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"Thank you, guys. You all look nice yourselves. Are those outfits comfortable?" I asked, staring at their clothes.

All of them wore a white two-piece outfit, looking like traditional attire.

The top was a loose, short-sleeve dress shirt with similar symbols that were on my clothes, and the white pants were loose but tight at the ankles. What I loved the most was the color of their symbols matched their eyes.

"Ya. Can move in them pretty well," Theo replied.

"They're a nice material," Hunter added.

"I'm glad we were able to take group pictures on our phones before we arrived," Caio put forth.

"I agree. I'm cherishing my picture with Dearest for eternity." Cairus hummed.

"Watch, he's going to post that all over the training room and claim the room as his," Finn announced and Orion grinned.

"I can see that happening. Caio will claim the kitchen."

"Are we claiming places? I call the living room," Theo pointed out.

"Bathroom." Finn and Hunter said together before Finn groaned. "Pick something else, like outside!"

"You're the pixie. You love nature. You can have the backyard," Hunter argued.

"Guess I'll take the bedroom," Orion claimed, and everyone looked at him.

"No." The word was said in unison and he rolled his eyes.

"You guys are so threatened by me." He winked and sported a proud grin, leaning over to whisper in my ear. "It's okay, Blessed Love. I'll make sure the room is decorated with our photo so they'll know where you truly belong," he teased.

I laughed, shaking my head and glancing around at the other guys who looked like they were planning Orion's murder. "That sounds nice and horrid at the same time."

"Is everyone ready?"

We all turned to see Mom and my dads walking towards us. They were in their own type of combat attire, making me curious if they were heading out to kill Forsaken.

"Yes. Are you guys leaving though?" I questioned, looking at my mother's white and gold commander gear.

She gave me a sweet smile when she reached where the others and I stood, reaching out to stroke my head comfortably.

"No. We'll be guarding outside here," Mom announced.

"Why?" Finn asked. Magnor stepped forward to answer.

"When there's a large shift in magic in an area, it will attract Forsaken. They're essentially attracted to the pull. We'll guard out here to make sure none of them enter the forest."

"There's none inside?" Theo asked.

"No. It's a sacred place. Evil shouldn't be able to penetrate there. Once the ceremony is over, you'll need to take care of Celestia. She'll be completely vulnerable. When you return here, and if we're still fighting, wait it out. Magnor will come and teleport you all to safety," Hellsin ordered.

The guys nodded, and I gave my mother a curious look. "The Awakening drains that much power? Shouldn't I feel more energized?"

Mother smiled. "No. You're obtaining magic that has been outside of your body for a very long time. The combination of your current magic and the harbored magic will clash as they begin to morph together. The morphing stage is what's extremely draining, and the shock of the new power will be hard on your body."

"Guess it makes sense," Hunter admitted. The others nodded, and I pondered for a moment.

"Will I still be the same?" I asked. "I mean like, it's just a power upgrade, right?"

"That actually will depend," Harrison announced. We looked at him as he stood there with his arms crossed, appearing relaxed.

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