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Mora sighed and glanced out the window from her spot on the couch.

"Penny for your thoughts?"

She turned to see her best friend Lilac holding two cups of tea in her hands. Lilac handed Mora one then sat down next to Mora. "What's wrong Mora?"

Mora sighed again and took a sip of the tea. "I'm worried about Kenneth. He's hiding something."

Lilac closed her eyes, nodding in agreement. "True. I wish we could tell him what was happening. It involves him."

Mora glanced down at the cup in her hands, "I wish Uncle Sky would let Mum tell Kenneth."

Lilac placed her hand on Mora's, "you know Uncle Sky is just worried. He doesn't want to lose Kenneth like he lost Bloom."

Mora sighed, "I know that, but I feel like something bad is about to happen and Kenneth won't be prepared."

"You shouldn't think that way. Kenneth is a specialist, plus he has the dragon's flame. He knows how to handle himself."

Mora glanced over at Aurora who had come in without either Mora or Lilac noticing.

"Aurora is right. Plus, Kenneth won't be alone. He has his family and friends behind him 100%."

Mora smiled over at River who was standing next to the other members of their small group. There was Trinity who had long magenta hair and teal eyes and Melody who had long black hair with violet eyes.

"River is right," Lilac wrapped her arm around Mora, "so, don't be frowning on the first day of school."

Melody moaned, "don't remind me. I just know this year is going to be hell."

Trinity laughed, "afraid that Grisleda will still remember what happened last year?"

Melody blushed, "that was not my fault and you know it Trinity!"

A bell chimed that signaled it was time to head to the courtyard for Faragonda's opening speech. Aurora muttered under her breath, "its the same talk every year…why do we still have to go?"

Lilac laughed, "come on Aurora. Just a little more and you can sweep the night away with Kenneth."

Aurora smiled, "and you as well? Aiden?"

Lilac winked, "of course." She turned to Mora, "and you with Jayden. It is high time you told him how you feel. We can all see it."

Mora blushed, "Lilac!"

Aurora grinned, "true, but let me tell you a little secret. Jayden feels the same way about you."

Mora grew even redder and glanced down at the ground, "really?"

Aurora and Lilac shared a glance as Melody and River rolled their eyes. Trinity sighed, "you two are so oblivious sometimes."

"Hey! I don't want to hear this from someone who can't tell Rowen how you feel," Mora blurt out. She instantly clapped her hands over her mouth and glanced apologetically over at Trinity, "I.."

River smirked over at Trinity, "you have a crush on my brother?"

Trinity blushed and shut up. River laughed and slung her arm over Trinity's shoulder's, "relax Trinity. I won't tell."

Trinity gave a small smile, "thanks River."

Kenneth frowned. He was standing on what seemed to be a deserted field where nothing but darkness surrounded him.

"So. You're the one."

Kenneth turned around. "Who are you?" His question fell on death ears. There was no one there. Kenneth had been sure someone was behind him.

"It's taken me years to be able to find you."

Kenneth suddenly realized who this was. "You! Where is my mother?"

Laughter. High, pitched and cold surrounded him. "You're mother is right where I want her. Chained and shattered at my feet."

Kenneth could feel his anger rising. "Let her go!"

More laughter. "I think not little flame, but don't worry. You and your mother will be reunited very soon." Cold fingers slowly wrapped around Kenneth's neck causing him to jerk awake with a gasp. He reached up to touch his neck. The feeling of fingers wrapping around his throat was all to real.

"Kenneth? You ready? It's time for the mixer." That was Jayden. Kenneth forced himself to take deep breaths as he tried to still his overly beating heart. He swallowed, "yeah. Just give me a minute Jayden."

He quickly threw on nicer clothes and checking the mirror made sure that his hair was lying flat and then ran outside to meet his friends. Apollo was leaning against his hover bike waiting for Kenneth who looked around in confusion, "where are the others?"

Apollo grinned, "they went on ahead." He threw Kenneth his helmet, "lets go."

Kenneth grinned, "first one to Alfea buys the usual?"

Apollo smirked, "your on!"

Kenneth hopped on his bike, "hey Apollo…your dad is looking for you."

Apollo faltered and looked back before he realized it was a joke. By that time Kenneth had speed ahead, "hey! Kenneth!" Apollo slapped his visor down and sped off.

When Apollo finally caught up with Kenneth, Kenneth was leaning against the gate way into Alfea College with a smirk. Apollo frowned, "I hate you Kenneth."

Kenneth laughed, "aw…don't be like that Apollo. The best man won."

Apollo scowled and stormed into the courtyard with Kenneth trailing behind. Jayden raised his eyebrow, "what's eating you Apollo?"

Apollo kept scowling and plopped down next to Jayden. Lilac laughed and poked her brother on the cheek, "aw…did you lose again?"

He glared at Lilac, "shut up Lilac!"

Lilac arched her eyebrow and chose not to say anything, getting up to go sit next to Aiden. Kenneth rolled his eyes, "come on Apollo…I know you're not mad."

Apollo scowled for all of two seconds before he grinned, "I'll get you next time Kenneth." He glanced over at the well and suddenly slapped Kenneth on the arm, "hey. Look over there."

Kenneth followed his gaze and smirked. He in turn tapped Aiden on the shoulder, "Mora finally asked."

Aiden raised his eyebrow in confusion before he also turned and smiled, "finally."

"What's finally?" Aurora asked as she slid in next to Kenneth.

Kenneth kissed her cheek and pointed to Mora and Jayden, "Mora finally confessed to Jayden."

Aurora smiled, "well what a relief. We can finally stop listening to Mora and her obsession with Jayden."

River snorted, "too true."

Lilac put her arm through Aiden's, "where's Rowen?"

Melody smirked, "even better…where's Trinity?"

River's mouth opened in shock, "I don't believe this!"

Her comment had everyone laughing and in the excitement of the night Kenneth forgot all about his dream.

However, a few days later, Kenneth felt the need to get some air. He was leaning against RedFoutain's outer wall when the air suddenly got very cold. He shivered and his senses went on high alert. Something was happening and he was sure that it wasn't good. He wondered where Jayden or Aiden were. He had been training with them but now they were nowhere to be seen.

"I've finally found you."

Kenneth froze at the voice.

"It's time to rejoin your mother."

Kenneth began to back up but cursed as he realized that he was in front of the wall and had nowhere to go. He was trapped. Shadowy hands slowly reached out from in front of him and grabbed him by the neck, lifting him up off the ground.

"Kenneth!"

Kenneth glanced over his shoulder and saw his Uncle Helia and his friends running towards him. Helia frowned and summoned his light glove, "let Kenneth go!"

Laughter sounded in his ears, "I think not. He is mine now!"

Helia raised his hand and whip lashed the shadow but it held fast. The shadow hissed, "you will pay for that." Kenneth suddenly screamed as he felt something pierce his side. His eyes widened when he realized that the shadow monster had stabbed him.

Kenneth only had time to gaze at his family and friends before he was swallowed up by the shadows.

Helia sighed, "well that's not good."

Aiden was furious. "What just happened? What was that? We need to go save him!"

Apollo looked at his father, "dad?"

Helia rubbed his forehead and didn't say anything. He turned around to the boys a few seconds later, "I need you all to listen to me. You must find Kenneth and bring him back."

Trace swallowed, "what Uncle Helia?"

Helia closed his eyes, "you heard me correctly. Call the girls and find Kenneth. The magic dimisions rests in your hands."

Mora was in the middle of her homework when her phone rang. Picking up the phone she smiled when she saw it was Jayden. "Jayden! What's up?"

"Hey Mora. Can you and the others come to Redfountain?"

Mora frowned at the tone of Jayden's voice, "is something wrong Jayden?"

There was a pause. "I'll tell you when you get to Redfountain."

He hung up and Mora glanced at the phone worried. Something was wrong.

"Who was that?"

She turned to see River towel drying her hair. Mora frowned, "it was Jayden. He told me to gather the girls and meet him at Redfountain."

River frowned as well, "he didn't say anything else?"

Mora shook her head. River sighed, "well then something must have happened. I'll go get the others."

She left and a few minutes later she was back with the others. Aurora pursed her lips, "what's going on?"

Trinity shrugged her shoulders and glanced at Mora, "what happened?"

Mora bit her lip, "Jayden just called and told me to meet him at Redfountain. He sounded worried."

Lilac frowned, "then let's go." She turned to Trinity, "do you have the device?"

Trinity nodded and pulled a small device from her pocket. She tapped in some numbers and a portal opened. They stepped through and in seconds were at Redfountain. The boys were looking grim as was Helia.

Aurora frowned as she didn't see Kenneth anywhere. She ran up to Jayden, "where is Kenneth?"

Her brother looked away and Aurora's heart fell. So did Mora's. "Jayden?"

Aiden closed his eyes and sighed, "…Mora…Kenneth…is gone."

Sky placed his sword down as he glanced over at Brandon, "do you think I'm being ridiculous?"

Brandon shrugged his shoulders, "part of me knows why you don't want to tell Kenneth but part of me agrees with the girls. It's something he should know."

Sky glared but Brandon held his hands up, "listen I know you don't want to, but what would you do if something happened? Would you want Kenneth to be prepared or totally unprepared?"

Sky chewed his lip, "I would want him to be prepared."

Brandon smiled, "then you know what you have to do. Tell Kenneth and don't forget that you have everyone on your side. Kenneth as well. We won't lose again."

He held up his hand and Sky clasped his to Brandon's with a smile, "thanks Brandon."

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