𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒎 ❜ㅤ ⠀𓏏𓏏⠀⠀

⸝⸝ ★ 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑳𝑶𝑮𝑼𝑬

⁺₊ ✦ ꒰ა໒꒱ ✦ ₊⁺

The sun hung high, casting a golden glow that wrapped the festival in warmth, the air thick with the scents of sizzling street food and blooming flowers. Laughter and music danced through the atmosphere, creating a joyful tapestry of sound that enveloped the crowd. With eyes closed, one could feel the pulse of life—each heartbeat resonating with the vibrant energy around, as if the very essence of summer filled the lungs and sparked the soul.
The heat was a gentle embrace that urged relaxation and celebration. Time seemed to stretch, each moment a vivid brushstroke on the canvas of the day, painting memories of connection and joy. The world felt alive, every sound a note in a symphony of existence, weaving a sense of belonging that resonated deep within.
The young girl, Sofía Márquez, had been excited. She even got herself ready for the special day. It was the festival. She had finally laid off on figuring out these powers she had gotten a few months ago, and decided to just take a moment to enjoy herself. Meeting up with some of her friends at the festival and actually having fun for once, although the day seemed to have other plans. As Márquez traveled through the festival, her phone in her hand as she waited for her friends to give their whereabouts so they could meet up, she rounded around a food stall. The surrounding crowd seemed to quiet down, just as the world felt like it was slowing down, the laughter and cheers from the crowd falling down as an abrupt chaos, the silence now into a reoccurring scream of horrors throughout the festival. As the girl looked back, she spotted a glimmer of a figure stepping out of a mirror. Her eyes widened in shock as her eyes scanned over the contorting and twisted expression of the man. She had recognized him. Mirror Master, his face had a look of preparedness, ready to unleash chaos. As the crowd backed up from the figure, panic continued to echo through the crowd as they then ran, including Sofía, who was pushed to the side of the stand by the hurried and distressed crowd.
Sofía had moved quickly, finding refuge behind a nearby booth that wasn't as in public sight. She had been waiting for this just a couple of months ago. She gained these odd abilities, and she wanted to do good and help others. Just like she's been doing these past few months, but it had been nothing serious. Not like this. But after a few breaths, finally she stepped up, a murmur trailing off her lips as she leaned against the wall. "I can't let him hurt anyone, I won't." Sofía rephrased her words. They were quiet, just words of encouragement as she tried to reassure herself as well as one flooded her veins.

In the booth's shadow, she closed her eyes as she tried to focus, her hands moving from the booth then on her ears, canceling out all the nearby screams of terror and erupting chaos. She had to get herself ready. Her powers especially. As a blue glow had summoned around her hand, she then had drawn out some strikes over her body, a hologram of a suit capturing her body before the holographic material transformed into a real suit, the sleek, iridescent suit materialized over her body in an instant before her hands moved up in a swift movement, completing her face with a mask to conceal her identity. She took a few moments to scan herself, since, of course, she only did this a few other times, so this was all completely new. Once she had finished, she had taken a breath before snapping into action, jumping up as her body flipped above the stand, raising her leg as she landed on a ledge, careful to remain unseen. In that moment, she embodied an ethereal spirit; her form a blur of fluidity and elegance. It was as though a faint luminescence that illuminated her path surrounded her. The villain below seemed unaware, caught in the grip of his own arrogance, while she danced around him with precision. It was a mesmerizing display, each motion a brushstroke on the canvas of confrontation, painting a picture of hope and bravery. She felt untouchable, an embodiment of light challenging the shadows. The young hero had carefully observed from her view, watching the villain in-front of her while also glancing around at her surroundings, "Let's do this." She had said with a voice of genuine confidence, moving out of her crouched position as she stood ready to confront the villain.
Sofía had kept her eye on Mirror master as she watched him create havoc, sending a flurry of reflection shards that slid throughout the air. In a quick surge of action, Sofía moved fast as she drew out a wall of hologram that solidified just in time to absorb the shards, although the impact knocked her back, leaving her breathless. "Focus." She has reminded herself, the determination on her face clear as she ignored the reactions of the nearby citizens. As Mirror Master took this moment of advantage as his look of surprise quickly corrupted one into laughter, as his cackle felt like it echoed throughout the whole amusement festival, he as well summoned multiple images of himself, each one mirroring his movements after another.
"You can't hit what you can't see!" He has taunted the young hero who had now stood before him, each copy mimicking every movement of his lips down to even the way the wind brushed his hair, as Sofía looked over the clones with a look of unsureness, but she shook her head as she regained her footing on the ground, pushing away her panicking thoughts as she then thought more creatively.
"I'll show you what I can do!" She remarks back, her hand moving out swiftly, her hand cautious to not slip up, yet still steady. Every pivot and thrust of her fingers resonated with an elegance that captivated the very essence of the moment. Before her movements caught on, she had drawn a frisbee, conjuring the giant frisbee in her hand as the edges glowed brightly. With a quick, swift throw, she sent it spinning toward the Mirror Master. The frisbee struck one of his reflections, causing it to shatter into fragments, disrupting his concentration. This had caused Mirror Master to stumble backwards, momentarily surprised, and Sofía quickly pressed this advantage.
"Now!" she shouted, as a holographic rope snaked around through the air, ensuring one illusion. With a quick tug, she pulled it toward her, releasing the real Mirror Master behind it. "Gotcha!" She exclaimed, but he reacted quickly, vanishing into a nearby stand front mirror. Sofía had quickly dropped the solidified rope on the ground, moving her eyes back where he could've disappeared to.
"Too slow, little girl." A voice had sneered from behind a glass. Sofía had tapped her foot impatiently as she scanned her surroundings once more, an anxious bubble now expanding inside of her as she realized she had to think on her feet. Quickly, she sprints to the side, looking for a way to corner him. As she moved, she conjured several large holographic bubbles, each one filled with bright colors. As she stopped in the center, in a swift motion, she hurled the bubbles toward the mirrors. The bubbles each had bursted against the reflective surfaces, creating a dazzling array of light and color that enveloped the area. Mirror Master's laughter faltered as he struggled to maintain his focus amidst the young girl's attacks.
"Let's see how you like this!" Sofía shouted, channeling her energy to create a massive holographic spotlight that soon turned real, casting a beam of light into the chaos. The light pierced through the reflections, momentarily blinding him. In that split second, she dashed forward, summing holographic batons as she swung them with precious ones. The batons connected with reflective shields just as they transformed into real batons, sending ripples of energy throughout the air. Mirror Master had staggered backwards, his confidence wavering.
"You think you can defeat me, huh?" He growls, raising a reflective barrier, as Sofía could see the determination in his eyes, yet still. She wasn't backing down. She had them create a massive holographic slingshot, loading it with energy drawn from her previous constructs, her face full of concentration as she hadn't let his cockiness get to her. In stealthy movement, she had aimed the slingshot at the ground, before it released a burst of energy that sent a shockwave rippling through the whole festival ground. The ground trembled, disrupting his footing as she launched the slingshot's energy at him. The force of the blast knocked him off his balance, and for once in this fight, she actually spotted fear in the man's face for once. She had then summoned a swirling mass of holographic energy that coalesced into a giant holographic fist. With a mighty swing, she brought it towards him. Mirror Master, desperate to escape, tried to teleport, but the fist connected with his reflective barrier, shattering it and sending him sprawling to the ground.

As the man knocked down, the crowd erupted in applause, their cheers echoing in her ears. Sofía felt a surge of pride as she stood over the defeated villain. Her breath was heavy, but it didn't waver at the thought of how much she overcame in just a few months. She faced a great amount of her fears, learned to strategize in battle, and for the first time, she felt truly heroic. As she listened to the cheers of the crowd, she looked around, seeing the smiles and faces filled with admiration. It hit her: She had not only defended her city but also embraced her identity as a hero. But who was she?
"I am Holo-Heart. And I can do this," she called out, before a grin escaped on her face, feeling a deep sense of pride came over her as she let all the cheers soak in even more. This right was just the beginning, and she was ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.