Lilly

Part 3

"Don't you remember?"

"No..."

"You have to."

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"You'll never know what hit you," Lilly sang softly to herself as she walked through the Pizzaplex. "Won't see me closing in. I'm gonna make you suffer, this hell you put me in. I'm underneath your escape. The devil within~"

Lilly's voice was a sweet melody that seemed to dance in the air, a stark contrast to the dark lyrics she sang. She liked this song. It made her feel powerful, like she could conquer the world.  Even though she already could, but let's not tell anyone that.

Lilly practiced her powers in secret, or at least when there were no humans around, her eyes focused on a small rock that hovered in the air. She hummed the tune louder, using the rhythm to keep her power in check. It was like playing an instrument, but instead of strings and chords, she played with the very fabric of reality.
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Fronnie wandered the halls of the Pizzaplex, feeling a little lost without the guidance of his new friends. He heard the faint sound of someone singing and followed it, his curiosity piqued.

As he turned the corner, he saw Lilly in the distance, her light pink form illuminated by the neon lights. She was concentrating on something intently, and as he got closer, he realized she was singing to herself. The lyrics were dark, but the way she sang them was like a lullaby. He stopped a few feet away, watching her, unsure if he should interrupt. The rock in the air caught his eye, and his thoughts raced. Was she... doing something... strange?

"Look what you made of me- AH!" Lilly yelped, the rock dropping to the ground as she realized she wasn't alone. She spun around to find Fronnie standing there, his eyes wide. "You scared me," she said, her heart racing. She quickly bent down to pick up the rock, her cheeks flushing. "I didn't mean to drop it," she added lamely. "I was just, um..."

"Practicing?" Fronnie offered, his eyes darting from the rock to Lilly's face. "It's okay, I won't tell anyone." He took a step closer, his curiosity overpowering his fear. "What... what were you doing?"

"Uh... ssssinging?" Lilly stuttered, her eyes wide with panic. She hadn't meant for him to see that. She hoped he wouldn't connect the dots. "I-I just... I drop things sometimes," she said, her voice shaky.

Fronnie tilted his head, his curiosity not fully satisfied, but he didn't want to push it. "You've got a great voice." he said with a genuine smile.

"Mm, not really." Lilly said, her cheeks burning with embarrassment. She had always loved to sing, but she was never confident in her voice. It was one of the few things she didn't feel she could share with the world.

"Well, I think you do," Fronnie said, his voice earnest.

Lilly felt a blush creep up her cheeks, her heart fluttering at his kindness. She had never really had anyone outside of her family to sing for, and it felt strange but also oddly liberating. "Thanks," she murmured, her eyes dropping to the ground as she scuffed her feet against the tile.

F"You're welcome," Fronnie said, his own cheeks flushing a soft shade of purple. He felt a strange connection with Lilly, something that went beyond their shared lineage. Her vulnerability was endearing, and he found himself wanting to protect her secrets, even if he wasn't quite sure what they were. He stepped closer, his gaze returning to the rock on the floor. "I... I have to tell you something."

Lilly's eyes snapped up to meet his, a mix of surprise and dread filling her. She hoped he wasn't going to out her, but something told her that Fronnie wasn't that type of person. "What's that?" she asked, her voice a little shakier than she intended.