Lauren and Sebastian stumbled around in the darkness. Lauren used fire magic to help them see better, but it still wasn’t enough to get a good view of this new room that they found themselves in. The two looked around for a better source to brighten up the whole area.

Before Sebastian could complain; however, Lauren’s eyes caught a chandelier. She used her magic to light it up, and they were able to see the room. Sebastian finally saw what she had been mentioning right before they went through the door.

He couldn't believe what was right in front of him, a bunch of rainbow-colored doors floated about and circled him and Lauren in a rhythmic pattern. After a while, the doors stopped and continued to float in mid-air amidst the endless void.

So, what do you think?” Lauren turned to Sebastian, wanting to know his opinion.

“Well, it looks cool,” Sebastian started, tilting his head. “But what separates these from the other doors, besides the color?”

Lauren rolled her eyes. “For Goblin’s sake, do I have to spoon-feed you everything now? I thought you were smarter than that...”

“Well, excuse me for having a different mindset like you!” Sebastian retorted, “Don’t expect me to get everything right away, your highness...”

Lauren took a deep breath and calmed down, as she knew arguing wouldn’t get either of them anywhere.

“My mother once told me that these doors can only open by using specific magic on them. She explained, “Not only that, but a person's thought can influence them too. Depending on what you think, you’ll end up in a different location.”

“Ah, I see...”

“Allow me to demonstrate.”

“No thanks, I think I got the gist of it by—”

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Lauren, ignoring his retort, readied her magic to test it out. A weirdly colored aura surrounded her hands as she reached for the doorknob.

Focusing hard on a specific location she knew, Lauren slowly, but methodically, opened the door. Within it was a big blue void with white clouds surrounding it. She told Sebastian to inspect the place.

Sebastian shrugged it off and went to see why she was so forceful. Lauren moved to the side and gave him some room. He looked over at the view in front of him. Strange, Sebastian had never felt like this before.

Sebastian looked around; it looked simple, but something about it touched him inside. He almost wished that he could get a closer look at it. A force pushed him forward, straight through the door as he fell through.

Lauren slammed the door behind her, making sure that he wouldn’t get back up. When she turned around, a small black ball with light blue eyes floated beside her, as if it waited for her the whole time.

“Oh, hey, there, Aoguro.” Lauren greeted. “Did You-Know-Who send you over here to check up on me? Well, no need to worry, because I got it done. Speaking of, I think he’s done and is probably waiting for me. Better not dilly dally any longer.” She motioned for the ball to follow her.

.-.-.-.

Still at the ABCD, but out of the dark, rainbow room, Lauren and Aoguro reached the center of the room filled with black and white doors. A person in a cloak stood there, menacingly.

“So, you’re still here?” Lauren asked.

“Have you finished already?” The person in the black cloak asked in a deep, menacing voice.

“Uh-huh, wasn’t as hard as I thought it’d be...” She replied.

“Excellent work.”

“Will you knock it off with that voice-changing spell?” Lauren complained, “No one is around here to listen to that.”

“Aw, but I like this voice...”

“Well, did you at least do your part?”

“Yeah, it was so much easier than I thought it’d be.” The figure responded, reaching up and unveiling his hood.

“I see, and what did you do with him... Troy?”

“Why, the same thing you did with Sebastian, of course.” Troy placed his hands on his hips with pride.

“How would you know what I did with him? Is that why this little guy is here?” Lauren asked, pointing at Aoguro.

“Aw, come on; what’s wrong with making sure things go to plan without getting caught?”

“Fair enough, I suppose.”

“See?”

“Three down.” She muttered, “If only they could see me now...”

“Uh, Lauren?”

“I'm all right; let’s just hurry and leave before we get spotted.”

“Alright, then.” Troy pulled his hood back up and headed out with Lauren. Sorry, Sebastian, I didn’t want anything bad to happen to you, but that’s what you get for messing with us...