Red's POV

The anomalies were becoming impossible to ignore. The latest incident with Gil vanishing and reappearing in the assembly hall had shaken everyone. As we gathered behind the library, a sense of urgency hung in the air. Harley, Hadley, Gavin, Elaine, Chloe, and I knew we had to find answers—fast.

"Something’s wrong," Harley said, her voice steady but tinged with worry. "I think our journey through time left more behind than we realized."

"I’ve been researching time magic with Maddox," I added, feeling the weight of everyone's eyes on me. "It’s possible that our actions created disturbances in the fabric of time. These anomalies could be manifestations of those disturbances."

Elaine frowned, her mind racing. "We need to understand what’s happening before it gets worse."

We decided to split up and search for clues. My first stop was the library, where I combed through ancient texts on time magic and disturbances. Chloe and Gavin took to the hallways, questioning anyone who had experienced unusual events. Harley and Hadley headed to the old clock tower, a place that seemed to hold a strange power over these anomalies.

Hours later, we reconvened, each of us with new pieces of the puzzle. "I found something," Chloe announced, holding up an old, leather-bound book. "It talks about a powerful artifact called the Chrono Crystal. It can control time itself."

My heart raced. "But who could be using it?"

Gavin's eyes narrowed. "I think I have an idea. I overheard some students talking about strange sightings near the White Palace. They mentioned someone who looked a lot like you, Red."

"Whitney," I whispered, the name bitter on my tongue. My cousin, always jealous, always seeking power.

Harley nodded. "It makes sense. She’s the only one who would have the motive and the means to use such an artifact."

We had to act fast. We needed to find the Chrono Crystal and stop Whitney before she caused irreparable damage. Together, we made our way to the White Palace, a place I hadn't visited in years. As we approached, the air seemed to hum with energy, and I could feel the weight of time pressing down on us.

Inside, the palace was eerily quiet. The grandeur that once marked its halls now felt oppressive, the tapestries and ornaments mocking our purpose. We moved silently, each step echoing in the vast emptiness.

Harley led us to the throne room, where we found Whitney, standing before the throne with the Chrono Crystal in her hands. Her eyes gleamed with power and resentment. "So, you finally figured it out," she said, her voice dripping with disdain.

"Whitney, stop this," I pleaded. "You don’t know what you’re doing. The Chrono Crystal is too powerful. You’re putting everyone at risk."

Her laughter was cold and hollow. "Risk? The only risk here is continuing to let people like you get everything while I get nothing. This is my chance to reclaim what’s rightfully mine."

Gavin stepped forward, his voice calm but firm. "You’re not reclaiming anything. You’re tearing reality apart."

For a moment, doubt flickered in Whitney’s eyes. But then she tightened her grip on the crystal, and the room seemed to warp around us. "I won’t let you take this from me," she hissed.

Suddenly, the air crackled with energy, and the walls around us began to shift and change. Time itself was unraveling.

I will restore my family's legacy, return the throne to my mother and take what is rightfully mine! Whitney said as we were all surrounded by the power of the crystal

When the dust settled I looked around and saw that I wasn't with my friends and that I was in a cell...

What the hell is going on?! I asked myself aloud

Would you shut up you terrible excuse for a daughter I heard my mother say as I looked out bars and came my mother not only in a cell but also back to her evil personality

Mom what are we doing in here? I asked

Don't be stupid red! You know my sister, Bianca locked us down here when she became queen. You should know that we have been locked up since you were 10 mom said annoyed with my question

What? I said as I looked out the small window and saw what was once was red was now white

Oh no.... Whitney changed history

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