The Missing Power: Chapter 2
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After that, the fairy of nature had a very bad day indeed. Classes were boring as she could only watch by the sidelines as the other fairies strengthen their powers during each lesson.
Flora went to Ms Faragonda's office after lessons were over. Griselda was there as well, looking stern as ever, ready to mete out punishment to the poor fairy of nature.
"Flora, Griselda tells me you were late for lessons this morning. In fact, you only turned up during fourth period. Is that right?" the headmistress asked Flora.
"Yes, it is true. But I can explain. I was walking in the gardens when I got hit by the sap of the Elimina Glaviolus plant. After that, I was knocked out for a few hours. That's why I was late for class." Flora explained.
"Is that so? Is there anything else I should know?" Ms Faragonda continued.
"Um… I lost my powers after I came to. But Ms Faragonda, please don't kick me out. I promise to work extra hard at regaining my powers." Flora pleaded, looking upset.
"Flora, don't worry. I won't kick you out. Now, go and take a rest, and don't worry about a thing." Ms Faragonda assured the nervous fairy.
"Thank you Ms Faragonda!" a relieved Flora exclaimed, before leaving the headmistress' office and returning to her room.
Back in her room, Flora was dismayed at the loss of her powers. She wept openly in front of the others. They were taken aback to see the usually calm fairy of nature cry. The other girls tried to comfort her, but to no avail.
"Maybe a night out with the specialists will cheer Flora up. I'll call Brandon and arrange a movie date with the boys right now." Stella suggested.
"Good idea! I'll call Nabu." Layla smiled.
Later that evening, all the girls were ready for the movie date. All except Flora, that is. Bloom was trying to persuade her to come along, and Stella was picking out a dress for her.
"Flora, just come along with us. It might make you feel better." Bloom said. Flora shook her head. She wasn't in the mood for a movie right now.
At seven, the guys arrived at Alfea. Stella immediately ran up to Brandon and gave him a hug and a kiss.
"I missed you, Snookums!" Stella said.
"So did I, Sunshine." Brandon replied.
Musa, Bloom, Tecna and Layla went up to their respective boyfriends and hugged them. Helia saw at once that Flora was not with them, and was curious.
"Where's Flora?" he asked the fairies. The joyous mood disappeared, and the fairies suddenly looked downcast. They pointed in the direction of the school garden.
"She's lost her powers. Maybe you can try to cheer her up." Bloom told him.
"OK. You guys go ahead. I'll give the movie a miss. And somehow, I don't think Flora wants to go either." Helia said, walking towards the garden. The others shook their heads and left, with each fairy sitting behind their respective boyfriend on the levabikes.
Helia made his way to the garden, looking for Flora. Eventually, he found her sitting under one of the willow trees.
"Hey. May I?" Helia asked, gesturing at the ground beside her. Flora didn't say anything, but just nodded her head. He sat down.
"Your friends told me what happened. Are you ok?" he asked, not bothering to beat around the bush. Tears flowed down Flora's cheeks. Helia gently wiped them away with his thumb.
"Flora, don't cry. I don't know how it happened, but it did. We can't change that. Maybe you feel useless without your powers, but I assure you, you're not useless. You're very capable, and I'm sure you'll get your powers back. I'll help you. I'm sure all the others will be glad to help too." Helia comforted her.
"Really? You really believe I'll get back my powers?" Flora's tears seemed to stop. Helia nodded. Flora felt a lot better.
When the fairies and specialists returned, they found Flora asleep on Helia's shoulder. Hiding behind a nearby bush, they watched the sweet couple.
"I promise you, Flora. I won't let you come to any harm ever again. I'll always be by your side to protect you." they heard Helia say. The girls gave Stella a thumbs-up. Her idea of inviting the specialists had been successful.
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Chapter two finished at last! So what did you guys think of it?
