Chapter 2: Concerns

Bloom

The alarm went off blaring "Teenage Dream" (how lucky am I?) which I quickly cut off by pressing a red button. It was eight fifth-teen AM. Class started at nine. I removed the blue cover and pink white sheets from over me and nearly bumped into Flora who was quick to balance herself.

"Sorry Flora." I apologized and Flora shook her head saying that it's fine.

"Good morning!" Techna appeared popping her head into our room. "Don't take forever like a certain someone or we'll miss breakfast."

Flora and I both playfully rolled our eyes, before getting dressed. Stella always took forever, choosing what makeup to wear, how to dress, and what hairstyle…After I was dressed, in my outfit from yesterday, I made my bed and straightened out the pillows. Kiko gave me a morning hug which I returned. And then my phone rung playing, E.T. by Katy Perry.

My heart fluttered because Sky was on the other line. "Good morning Sky!"

"Morning Bloom, how are you?"

"Pretty good and you?"

"Same here, I called because I'm going to be a little late for the party tonight. Dad has got me finishing up some last minute things." Sky said.

"Ok, that's alright. I—"

By this time, I was standing in the mirror combing through my hair, I was wearing it down today. In the mirror appeared Darkar, and he was holding out his hand for me to take. I gasped out of fear and didn't even realize that Sky had called my name over three time already.

"H-huh—I mean uh, I'm here. Sorry Sky, I have to go now." I quickly hung up as he was objecting feeling bad instantly. Now I glared at the large standing mirror, "Go away!" I whispered harshly knowing Flora was still nearby. I hoped she didn't hear me.

Darkar smiled and vanished and before I knew it, it was time for breakfast. Sitting at one of the long wooden tables with my friends, our breakfast magically appeared before us. Eggs, toast, bacon and assorted fruits along with orange juice or milk. I bit into a slice of bacon, the flavor immediately filling my senses, "Mmm."

"Alright girls, I'm headed for gym." Aisha walked off swallowing the last bit of her toast. She was the working out all the time. She also made sure to keep herself fit and healthy. Aisha always has fun and cool new ways to train.

Bloom…

I looked around, the girls immersed in a steady conversation of dresses they would wear tonight.

Bloom. That voice, it sounded like…like her

My eyes widened, this wasn't good. Suddenly, without warning, my face slammed into the table. The evil me laughed inside my head, "Ugh! Shut up!" I yelled as I picked up my face from the table. I just noticed how quiet it was in the lunch hall. My friends giving me weird concerned looks.

While I rubbed my sore nose with one hand, I was lucky it wasn't bleeding, Flora asked, "Are you alright?"

"Yeah," Stella chimed in gripping one of my hands in her own. "Didn't you get enough sleep last night?" she asked.

"Who were yelling at?" Musa asked curiously.

I laugh nervously before answering their questions. "I'm ok, I only got a few hours a sleep so maybe I fell asleep for a second or two and bam, that when my head hit the table." I couldn't believe I was lying to them, this is the second time I've lied to Flora. Oh I'm a mess… "I think I was talking in my sleep." I shrugged and the girls seem to accept the answers, but Techna look me once over again almost as if she knew I wasn't telling the truth.

Oooh, someone isn't so gullible to your lies. The evil me spoke from inside my mind.

I ignored her and focused on my friends, Techna had also stopped staring at me. I inwardly sighed in relief as we walked to class. Aisha would meet us in the next class. Although, I was eager to learn in today's magic lesson, but I had to excuse myself to go to the bathroom.

I was glad I was alone as soon as I got to the mirror, I was greeted with a wave from my dark side. I glared at her and frowned, "Ok, how are you still here? How did you get inside my head?!" I asked.

Her purple colored lips formed a crooked smile, We are one in the same. I've always been there, in the back of your subconscious. Now that I finally came to light, all I need is your body.

"No!"

Yes! And Darkar will help me achieve greatness. Besides what's so great about being a pesky little fairy anyway? The evil me crossed her arms and scrunched her nose in disgust.

"It's the best thing that ever happened to—"

"Hey, Bloom who are you talking to?" Bloom jumped. Aisha entered the restroom placing her bag from gym on the counter. Bloom decided not to lie anymore, she pointed to the mirror. Aisha looked but didn't see anything but their reflections. Meanwhile, Bloom dark reflection was laughing at her in her vain attempt to make sense. "I don't see anything.." Aisha trailed off confused.

"I-its her! She's right there with that stupid smirk on her face!" Bloom threw up her hands in frustration.

"Who?" Aisha turned to her friend, concern showing in her cerulean eyes.

"The evil me! Dark Bloom, she's punching the mirror right now though. She been appearing and messing with me. In fact, she's the one who caused me to—"

Aisha couldn't hold back her laughter. "Bloom, you can't be serious.." She said in between laughs, "You and Sky got rid of her, and you had no problems since. And we saved Magix." Aisha stopped laughing because of the serious look I gave her.

"I-I know that, but she's back and she's not alone."

Aisha shook her head, but said, "I think you may be under too much stress."

I crossed my arms over my chest in annoyance, "Aisha, I'm—" I gasped and stepped back in fear. "A-Aisha, move!" I yelled. Darkar was standing right behind her.