[center]Mini post, featuring The independent and some Beacon Grillz[/center]

Shannon was unsure at first if the location was correct, but it was immediately confirmed as Beacon girls appeared out of thin air, surprised that she had returned with someone else. It seemed Sylvia had expected her arrival, as she soon came to greet the plucky girl. However, she did not expect that she would have succeeded.
“So you actually did it,” she spoke in awe, and nodded. “This is incredible. So you are Regina Bates?” She took Regina’s hand, and examined her. “No doubt about it; you used the White Coin, and it worked. There’s no time to waste; come, follow me. Nella, arrange a press conference with the P.I.”

Soon, magical girls from both the Beacon and the local newsletter had come together at the rooftop of the town hall. Sylvia spoke from a podium:
“I would now like to make an announcement. But first, I would like to call forth a special guest: Regina Bates.” She waited until Regina stepped next to her, and continued: “You might remember her as a monster queen, a terrible, corrupt being who threatened the safety of not only the Penrose, but the world at large.” She then took her hand. “But that is no longer, for she has been fully cleansed, and given new light in her heart, just like Janet Howell. Such a great feat has been accomplished, thanks to a White Coin.”

She lifted the Coin in her hand, allowing everyone to see and for the press to make notes. 
“The White Coin has allowed Beacon to rise above the challenges of today, and face adversity with newly lit courage. A new dawn is upon Beacon. No longer will we need to fear for betrayal, or doubt our neighbor and sister in battle; ShineSpark shall repel any attacks of the mind and soul. We will bring light to every corner, and reach out to all in need, even the foulest of fiends, for the Coin will purge them of evil, and redeem them. Beacon’s age has now begun.” Beacon girls in the audience applauded fiercely, and Sylvia nodded. 
“I am now available for answering questions.”

The way Sylvia talked Shannon wondered if she had made a mistake having the Bates use the Red Coin. Mistake maybe wasn’t the right word, but perhaps they both could have still been their own person. Too late to know now. Should have asked more questions about the White Coin in the beginning. Whatever the case she had helped and retained a friend. Standing in the crowd the energy was uplifting. Regina felt whole which was something Shannon didn’t wish to rob her of. She could only imagine what it was like to be split in two and put back together. Despite being okay with the situation it was probably going to still take time to know just how to feel and act around the girl.

On the outskirts of the gathering Janet and Jenna stood watch on opposing sides. This was supposed to be a happy announcement but given the way things have gone as of late they weren’t going to allow something to let their guard down. Jenna did take a moment while questions were coming in to ask one of her own. [color=tan]”What about Elroy? Is he still running around?”[/color] The monster king nearly having killed Penny she wanted to know if he would come back for whatever reason.

Regina’s legs wobbled, but she managed to stand close enough to the podium to speak. [color=e1119b]"Um."[/color] She cleared her throat.  Clearly, public speaking wasn’t her strong suit. [color=e1119b]"We sort of fused? It’s um, hard to explain."[/color] She nodded, and so did Sylvia. [color=e1119b]"But Shannon witnessed it. I’m both of them."[/color] She stepped away from the mic and wiped some sweat off her brow.

Fused? That was interesting. Definitely something the Howell sisters would like to look into as scientists. [color=khaki]"When we get back to HQ please meet us in the clinic, Regina."[/color] She said with a smile. They didn't want to give away they were proficient in magic crafting though. Thankfully being Reinforcement spec kind of made them designated medics in the organization. So a doctor's visit made perfect cover for an examination.

[colour=LemonChiffon]”Uh, excuse me,”[/colour] came a voice from the crowd, high pitched, childlike, and feminine, though the speaker remained unseen within the numerous other attendees. The words were uncertain and measured, characteristic of a lack of familiarity with asking questions in an open forum. [colour=LemonChiffon]”Y-you something about a ‘ShineSpark’. Is that a, uh… another Spark? I-if… so, how is it different to the other Spark, since the Bates could get around it before? What… kind of changes did you make?”[/colour]

Sylvia had expected that question with a smile on her lips. “It is the difference between night and day itself. When the old Spark would fail us at our time of need, the ShineSpark will not. It is a new light that will repel the vile machinations of the damned and destitute, and a shield to protect all of Beacon henceforth. Black Coins are rendered mere trinkets before its awesome power, and twisters of the heart will find no solace from our bosoms, as they will now burn with the fury of a thousand suns!” The Beacon girls clapped again, and Sylvia nodded. “In short, the ShineSpark defines Beacon and its mission: dauntless, resolute, and unbreakable.” Another magical girl whispered to her ear, and she nodded. “Unfortunately that is all the time we will have for questions. But fear not; the Beacon will now be watching over Penrose with renewed vigor. Thank you.” And with that, Sylvia stepped off the podium, and the forces of Beacon left, having made their announcement.