Amazed with the power she had just discover, Stacy decided that she needed to try a few experiments. But, just then, a very unfortunate Zoe walked back into the room, a look of horror coming over her face as she realized that Stacy was holding the talisman.
"Don't touch that! It's dangerous!" Zoe shouted at her, in a panicked voice.
Stacy only gave a sly smile and said in a sarcastic tone "Oh, is it really? I wish that you would tell me all about how 'dangerous' it is."
The magic forced the answers out of Zoe, like a pressure building up inside her. Tolerable at first, but within a few seconds it seemed as if every inch of her body was being forced into submission.
After Zoe's confession, another more sinister smile appeared on Stacy's face. "I see now, Zoe," she said. "You and that little witch were planning to use this magic for your own benefit. But power this great should not be handled by freaks like you. It was meant for those with a natural superiority, such as myself, for instance. I have big plans for my new best friend, but there is still one problem. You and your friend know about this magic, and might find a way to take it away from me. I suppose I will have to do some thing about that, won't I?"
Stacy debated for several minuets before coming to a conclusion. "Ah, yes. This should be a very fitting punishment for you, but it is nothing compared to what your friend is going to endure. I wish ..."