The Cave of Eternity glowed with ancient power, blue fire flickering against towering statues of gods.
Arin stood before the girls—
His voice echoed through the chamber:
"I can share my divine power…
But only with seven people."
A golden crackle of lightning circled around his arm as he spoke.
"I want to give that power to the people I love."
The girls froze.
Mary's lips parted.
Gwen's eyes widened.
MJ's heart skipped a beat.
Rosa took a small step backward, overwhelmed.
Even Darla blinked in confusion, whispering:
"What does 'loved ones' mean?"
Mary blushed.
MJ coughed.
Gwen turned cherry red.
Rosa, even more flustered, whispered:
"Darla, sweetie… that's… we'll explain later."
Darla still looked lost.
"I don't get it, but okay!"
Mary pressed a hand to her chest.
"He wants to share his power… with us?"
MJ couldn't hide her smile.
"So I'm loved enough to get god-powers?
Not gonna lie—feels good."
Gwen swallowed hard.
"I-I… I didn't expect this…"
Rosa looked down, tears gathering.
"Arin… you would give something so precious… to me?"
Arin nodded.
"I want all of you to be safe.
And strong.
So I never lose you."
Their hearts melted instantly.
Suddenly, Gwen took a deep breath.
"I… I need to say something too."
Everyone turned to her.
Her face was red, but her voice was steady.
"I'm… not normal either."
Mary blinked.
MJ frowned.
Rosa tilted her head.
Gwen stepped back and lifted her hand.
A soft thwip! echoed through the cave—
A string of web shot from Gwen's wrist, sticking to a pillar.
Everyone gasped.
Except Arin.
But he pretended to be surprised anyway.
Rosa covered her mouth.
"Oh my goodness…"
Mary stared.
"W-Wait—you're—?!"
Gwen nodded.
"Spiderghost."
The echo carried through the cave like a thunderclap.
MJ stumbled backward.
"You?! YOU ARE—?! Why didn't you tell us!?"
Gwen panicked.
"I didn't want to scare you!
Or make you think I was weird—
Or freak you out—
Or—"
Arin stepped forward and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder.
"It's okay, Gwen.
You're still you.
And your power is incredible."
Her face softened.
"Arin… you knew?"
He smiled.
"Just a feeling."
Gwen blushed furiously.
"I have powers.
I can protect myself.
So I… I don't need the your power."
Mary looked emotional.
MJ nodded slowly.
Arin also nodded.
"I agree.
Your spider abilities are already enough to keep you safe."
Gwen smiled softly—
happy she wasn't forced,
happy Arin respected her choice.
Mary stepped closer.
"So… six spots left…"
MJ smirked.
"You mean six spots for his girlfriends."
Mary blushed.
"H-hey! It's not like that—"
MJ raised an eyebrow.
"…Really?"
Mary's face turned scarlet.
"No comment!"
Rosa looked away shyly.
"I… I don't deserve such power…"
Arin took her hand.
"You deserve more than anyone."
Her cheeks flushed pink.
MJ crossed her arms.
"I'm not saying no."
Mary whispered:
"I want to protect him too…"
The cave glowed warmer, as if approving.
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Darla Still Confused and couldn't control herself but ask
"So… you're all gonna become…
Shazam-women?"
Everyone burst into laughter.
MJ ruffled her hair.
"Something like that, Darla."
Arin Takes a Step Forward and raised his hand.
Yellow lightning gathered in his palm like a sun forming in his grip.
He gazed at the girls—
at Mary, MJ, Rosa, Gwen (who already had power), and even Darla.
"I won't force any of you.
But if you want the power…
I'll give it to you."
The cave trembled slightly, reacting to his divine presence.
Mary, MJ, and Rosa exchanged looks—
nervous, excited, emotional.
Darla bounced happily.
"I want to be SUPER too!"
Gwen smiled softly.
"You'll make a great hero, Darla."
Arin's smile warmed like fire.
The moment of destiny had come.