Disclaimer: This a story based upon W.I.T.C.H and author Lexvan's story. I do not own W.I.T.C.H. or the characters from either the W.I.T.C.H story or from Lexvan's series.
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On Metamoor, in the Meridian Castle things were quiet and calm, despite what had during the last weeks - bodyswapping, training, friendships pressured, more training and along the fact, that the Trials of the Queen would begin soon - the testers chosen and soon it would start.
'So? You ready?' asked Mia through the link, as she walked through castle hallway.
'I hope so...although the fact of fighting the Battle Warriors leaves a bad taste in my mouth,' replied Elyon, lying on her bed.
'Why?' asked Mia.
'They're my friends, and I imagine it's difficult for them to harm me,' explained Elyon.
'Yeah...imagine how our mother felt that,' said Mia. 'Its safe - trust me. Incase of any serious harm to you, the test will stop.'
'Then what?' asked Elyon.
'Relax Ely,' said Mia, arriving in her room. 'You know that necklace I gave you? Mom's one?'
'Yeah,' replied Elyon, fetching it from her drawer. 'What about it?'
'Wear it when you do the Trials,' said Mia.
'Won't it brake or get busted?' asked Elyon.
'Nope,' replied Mia, slipping out of her gown. 'I had it for fifteen years, got into some rough stuff, yet it still remained unharmed - I suspect it has a magical resistance or blessed by our mom.'
'How would this help me?' asked Elyon, opening the locket and eyeing the two pictures inside - her mom and dad.
'Our mother did the Trials, let her strength guide you too,' said Mia. 'Better?'
'Much...' replied Elyon, slipping the locket on. 'Thanks for the pep-talk.'
'Anytime sweety. Good night,' said Mia, as she cut the link.
"Good night," replied Elyon, as she fell asleep as well.
Yet unbeknown to the two, their guards and people - traces of ancient magic was around the kingdom; not of Phobos or his ilk nor of Elyon or her people, but something much more older.
The magical essence soon made its way to Mia's room, as it slipped through her window and took on a feminine form. Approaching the sleeping Princess' bed, floating and not speaking a word. As she eyed Mia, she hovered her hand over her, unfortunately for the spirit, her form was slowly fading and she didn't have much time.
"Neth'ama'sius.." said the being, as she transformed into a sphere and vanished into dust, that blew over Mia; and any traces of the ancient magical being was gone forever.
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Back in Heatherfield, a certain red-head leader was slowly having sleeping problems - evident by the trashing around in bed; soon opening her eyes from the strange dream.
"Oh boy..." mumbled Will, checking the time - sleeping time still. Her chance of falling asleep were interrupted however by the Heart of Kandrakar acting up - illuminating more than usual, yet this time in a light purple glow.
'Strange...,' thought Will, poking the Heart until it stopped glowing. "...seriously weird..."
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Later in the morning, when most of them had awoken, Will had contacted Taranee regarding the Heart, of acting strangely.
"Purple you say?" asked Taranee.
"Yup...well light-purple, I know its... strange..." said Will on the phone.
"Strange is putting it one way," replied Taranee.
"You got any idea, why this happened?" asked Will.
"Not a clue," replied Taranee. "Is it acting up now?"
"Nope," said Will, taking out the Heart. "Although it seems to be less glowing."
"Well that isn't good," replied Taranee.
"You got any ideas?" asked Will.
"I'll check up on Hay Lin and her grandmother. Maybe they have an answer, if not we'll go check-up with the Oracle," spoke Taranee.
"Alright. See you later."
"Bye," replied Taranee, ending their call. 'Okay Taranee, time to get to work.'
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After several hours of researching on the internet regarding the Four Dragons and other legends and myths surrounding them, Taranee eventually found her way to the Silver Dragon - where she had explained the sudden problem of the Heart to Hay Lin and her grandmother.
"Hmm...purple?" asked Yan Lin, mashing up some dough.
"Yup, as well as that Will said the Heart was glowing less dimly," replied Taranee.
"Oh uh! That doesn't sound good," said Hay Lin.
"No it doesn't," added Yan Lin. "I haven't heard the Heart acting up like this. Although, there had been several fluctuations over the centuries."
"Fluxes? What kind?" asked Taranee.
"Oh the usual - low on Guardians, new powers unlocked, other Heart's added and so on," said Yan Lin, finishing with the dough. "If you have any problems, then I advise you to gather everybody up and do a check-up."
"Like cleaning out your computer, once in a while?" asked Hay Lin.
"Something like that," said Yan Lin. "...and I also recommend you to it now."
"Aight," replied Taranee.
"Okay," added Hay Lin, stopping what she was doing. "Let's head to our HQ."
"Alright, I'll tell the others," replied Taranee, as the two started to head out.
About half an hour passed, until all of the W.I.T.C.H members had gathered in their new HQ, the old bookshop basement which was half finished.
"See..." said Will, placing the Heart on a table - which was glowing less dimly. "I am worried..."
"No shit..." replied Irma, actually worried. "This is really bad!"
"I'm suprised you're worried," said Cornelia.
"Hey - no Heart, no transformation, no powers," replied Irma, a little pissed. "...and that is one thing I don't want!"
"Okay, everybody calm down," said Will, easing up the tension. "According to Yan Lin, we had to do a quick check-up to make sure everything is working."
"Sounds easy enough," added Irma.
"Okay. Guardians Unite!" said Will, holding up the Heart as they transformed into their respective elements.
"Well I'm good!" said Irma, checking herself.
"Clean here."
"Okay!"
"Fine!"
"How are your powers?" asked Will. "Anything missing or added?"
"Nope," they replied, doing a minor check.
"Odd...why would the Heart act this way?" asked Will. "Guess we have to check with the Ora-"
However, Will couldn't finish her sentence before they were folded away to Meridian.
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In Meridian, Elyon was currently walking around the castle, having been training and dealing with usual stuff of running a kingdom. Yet she was soon knocked off her feet, when somebody folded behind her.
"What? Will what did you do?" asked Cornelia, once she realized they were in Elyon's Castle.
"Hey, I didn't do anything," replied Will.
"Girls?" asked Elyon, suprising the group when she had picked herself up and looking a bit annoyed. "What are you doing here?"
"We're asking the same question ourselves Elyon," replied Will. "We were in...checking out the Heart, when it folded us here."
"Really?" asked Elyon, arms crossed - she hadn't forgotten what had happened before and finding them suddenly in her castle, in Guardian' form wasn't good for them either.
"Look!" said Will, showing Elyon the Heart, which was dimmer than usual.
"Okay...so what have you been doing?" asked Elyon, a little eased up.
"My grandma suggested we do a power check, and suddenly we ended up here," explained Hay Lin.
"Alright, I'm willing to tolerate your presence here, regarding the Heart of Kandrakar...for now," said Elyon.
"Don't be like that!" replied Cornelia. "We're your friends too."
Before Elyon could reply, she heard a loud scream from her sister's room.
"Mia!" yelled Elyon, flying towards her room, the Guardians following behind her.
"Show yourself scum-bag!" said Irma, as they busted through the doors, only to find nobody there.
"Mia. Are you alright?" asked Elyon, as she saw her sister sitting on the bed, looking at her hands.
"No...I'm not..." replied Mia shaking her head, then turning to face them.
"Eww! Nasty!" said Irma, seeing a slightly-shocking sight, if one looked at that way. Mia' face was covered in purple runes and purple markings adorned her hands.
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A/N: Mia's in trouble, the Heart is freaking out and what/who was that ancient being?
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