Secrets Followed by Mysteries

Part 42

The girls are quiet, trying to take it all in.

Julie: But... there's something I haven't told you yet.

Nicole: There's more?

Julie: I went to the near future. Just a glimpse , I had to know. And what I saw... gave me hope. The chemicals are wearing off. Finally. Your powers... they're coming back.

Jessica: Wait, seriously?

Julie: Yes. It's already starting. That's why things feel a little off lately, right? Like your instincts are sharper? You feel more connected?

Agia: I mean... I've been hearing things I shouldn't be able to hear. I thought I was going crazy.

Julie: You're not. It's just the beginning. That's why I brought you here.

Diana: So... what now?

Julie: Follow me. There's something I want to show you.

They blink into a quiet underground space. The walls are lined with glowing crystals, and faint symbols pulse gently along the stone. It feels calm, almost familiar.

Nicole: Where... are we?

Namjoon: This is called the Chamber of Origin. It's a place that holds the history of your kind. And sometimes... it shows you what you've forgotten.

Jessica: It feels weird... but kind of peaceful?

Julie: That's because deep down, you still remember this place. Your powers may be asleep, but part of you remembers who you were.

Diana: So we came here to... remember?

Julie: Exactly. There's a trial here, but don't worry, it's nothing scary. It's just a way for your memories to find their way back to you. At your own pace.

Nicole: What kind of trial?

Julie: You'll see moments from your past. Feelings, memories... things that will slowly reconnect you with your powers. The chamber only shows what you're ready for.

The ground begins to shift slowly, turning glossy and reflective like water. The girls can see soft, blurry reflections ... younger versions of themselves smiling, running, playing.

Taehyung: Looks like it's starting.

Julie: Just stay calm. Trust what you see, even if it doesn't all make sense yet. This is where it begins.

The girls exchange quiet looks ,nervous, curious, but ready. The soft glow of the chamber grows stronger as they step forward together.

{A/N POV: Hey everyone, I know the mood shifted from being intense with the virus and infection to more mysterious with the girls' powers, but keep in mind that Julie already paused time on Earth so she can focus on the girls. If you have any suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comments! }

The girls stand together, their eyes fixed on the glowing chamber around them. The reflections of their younger selves seem to dance in the smooth surface beneath them, faint but unmistakable.

Julie: Close your eyes, and let the memories come to you. Trust what you feel.

Each of them hesitates for a moment, then slowly shuts their eyes. A calm, steady pulse fills the air. For a few seconds, everything is silent.

Suddenly, the room shifts again. They're no longer standing in the chamber. Instead, they find themselves back at a familiar sight: the palace courtyard, lush with greenery, the same warm sunlight they remembered from their childhood.

Nicole: *whispers*  Wait... this place... I recognize it.

The younger versions of them appear in the distance, laughing and playing together, running freely in the warm sunlight.

Agia: *staring, eyes wide* We really were all here together...

The younger versions of the girls run toward them, their voices filled with joy.

Young Nicole: *laughing*  Come on, it's your turn!

Young Jessica: *playfully*  No it's you! Catch me!

The girls watch, eyes filled with a mix of disbelief and recognition. The younger versions of themselves seem so carefree, so full of energy.

Diana: *watching the younger versions of themselves* So we had our powers even then?

The scene shifts slightly as the younger girls wave goodbye, running off to play again. The atmosphere feels peaceful, a distant echo of their younger selves.

The girls blink, and suddenly, they find themselves back in the chamber.

Nicole: *pauses, looking around * That felt so real... like we've seen it all before.

Agia: *softly*  So, we were always meant to be together?

Julie: Well, this part was planned...

Jessica: What do you mean?

What do you think of it now?~