The white glow of the void that was the Divine Realm intensified sharply, forcing my eyes shut and overwhelming my senses...
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The brightness abruptly faded, giving way to complete darkness, before a faint, dim light hit my eyelids. I slowly opened my eyes, blinking a couple of times as my vision blurred and took a moment to adjust.
"Nice, it worked, we're back-...huh? Wait...wait, hold on, what...what the hell was I...?" Came Aria's voice from my left, a perplexed look on her face as I glanced at her.
"W-Woah...what is this? Was that real? I don't...," Muttered Jaden, looking disoriented.
Mhm, as fake as that reality was, it was very much real.
"Hey, guys," I greeted them with a wry smile, a wave of relief washing over me.
"Glad you aren't trying to attack us anymore," Remarked Cleo, as she glanced at Jaden.
"W-Wait, that was-...oh, shit. Was I...was I brainwashed?" Frowned Aria, her face going pale.
