember it, so there’s no need. We foxes have such beautiful abilities. The one I like the most is meeting your soul.

V: What do you mean? Are you going to kill me?

H: Ahahaha, no, of course not, V. I’ll just introduce you to the fox that gave you your powers. Actually, it’s not possible to talk to him without meditation, but I’m a clever wizard, and I found a way. So, you can think of Venom.

V: I understand now. Let’s do it. This will be very interesting.

H: Repeat the words, “Aquas, Terras, Caudas Ignium, et Custodes Aeris.”

“Waters, Lands, Tails of Fire, and Guardians of the Air, I call to you.”

V: “Aquas, Terras, Caudas Ignium, et Custodes Aeris.”

H: “Mienya Dileva, animae meae vocem da et meum proprium reddas.”

“Mienya Dileva, give voice to my soul and return what belongs to me.”

V: “Mienya Dileva, animae meae vocem da et meum proprium reddas.”

With a sensation of light and warmth, the surroundings darkened. Where was I? Merlin was in front of me, talking and saying things, but I couldn’t hear him. Gradually, my ears adjusted, and I started to hear. I also focused and began to see.

M: Did you understand?

V: W-what? I’m just starting to hear your voice. I couldn’t hear you a moment ago?

Sly: Hello Violet Riotta.

V: Aaaaa-aaaa-aaaaa

Sly: Hey, calm down.

V: Aaaaaaaaaaa

M: Let her get used to it smiles

V: You, you, you!

Sly: Hello, I’m Sly, the fox who granted you your power.

V: M-my, it’s terrifying to see you.

Sly: I guess that was a compliment. Yes, why did you awaken me?

M: Sly, first of all, thank you for accepting. Violet’s spirits don’t always heed your call or come every time you call them. They are wise beings. So, Sly is here generously, and we thank him for that.

V: Thank you, Sly, for honoring me.

Sly: The honor is mine, my strong girl.

M: Sly, the situation is this. You know that Sylvia (Harley’s Soul) can manipulate Violet, so we want to choose a word that you can make Violet hear at the right moment.

Sly: As you said, we foxes are wise and powerful beings. As you can guess, we have both good and bad ones. But contrary to popular belief, these are not determined by tails. Let’s get back to the topic.

V: Yes, you need to make Violet hear the word Confusus at that exact moment so she can awaken.

Sly: I accept, beautiful girl. You are the best soul I’ve chosen, and I’m honored to do this. But you should know one thing.

V: What’s that?

Sly: At that moment, you’ll be at supernova strength. When a manipulated fox awakens, it wakes up at full power, and no one, not even another fox, can stop it. It’s crucial for you to control that power and think clearly to make the right decisions. So, the first thing you should think about when I whisper to you is the family you need to protect.

V: I understand very well, Sly. I will do it.

M: We’ll get through this together.

Sly: We cannot see the essence of truth with our eyes, but you can see it with your heart.

M: And this is the most fundamental principle you need to learn because...

V: Because to see, you must know, and to know, you must learn, and to learn, you must be.

Sly: You’re learning quickly. I knew you were the right choice.

M: "Yes, it’s time to go back now."

V: "I’m very grateful to have met you. I hope we’ll meet again soon."

Sly: "I hope you take good care of her, Merlin."

M: "Of course. After me, repeat after me, V: 'Concordia completus est.'"

V: "Concordia completus est."

M: "Aequilibrium inveni."

V: "Aequilibrium inveni."

M: "Anima et corpus meum vulpi pertinent."

V: "Anima et corpus meum vulpi pertinent."

M: "Domum tuam revertor."

V: "Domum tuam revertor."

Sly nodded and entered my body. Now, the concept of humans seemed interesting because we are Heiliants: powerful, compassionate, wise, strategic thinkers, and the most fundamental thing that sets us apart from humans is that we have two souls. I used to think I was always waiting to wake up from a dream, but I realized that this was not an illness I wanted to escape from or be freed from. It was a power I would honor by accepting the being who bestowed its spirit upon me. Now my emotions are more sensitive, more agile, and more open to the world. It’s my time now, and all the evil that crosses my path will get its share.

H: "You’re thinking too much, Violet; your confusus brain might not grasp this."

V: "Confused? Hahaha Checkmate!"

H: "What? surprised"

V: "You, Harley, are such a foolish being. I’m definitely not criticizing your fox, but look at the spirit it chose. Ahahaha, it can’t be a more foolish choice."

I had awakened and felt even stronger than before, almost to the point of a hunger for power. Sly had warned me about this, so I first thought about my family, the people around me, why I was here, and what I needed to do. I noticed my eye color had changed as I looked into Harley’s eyes—bright red, which was also a sign that Sly had awakened. I needed to teach Harley a good lesson.

H: "How is this possible? You shouldn’t have awakened."

V: "What? What fairy tale is that? We don’t believe in childish tales, Harley."

As Harley spoke, Sly also said it with me, and I saw Sly's face appear in a spiritual way in my mind. A human would have died of fear seeing something like this. I saw Harley panic with fear and transform.

H: "You’ll see your spoiled day."

V: "All of this is happening in your mind, Harley."

H: "It’s impossible for you to understand this. How could you know?"

V: "Because I can hear Merlin’s thoughts, and everyone is safe with me right now, while you’re still chained."

H: "No, no, you rotten confusus."

And he tried to attack me, but I chose to engage in a mental battle and used telekinesis to stop him. It was a bit difficult, and I managed to hold him for a few seconds, but he escaped and started shooting fire at me. Countering physical attacks was quite simple compared to mental ones. I thought of Merlin's chess match, where even though he made physical moves, the real battle was fought in his mind. I needed to checkmate, not just make a move, and I transformed. Actually, this doesn’t happen just by thinking; it has a simple math to it, but it all ends in your mind. You call to your fox, and it grants you its appearance.

H: "Oh, little Violet can transform."

V: "Want to see the end, Harley?"

H: "You’re dead!"

V: "No, but once your brother sees the truth, he will definitely kill you."

H: "You can’t do that."

V: "Oh, really? How about trying?"

I drew a rune that would imprison him in his own mind and called upon the Fox Spirit, Sylvia.

Sylvia: "What’s going on here!" shouts angrily

V: "I’m sorry to disturb you, but I had to do this."

H & S: "No!"

And I sealed the rune on Sylvia’s back. Thus, unless someone from outside called Sylvia, no one could free Harley from the trap I had put him in. After completing the alignment and imprisoning them, my eyes closed with a pang and opened again. I was back. My friends Alvin, Luna, Alpha, and my heart’s owner Merlin were all standing there, safe and sound.

A: "Hey, buddy, you scared us. For a moment, we thought you might never come out of that trance."

L: "Are you okay, V? What happened?"

V: "I’m fine, but you might not see Harley for a long time."

A: "What did you do to him, V?" angry tone

I placed my hand on Alpha’s temples and showed him what had happened.

A: "Oh V, I’m sorry for everything he did to you."

V: "It’s okay. I gave him a puzzle he can’t escape from; it will keep him occupied."

M: "Hey, darling, don’t you have a hug for me?"

V: "Come here, Houdini."

I hugged him tightly; it was one of the best feelings I had ever experienced, and I was sure now.

L: "So what’s the next step?"

Alvin: "How about we eat something? What’s available here?"

Alpha: "What about Harley? Should we be worried?"

V: "He won’t be able to get out for a long time; it requires external intervention."

Alvin: "Seems like no one is hungry, so I’m talking about food." stomach growls

V: "That’s the best idea I’ve heard."

H: "Then, Abra Cadabra!"

Suddenly, a magnificent feast appeared in front of us. I eagerly sat down to eat.

Alpha: "Well, Wizard kid, I guess it’s time to make peace."

M: "Wow, did everyone hear that?"

Al: "Alpha, what am I hearing?"

L: "We should record this moment." records on phone

Alpha: "Hahaha, I’m not joining this commotion."

M: "So, we’re not making peace?"

Alpha: "No, Wizard, we made peace, and I apologize for everything, but..."

M: "But?"

Alpha starts chasing Merlin and says,

Alpha: "I told you I’d bite you when this is over, Wizard."

M: "Oh no, I’ll need to save my ass."

Al: "How did I miss out on this commotion? Wait for me."

Alvin also chases after them.

L: "The whole feast is left for us. What do you say, V?"

V: "Let’s dig in, sister. It’s all ours." laughs