The following day, the girls were in Carmen's backyard, preparing to commence their training. The morning sun was slowly rising in the East, opposite of Fairylyl's sunrise, its golden rays casting a warm glow over the surroundings.

Teigen and Naphi had come to join the girls for the training session. Teigen, her long silky black hair glistening in the early light, watched the girls with a warm smile. Naphi stood beside her, her hands casually in her pockets, her demeanor laid-back but alert.

Carmen looked over the group. "Morning, gals. Now, before we start, I want to go over something very important."

The girls turned to look at her, their expressions attentive.

Carmen continued, "I know some of you may feel a bit uneasy about delving into each other's energies and personal spaces. It's natural to feel a bit nervous. But remember, this is to strengthen your bond and enhance your skills. So, let's all take a moment to center ourselves."

The girls nodded and took a deep breath, each focusing inwards. Teigen and Naphi watched quietly, observing the girls' preparations.

"Now, close your eyes and imagine your energy field around you. Feel it expanding and contracting with each breath. And when you're ready, extend your energy gently towards the person beside or in front of you."

The girls did as told, closing their eyes and visualizing their energy fields. One by one, they slowly extended their energies towards each other, forming invisible tendrils that reached out.

"Now, let those tendrils connect. Allow them to intertwine and merge. You might feel a tingling or a flow of energy between you. That's normal. Just breathe and let it happen."

Slowly, the girls' tendrils reached out, connecting with each other. Teigen and Naphi watched closely, their gazes observing the exchange of energies.

"Good," Carmen encouraged. "Now, keep breathing. Allow your energies to mingle and flow. Feel the connection between you. This is about trust and understanding. Open yourselves up and share your energies."

The girls continued their focus, their energies flowing and intertwining. Small sparks of light could be seen where their energies met, their connections growing stronger.

"Don't be afraid to push a little further," Carmen urged. "Let go of your inhibitions and open yourselves up completely. The deeper the connection, the stronger your Void Magic will become."

The girls hesitantly pushed further, their energies reaching out and connecting more deeply. The sparks between them grew brighter, their bonds strengthening moment by moment.

"Very good," Carmen praised. "Now, imagine your energy becoming one. Picture them blending together like colors on a canvas, creating something new. This is the merging of your energies, and it's what will strengthen your void magic."

The girls continued to focus, their energies melding together, losing their individual colors and becoming one vibrant hue that swirled between them.

"Good, keep going," Carmen encouraged. "Let yourselves be vulnerable. Let your energies flow freely. This is about trust and connection."

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The girls remained focused, their energies blending together in a swirling vortex. Small tendrils of magic flicked between them as their connection deepened.

"Almost there," Carmen said, her voice encouraging. "Just a little further. Let your energies completely merge. Trust each other completely."

The girls pushed further, their energies swirling and blending together until they completely lost their individual identities, merging into a single swirling pool of magic that interconnected them all.

"And stop," Carmen intoned, her voice gentle. "Now, maintain the connection. Keep your energies intertwined but stable."

The girls held their connection, their energies remaining intertwined, forming a bond that was evident even when they opened their eyes and saw each other.

Teigen spoke up, a small smile on her lips. "Well done, gals. You've taken the first step in strengthening your connection.”

Naphi added, her gaze serious but approving, "The bond between you has deepened. With continued practice and training, it will only grow stronger."

Zalgo, who had been silent and focused throughout the exercise, spoke up, her voice slightly awed. "I don't know how to explain it, but I can feel each of you within me. Your energies are connected to mine, like a web of threads.”

Rachel nodded, a look of wonder in her eyes. "I feel it too. And it's not just that we're connected, it's like I can sense what you're feeling."

Alice agreed, "Yeah, I can feel your presence strongly. It's like we're...part of each other now.”

Carmen smiled warmly. "That's the power of a strong bond and energy sharing. You can understand each other on a deeper level now. This will be fundamental to honing your skills and acting more cohesively in combat.”

Teigen added, her eyes sparkling with an idea, "And it's not just about understanding each other's feelings and energies. You can also share and combine your skills, like what Rachel and Alice were discussing earlier."

Naphi nodded in agreement. "That's right. The deeper your connection, the more you can blend your Void Magic skills into a unified force.”

Carmen looked at the girls with pride. "Exactly. Let's focus on that now. Rachel, you were thinking about combining your railgun’s plasma with Alice's threads, correct?"

Rachel nodded, her mind already at work. "Yeah, I was thinking I could charge each thread with a blast of my plasmatic aura, making them stronger and more destructive.”

Alice smiled, her eyes gleaming with the possibilities. "That's a great idea. I could weave multiple threads and charge them with your plasma at the same time, creating a sort of web of explosive threads.”

Naphi nodded, her expression serious but intrigued. "That's a powerful combination. And it's not just about the offense, think about the defense too. You can create barriers or shields using multiple threads strengthened by the plasma.”

Teigen added, a sly smile on her face, "And the best part is, the more you practice and experiment, the more you'll learn about each other on a deeper level. You'll understand each other's strengths, weaknesses, and quirks."

The girls chuckled, realizing that Teigen's words were spot-on. They'd definitely learn a lot more about each other...and probably some embarrassing secrets too.

Carmen chuckled at Teigen's remark. "You're right, Teigen. It's not just about training your skills, it's about getting to know each other on a deeper level. Trust and understanding are as important as skills and power."

Carmen then turned to the girls, a serious but expectant gaze in her eyes. "Now, let's start experimenting. Rachel, Alice, go ahead and give it a try. Let's see what you can accomplish with your combined skills. Rachel, start charging Alice's threads with your void plasma. Alice, start weaving multiple threads and be ready to launch them when charged.”

The girls nodded, readying themselves. Rachel focused on channeling her void plasma, forming crackling energy in her hands. Alice, her eyes concentrated, started to weave multiple threads, creating a complex net-like structure.

"Now, Rachel, focus on sending your aura through the threads," Carmen instructed.

Rachel focused and sent her aura through the threads flowing from Alice's palms, the strands of thread crackling as the plasma energy coursed through them.

"Good," Carmen approved. "Now, Alice, launch your threads on my count. Remember, the plasma charge will make them stronger and faster."

The girls readied themselves, the combined threads vibrating with charged power.

"On my count," Carmen said. "Three... two... one... Now!"

Alice launched her threads, the charged threads zooming towards a target in the distance. They flew with great speed and power. Everyone watched as the threads impacted the target, the force of the impact creating a minor explosion. Teigen and Naphi exchanged approving looks, clearly impressed by the combined firepower.

"Impressive," Teigen said, a hint of excitement in her voice. "You've already started to combine your skills effectively. Imagine the devastating potential when you completely master it.”

Naphi nodded, her expression serious but approving. "That was a good start. But remember, the real magic will come when you're fully in sync. The deeper your bond, the more effectively you'll be able to combine skills and react to each other's moves.”

"So let me guess," Rachel began. "Is this all for today's training?”

Carmen smirked, a hint of mischief in her eyes. "For today, yes. But training your skills, bond, and coordination is an ongoing process. We'll keep pushing you further and further, challenging your limits."

Alice groaned jokingly, although there was a hint of excitement and determination in her eyes. "Oh great, more training and bonding sessions…”

Teigen chuckled, her expression amused. "You gals will get used to it. Training and bonding with each other is key to mastering your skills. Just think of it as fun... but also a lot of work."

Naphi added, a note of challenge in her tone, "And remember, the stronger your bond, the more powerful your attacks and defences. So push yourselves.”