Hi everyone! This is my first Winx fanfic! Usually it would not be in this genre, but I really wanted to write a Halloween fanfic! ^^ A few notes; the girls and guys are in college, assuming that Alfea and RF were high schools. Even though they live in Magix, there are a few Earth details that are mixed in, such as trick or treating, celebrities on Earth, etc. The story is original, though some ideas are from the general-ness of scary movies I've seen. =) Here's the first chapter, hope you enjoy!

- Haylee

Disclaimer: Winx Club = Not Mine.

Chapter 1

It was a few days before Halloween, and the six girls, who shared an apartment in Magix while attending college, were figuring out what their plans were going to be for the 31st. "How about we have a movie night and pass out candy?" Tecna asked.

"Or we could just stay here and read?" Flora blurted out, keeping it safe. Everyone knew that Flora didn't like to be scared, therefore Halloween was her least favorite holiday.

"No way! We can't stay in for Halloween! We're supposed to go out, have fun!" Bloom responded. "Let's go trick or treating! We'll be dressed up, anyway, so why not?" Halloween was Bloom's favorite holiday. She loved dressing up and getting a bag full of candy from strangers, back on Earth.

"Yeah! Along with the rest of Magix CHILDREN." Stella said, hastily.

"How about we go to a Halloween Party with a rockin' DJ?" Musa suggested. Stella tapped her finger on her lower lip and thought about Musa's suggestion.

"I like it! I saw a poster while I was out in Magix earlier. There is going to be a major party at Black Magic." Black Magic was a popular local club that the girls often went to during their spare time.

"A party sounds great. Count me in." Layla said, as she reached in the fridge for a can of soda.

"Alright, I'm in too." Agreed Bloom.

"Do we have to? Are you sure we can't just stay here?" Flora murmured.

"Flora, it's just like any other Saturday night at the club. There will be music and dancing, and food. The only exception is that it will be decorated and everyone will be in costumes!" Bloom exclaimed, just thinking of all the idea for costumes. Musa and Tecna were settled on the couch, while the rest of the girls were gathered in the kitchen connecting to the living room. Stella joined Musa and Tecna on the couch, while the others followed, Bloom, squeezing next to Stella, and Flora and Layla taking the two chairs on both sides of the couch. The living room was themed white, and was modernly decorated, thanks to Stella who graciously offered to decorate the apartment.

"Does anyone have any ideas on what their costumes are going to be yet? I heard that costumes are required for admission for the Black Magic party." Layla asked, breaking the silence.

Musa was the first to answer. "Oh, I saw this great Lady Gaga costume in a shop in Downtown Magix."

"Haha that would be great for you, Musa!" Flora giggled. "Yes, you have a lot of similarities." Tecna added.

"What are you saying? That I dress like a freak?"

"Well…" Stella trailed off. Musa threw a pillow at Stella and the six fairies laughed at the statement.

"I have no costume ideas. I've been with Brandon a lot lately, so no window shopping." Stella made a sad face and mimicked a tear rolling from her eye.

"Hey, we could go costume shopping tomorrow! It's not like we have any others plans. It'll be fun!" Bloom suggested. She loved the idea of the six of them shopping for costumes. They hadn't shopped together in a while!

"I'm down with that." Musa replied. The others agreed in unison.

"Since we're meeting the guys tonight for dinner, we can tell them then." Flora suggested. Bloom smiled and nodded her head.

"Hey, have you girls heard of Derek Morrison?" Stella questioned, changing the topic.

The girls shook their heads and Tecna replied, "No. Does he live here in Magix?"

"Supposedly he used to, before he was put in jail. He's known as Derek the Dangerous."

"Why's that?" Layla wondered, trying to keep her fear unnoticed.

"He wears some sort of mask, so no can recognize him, along with normal clothes. He kidnaps girls. Sometimes he kills them, sometimes not. Sometimes, he even releases them. He does this on one night of the year: Halloween. Well, maybe that's just a coincidence. Who knows? But I heard that he was released somewhat recently." Stella finished her story.

"Stella please stop…" Flora was now on Layla lap. She couldn't hide her fear.

"Whatever Stella, you totally made that up." Musa brushed off Stella's words.

"I did not! It's just a myth that I heard."

"Exactly. A myth." Musa rolled her eyes.

"Fine, don't believe me." Stella crossed her arms and shrugged.

"Musa, get into the Halloween spirit!" Bloom tried to lighten the mood in the room. Musa chuckled and playfully punched Stella in the arm. Stella scoffed and hit Musa in the face with a pillow, both giggling at their childish ways.

"If we're going to meet the guys in a few hours, we'd better get ready." Stella stated, as she arose from the squished couch.

"Stella, not everyone takes three hours to get ready." Tecna said, clearly directing that towards Stella's bad habit.

"What? Perfection like this needs it's time! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to be in the shower." Stella headed towards her room and closed the door behind her.

"Flora… you can get off my lap now." Layla was okay with it in the beginning, but now that the story was over, it was awkward.

"Oh, sorry!" Flora hopped off Layla's lap, and then gave her a big grin. "I guess we should all get ready." Flora said as she headed to her bathroom. The rest of the girls followed Flora's lead and went their separate ways into their own bedrooms to get ready.

The guys had been waiting for at least ten minutes when the girls finally arrived to dust, a new fancy restaurant that opened up in Magix. "Sorry we're late, boys! SOMEONE took forever in the bathroom." Bloom said as she gave Sky a hug, and then sat in the chair next to him.

"Well I had to make sure I looked good! I haven't seen Brandon since Tuesday!" Stella walked over to Brandon. "Honey, you always look beautiful in my eyes." Brandon gave Stella a kiss and she smiled with satisfaction. Stella took her seat next to Bloom, as the other girls sat down next to their boyfriends. The waiter went around and took orders of the 6 couples.

"So, have you girls figured out the plans for Halloween yet?" Riven said, with his arm around Musa.

"Actually, we have. We're going to the big Halloween Party at Black Magic." Tecna replied.

"We're going costume shopping tomorrow." Musa said.

Layla added, "Costumes are required, so you boys better get a move on it!"

"Do we have to go? I can't stand wearing costumes." Riven wondered.

Sky replied with a grin "Come on, Riven! Where is your Halloween spirit?" Bloom smiled and hugged Sky even tighter. They thought alike. Riven was about to refuse, then glanced at Musa who was looking up at him with a puppy dog face.

Riven sighed. "Alright, I guess I'm in." Musa cheered and gave Riven a hug.

The dinners of the fairies and heroes arrived, and there was small talk among them. Stella, who was enjoying a bowl of Chicken Alfredo, glanced up and out of the window. Her eyes widened. There was a man with a mask on across the street. Just then, a car passed, and the masked man was gone. Was it just her imagination? It seemed so real. "Stella? Stella, what's wrong?" Bloom nudged her best friend, which shook Stella out of her gaze.

"Uh—nothing. I just thought I seen something." Stella stuttered. Bloom was suspicious, but left it alone.

The friends finished their dinners, and said their goodbyes to their loved ones. Stella, who was quiet for the rest of the night, couldn't stop thinking about what she saw. Surely it was her imagination. She shook it off, and gave Brandon one last hug before they left.

The girls slumped into the apartment. "I am so beat!" Layla said, as she collapsed on the couch.

"Me too! I don't even think I'm going to stay up." Musa agreed.

"Yeah, I'm heading straight to bed. Goodnight girls!" Tecna waved as she shut her bedroom door.

"That's a good idea. I think I will too." Flora said. The rest of the girls nodded their heads and slowly limped to their rooms. They had a fun filled day ahead of them.