The reflection

part 3

More like triplet. Explained Avahur. Cynthia, get out here! Aria gasped. Wait, youre Sophia? she asked the girl sitting in front of her. Sophia nodded. And this is my adoptive mother Lyra. The lady who had come to the door nodded. Yep, thats me. Now we just need to find out who you are, Aria. There was a loud noise which sounded like an entire kitchen collapsing, and a girl who Aria assumed was Cynthia entered the room. Sorry, Im clumsy. Cynthia said. She gasped when she saw Aria. Wow, you really do look like me Lyra cleared her throat. Eh hem Cynthia, you knew about this and didnt tell us?! Cynthia nodded. What, I wanted to see how you would react! Lyra shook her head and sighed. Aria, whod decided shed heard enough of that conversation, walked over to Sophia. How did Cynthia know that this was going to happen? she asked. Sophia looked up from her book and rolled her eyes. Oh, did she? Shes a vates. Shes always doing stuff like that. It can be a teensy weensy bit annoying Aria frowned. A vates? Sophia nodded. Yep, she can tell the future. TELL THE FUTURE? yelled Aria Thats INSANE! HOW? IS MAGIC REAL? everyone else stopped talking, and there was an awkward silence. Well, conceded Avahur Looks like we have a little bit of explaining to do.

Well, are we just going to explain it all here? asked Lyra Or are we going to the reflection? Aria wasnt even listening to the conversation anymore, she was too confused. There were too many theories about what was going on, how she could be a triplet, how Cynthia could be a fortune teller zooming around in her brain for Arias mind to catch one and properly think about it. The ideas were all moving too fast, spinning around like a rollercoaster, overwhelming her, making her feel dizzy, her head was throbbing It was all too much. Rubbing her temples, Aria slipped to the floor. The voices around her, they asked her if she was okay, they shouted, they reassured her, but Aria couldnt understand them. It was all- too- much then her consciousness stopped struggling and everything went black.

When she woke, Aria wasnt surprised to find herself in yet another location. She was lying down on a large bed covered in crisp white linen. Standing in the doorway was Avahur. When you feel youre ready, you can come out here and well explain it all to you. Dont feel rushed, though. You can have as long to rest as you want. I should probably dim the lights, though, so theyre less overwhelming. The lights slowly dulled, and Aria gasped. How did you do that? Without pressing anything! Do you have superpowers too? Avahur shrugged. I guess you could call them that he conceded Im a lux. Aria sighed and shook her head. Can we STOP with the Latin names?! I only know two words; salve and gratias ago. Just speak in English! Avahur nodded, and left the room. Wait- one more thing Aria called, and he stepped back in Can you get Owen for me?

When Owen came he sat down on the foot of the bed and brought out something from behind his back. No way! Aria squealed Is that Owen nodded as he unlocked the cage and unleashed the furry beast inside. Yep, its Leonardo! Leonardo was a fat little guinea pig. His fur was white with brown and black splodges on it. After they had played with him for several minutes, Lyra came in. Owen, you should probably come out now. Give Aria a little bit of time to rest! And take Leonardo with you. She advised. Actually, I think Ive had enough rest cut in Aria how long was I out for? Well, are you gonna tell her? Owen asked, when Lyra didnt say anything. Fine, Ill tell you then. You were unconscious for a tad over four days.

Four days!? groaned Aria, working the maths out in her head thats, like, one fifteenth and a half of my whole trip! Lyra nodded, giving Owen an angry look. Yes, it is she admitted But there was really nothing we could do. In fact, Nurse Loretta said there was a tiny possibility that your mind may have shut down permanently, due to how overwhelming it was to find out that you were a triplet. It was just a tiny chance, though, and it didnt happen, so were safe to explain it to you now. Now we know that your brain is strong. Aria followed Lyra and Owen out of the room, into another one filled with a circle of purple armchairs. The walls were covered in glossy emerald wallpaper. Or was it wallpaper? Aria tapped on the walls, but they didnt make a hollow sound. Um, what are these walls made of? she asked a passing woman dressed in a white nurse uniform. The woman, who was carrying a tray full of biscuits, stopped and scratched her head. Oh, those she pondered I think theyre made of vibranium. Im Nurse Loretta, by the way. Vibranium!? Aria gasped I thought that was only in Wakanda! And Wakanda doesnt even exist! Nurse Loretta sighed and shook her head. Looks like humanitis is catching she muttered, seeming to forget that Aria was there. Then the grandfather clock on the wall ticked, and Nurse Loretta seemed to snap back into reality. Oh, yeah take a seat. She gestured, and Aria sat down on one of the purple armchairs.