Rose of Attraction

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Summary: Feeling excluded by friends and family, Flora wonders to the woods and finds friendship with a man cursed as a frog with no memories of his past. As any dark spells, a love kiss can break the curse, but what if the frog turns to be the man Flora hates the most in the world? Deeply in love, Helia is determined to woo Flora and make her his bride.

Warnings: Completely OOC and slightly AU, couples include Flora/Helia (mainly), Layla/Nabu, Musa/Riven, Stella/Brandon, Bloom/Sky, Tecna/Timmy.

Note: Inspired by the novel Enchanted by Alethea Kontis.


Flora let out a long sigh as she looked out the window. It has been a little over a month since she befriended Ribbit in the forest, and things couldn't have gotten better. Not only has she improved her skills as a fairy and finally reached her Enchantix form, she has found herself a best friend. Every day after class, without fail, Flora would fly to the deepest part of the forest in her home world and study alongside a supportive Ribbit.

It was because of her best friend she was able to finally achieve her Enchantix, Flora mused thoughtfully, still looking out the window. From his support and encouraging words, she was able to break the barriers she built around herself concerning her powers. Flora is now top of all her classes next to her friend Musa, and is the second strongest fairy at Alfea.

Flora quickly glanced at the floating clock above the door. Excitement filled her as she realized the end of the class was soon, always looking forward to visiting Ribbit. The brunette felt herself blush and her eyes softening, guilt suddenly pooling at the pit of her stomach. Ribbit has helped her so much and Flora knew she couldn't give him the one thing he wants the most. Every night, right before she would leave the forest, Ribbit always asks for a kiss, in hopes of breaking the curse. But just as the first day, she would kiss him and nothing would happen. Flora could see the disappointment in his eyes and it broke her heart every time.

Ribbit was always so polite and respectable towards her, never making her feel responsible or obligated, even going as far as being the one comforting her when she's the one getting depressed about the situation. She has tried, tried so hard to find a way to break the curse without the need of a true love's kiss. She's looked through all dark magic books available at Alfea and even at Cloud Tower, but still found nothing.

Each passing day made Flora worry more and more because Ribbit seems to be losing more of his memories. At random times during their time together, he wouldn't be able to respond back to her only making frog noises. She knew his time was quickly running out and it terrified her. She might not be in love with Ribbit, but she can admit she has feelings for him. He is her best friend and she's scared she isn't able to help him.

A loud chime suddenly rang.

The final bell of the day ranged and all the girls gathered their belongings and headed out.

"Yo, Flora!" A voice called out, making Flora turn around to the faces of Musa and Layla walking up to her. "Where are you headin' in such a hurry?" Musa asked, with an amused smile.

"Oh, nowhere really," Flora smiled nervously, not liking the mischievous glint in Musa's eye. The tan girl gasped as Musa entwined her right arm through hers.

"Yea right," The fairy of music snorted, sharing a smile with Layla. "If we didn't know better, I'd say you're sneaking off with a boy!" She laughed as Flora blushed.

Flora's heart skipped a beat, she hit the nail right on the mark. She hasn't told anyone about Ribbit, knowing they wouldn't like her having a friend with a forbidden curse. "T-that's not-!" She stuttered nervously, watching as Layla hooked her other arm, cutting off any chance of escape.

"She's kidding, Flo." Layla teased. "But really, we haven't seen you in a loooong time! Let's hang out!"

"B-but-!" Flora cried, her friends ignoring her while pulling her along the school halls.


Snap!

Ribbit sharply turned his head towards the source of the noise and was disappointed only to find a small bird quickly fly from the bush towards the sky. The frog made a croaking noise in place of a sigh as he noticed it was late afternoon- a little past the time his dear friend Flora should be arriving. Every day without fail, the girl would visit him and keep him company in the lonely forest where he's trapped in. She believes he is the one helping her, but really it's her who is helping him remember what little human memories he still had.

When Flora wasn't studying or training, she would tell Ribbit about her life. She didn't realize how important those talks are to him. When she talks about her friends and Alfea, memories of him going to school suddenly flash through his mind. He can't remember his face or voice, but he recalls the friends he had and the blue and white suit. Even when Flora talks about the smallest things like food, he can slightly remember the taste of it.

The beautiful fairy of nature has become his connection to the human world.

"Ow!" A voice cried, the sound of branches snapping came from the bushes.

Ribbit turned and his eyes widen at the sight of the person who stepped through the bushes.


"Come on, Flora!" The blonde fairy huffed seeing Flora tagging behind. "No time for dilly-dallying, the movie is starting soon!"

"I'm coming," Flora sighed, not feeling very enthusiastic about their girls date night. She felt guilty that she'd rather be with Ribbit than the girls.

"Oh Stella, don't be so hard on her." Bloom smiled, wrapping an arm around Flora's shoulder. "She must be tired from all that studying, right Flo?"

The magenta haired girl smiled proudly. "Yes, Flora has greatly improved these past few weeks. It really is quiet impressive, Flora."

"Of course is it!" Musa chimed happily, her long pigtails swishing around her. "Finally, the Winx have become Enchantix fairies!"

"Was there ever any doubt?" Layla laughed.

Not liking the attention focused on someone else, Stella huffed. "Yes, yes, we are amazing. Now let's get going!" She said urgently, nudging the girls to walk faster.

"Jeez, Stella!" Bloom cried, stumbling as her best friend rushed her forward. "What's the rush?"

"Yea what gives?" Musa winced as Stella nudge against her back. "It's almost as if…" She trailed off before familiar faces stood in front of the movie theater.

"Brandon!" Stella cried excitingly as she ran towards her boyfriend, engulfing him in a hug that sends both of them to the ground.

"Of course," The girls sighed, before the all (Except Flora) were smiling towards their own boyfriends.

"Oh, um…" Flora averted her eyes from the romantic scene of her friends reuniting with their boyfriends. She was used to being the only one in the group without a boyfriend, but it was still uncomfortable for her when they were like this.

"I didn't know you were going to be here, Sky!" The fiery red haired fairy hugged her boyfriend as he spins her in his arms.

"Well, Stella called us and we wanted to surprise you girls." He explained, pulling Bloom in his arms again, missing her a lot since his prince duties were taking much of his time.

"Miss me?" Riven grinned smugly, obviously knowing the answer.

"Hmm," Musa smiled, taking great satisfaction when Riven groaned as she ruffled up his spiked up hair. "You can say that, but don't let it get to your head!" She warned, laughing as he scooped her up.

Flora smiled at her friends, truly happy for them. As she watched her friends she felt like she was intruding, maybe it would be best to leave so they can spend time together on their dates. "I'm going to head, okay?" She said, turning away hastily hoping to visit Ribbit before nightfall, but was pulled back by a hand on her wrist.

"You don't have to go!" Layla assured, looking at her boyfriend for help, knowing he can help convince Flora.

"She's right, Flora." Nabu smiled gently, always happy to have Flora with them, out of all the girls he and Layla were closest friends with Flora. "Why don't you join us?"

The tan girl just waved her hand dismissively, "No please, it's alright. I don't want to bother you guys on your date." She smiled.

"But…"

"We can always hang out another day." She cut Layla off, giving her one more assuring smile before waving to the group and leaving. "Bye!"

Layla sighed, watching her best friend leave. "I'm not sure we'll get the chance to get out again!"

"Oh, don't be such a drama fairy!" Stella rolled her eyes, draping an arm around Brandon's'. "We can make it to her later!"

"Stella…" Bloom scolded, shocked and disappointed at the girl's attitude.

"Not cool, Stella." Musa agreed with Bloom.

Layla and Nabu shared a look before walking in the theater with everyone else. She knew they all had better have a talk with Stella and apologize to Flora. She let out a long sigh, not going unnoticed by Nabu.

"Something wrong?" He asked a concern look come over his handsome face.

Layla frown, "No, it's nothing." She ignored his unconvinced look as her thoughts drifted to Flora, feeling like they are losing their friendship slowly.


Flora tried caching her breath as she hurriedly ran inside her house and towards her room, wanting to drop off her school materials before going to visit Ribbit. On the way down from her room, she spotted her mother pacing the kitchen and a panic expression.

"Mom?" Flora walked up to her mother and flinched when she sharply turned around and grabbed Flora by her arms.

"Flora, Miele's missing!"


"Miele!" Flora's panic voice echoed through the forest, her Enchantix wings fluttering rapidly as she soared passed the tress. "Please Miele, are you here?"

"Maybe she isn't in the forest!" Layla suggested as she flew next to the fairy of nature. Flora ha called the group as begged for their help and they had arrived at Lynphea in no time.

"Then the others would have found her already!" The group decided to break up in groups, with Layla and Flora covering the one part of the forest and the others in the other parts of the forest and town.

Layla suddenly grabbed Flora, forcing her to stop and look at her panic expression. "Flora, you need to come down. You can't help your sister like this!"

"B-but I can't!" Flora gripped the sides of her head, shaking it violently. The panic and fear was so strong it was messing with her concentration she couldn't even communicate with the nature around her and ask them where her little sister was.

"Yes you can," Layla encourage, gripping her hands tightly. "Now take a deep breath and relax."

Flora closed her eyes and did what Layla said, taking a shaky breath because the pressure in her chest making it difficult for her to breath. Thinking of her sister was only causing her to panic even more, so she thought of anything else to help calm her. Her first thoughts quickly lead to her best friend, Ribbit. Just like that she felt herself relax immensely. Her dear friend Ribbit, the nicest and politest person she's ever meet.

Flora…

She snapped her emerald eyes wide open and gasped. "I know where she is!" She let go of Layla's hands and zoomed past her. "Go back to the checkpoint and I'll meet you there!" She didn't wait for Layla's response, knowing she wouldn't be able to keep up with her as she frantically flew to where nature told her to.


"Miele?!" Flora cried as she landed in very familiar ground.

The little girl looked up and smiled as she ran up to her sister and jumped into her awaiting arms. "Flora!" She cried happily, pressing her small face into Flora's hair. "You came!"

"Of course, my little rose," Flora smiled, tears welling in her eyes. "I'm so glad you're safe, Miele."

"Thanks to him, I am!" Miele turned towards her new friend. "He found me and kept me safe, Flora!"

The fairy looked up to see her best friend sitting patiently on a rock. "The forest told me what happened…Thank you so much, Ribbit." She said quietly, new tears gathering in her eyes feeling a burst of new emotions.

"I hardly did anything Flora." He said softly, looking up as she walked towards him and picked him up.

Tears finally fell down her eyes and she smiled. "You did more than you can even imagine." She then gave him a warm kiss, taking a second longer than necessary. She pulled away and placed Ribbit back on the rock and blinked when she felt something was different with this kiss…

"I have to take Miele home, now." Flora said, quickly picking up Miele in her arms.

Miele smiled and waved at the frozen frog. "Bye Ribbit!"

"I'll be back as soon as I can!" Flora cried, quickly taking flight with Miele in her arms.

She was out of sight before she could see a bright white light surrounding the frog.


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I'm so sorry for the long wait! My idiot of a boyfriend borrowed my laptop where I completed 10 chapters of this story and somehow my computer got a virus and it had to be wiped clean. He must've done some weird stuff because I had a pretty strong virus protection program…Agh, so frustrating.

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