I always wondered what it would be like if Iris wasn’t embarrassed by her Shanila Hair, and went about as usual(well, as best as one can when they’re extra weak due to magical puberty lol). What would she say when asked about it? What would others think?
OK LETS GOOO!!!
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At first, Iris was not happy. What happened to ber beautiful golden locks?! The ones her aunt compared to Rapunzel as a child, making her feel like a princess before she knew she actually was one? She was devistaed to lose it!
But then she saw the grins on Ariana and Talia’s faces. Their eyes sparkled in pure joy, a look she wasn’t used to seeing on Talia at all. They explained that she had basically reached Magical Princess Puberty, and that it was a great acomplishment and cause for celebration.
Once she heard that, Iris began to feel a little of that joy herself. She was experiencing something from her true home, Efedia! She felt a deep connection to her parents in that moment, even if she never met them.
“We have to throw a party!” Ariana cheered.
“We can’t,” Talia said.
“Awwww! Why not?!” Ariana whined.
“Because this,” Talia gestured to Iris’s hair and then Ariana and herself “Is supposed to be a secret! Remember?”
Ariana sank sadly.
“Aunt Elen thinks you two are exchange students, from small Countries…” Iris thought aloud. “If we just tell her and everyone else that this is a tradition from your “countries” that I’m honored to take part in, then it should be fine!”
Iris and Ariana made puppy dog eyes at Talia.
“I…suppose that could work.”
“YAY!” Ariana cheered.
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“Shan-what now?” Doug looked confusingly at the invitation in his hand
“Shanilla!” Ariana cheered. “Its a super special time in a girls life where me and Talia come from! And Iris is taking part!”
“That sounds really cool!” Nathan smiled. “Its so cool of you guys to share your culture!”
“So will you come to the party?” Ariana gave Nathan the puppy dog eyes, but she didnt really need to.
“You bet! I don’t wanna miss Iris’s special day!”
“Even though we’re not sure why its so speical…” Nathan elbowed Doug, cutting off his muttering.
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Iris’s short golden locks were decorated with beautiful ornaments, glittering and jingling as she walked. It was a tradition from Volta, where Ariana was from. She grinned as she accepted congratulations from the party guests, who didn’t understand what exactly they were congratulating her on but meant it sincerely all the same.
No one was expecting the sudden haircut, especially Aunt Ellen. But Iris gave a glittering smile, explaining that part of the “tradition” was a special hair mixture Ariana and Talia had that would improve hair growth.
Nathan thought Iris looked beautiful. Her hair was just as shing and golden as before, but she had a whole new glow to her. And her smile was bigger and more joyful than he’d ever seen before!
Iris had entered Shanila, and she couldnt be more proud
THE END
Sorry this was just a drabble i wanted to write down lol :)
