Prologue

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Today. Today was a big day for Mirabel and Miguel Madrigal.

The two were twins, inseparable. They were both overjoyed about getting their gifts. Knowing that their older sisters, Isabella and Luisa, had gotten their's, they were curious as to what they might get.

Mirabel and Miguel's cousin, Camilo had gotten his a few months prior. His gift is 'shapeshiting'. The ability to turn into another being at will. He would go on to use his gift to not only help but sometimes cause a bit of mischeif. Abuela Alma had already spoken to Mirabel and Miguel about the entirety of the process, confident the two started getting ready and reassuring one another that they would get brilliant gifts. Was that neccassarily true? Who's to say? Not me, atleast.

They were ready. So was everyone - and thing - else. Now they wait.

It was time. Mirabel went first, Abuela was concerned due to all the noise and commotion but in the end, it would work out.

Mirabel touched the candle(a/n lol idk how to explain this) and used that hand to grip onto the doorknob. Soon a bright light shone from the door and Mirabels picture was beginning to be engraved into the door. The girl was practically bouncing in place due to the overload of happiness. Her gift? We'll find out later.

Miguel's turn. 'It will be okay' he reminded himself. He too touched the candle and held the doorknob. The flash came but it was more of a bang. It was so bright and hot that it had burnt Miguels fingertips and a partial amount of his face. He screamed. In agony. No one could bear it.

Mirabel rushed towards him, crying with him. They were children. What were they supposed to do. Julieta - their mother, came running, too with and arepa for her mother Alma and her son Miguel.

Abuela Alma's burns soon disappeared.

But Miguel's?

They remained. They had scared his left eye and left side of his forehead  and the fingertips to his second knuckles on both hands.

The door? It was engraved amd ready for his use.

Their gifts? Mirabel had the gift to read minds, for a certain amount of time, though - 15 minutes. Miguel? His gift was to see the past for 15 minutes, anytime, anywhere.

Where would this lead them?
You'll find out...

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