Unfathomable Taboo

A moment passed after Leonardo fell unconscious, and it was as though everyone woke up from a mind-captivating spell. Anyone who looked into those black eyes felt drawn by a mysterious abyss of melancholy, like a pool of murky, stagnant waters.

Aria was the first to snap out of it. Actually, it couldn't be considered that she fell under the illusion, it wasn't to that extent for her.

Then, Valeria snapped out of it. The moment she did, she hurriedly smacked Juvia on the back of her head during a moment of weakness, knocking her unconscious as well.

Next, Queen Adeline snapped out of it, and only a moment afterward did everyone else collectively snap back to reality.

Valeria had a never before seen serious expression in her eyes as she looked down at Aria who stood on the ground not too far from Leonardo.

"What in the name of Arcadia was that? What trial of the heart?" Valeria asked, bewildered.

Everyone else looked at Aria who sat there silently.