(Merlin arrives at her house and the bird vanishes. She wipes her tears off and advances to where the rest was. She sees Anastacya with a cocky face, Shion stares at the sky and Joss is on the floor.)

Merlin: It seems you did well!

Anastacya: It was quite easy!

(She shows the once transparent orb, now changed colors to a pink/green color.)

Merlin: Good Ana, it seems you are able to use healing magic, as we knew, and plant magic.

Anastacya: Really?! Yay!!!

(Merlin smiles and walks towards Shion.)

Merlin: And you?

(Shion shows his orb. It is white/dark)

Merlin: Mmmm...

Shion: Is this...good?

Merlin: It goes all with the predictions. (She smiles) It is good.

(At last, she turns to Joss)

Merlin: And you?

(Joss is face down and only extends his hand to show the orb that didn't changed)

Merlin: Well, this is...rather odd...

Anastacya (while laughing): It didn't even shone! Hahahaha!

Merlin: Ana please stop. Maybe this orb is malfunctioning.

(Joss faces Merlin)

Joss: Really?! It may be, since I poured all my energy in it and it didn't change.

(Merlin grabs the orb and turns around. She infuses her own magic and the orb changes color quickly to a yellow/green tone.)

Merlin (in her head): This is really odd. These orbs were handpicked by me. There can only be two options here. But it is working. It couldn't be...

Joss: Merlin!!!!

Merlin: What? No need to scream.

Joss: We were calling you. It seems you went away in your thoughts. So, is the orb broken.

(Merlin hides the orb in her back)

Merlin: Yes, it seems!

Joss: Knew it!

Merlin: Still, as stated before, you are all weak.

(She stands at the end of the balcony)

Merlin: Three weeks. In three weeks, you will be able to face or withstand someone as strong as Victor.

The three: WHAT?! VICTOR?!

Merlin: Yes. But only if you are able to finish the trail.

Shion: But how?! I've never heard of a way to make you that strong on such a few time!

Merlin: We will train where the Hero trained, where some of the ancient ones reunited and where some people believe, the world came to be. But, to do that, we must use a special item and magic. Shion, do you have the necklace?

(Shion takes it out.)

Shion: Here.

(He passes it to Merlin)

Joss: I'm getting pumped up!

Merlin: Make no mistake. You can die here. (She says in a serious tone. She grabs the stone in the necklace and chants some words. The stone begins to shine, and some voices began to appear.)

Merlin: Three weeks! Body, Mind and Spirit. You need to be able to control all of it.

(A black portal raised besides Merlin)

Merlin: Once you enter, you cannot come back by your own free will. Are you ready?

The three: Yes!

Merlin: Then, go!

(The young ones ran into the portal, adventuring into the unknown)

(After Merlin suddenly disappeared, Arabella was left dumbfounded by what had just happened.)

Arabella: 'Well, wasn't that eventful. Soooooooo Manifest, you will be staying with us from now on?'

(As Arabella says her name, she cuts her off quickly and says " Marie" and points at Lucy)

Marie: - sighs- Yes... No worries gorgeous. By the laws of life, I can't be hostile anymore towards my familiars and allies. Only towards the enemy. - she bows with her wings-

Arabella: 'I apologize, Marie. Well, I was wondering if you were going to stay permanently materialize outside of your stone, because if the answer is yes then it is my duty as primary inhabitant here, and apprentice to make you stay, for as long as it may be, comfortable. So just say the word and we will find you a room on the tower that is to your liking. Of course, a lab if you want it. It is allowed with your mage status

Marie: Oh, please no labs, I'm completely done!! With does - giggles- And I can be materialized here or in just Lucy's conscious. Since we share souls now, she can read my thoughts and actions as well for I. So wherever she goes, I must go. There is only a certain limit I can wonder away from her.

Arabella: 'Well, that makes sense. So, you will be staying with Lucy. What about Mr. U? Will you be staying for longer? Because I figured I would get food on the cauldron started. Because I am starving.'

(U is caught look at Marie's body with his eyes wide open and if he had a mouth, he would be drooling)

U: Uuum ... Uuum -looks away- Hehe... Um sure, I'll stay a little longer.

(Arabella sees Mr. U's reaction and grins inwardly. She has plans that are starting to form in her head.)

Arabella: 'Well, what would everybody like to eat? I was planning on making a vegetarian stew with salted Aragón pineapples on the side, with Spiced Mountain Flower Cider.'

(Then she heads into the kitchen and starts preparing the utensils for cooking.)

Marie: That sounds delicious. Sadly, I have no taste buds or need to feed - she lowers her head and sighs-

Lucy: But ... Can't you feel what I feel and taste what I taste?

Marie: No, Lu. That's not how it works. Only thought... Emotions, memories.

U: So, we are having a meal with an Ancient; Interesting. I'm up for that scrumptious dish.

(Continuing on the lunch preparations, she hears this and feels sad.)

Arabella: 'That, Marie, is truly sad. We will have to work on that, maybe as a pet project and bonding experience for us girls, no?'

(Says Arabella with a Wink.)

Marie: Mmm sounds splendid - nods- Imma have to take this mask off. It does me no justice - sits at the table-

(She laughs at Marie's tone and continues stirring the pot and then goes to the cupboard and pulls out the cider. Then continues and levitates some cups and takes them to the table.)

Arabella: 'Well, if you don't like how it looks, then why wear it? Oh! And Lucy, Mr. U, here is the spiced cider. Hope it is to your liking!'

(U and Lucy go to taste test. U stares at it and laughs as he simply takes a teaspoon and places it in his chest. Lucy tries it and puckers her face)

U: It's alright for me

Lucy: Mmm... Uum... Maybe some gob juice please and I'm alright.

(Marie pops out some symbols and places her hand on her chin. After a few seconds she hums and snaps her fingers. A bright dust circle around her and her entire outfit changes)

Marie: How's this?

Marie: It's a bit moderno side I know, but I love that country more than Rhindelm.