Colab w/ [@t2wave] [hider="Centennial Festival for Magical Girls"][youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bx4sgOhA9w[/youtube][/hider] Justine was sipping on a cup of blood-red tea as she sat in the throne room, her legs crossed in a refined fashion. [color=92278f]"Big sister...It hurts..." [/color] Justine turned her head, and looked to the right side of her throne; Caroline was in the shadow, holding her knees to her chest as she rocked in place. [color=92278f]"I want to...play with my dolls, big sister..."[/color] She whispered, and scratched a mark on the stone floor; the floor around her was filled with them. Justine sighed. [color=662d91]"I understand how you feel, my dear sister...But you will have to be patient for just a bit longer. Soon, I have enacted my vengeance, and we can be happy together, like we used to be. Wouldn't that be nice, Caroline?"[/color] Caroline floated up to look at Justine, her face mere inches from hers. [color=92278f]"...That would be wonderful..."[/color] Then, the door was opened, and Janet walked in. Justine slapped Caroline away, with her smiling as she hit a wall. [color=662d91]"Ah, Janet! My precious apprentice~"[/color] She stood up, and slowly walked towards her. [color=662d91]"Did you succeed? Please, spare me no details~"[/color] Disgarding a disguise that had been provided to her, Janet returned to her gothic appearance. Tossing aside the disguise artifact she smiled widely. [color=slateblue]"I only wish you could have been there to see it My Lady."[/color] Approaching Justine she bowed slightly before her head snapped back up. Red eyes glowing intensely she had fed well from the attack. [color=indianred]"There was much pain and suffering. My favorite were the ones that tried to stop me at the end."[/color] Clasping her hands together she seemed more like she was fantasizing about a boy rather than death and destruction. [color=indianred]"I gave them a front row seat to thair own demise. You could see the fear in their eyes."[/color] Walking around Justine she gestured as she told of the destruction and disarray the Beacon HQ had been left in. She probably could have gone on forever dancing about like and singing of the chaos. Justine smiled, and two sharp teeth could be glimpsed from between her beautiful lips. [color=662d91]"Marvellous...Simply perfect~ I knew I could rely on you. And now, with the Beacon out of the picture, and Mariette dealt with, nobody can stop me! Haahaahaa!"[/color] She laughed elegantly. Shivering with excitement Janet could hardly contain herself. While she had only recently been turned to Justine's side, the level of control that Justine had over the magical girl was palpable. [color=slateblue]"Yes, we are nearly there."[/color] She had opened her mouth again to speak when an inturruption arrived. Sonia suddenly teleported in, and held Lily the exact same way as they left from Penrose. [color=0054a6]"My Lady, I have brought the last sacrifice, as per your request. I humbly offer it to you."[/color] Lily still struggled, and aimed her staff at Justine. [color=fff200]"Hey, what's going on? If you don't answer me, I'll shock you!"[/color] In response, Justine simply giggled. [color=662d91]"Go ahead. Maybe it will make your pure heart bloom even more with the power of resolve."[/color] Lily was taken aback by her words, and that is when Caroline swooped in; she hovered upside down in front of her, and spooked her. [color=fff200]"Ahhh, no!"[/color] [color=92278f]"Hee hee...A short-haired doll...I like long-haired dolls more..."[/color] [color=662d91]"She is not for you, Caroline. She has a greater purpose."[/color] Justine approached her, and before Lily could say anything more, a single finger touched her forehead. [color=662d91]"Boop~"[/color] [color=fff200]"Huh? What did you do that for...Wait, I think I'm-"[/color] Lily was consumed by light, and was back to her untransformed state. She loooked at herself in a panic as Sonia released her. [color=fff200]"Wait, how? How did you make me turn to normal? Well, I'll just have to turn ba-"[/color] [color=0054a6]"That is impossible,"[/color] Sonia spoke, her hands clasped before her like a proper maid as she took her place next to Justine. [color=0054a6]"Lady Justine has blessed you with her power of Purity, and your mind has been cleansed of the method."[/color] Lily looked at her hands, and then tightened them into fists as she took a stance. [color=fff200]"Purity? That sounds like brainwashing! That's how you made Stephanie do such horrible things! I thought she was bad for killing Victoria, but I was wrong..."[/color] Tears trickled down her eyes upon remembering her. [color=fff200]"You used her, caused so much pain...You're nothing but a despicable monster!"[/color] Sonia drew a knife from her thigh holster. [color=0054a6]"My Lady, she has spoken against you. May I punish her for her insolence?"[/color] Justine swept her hand dismissively. [color=662d91]"Oh, no no. That would be unnecessary. After all, she is simply venting her frustrations, and I would like to not make a mess of my throne room. Isn't that right, Janet?"[/color] She asked with a smile, while Caroline giggled loudly. [color=662d91]"Or perhaps...You would like to punish her yourself, hmhm?"[/color] Lily gasped, unable to believe her eyes. [color=fff200]"...Janet? Is it really you? You look...different."[/color] Twirling around as if to show off. [color=indianred]"Look... Feel... Am."[/color] Drawing near to Lily she placed a hand gently against the depowered girl's chin before grabbing it harshly. [color=indianred]"My Lady has opened my eyes to the truth. And we've just made steps to ensure her will will come about."[/color] She let go and playfully patted Lily's cheek before moving back again. [color=indianred]"You will play a part as well my dear. You may not understand but this is all for the best."[/color] Lily winced from Janet's rough touch, and bit her lip. [color=fff200]"This isn't like you, Janet! Snap out of it!"[/color] Her desperate plea was only met by further giggling from Caroline and a smug look from Justine. [color=662d91]"It seems you misunderstood my power. I do not take over minds. I simply opened her eyes to the truth. She was forced to be the Beacon's lapdog, to be used until she was deemed worthless, and then discarded. But now, she has a far greater goal in serving me."[/color] Justine went to Janet, and softly caressed her cheek. [color=662d91]"It is such a shame that you are so pure of heart, as I would have liked to make you my maid as well~"[/color] Sonia blinked, and then cast a look of suppressed anger at Lily before returning back to her neutral expression. [color=662d91]"Well, I suppose we are done here. Sonia, could you escort her to the dungeon? I reserved a guest room exclusively for her."[/color] She returned back to sit on her throne. The maid nodded, and suggested for Lily to follow her. The green-haired girl clenched her fists so hard they drew blood. [color=fff200]"You won't get away with this! Whatever sick thing you're planning, I'll stop you!"[/color] [color=92278f]"Boring..."[/color] Caroline mumbled, and went back to sit in the throne's shadow. Justine scoffed, and sipped on her cup of tea. [color=662d91]"Sick? How ignorant of you. It is the world that is sick; sick with obsessions and desires that run rampant. As long as depraved humans feel such, they won't stop to hurt others. That is why I will create a pure paradise, where such sins have been cleansed."[/color] Justine smiled like never before; her fangs were once again visible. [color=662d91]"I shall destroy...[b]Love[/b] itself."[/color] Lily put her hand to her mouth, suppressing a gasp. [color=fff200]"You're crazy...That's nuts! But I know you're serious about this, so I'll take it seriously too!"[/color] Lily made a stance of defiance. [color=fff200]"I have friends, and they will come and rescue me! Alex...Amber...Helga...M...M-Mariette too! They will rescue me, I just know it!"[/color] [color=662d91]"What a ludicrous assumption. But I suppose hope is a component in a pure heart. Now, take her away, Sonia. I want to enjoy my afternoon tea, with Janet~"[/color] She gave one last glance in Lily's direction when she was led out of the chamber, before she turned to Janet; she gestured to the black-dressed girl with a hooked finger and a seductive look in her eyes. Having heard her name she looks back to Justine. Seeing that she was being called she wasted no time going to her Lady. Rather than sitting in another chair she sat across her mistress' lap. [color=indianred]"Are you pleased My Lady?"[/color] Head resting on Justine's shoulder. Justine giggled. [color=662d91]"Hmhm~"[/color] She curled a strand of Janet's hair around her finger. [color=662d91]"I am. Everything is going according to plan. It has been far too long...after centuries, I can finally meet with Father."[/color]