Forbidden Love

THREE!

As soon as Sarah sat down, the woman removed her hood. Sarah's eyes widened in shock, as she recognized the woman's face. It was the face of her best friend, Luna. But it was a twisted, dark version of Luna. Her eyes were cold and hard, and her features were sharp and cruel. She was still beautiful, but it was a cold, unforgiving kind of beauty.

"Welcome, Sarah," Luna said, her voice dripping with malice. "I'm glad you could join us."

"What is this place?" Sarah asked, her voice shaking. "What do you want with me?"

"This is the place where your destiny will be decided," Luna said. "And as for what I want...well, I want to help you realize your full potential."

"My full potential?" Sarah asked, not understanding. "What are you talking about?"

Luna smiled, and it was a smile that sent a shiver down Sarah's spine. "You have no idea what you are capable of, my dear. But I'm here to show you."

"Why are you doing this?" Sarah asked, her voice pleading. "I'm not a bad person. I don't deserve this."

"Oh, but you do," Luna said, her voice full of cruelty. "You've been living a lie, pretending to be something you're not. But that's all about to change."

Sarah shook her head, not understanding. She was just an ordinary girl, with no special powers or abilities. What could Luna possibly want from her?

"I'm going to show you who you really are," Luna said, her voice taking on a hypnotic quality.

"Close your eyes," Luna said. "Let yourself relax, and let go of all your worries and fears. Let me show you who you really are."

Sarah hesitated, but then she closed her eyes and did as she was told. The darkness surrounded her, and she felt herself drifting, floating in a place between wakefulness and sleep. She heard Luna's voice, whispering in her ear.

"You are stronger than you know," Luna said.

"You are capable of great things," Luna continued. "You just need to let go of your doubts and allow yourself to embrace your true nature."

Sarah felt a warm, tingling sensation running through her body. She was no longer afraid. Instead, she felt powerful, as if she could do anything she set her mind to.

"Open your eyes," Luna said.

Sarah did as she was told, and she gasped in shock. The room around her had changed. The dusty old room was gone, replaced by a lush, verdant forest.

Sarah stood in the middle of the forest, her head spinning with questions. She had no idea how she had gotten here, or what any of this meant. But before she could even begin to process what was happening, she heard a voice behind her.

"Hello, Sarah," the voice said. "Welcome to the Realm of Magi."

Sarah turned, and her eyes widened in shock. Standing before her was a tall, regal figure, dressed in a flowing robe of deep blue. Her eyes were a piercing shade of violet, and her long, silver hair glowed with a silvery light.