Chapter One: Orpahn

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In the heart of a small orphanage, hidden away from the bustling city, lived a mysterious girl named Scarlet Rose Gandalft. At the tender age of 16, she had weathered the storms of life since she was three, when her parents met an untimely demise. No one knew about her lineage or her last name; she was an enigma wrapped in a cloak of uncertainty.

Nicknamed "Scar" by her fellow orphans, Scarlet exuded an unusual charm that set her apart. Despite the hardships and the constant ridicule, she faced from the other children, Scarlet remained remarkably cheerful. She had a mantra she whispered to herself whenever the whispers of negativity surrounded her: "Always believe and never listen to their negatives."

This particular day found Scarlet engrossed in a book, her fingers gracefully flipping through the pages as she sat by the window. The soft melodies of a piano and violin echoed through the dimly lit room, both instruments responding to Scarlet's deft touch. Unbeknownst to her, these musical talents were just a small fraction of the extraordinary powers she possessed.

As she continued to lose herself in the world of her book and the harmonious tunes she created, three troublemakers entered the scene

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As she continued to lose herself in the world of her book and the harmonious tunes she created, three troublemakers entered the scene. Children who took pleasure in tormenting Scarlet saw an opportunity to amuse themselves. With cruel laughter and wicked intent, they approached the unsuspecting girl.

The leader, a boy with a twisted smile, kicked Scarlet's chair, startling her out of her book. The other two joined in, punches and kicks raining down on her like a sudden storm. The room echoed with the malicious laughter of the bullies, their cruelty casting shadows on the orphanage walls.

Scarlet, momentarily disoriented, felt the pain but refused to show it. Her mind, however, was not in the physical realm. Deep within, a power surged-an ancient magic passed down through her mysterious lineage.

In a swift motion, Scarlet unleashed her power. The air around her crackled with energy as she manipulated the elements. Water rose in defiance, nature bowed to her will, air swirled in a protective barrier, and the ground trembled beneath her command. Thunder echoed as a warning, a manifestation of the tempest within her.

The bullies, once confident in their cruelty, now cowered in the face of Scarlet's unleashed power. The room, once filled with their wicked laughter, fell into an uneasy silence. Scarlet, with a calm yet commanding presence, looked at the three with eyes ablaze with the power she had only recently discovered.

"I suggest you leave," she said, her voice carrying the weight of her newfound strength.

The bullies stumbled over each other, desperately trying to escape the wrath they had unleashed. Scarlet, however, held back her power, unwilling to cause harm. As they fled, Scarlet felt a mixture of relief and guilt. She didn't fully understand her abilities, and the untamed force within her scared her as much as it did the bullies.

As the door slammed shut, Scarlet sank back into her chair, the room returning to its previous state of calm. The other children, who had witnessed the spectacle, stared at Scarlet with a mixture of awe and fear.

Scarlet, aware of the eyes upon her, began to apologize profusely. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to... I don't even know what I did. I just wanted them to stop."

Her words hung in the air, a testament to the uncertainty that clouded her understanding of her own powers. The other orphans exchanged uneasy glances, unsure of how to react to this sudden revelation.

In the solitude of her thoughts, Scarlet continued to murmur, "I will control myself. I will learn to control this power within me."

Little did she know that this incident would mark the beginning of a journey-a journey to uncover the mysteries of her past and the true extent of her extraordinary abilities.

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⏰ Last updated: Dec 29, 2023 ⏰

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