Who Says All Saints Need To Be Good?

Chapter 14: Reborn

"Why in the world is it so gigantic?" Aurianna pondered aloud, her mind racing with thoughts of how to overcome this vertical obstacle. Her focus shifted to a nearby chair, which she seized with all her might, determined to employ its assistance in her quest to reach the top where, undoubtedly, a mirror awaited her inspection. With sheer determination, she pulled the chair towards the towering dressing table, her muscles straining against the resistance.

Pulling the chair also proved to be a struggle, causing beads of sweat to form on Aurianna's brow. Nonetheless, she persisted, exerting herself until the chair was successfully positioned. Climbing up onto the chair presented a new set of challenges, as each step demanded significant effort.

Finally, having reached to the top of the table, Aurianna gazed into what should have been her own reflection. Instead, she was met with the visage of a young child bearing a striking resemblance to herself. The cherubic features, adorned with her iconic long snow-white hair and big blue eyes, painted a picture of innocence and youth. This miniature version of Aurianna appeared no older than seven, her diminutive frame embodying a sense of youthful purity.

A gasp escaped Aurianna's lips as her eyes widened in astonishment. "This can't be real," she croaked, her voice filled with disbelief. "People don't just randomly get younger out of the blue!" She stood there in awe, struggling to comprehend the inexplicable transformation that had befallen her.

After a brief period of staring at her diminutive form in a state of incredulous shock, Aurianna regained her composure and managed to gather her thoughts. An overwhelming curiosity surged within her, compelling her to put forth a hypothesis and conduct an experiment of sorts.

"Pearl, come out!" Aurianna exclaimed, her voice resonating throughout the empty room. In that moment, a voice responded, "Nice to meet you, child." The sound reverberated through her mind, triggering an intense wave of pain that caused Aurianna to instinctively clutch her head, momentarily overwhelmed by the sensation.

"Ahhh, why are you in my head?!" Aurianna exclaimed, her voice filled with surprise and bewilderment.

"You called me, but you didn't specify that I should appear physically," Eva calmly explained, her voice resonating in Aurianna's mind.

Aurianna breathed a sigh of relief, reassured that her interaction with Eva was indeed real.

"Okay, so what exactly happened to me? Where am I now? Weren't I in the middle of a battle with a statue? And who are you?" Aurianna bombarded Eva with a rapid succession of questions, her expression reflecting a mix of suspicion and curiosity. She couldn't help but question the circumstances surrounding her seemingly fortunate escape from her previous fate.

"Whoa, slow down with the questions! You're driving me crazy!" Eva sighed, feeling overwhelmed by Aurianna's relentless interrogation. In an instant, she materialized before Aurianna, her presence solidifying.

"First things first, I am Eva. It's a pleasure to meet you, master," Eva introduced herself with a touch of formality. "As for what happened to you, I have actually transported you back to the past, altering the course of events. And where you are now... well, that's a part of the past too."

Aurianna's gaze remained cautious, her trust not easily won. She continued to assess Eva, who in turn couldn't help but mutter, "Although, I must say, compared to your sister, you seem quite weak."

Eva's encounter with Leila, the other White Diamond, had left a lasting impression. She couldn't deny the sheer strength and power that emanated from Leila. Eva pondered on the hypothetical outcome of a battle between the two, confident in her own abilities but recognizing Leila's exceptional prowess for her age.