WINX POWER: PHOENIX RISING
EPISODE 424: THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
STORY OUTLINE
The Coven loves this sight. As their zombie army march toward the school for fairies, they are for certain that this will bring that fairy to her knees, and make her surrender. Inri, Nabi and Inari follow stealthly as they approach the gates. This will be a day to go down in witch history.
At Alfea, Faragonda and the young fairies are as ready as they'll ever be, and their objective is clear: keep the school safe, and protect their prized student at all costs. As the messenger pixie Libby returns with the news of the coming invasion, the girls transform and prepare for whatever comes. Inside, Bloom gazes out of the window, as her friends power up for battle. Prince Sky, her boyfriend, is there with her, along with her pet rabbit Kiko and her bonded pixie Lockette. The thought of her friends placing their lives in danger for her sake, it breaks her heart in two; to think that the sextet will go to this extent, just to get her, out of revenge. Yet, she has orders from Faragonda to remain inside until further notice.
Outside, the headmistress and the teachers, along with the entire student body, brace themselves for impact. And it comes in full force, as the zombie army breaks through the gates, and invade the campus. The Winx girls, leading the charge in Enchantix form, hit with everything they have as the assault is brought on. This fight is like the Great Witch Invasion from two years ago, but on a larger scale. It takes all the fairies have to maintain the level of posture to ward off this invasion.
From the air, the Coven watch in delight as the battle is commencing, waiting for the time when their prey peeps its head out, and willingly gives in. The Trix join them moments later, telling them of the successful attack at Red Fountain. But not before placing a safeguard to keep them away.
At the school for heroes, Saladin and his students clean up after this heinous attack on their campus. Thinking back to the girls at Alfea, he informs the first crew to go back to offer assistance to them. Brandon, Helia, Timmy and Riven board the squad ship and head there, yet as they draw near, they encounter a wide and high magical barrier. Try all they might, they can't break through. It hurts them to not be there for their ladies, yet it's out of their hands.
Inside the school, Bloom is breaking up inside, seeing these innocent fairies get pummeled by this army controlled by the ancient witches. Though Sky does all within his power to console the woman he loves, it's to no avail. Anyway, the carnage builds outside, and it brings tears to her eyes. Personally, she cannot see this continue, and so she decides, against the pleas of the ones who care about her, to surrender to the sextet, for the sake of the realms, and Alfea's safety. This is a heartfelt, life-altering decision; and as she transforms to Enchantix, she knows in her heart, this may be the last time she sees them.
Outside, the fairies' defense is becoming futile, with the army multiplying as they eliminate. The Winx girls are putting their heart and soul into this fight, for the sake of their friend and leader. Just as it is happening, Bloom comes out, followed by Sky. The girls don't notice her, yet they hear her voice when she calls to the sextet to stop their attacks. All are surprised to see her out here in the open, and what she is about to do will shock them. Turning around, she kisses Sky, telling him that she loves him, and always will. Sky's heart breaks as his girlfriend caresses his cheek for the last time, turns around again, and flies skyward. The girls run toward him and inquire about this turn of events. He tells them this is her decision, and that she'll miss them all. Hearing this also brings tears to their eyes, as they watch her make the ultimate of sacrifices to protect the magical dimension. As Faragonda watches, she knows that because of the things Bloom has done in the past and the present, she will soon be rewarded with the ultimate of exhaltations.