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Chapter 4: Plan.

  Ignis who continues to eat her favorite cookie suddenly stops . She then smiles all playful but seriously.

  Ignis: "Ah~, seems someone came all coldly."

  Suddenly, my legs felt numb. What? What's going on? I felt cold underneath me. When I look down, I see a cold-icy mist.

  Ignis: "Calm down~... Snow."

  Ignis said, as she mulches her cookies. Before I knew it, a figure stood beside Ignis, looking at her all seriousness-"I seriously want to kill you!"-She said in an icy-cold voice tone.

  Sophia: *panic* "Eh! Why is it cold! No, why is it all hot! Geh!!"

  Aevum: "That's enough both of you." *Both the twins, step between them from fighting*

  Aevum: "White Crystal Snow, calm down."

  I turn to look at the figure that Aevum was looking at. Eh?! She's beautiful!? I think I might have fell in love.

  White Crystal Snow: "Why should I!? This goofball bastard presses her troubles against me!? I want to kill her already!"

  Both twins hold her as Snow tries to attack Ignis. Meanwhile Ignis just continue eating her cookies-"Hey? Why are you so calm?"-I was surprise by her calm appearance.

  Aevum & Archivist: "Calm down!" "White! Calm down already!" ""Sophia help!""

  Sophia: "Why should I!! She's scary?!"

  Quickly step away, I didn't want to get caught up into their fighting. After sometimes, of trying to stop her, she finally calms down.

  Aevum: "Phew... That was tired..."

  White Crystal Snow: "Sorry about that.... But I just... Want... one hit on her..."

  She walked up to Ignis, who's ignoring her as she continues eating. Then, snow raised her left hand... And brought it down in unknown speed, making and creating a loud slap as her hand interact Ignis head.

  Snow: "There~ I'm finally happy."

  She huffs and walked away from Ignis who head raised smoke and a red bump. We just stare, I was disbelief by the action and immense power from that slap? Snow then sat right next to me, between me and Archivist.

  White Crystal Snow: *clean throat* "My name is “White crystal snow” it's nice to meet you, Sophia."

  Crystal held her hand towards me. Honestly, I'm scared to touch or go near her. But it won't help if I just ignore her, I should probably get into her good side.

  Sophia: "H-hello, white crystal snow. I'm Sophia." *Held her hand. Wow, it's beautiful soft and warm*

  White crystal snow: "Hello, I know my name is long. So, you can call however you want."

  Sophia: "Thanks. But I'll stick with it."

  White Crystal Snow: "Well, I'll tell you about myself if you don't mind."

  I nodded, so she explained about herself. She's the "Principle of Purity." She's also one of the guardians like the rest; Her appearance, physical appearance can appear as a young woman, a wise elder, or anything in between, with an air of innocence and serenity. Her skin is flawless. Her hair is a cascade of long, flowing white hair, as pure and untainted as freshly fallen snow It may shimmer with in certain lights. Her eyes are the color of twilight. Her hair is "purple or light blue when calm," but when seriously she changed to white hair to icy blue eye color. She's 5'7ft and her chest size B-C cup. Almost bigger. As I looked at her chest, I was flicked by her-"Don't stare too much."-Rubbing my head, it hurts-no, it didn't-"Sorry about that."-Giggle shyly.

  White: "You know, you can just make yours bigger?"

  Sophia: *cover my chest* (She’s not wrong but-) "-I know, but I'll stick with this. It just would interfere with fighting and all."

  Aevum & Archivist: "Yup." "That's correct."

  Ignis: "My's doesn't do that?"

  Sophia: "Now that I think about it? Why are we here?... Why are you four here? And what about the others?"

  I have so many questions, now that I think about it? I just wanted to explore to fix things but I met them instead?

  Archivist: "We are gathering to fight someone."

  Sophia: "Someone?" *I ask*

  All four nodded towards my word. What is it that makes all these important people gather?-"Can I ask who?"-Everyone shook their heads sideways-"No, until everyone's here."-Ignis said seriously. Really?

  So, I stay quiet and waited. But-*cookies munching*-As time passed, Ignis continues to eat more cookies? Geh! Snow seems annoying. Quickly find something to calm her down.

  Sophia: "U-um... So... Um... What's your favorite food."

  That was a stupid question that I facepalm myself. Snow turns to look at me and spoke-"I don't have any."-Crap, that went wrong-"...But..."-She paused for a moment, then continued speaking.

  White: "Let's talk about something else. Principalities."

  Sophia: "Principalities?"

  Everyone nods. I do remember, about principalities because it affects everyone, from lower to even higher hierarchically paradoxical systems.

  White: "As you know. It affects, and effect us in any, and every way. No matter what we or other do, say or act. It affects others in a different way." *she held her left hand towards me* "How it affects us is by doing something, for example kissing."

  Sophia & Ignis: "Eh? Kissing?" "I don't mind." "No? Stop!"

  I push Ignis away as she tries to kiss me. While White continue speaking not helping. Why? Principalities, is also an entity, ruler and a concept. Example biblical, any level that could affect the readers.

  By that I mean, if Ignis gets naked. The readers would think of her naked. Not just that but in any other way depending on what was shown or what they read or watch. Whether it's good and evil.

  Principalities aren't about controlling us. It's about understanding the interconnections of all things. Every action, every choice, has the potential to create a ripple of change, for good or ill.

  Principalities are more like... echoes. Every action, every word, ripples outward, affecting the world in subtle, unexpected ways. The words on the page can evoke different emotions in different readers, depending on their own experiences.

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  As I finally push Ignis away, I thought to myself. Principalities introduce a layer of uncertainty, making the world less predictable. It adds a layer of "cosmic influence" on characters and readers alike.

  Readers might interpret events differently based on their own experiences and biases, influenced by principalities according to White Crystal Snow. And it also reminds me of our emotions, lips and tongue.

  What we say or act, we kill or heal those who we speak or do. Whether spiritually or physically. It's like hurting someone, I didn't hurt them but my heart I did. It also important to know that, depending on who you hurt or heal if it's someone that we know and close to it hurt us as well.

  Sometime it doesn't hurt us if we don't know them, or if that someone deserves it, and if that person deserves it, we get happy or something, it just depends who it is and how we interact and feel about it.

  Ignis & Archivist: "Come on Sophia, don't be a party popper" "Ignis, please leave her alone." "Geh! Ow."

  Archivist pull Ignis hair, yanking her away like a whip. Surprised by it, I look away. That feels painful.

  White: *sigh* "Either way, even if we say this. We still defy it. What we talked about, was it true? Were our words saying it right or not. Well, the only thing what any fictional words or author use. No one can't. Other than that, like both of the twins said."

  Suddenly, she trails off, a flicker of frustration crossing her face. Words seem to fail her, replaced by a profound silence that speaks volumes. Then I felt chill crawl down.

  No? Is it awe, fear, or a sense of peace? I don't know. An undeniable sense of power emanating from the seemingly ordinary conversation-"Ah... I..."-I stammered, my mind struggling to grasp the weight of what she didn't understand.

  Sophia: "I think somewhat... It makes sense." (But a nagging doubt lingered, a feeling that there was more to it, something Snow couldn't express in mere words.)

  Sigh, just like Aevum said "the higher hierarchically they go. The experiences a state of pure being beyond definition, with negation and denial forming the very fabric of its existence. The closer they experience a state of pure being beyond definition, with negation and denial forming the very fabric of their existence." Remembering it, it sounds more like paradoxical? Or something?

  Even though I fought ineffable and ontological entities, learning from Anafabula. I’m still lost. At best i could try to understand is by metaphor. It sounded more like... A truth... Truth that could only be hinted at but never fully expressed. Either way, the fact what I'm seeing about them is only a small portion of their true self.

  The silence surrounding Snow wasn't just empty space; it was a glimpse into that unimaginable reality, a vast ocean of unknowing with only the faintest ripples of understanding breaking the surface.

  And what she was seeing of them now, these aspects presented in conversation and form, were but a tiny fragment, a mere whisper compared to the true immensity of their being.

  Ignis: "Ouch ouch ouch!! Okay, I'll stop. Stop pulling my hair, Lyra!"

  I lay back on the chair, while continuing to hear Ignis cries. But what caught my ears was another name? So, I turn and look towards her, where's she's screaming. Eh!? Cute?

  Lyra: "No, when we told you to calm down. You won't."

  She pulls her hair. Feeling it, Ignis hair became flammable, tears gathering at the edge of her eyes-"Geh! Please stop, okay this time I would-"-Ooh, that's gotten hurt. No, it does hurt. I held my head-"Good."-The woman said, as she let go. Ooh, that's gotten hurt. No, it does hurt. I hold my head.

  Lyra: "Now then, your Sophia huh."

  Eh, I looked away but knew it was useless. So, I look back at her trembling. But, before saying anything, I was baffler. "What's up?" She asks tilting her head to the side. She, seems... Calmness, kind, and serenity. Quickly, shook my head.

  Sophia: "N-nothing... I'm Sophia. Nice to meet you... Um Lyra... Right?"

  Lyra: "Yes, that's correct. My name is, Lyra Melodia. Principle of Harmony. Another Guardian. It's nice to meet you, Sophia. A new Principle, Nesting Principle, & Anti-nesting Principle."

  The beautiful women, said in a beautiful, kind-clam voice. Oh my, I think I fell for her; Her physical appearance can appear as a young woman, a wise elder, or anything in between. An aura of calmness and serenity. Soft wrinkles her kind face. Her hair is a cascade of long, silver strands that shimmer with an ethereal light. Her eyes are a warm, deep blue, reminiscent of a tranquil summer sky. Her clothing is a harmonious blend of comfort and elegance. As she stood, 5'8ft, her Chest is C-D cup.

  Ignis & Archivist: "Did Anafabula germs get to her?" "Probably."

  After blushing and dreaming, I quickly compose myself-”I-im sorry... It just-"-Before I could say anything, Lyra raise her hand stopping me from talking.

  Lyra: "It's okay, I get that a lot."

  She smiles. Oh my goodness... She's a goddess.

  White & Ignis: "Tch, even though I'm the Principle of Purity. Why don't I get those reactions." "Probably of your per-Geh!"

  Snow kicks Ignis straight to her face, sending her flying, while Sophia stares at Lyra with sparkly-lovely eyes. Then, a sound of clap was heard.

  Aevum & Archivist: "I think it's time to go?" "Plus, now that everyone's here. We should tell Sophia about the plan."

  The twins said, so we all quickly compose ourselves and sat on the table. After sometimes composing themselves, sitting on the round table with tea and more cookie. Aevum clean her throat and spoke out.

  Aevum: "Now, that the guardians are here. And, a new one. It's time to start the meeting."

  Sophia: *everyone nods; I raise my hand* "What are we going to do? From what I'm seeing, this must be serious for all of you to gather around. Is it... An enemy?"

  Everyone nods to my serious words. Sigh, I knew it. There's no way someone important like them would be together for something useless.

  White: "As you say. It's an enemy. One of Silver King disciple. Principle of Adaptation."

  Sophia: "Principle of Adaptation. Makes sense why everyone's here." *I then thought to myself* (Adaptation, huh? And a follower of Silver King. And knowing how strong it is. It's not surprising they are here.)

  Sophia: *I sigh tiredly* "So... How are you going to defeat someone like that."

  Ignis: "Seems you found out. You sure do your research a lot."

  She complimented me, making me feel embarrassed. Wait, why am I happy that I got compliments by her?-"That's mean of you."-she said like she knew what I was thinking.

  Aevum & White: "Enough, let's focus." *we stay quiet*

  Sophia: "But I have to ask, where's the other and... Why me?"

  Ignis: "The other, just as you learn are reborn. By that, they got tired and wanted to do something else. You on the other hand are a new principle a new guardian. A weaker one."

  Lyra: "You'll find them at one point. So don't worry to much. They have their memory's but seal them to do new things in short. You on the other hand became one as use. So, there's no escape."

  Lyra answered the next question I was about to say. I get it though, then I guess I will go with it. Whether their plan or not, doesn't change the fact its my fault this happens.

  Lyra: *sigh* "Now, as you know. By its title, it can adapt everything and anything by any means. We could beat it but it has more experience than us."

  Sophia: "More experience? Meaning?"

  Lyra: "Hm, it has fought and train by Silver king. While we didn't."

  Sophia: *I frown* "How? No, I get it... So, from what i'm understanding-"

  Archivist: "As you guessed. Anafabula didn't train us. Nor did we train each other. All we did was just create and destroy."

  Sophia: (Makes sense.) "...Let's continue. What did you guys do then."

  White: "...Honestly, we don't train because we just leave everything to Anafabula. And focus on our own things. But someone decided to leave everything to me!"

  Ignis & Snow: "Whoa whoa, calm-geh!" "Don't you dare say anything to me."

  Snow kicks her chin, making her flip backwards. Yeah, I shouldn't get into her bad side. Everyone sighs tiredly at the same time.

  Lyra: "Okay, now. Snow calms down okay."

  White: "I am. I sure am."

  She's not, someone do something. I step a few lights years away. After sometimes calming her down, we all sat back down eating cookies with tea. Seriously why cookies? Other than that, the meeting continues. After hearing them, I ask.

  Sophia: "So, how are you going to defeat it?"

  Aevum: "By using you."

  Sophia: "...Wait? What...?" *everyone nods* (No? Don't nod. Explain?!)

  White: "It sounds what it sounds. That title of yours isn't something that could be earn easily."

  Lyra: "We won't say anything since you know about that power. But like Aevum and Archivist already explained to you."

  Aevum & Archivist: "Somewhat." "Probably."

  Lyra: "Either way, what we're saying is that, Anafabula trains you to earn that title. That power to seal entities like those two..."

  Sophia: *hearing them, I scream surprisingly* "Wait, are you seriously?!"

  Aevum: "You seriously never thought of that?"

  Sophia: "No? I just thought I'm only allowed to seal both them, and no one else?"

  Everyone face palm, no why are you doing that Ignis-"Sigh... Useless."-I was, Baffle. Also, for some reason, I felt annoyed by Ignis comment? No wonder they hate her?

  White: “Now then, let's get some training."

  Ignis: "Great, I go first."

  Sophia: "Geh!? Eh? What?!"

  Ignis suddenly grabbed my collar and lifted my dress. This son of a-geh! I was thrown. As I was toss, my eyes lock on the floor to land perfectly. As it came landing, I turned my body forward and landed, stumbling a bit.

  Sophia: "W-whoa... Geh..."

  Stopping myself from falling, I turn around to look at Ignis who suddenly threw me. But before I could say anything, a fist appears right in front of my view. Silent fill the space. Ignis smile and pat my shoulder.

  Ignis: "Still weak as always. Training would be hard for you."

  What? What was that? I look at her confuse, then Aevum walked towards me-"Sorry about that. You know how she is."-She smiles awkwardly. So, I smile back saying-"It's okay."-She nods and continues speaking.

  Aevum: "Now, as they say. We would be trained. Mostly you have to train the most."

  I'll die. I took a deep breath, then spoke-"So... Are you going to train me first?"-She shakes her head. Ah, I have a bad feeling about this.

  Aevum: "No, I'm sorry but it might not be me first."

  She turns around and walked back towards other. So, I follow her. Once we arrived there was a spinning wheel. Having their name on it.

  Sophia: (Eh? So, it random then.)

  But why do I still feel worried. Is it Ignis that I would fight first. Please don't let her be the one. I pray at the bottom of her heart and feelings.

  Archivist: "Calm down, you don't have to worry about anything you know?"

  Archivist said in a calm voice, I leaned against her right hand. But I still didn't believe her and ask-"Are you sure? I shouldn't be worried?"-She then looks away. I knew it!!

  Lyra: "Well, let's just get started. Also, don't worry, even if the three handled you rough. You have the two of us."

  Lyra points to herself and Aevum. Huh, that mean White, Ignis and Archivist would not hold back on me. Please...!! don't let them all fight me, each round. Lyra and Aevum pat my back to calm her down.

  While the rest are thinking what to do in battle. Even as they look like they are thinking normal. I took a deep breath and let it out. Relaxing my body, calming myself down.

  Sophia: "I-I... Phew, I am ready. Spin the wheel."

  Lyra: "You sure? We have a lot of time. So, take all the time you want."

  Aevum: "Like anytime you want."

  Hearing them, I'm honestly grateful for their kindness but-"I'm thankful for your kindness, but no thanks. I need to be strong like you guys..."-I take a moment to think-"...And, to learn and achieve everything and anything you guys throw at me.”-I smile to reassure them I'm ready.

  Seeing that Ignis smile widen. Not just her but other as well. My body shivers coldly. Knowing what I just said, they would not let me rest, nor go easy on me-(Okay, I got this.)-I told myself.

  Archivist: "Okay, I would spin the wheel now, then. You better be prepared for Sophia, because we won't hold back."

  Sophia: "I know, mostly you three."

  I look at Snow, Ignis and Archivist. Who's smiling like nothing. Sigh, I honestly don't want them to be one after each other. But for some reason, I want them to go first to finish fast. Archivist places her left hand on the wheel.

  When she did, the spin wheel spun unimaginative speed. As time passed, the spin became slower and slower. My heart was pounding. As it stopped, it landed on a name.

  Lyra: "Not bad, she may be strict and rough. You don't have to worry much. Okay, Sophia."

  I nodded, believing her words. Wait? Should I even believe her? Anyways, the arrow that landed was White Crystal Snow.

  White: "She's not wrong but just prepare yourself."

  Yes, it's Ignis who I have to train after White. Sigh, did I get betrayed? Ignoring my cry, Archivist spins the wheel again and lands-"Hm? Guess you take a break."-I smile.

  This time it landed on Lyra, oh thanks goodness. I honestly thought, I'll face all three without taking a break. My heart wouldn't last long. Archivist spin the wheel once again and it stops-"Guess it's me."-said to herself. Phew, I'm happy but not.

  Aevum: "That means I'm last, huh? Okay."

  Aevum just nods and sat down. Seriously, I'm happy and not. Happy that I got a break between and at last. But, not happy, because I know that, even if they said they would go easy.

  They would not go easy on me, I still don't trust Aevum and Lyra-"Well, let's go Sophia."-White spoke as she stood up and walked past me. I hesitate, but follow her. As we walked White spoke.

  White: "You know, you can call me whatever you see fit?"

  White smiles; that's the first time I've seen her smile kindly. I think I might have fallen.

  Sophia: "Thanks.” (I think I know what to call her but I'll ask just in case.) “What do others call you?"

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