Scene 1: The Carnival Begins
The sun rose high above the towers of Arcane Academy, and with it, the Magic Carnival officially began.
From early morning, the academy was filled with music, laughter, floating fireworks, magical booths, glowing banners, and an endless sea of students and visitors.
People from all over Central Arcania had traveled just to witness the event. The usually stern walls of the academy were now lined with shimmering charm-ropes and magical creatures selling sweets.
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Scene 2: Chaos and Fun – Arcane Style
The 1st-years were all over the place:
Hibiki had created a magical "Wind Slide" where people flew through hoops in the air… until he spun someone into a cotton candy stall.
Akito hosted a card fortune booth. Every card he pulled told people something embarrassing.
Visitor: "Wait… how do you know I stole cake last night?!"
Lyra's flower garden stand bloomed with life. The flowers could talk.
Flower: "Hey lady, your perfume stinks!"
Lyra: "WHAT!?"
Cyrus created a strength-testing machine powered by magic.
Chris (slamming it): "LET'S GOOO!"
The hammer flew off into the sky.
Cyrus: "Uhh… we'll fix that in post."
Lily, Karen, and Lina ran a love fortune stand. Karen was way too into it.
Karen: "According to this crystal, your soulmate is… someone fiery."
Lily (whispering): "Karen, stop rigging the answers to point at Show."
Even Raelyn—usually calm and composed—was lured into a magic "mirror maze" and spent ten minutes looking for the exit.
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Scene 3: Plutrion in the Shadows
But while the laughter echoed through the skies…
In the shadows above a tower, Team Plutrion observed the scene silently.
Among them stood a mysterious girl, her eyes glowing with soft lilac and a twisted smile on her lips.
Her name was Delimia, wielder of Mind Control Magic.
Delimia:
"They're so distracted… it's perfect."
She raised her hand and whispered:
Delimia:
"Mind Veil: Allure Spiral."
A haunting magical wave burst out invisibly, swirling over the Carnival.
At first, everything looked normal. Then… people's eyes started to glaze.
Students, visitors, even some staff—all of them slowly turned, their movements stiff… mechanical. The mind control wave had taken hold.
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Scene 4: Jespry's Bravery
Professor Jespry, who had been nervously checking on the candy section, suddenly felt a chill.
His eyes widened as he saw the magical wave in the sky.
Without hesitation, for once in his life—he acted.
He jumped forward, raised both hands, and with tears flying from his panicked face, yelled with all his magic:
Jespry:
"TERIUM PROTECIA!!"
A glowing dome burst forth, protecting just a handful of students standing near him:
Show
Drake
Raelyn
Criss
Karen
Lina
Jespry fell to his knees from the magical exertion.
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Scene 5: Betrayal Around Them
The protected students looked around—horrified.
Their own classmates, friends—now staring at them with blank, cold eyes—began attacking.
Hibiki shot gusts of wind.
Cyrus summoned energy blasts.
Akito's cards flew like blades.
Raelyn: "They're being controlled…"
Criss (blocking an attack): "We can't fight back seriously. They're still our friends!"
Show (serious): "Then we don't hurt them. We stop them."
But the numbers were too many.
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Scene 6: Jespry's Great Escape
Jespry stood, his robes torn, his hair messy, panting heavily.
Then, for the first time, he stood tall.
Jespry:
"I… I may be terrified…
But you're my students.
And I'll protect you—no matter what."
With shaky hands, he traced a glowing rune in the air.
Jespry:
"Teleportation Spell: Haven's Pulse!"
A beam of blue light surrounded them—and in a flash—they vanished.
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Scene 7: Seraph Watches
Back atop the tower, Seraph, commander of Team Plutrion, watched with calm amusement.
His sharp violet eyes gleamed as he turned to Delimia.
Seraph (smirking):
"Let the brats enjoy themselves while they can…"
He walked into the darkness.
Seraph:
"Because the Carnival's real fun has just begun."
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TO BE CONTINUED...