- Princess Bella of Solaria -

It was early morning and the sun of Solaria had just begun its journey travelling around the planet brining bright skies and relaxing warm weather. The harmonious melody of birds chirping was heard across the land casting a calm and subtle mood. But not for long! The peacefulness was swept away quite suddenly and replaced by a series of crashes and loud bangs destroying the sweet sound of the birds...

Princess Bella and her Father, Brandon were in the arena practising her battle skills. As a Specialist himself he thought it was the only way for her to learn how to protect herself before she had her winx and turns out it's really paying off!

Bella POV

The smoke from the smoke bomb was dancing its way up through my nostrils and I could feel it burning the layers of skin. I couldn't do anything but stand there and cough and sneeze but then I decided this was my time to shine! I had enough of my dad always defeating me but then I realised this was all for a reason… For me to get back at him someday when I was stronger; Today's the day!

"Come on Bella, you just gonna stand there all day like the lemon you are, you wanna be defeated!" He yelled as he got out his retractable emerald sword and made his way up to where I was standing.

"I'm never gonna be defeated!" I replied as I grabbed one of the dangling ropes and swung across the other side of the arena. I landed with a double flip and grabbed one of my ammo bags which carried a standard sword which I knew I would need to use eventually.

My eyes were scanning around but I couldn't spot him anywhere which was odd because he was behind me only a minute ago. Suddenly I heard a thud and a shadow was cast upon me, I instantly knew what state I was in.

Giving him a smirk, I wrapped one of my arms behind me and pulled out the sword which was in the bag and I started to fight. Luckily I managed to throw his sword out of his hand but I should have known that my dad always has something up his sleeve! He just chuckled and pulled out another sword but this one was slimmer. With one move of his hand he swiped the sword across from me but I jerked my foot out in front of me to protect my face but that was a grave mistake. The sword pierced through the rough material of my boots leaving a massive hole running down the side of the soul!

"NOO, MY SPELLA McCARTNEYS! – You'll pay for that!" I yelled as I kicked his chest and made a run for the stash of smoke bombs.

I frantically picked one up and took off the cap and lobbed it as close to my dad as possible. Waiting for it to take effect I jolted up towards the door, where we kept the lock in cage, and pulled the leaver releasing the cage. At that moment I thought that my plan was working however the doors of the arena started to open and I was beginning to get a little worried as my dad was on the other side of the arena. How did he get here?

Trusting my instinct I grabbed one of the ropes hanging from the ceiling and wrapped it tightly around the figure, then waited for it to fall to the floor and figure out who it was. When the light shone through the windows I unmasked the figure to find out it was my mother!

"Mum!?"

"MRFFHHFMM," I forgot that I wrapped the rope round her mouth too!

"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!" I said as I cut the ropes

"It's ok I just didn't expect my own daughter to tie me up, anyways where's your dad?"

"Trying to kill me…"

"Oh great he's not trying to teach you hand to hand combat again, last time he tried to teach me I sacrificed my most precious pair of Spella McCartney ankle boots!"

"Umm… yeah about that…" I indicated to my feet

"What!? Brandon you get down here this instant!" My mother screamed

I heard the faint sounds of footsteps coming from above me then a figure jump down and land a few yards in front me and my mum.

"Yes Honey?" He asked as he walked up towards us

My mother's arms were crossed and her face looked like it was about to explode with anger.

"I can't believe you RUINED her Spella McCartney ankle boots! – and also you don't need to be teaching her all this stuff she already has her winx,"

My dad looked at me sympathetically "I'm sorry about your boots, I'll get you a new pair… but that did make you come at get your revenge on me, also these battle skills I have taught you they will be able to help you in battles when you can't transform into your winx,"

I gave him a confused look and asked "But why would I be in battles anyway?"

Both my parents glanced at each other and smiled, and then my mother pulled an envelope out of her bag and passed it to me.

Carefully, I ripped out the letter and it said that I had been accepted to attend Alphea!
"IM GOING TO ALPHEA, WHEN!?"

"Next week," My mother replied

"But I'm not even ready!"

"No – one is yet you still have a week to pack, it would only take us a week, don't worry I'll help you." My mother told me as she gave me hug.

"I didn't mean it in that way…"

"Bella, your 16 I have been preparing you for this since you were 4 trust me your ready," My dad informed me.

"OK, IM REALLY EXCITED NOW! I shouted "I LOVE YOU GUYS!" as we all went into a group hug.

I can't actually believe it, the best years of my life were just about to begin!