Arin lifted the glowing staff.
Lightning spiraled upward like a vortex ready to touch heaven itself.
His voice echoed with calm power:
"Everyone except Gwen…
Place your hands on the staff."
Mary stepped forward first—hand trembling but determined.
MJ followed, biting her lip in focus.
Rosa hesitated but rested her hand gently on the staff.
Darla, eyes sparkling, placed both hands on it excitedly.
Gwen stayed a few steps back—
watching, supporting, smiling softly.
Arin looked at each of them.
"Now speak the word."
They glanced at one another…
Then together—
"SHAZAM!"
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A Storm of Light
The cave exploded with divine lightning.
KRAAAAAK—THOOOOOM!!
Golden light engulfed the girls, swirling upward in pillars that touched the ceiling.
Ancient symbols lit up on the floor.
The transformation wasn't loud.
Mary's pillar glowed warm gold
MJ's flashed fiery crimson.
Rosa's shimmered gentle rose light.
Darla's blazed bright silver.
Their silhouettes lifted into the air, suspended in divine power.
Arin stepped back, shielding his eyes.
This… is the birth of new champions…
The lightning slowly dimmed.
One by one, the girls descended like goddesses
Radianting a strong and charming aura
Mary
Her clothes replaced with celestial armor woven in gold and white.
A confident aura around her.
Her eyes holding the courage of Achilles.
MJ
Her suit was crimson with black lightning patterns, sharp and fierce.
Power crackled around her fingertips—wild, fiery, bold.
Rosa
Her armor was soft rose-gold, flowing like a goddess of compassion and strength.
Her presence was calming, healing, beautiful in a dignified way.
Darla
Magic aged her into her adult form—
no longer a child, but a beautiful woman.
Her suit sparkled silver and violet, full of energy and innocence.
All four stood proudly—
Not as girls.
But as champions
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Arin inhaled sharply.
Seeing their beauty—
They all look stunning and beautiful that he can't control himself.
"You… all of you…" he whispered.
"…you look like true goddess."
The girls exchanged glances—
nervous but proud.
Rosa touched her armor in awe.
"I… feel so strong.
So… light…"
Mary flexed her fingers.
"This is unbelievable…"
MJ smirked.
"I feel like I can punch a dragon."
Darla spun around excitedly.
"THIS IS AMAZING!! I CAN FEEL THE LIGHTNING!!"
Arin smiled softly.
"Good.
You'll need this strength."
Gwen finally approached, eyes wide and sparkling.
"Arin… they look incredible."
She gazed at Mary, MJ, Rosa, and Darla with genuine happiness.
"I'm glad.
Now you can protect yourselves too."
Then she added with a smile:
"And… I'm still Spiderghost.
Guess our team just got a lot bigger."
The girls laughed.
MJ placed her arm around Gwen.
"Spider and lightning squad.
Unstoppable."
Mary nodded.
"We'll protect each other."
Rosa hugged Gwen warmly.
"Thank you for supporting us, sweetheart."
Darla beamed.
"We're all superheroes now!"
Arin Looks at His New Team
And stepped forward.
Looking at the five girls—
each now carrying power, courage and beauty that can capture any man heart.
Arin whispered:
"Welcome…
to my family ."
The Cave of Eternity glowed brighter—
Golden sparks floated in the air like fireflies of magic.
Mary stepped forward, her new armor shimmering softly under the light.
Her voice was calm, but a little uncertain.
"Arin… what does it really mean… to be a Champion?"
The others quieted instantly.
MJ crossed her arms but listened carefully.
Gwen stood beside Mary, curious.
Rosa approached softly, calm but eager to understand.
Darla hugged her own arms, eyes big with anticipation.
Arin looked at his team, his family—
And slowly lowered the staff.
His Shazam form glowed faintly as he began to speak.
The History of Champions
Arin turned toward the ancient statues.
"They weren't just gods," he said quietly.
"They were guardians. Protectors of humanity."
He pointed at the six giant figures lining the cave:
Solomon.
Hercules.
Atlas.
Zeus.
Achilles.
Mercury.
"These six gave their power to chosen humans—
individuals who embodied their virtues."
Mary stepped closer.
"So… like you?"
Arin nodded.
"Yes.
They gave me everything—
their strength, their courage, their wisdom."
He looked at Rosa.
"Now you all carry a spark of that power too."
Rosa touched her chest, feeling the lightning inside her.
Arin's face grew serious.
"Being a Champion isn't about strength."
MJ raised an eyebrow.
"Really? Because we literally got lightning armor."
Arin chuckled softly.
"That's just the surface.
True power is the responsibility behind it."
He turned to Mary specifically.
"A Champion's duty is to protect the world from magical threats .
Mary swallowed.
Her heart beat faster.
Seeing them nervous, Arin smiled and said " Don't worry it just a small things and other than that you are all free to do what ever you want.