From the Ashes

Summary: Bloom can't forgive Sky for breaking her heart. Will Riven be able to heal it?

Disclaimer: I do not own Winx Club. However, this story is mine. Please don't use it anywhere without my permission.

A/N: So much for Wednesday, huh? I wrote this up in English.

---Chapter Three: Distractions

Riven had to do something. It would be too easy for the creatures to follow them through the portal. They needed a distraction. He could tell by the look on Sky's face that he was thinking the same thing. But that wouldn't be right. Sky wasn't the one who had betrayed---well, he had betrayed Bloom, but at least he wasn't the one who had sided with the enemy. Why should he have to risk his life? Heroic showoff.

"If only I had a Wind Rider!"

"Hmm? Oh." Griffin wave a hand and a sleek bike appeared. "Take this. It's a Space Spider 4000. It'll be much faster."

"Riven!" Sky was clearly upset that the other specialist had beaten him to the punch. "Are you sure you want to do this?"

"It's something I have to . . . "

"Then let me go with you!" Bloom said before she even thought about it. "You . . . I mean, you shouldn't have to go alone."

"But why . . . "

Bloom brushed right passed Sky and climbed onto the bike behind Riven. Her suit and helmet immediately materialized up her body.

"You sure?" Riven asked.

"Yes." She hesitantly wrapped her arms around his waist.

Why was she doing this? Surely she didn't care about him. He'd always been rude to her. Maybe . . . was she just trying to get back at Sky?

"Don't use me," he growled softly.

"I'm not," she assured. "This is something I have to do, too. Please."

"Whatever."

"Good luck!" Sky managed to say.

"Keep her safe, Riven!" Stella warned, rushing into the portal. "I'll be thinking of you, girl!"

The Space Spider shot off the tower and vanished toward the forest below. Riven was almost taken by surprise when Bloom's arms tightened around him.

Sky watched them go until Brandon dragged him into the portal.

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A/N: Don't worry about pointing out my typos! I appreciate it when people do that. Anyway, season one has two more chapters left. With the rate I'm at, I'll probably have both up by Wednesday.