There was already so much running through Violet's mind at the moment that she was barely able to concentrate on any one specific thing. And now this, the body of Azeena with Avatar's mind and face saying she is the reason the Grove was burned down. Azeena-Avatar (referred to as AA from this point on) slowly turned around to face her. Violet now sees her face and doesn't know what to say.
Selene, however, did have something to say to AA. "Excuse me, but... I'm siding with Azelia on this one. You and Azeena were killed."
"When your faction destroyed the Pale Tree, I required a new vessel to continue my existence. This human guardian was the only one available."
Violet has finally heard enough. "Engie, Kira, Charsi! Where are you?"
"The ones who allied with you are no longer among the living," AA coldly said.
On the brink of a mental breakdown, Violet collapsed to her knees in disbelief.
"And soon," AA said, "you will join them."
A white mist began to form on the ground throughout the room. Violet assumed this was part of her would-be demise and closed her eyes, bracing herself. The others were glancing around, now noticing the mist. This isn't AA's doing or anyone else in the room for that matter. Selene and Azelia are slowly backing up, not sure what to expect.
The mist between Violet and AA began to change shape, growing in size. It didn't take long before the shape took on a tall humanoid form... female... Norn... and carrying twin axes.
"It can't be!" said Azelia.
"Alexis!" Selene added.
Violet opened her eyes and looked up. The ghostly form of Alexis Videll was indeed standing in front of her, looking directly at AA. Selene and Azelia turned and ran out of the room.
"What is the meaning of this?" AA demanded.
Not speaking herself, Alexis pulled out her axes, swung around in a 360 circle and sliced AA's throat, almost cutting her head off. AA stumbled to one side and fell to the floor, grabbing her throat where it was cut. Her eyes are clearly showing fear.
Alexis quickly repositioned herself over AA and in a mighty overhead swing, her other axe is driven in AA's chest. Alexis pulled it out and backed up a bit. She turned around to face Violet and knelt down, placing her axes on the ground. Even as an afterlife spirit, she is unable to speak because of the throat damage she suffered in her last living moments.
Violet reached out to place her hand on Alexis' cheek. Neither was paying attention to AA, who was borderline dead already. She barely had the strength to raise her hand toward Alexis and channel one last energy burst, even though not as powerful as before. With her dying breath, it discharged from her palm and struck Alexis. On impact, the Norn's form exploded back into mist and then faded out of sight completely.
Violet struggled to get back to her feet. Selene and Azelia were nowhere to be found. Some parts of the room was in shadows, making it hard to tell if they actually left.
Silence. Nothing but silence. Was the madness truly all over?
Out of overwhelming frustration, Violet took a very deep breath and screamed up to the heavens as loud as she could. It echoed out to all of Divinity's Reach. After she has somewhat calmed down yet still crying, she turned to face where the palace room door once stood and was about to leave.
From the shadows, Selene had sneaked up on her from behind and grabbed Violet in a powerful bearhug, lifting her off the ground.
"Going somewhere, mushroom head?" Selene snarled. Violet struggled to free herself.
"I'm so tired and weary of this war," Selene continued, partially out of breath. "Of your family interfering with us... of all you so-called heroes trying to save the world... when it is beyond saving... and you know it!"
She actually made a good point. Why save a world that is on the brink of extinction?
"At least we had fun... turning your Dream... into a nightmare... but now... the nightmare... is OVER!" Selene began to squeeze as tightly as she can. Violet can no longer scream out.
Without warning, the blade of a greatsword was trust into Selene's back, penetrating both women, and coming out of Violet's chest.
"It certainly is," said Azelia, giggling in delight. Her hands are on the greatsword handle.
"Azelia... you... traitor," said Selene.
"Now that I got you out of the way, I will take my rightful place as leader of the guild"
Azelia pulled out the greatsword and with a strong side kick to Selene's lower back, she knocked them both down.
"And queen of all Tyria!"
She laughed out loud in her victory, the sole survivor. She strolled over to the throne and sat down in it with one leg draped over an armrest. The insane mesmer then contemplated what to do next, continuing to giggle to herself.
Long live the queen... and let the heavens tremble.