𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕗 ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕚𝕣𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕧𝕠𝕚𝕔𝕖𝕤....? (𝚁𝙴𝚆𝚁𝙸𝚃𝙴)

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Claire swore she had just woken up like any other day, her mind focused on the routines ahead. But when she glanced in the mirror, her eyes widened in shock. Staring back at her was a girl with vibrant purple eyes and hair as white as snow.

. . .

Before her brain—or even the five voices in her mind—could fully process the change, Claire let out a scream, startling nearly everyone in the villa.

Xel, her older sister, was the first to storm in, her voice booming with urgency. "CLAIRE, WHAT'S GOING ON?!"

Claire, still in the bathroom, huddled in a corner, hugging her legs tightly as if to ground herself. She looked up, feeling both relieved and bewildered to see Xel. Xel paused mid-stride, taking in the shocking sight of her sister's altered appearance. Her voice softened with surprise and concern as she took a few cautious steps closer.

"Oh, my dear... what happened to you?"

Xel knelt beside her, gently pulling Claire into a comforting hug. Claire leaned into her sister's embrace, her mind spinning with confusion and fear while her five voices, now fully awake, added to the whirlwind in her mind.

Serene (Comforting Voice): "Deep breaths, Claire. Xel is here; you're safe."

Rush (Excited/Panicked Voice): "What on earth?! We need answers! NOW!"

Insight (Calm Voice): "Something profound must have triggered this change... we need to think this through."

Fury (Angry Voice): "How did this even happen? Who did this to us?!"

Woe (Worried Voice): "Oh, no... if we look like this, what else could be different?"

Claire held onto Xel a little tighter, her mind racing. The voices' reactions mirrored her own mix of fear, confusion, and wonder as she tried to steady her breath. For now, with Xel's arms around her, she allowed herself to let go of the questions and simply feel the warmth of her sister's support, even as her mind scrambled for answers.

The sudden scream jolted Krios from his reading in the villa's common room. He bolted toward the bathroom, where he found Xel crouched beside a visibly shocked Claire, attempting to soothe her. Krios, normally so composed, stood in the doorway, his eyes widening as he took in the sight of Claire's transformation. His stoic expression faltered for the first time in a long while.

Serene (Comforting Voice): "It's okay, Claire... they're here for us. We'll figure this out together."

Rush (Excited/Panicked Voice): "We need to explain! Why aren't they asking more questions? This is big—huge!"

Insight (Calm Voice): "Everyone is just as surprised as we are. Let's stay grounded and listen to what they say."

Fury (Angry Voice): "How did this happen without any warning? Someone needs to be held accountable!"

Woe (Worried Voice): "Oh, Claire... what if this change is permanent? What will everyone think?"

Krios stepped closer, his usual calm disrupted by a mix of worry and confusion. He knelt beside Xel and Claire, a crease forming on his brow as he scanned Claire's face. His gaze flickered between Xel and Claire, his voice softer than usual, tinged with unease.

"What... what happened to her?"

Serene (Comforting Voice): "Let's try to explain, Claire. Maybe they can help."