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Changing Seasons

Chapter One: Nabu Awakens

The realm of Andros was deep in celebration. Their firstborn princess became nineteen and it was her last year until she decided if she wanted the to be a successor to the throne. The natives called this year, the year of changing tides. Her life and the lives of her people could be altered with either choice.

Queen Aisha woke her daughter and sat beside her bed. "Happy Birthday, Regina."

Regina groaned and opened one of her ruby colored eyes. She was incredibly tired after spending the night playing with her siblings. She was hoping that her parents would let her sleep in considering it was her birthday. Apparently, that wasn't happening. "Let me sleep late, just this once."

Aisha took the covers off of her daughter. "I already did. There is too much to do today to let you sleep anymore. Liliane and Caspian are already with your father eating breakfast." Regina sighed before getting up. Aisha kissed her forehead before walking to the dinning room with several guards.

Meanwhile...

In another chamber of the palace, sunlight shone on a comatose young man. An elderly fairy stood over him and did her daily incantation to give him sustenance. She'd been doing this for over twenty years. Not much changed for Nabu. The wizard still kept his youth and strength. He even still held the staff in his hands. His hair grew. If he could stand, it would touch the ground. His caretaker doubted that would happen. He hadn't opened his eyes in almost 23 years.

She gasped when she saw his finger twitch. It startled her. On occasion he would make phantom movements, but it was never anything more than that. She sighed and smiled to the guard. "Still scares me, even after all these years."

The guard smiled at her and nodded in agreement, his head stopped moving once he saw the tan wizard rise. "Oh my oceans..."

"What-" The fairy gasped once she noticed Nabu sitting next to her. "Call for the King and Queen immediately!"

Regina arrived in the dinning room and sat next to her father. She didn't say anything. She was still very groggy and didn't want to be there. Her father was in the middle of one of his boastful stories about his days going solo after the Specialist. Her mother simply rolled her eyes and focused on her pineapples. Once he was done, he turned to his first-born. "Took you long enough. Girl's got an entire staff waiting on her and she still manages to be late!"

"Leave her alone, Riven. I let her sleep in." Aisha said in Regina defense.

Riven shook his head and prepared to verbally battle his wife. "Why would you do that for? You know this is a special day for our people."

"It's a special day for her too. Don't forget, it's her birthday." Aisha said sternly.

"You don't think I haven't?! I'm dreading this year. It's her last as a child." Riven sighed and put his hand on Regina's shoulder. "You get more strong and beautiful by the day, Regina. It seems like just yesterday you were a baby and now you're a Cloud Tower student in the year of changing tides. It's so sad that your mother is getting so old." Their second daughter, Liliane stifled a laugh. Aisha sent a ball of Morphix under the table and hit Riven in his shin. Riven cussed and glared at her. "Why won't the guards ever arrest your mother for assaulting the King of Andros?"

"Maybe you should have dodge it." Replied their 12 year old son slyly. Aisha smiled as the prince winked a blue eye at her.

"That boy is never on my side." Riven grumbled. He shook his head full of disappointment; the black-hair, blue eyed prince continued to eat without any concern for his father.

"That's because Caspian is a gentleman."

"It's been twelve years, but I'm still convinced we should have named him Blade." Regina, Aisha, and Caspian groaned simultaneously waiting on Riven to tell the story of Aisha breaking their baby name deal for the thousandth time. The king just laughed. "See you guys are the reason my hair is completely grey!"

"Queen Aisha! King Riven! The wizard Nabu has awakened!"

Aisha dropped her fork and covered her mouth. She felt her heart speed up before going back to normal. She remembered her first love. Powerful, handsome, and kind, she thought she was going to marry that man. She looked at the table to see her husband and children looking at her with great concern. She smiled sadly at them. So much time had passed. It had been a while since she had even thought of the fallen wizard. She felt a little guilty, but it was to be expected. Nabu had been gone for over two decades. Aisha had fallen in love again, passionate love with a man she chose. A man who challenged her beliefs, made her better, would protect her, make her laugh and mad (especially mad), if she could do it again, she'd still choose Riven.

"We'll return soon." Aisha told her children before getting up from the table.

The children looked at each other before shrugging their shoulders. Although they had heard stories of the wizard Nabu, they didn't see why he was so important. Liliane turned to Regina. The pearls that held her giant, pink, Afro ponytails were the only sound in the room. "What are you going to wish for, Regina?"

Regina pushed her blood red curls out of her tan face. "An adventure."

Riven pulled Aisha to the side and held her shoulders. "Do you still love him?"

"This is not the time for your jealousy."

"Aisha, I'm not joking. Do you love Nabu still?"

Aisha put her hands on her hips. "I was only with Nabu for a year; I had your three children. Never ask me that again."

Riven threw his hands up in surrender. "Okay, just making sure."

"I'd have to love you to deal with you this long." Aisha put her arms around Riven's neck and kissed him.

Riven put his arms around her waist and deepened the kiss. When they pulled away, he put his forehead on hers. "Thank you for this life."

Aisha smiled. "You're welcome. Now come on, old man. Quit stalling." They held hands and went to the chamber where Nabu was held. Riven grabbed her hand tighter as they entered inside.

Nabu's eyes brightened when he saw them. He tried to get up, but fell to the ground. Aisha gasped and ran to him to help. Riven looked at them jealously. Nabu grabbed his staff and recited a spell. Suddenly, his muscles worked they way they needed to. "Aisha, you're still a radiant vision of loveliness. I have missed you."

"I missed you too Nabu." Aisha said with a smile.

He held her hands. "The years have been kind to you. I didn't think it was possible for me to love you more."

Aisha frowned and let go of his hands. "You've been gone along time Nabu."

"Indeed I have. I can see that Andros has changed. The water is a lively aqua and this palace seems full of life and possibilities. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."

Aisha cupped his face and kissed his forehead. She backed up and stood next to Riven. "You've been asleep for almost 24 years. I am in my late forties now, married with children."

Nabu looked at his best friend curiously before gasping. "Riven?! How could you marry Riven?"

A guard hit the base of his trident on ground. "Such disrespect of the king and queen is-"

"It's alright." The king understood. Aisha was a lot to loose. Riven stepped closer to Nabu. It was uncanny seeing him. He hadn't changed from the moment they last saw him. It was like walking out of memory. "I know this is more than a shock for you. The time change, Aisha and I, everything. But if you let us us show you the world as it is now, things will get easier."

Nabu felt numb. Never in his life could he think of his best friend and girlfriend together. They'd definitely aged. Aisha's eyes were filled with wisdom and love. Her hairstyle resembled her mothers and she was dressed like an Andros queen would. The royal green garment seemed to radiate prestige and maternity. Riven was completely different. He'd grown a groomed beard and his hair was completely silver from aging and combed back. His purple attire looked like was sown by the finest hands. His phantoblade was still on his hilt. He could tell by the way they looked at each other that they were in love and it wasn't a dream.

Nabu nodded his head and agreed to a tour. He wondered what else had changed. Riven grinned and took him around the palace. "This is the best time for one. Our entire realm is in the midst of celebration."

"Celebrating what?"

"Our oldest daughter is nineteen now, since we have other children. She can decide whether or not she wants a claim to the throne. If she does, then she'll chose a suitor to be betrothed to."

Oldest daughter... Nabu wondered how many children they had. As if the scenery read his mind, they walked passed a portrait. He saw Riven and Aisha, but also an indigo-eyed girl with pink afro puffs, adorned with pearls. She appeared sweet. If the pixie Piff could grow up, he'd think she'd look like her. Next, he saw the boy. He had black hair and blue eyes. He was a perfect blend of both of his parents. You could tell he was brave and athletic. He just didn't have his father's arrogance, but the last daughter did. She had extremely crimson, curly hair and eyes. She looked cold and arrogant, but most of all, she was stunning. Her other sister was too, but it was different with her. The redhead was beacon of power. She was strong, skilled and she knew it. "Who is she?"

Riven looked at Nabu questionably. "Regina. Why?"

Nabu looked at the portrait again. "She doesn't look like a fairy. Your boy looks like a specialist. Your other daughter is definitely a fairy, but she's different."

"She's a witch." Nabu didn't say anything. "The witch of blood and battle. I think it's befitting considering who her parents are."

"True. Do you not fear her?"

Suddenly, Regina appeared. She had a smile on her face, but daggers in her eyes. "I'm sure it would be quite unusual for the King of Andros, the ruler of a place with water beasts, deadly enemies and mighty floods to fear his child."

"Regina, show some respect!" Riven scolded. "This is an old friend and ally. Do not let me tell you this again." Regina lowered her head and apologized, only to glare at Nabu upon exiting. "She's my hothead."

Nabu looked at the portrait again. "I guess you have to wait until your youngest daughter grows up to recreate the Winx."

Riven laughed. "We didn't all have children at the same time Nabu. In fact, Bloom and Sky are the only couple that made it."

More changes... "...I can't stay here. Too much has changed. I've lost so much."

"I understand if you need some time. Are you sure you don't want to stay for the festivities? I'm sure you'll find something, hell someone you like."

"No, I think I'll go to Magix. Does anyone I know still live there?"

"Timmy and Darcy do, but they are very busy."

Nabu closed his eyes and tried to imagine the pair together. He couldn't. "What happened to our group?"

"Time, Nabu, time."

(A/N) This is a second generation Winx Club, but I have to write about the 1st generation too. They lead interesting lives! Besides it's non-canon so it helps explain the type of people the kids are and how it came to be. After all I can't make Nabu go insane without writing what he's mad about. Minus Bloom/Sky, he'll have a lot of reasons to be mad.

Regina is going to be a member of the 2nd generation Winx even though she's a witch. Her siblings aren't major characters. I picture Regina with crimson hair and eyes. Her hairstyle is curly and shoulder length unless she transforms. Then it'll straighten and flip up. She will wear a strapless, black base suit. She's blunt, arrogant and hotheaded, but respects her family. If you didn't notice, she's a loner. I don't imagine the product of the Winx Club would be popular at Cloud Tower. Not all of the 2nd generation will be girls.

Next Chapter: Nabu goes to Magix and is filled in on all of his friend's lives. Full of grief, he plots...