The days seemed far less gloomy and more alive.
Bloom had been seated across the table from her former boyfriend and current friend, Andy. His smile always brought her joy. Since her wedding to Sky had failed, Bloom returned to Earth. She had given up her title and powers (not that they were gone, she just choose to ignore them). She hadn't heard from her friends, well with the exception of Stella, who kept writing to her. Urging her to return.
Andy had convinced her to stay here. He'd known about her other life, the life in Magix and accepted it. But still, Bloom was missing her old life.
"Penny for your thoughts?" Andy asked. He rested his chin on his knuckles.
Bloom arched her eyebrow. "How was work?" She asked, avoiding his question.
"Well considering you nearly destroyed two cars today, I'd say an improvement." He replied.
Bloom laughed. She'd been working in Andy's dealership for two months. And since she started, she had practically sent off over fifty cars to the scrap yard. Trying not to use your powers had proved more of a challenge for her.
"I'll pay you back." Bloom said with a reassuring smile.
"Well those cars were done for regardless."
"Yet you cried when I dropped the rock on the-" Bloom froze. She had a wicked grin. "Yellow truck?"
Andy eyes widen. "No Bloom!" He said. "I was just…heart sore."
"I can relate." She replied.
The room fell silent. Bloom and Andy just stared at each other. Bloom looked above his head and spotted someone lurking around. She was going to scream when she noticed the blonde hair. Only one person possessed long blonde hair like that.
"Excuse me." Bloom said standing up.
Andy nodded his head. She walked past him and sneaked towards the front door. She looked through the curtains. "Stella…" She whispered softly.
Stella had arrived to Earth with a mission. She was going to get Bloom to return to Magix with or without her consent. The house where Bloom lived was looking better. Stella had noticed Bloom had planted a few flowers. The door was fixed. And finally the wall had been painted. She quietly leaned in to look through the window.
"Andy?" She said.
She leaned back and let out a sigh. Bloom had moved on. She turned to look at the door and noticed the curtains moving. She was going to open the door when someone beat her to it.
"Bloom!" Stella greeted in surprise.
Brandon had decided in this moment he would never want to run a planet. He'd been standing in the council's room looking from one council member to another. He looked up at Heila and Nabu every now and then.
"We must find a replacement for King Sky." One said.
Brandon was alerted. Sky had entrusted him with his kingdom. Fair enough, Brandon wanted to kill Sky for just leaving, but he also promised him he would take care of his people. "No Jeffery." Brandon firmly said.
"But you are not a King." Jeffery said looking at Brandon.
Brandon looked from Jeffery to the two other council members, Cassandra and Louis. "I was asked to look after this kingdom but your very King, I should hope you treat me with the same respect that you would treat him with!"
Both Heila and Nabu smiled proudly.
"Yes…of course." Cassandra spoke softly.
"Now, let's sort out this issue before the uprising begins." Brandon said.
"I leave you to run my planet for four months and people are speaking of an uprising?"
Brandon paused. He looked up at the door. He couldn't believe it. Sky was back. He looked horrible. Both Heila and Nabu moved towards him, welcoming him back. It only took Brandon a few steps before he reached Sky.
"It's good to see you again." Sky said with a smile.
And without hesitation, Brandon punched him.
"Bloom you're home!" Stella greeted. She hugged her friend tightly. "I've missed you so much!"
Bloom simply stood. She didn't hug Stella back. She was confused. When Stella eventually pulled back, Bloom pushed her out the house and moved out quickly. She looked back at Andy and closed the front door.
"What are you doing here?" She asked looking at her friend.
"I'm bringing you home Bloom." Stella replied.
"I'm not returning to Magix Stella." Bloom said calmly.
"But you have too!" Stella begged. "Domino needs to you."
"You've been looking after Domino, they don't need me."
"Please Bloom!" Stella cried.
Bloom ignored her friend's plea. She was happier on Earth. Away from Magix. Away from Sky. Away from everyone.
"Please leave Stella." Bloom asked nicely.
"NO!" Stella shouted out in frustration. "I've been looking after you since your arrival to Magix ten years ago and still to this day I'm still looking after you."
Bloom tightened her jaw. She wanted to speak out, but she knew it would just fuel on an already ignited Stella.
"Get your backs packed and come home!" Stella ordered.
"Stella please don't force me." Bloom said softly.
Stella looked at her in disgust. "If you will not come with me now you are no longer welcomed to Solaria."
"Then so be it." Bloom said harshly.
"You would actually betray our friendship, Magix and everyone who cares for you because of one person?" Stella questioned. She pushed past Bloom and shoved the front door open. No surprise, Andy was standing there with his hands in his pockets. Stella looked at him and then Bloom. "Don't ever return to Magix. We better off without you."
And with that, Stella walked off.
Nine Years into the Future
Bloom had returned to Magix. It had been six years since she last heard any communication from Stella. She slowly walked around. Everything seemed to have changed. The skies seemed brighter than normal. The gardens were blooming. She smiled to herself. Flora would have been in heaven.
Bloom slowly made her way towards Alfea, her old high school. She spotted a few students. She couldn't remember Alfea having toddlers. She spotted one of children. She was beautiful. Her hair was a light blonde colour. Her big green eyes stared at Bloom.
"Hello…" She greeted with a friendly smile.
"Hello, I'm Bloom." She introduced.
"Olivia come here!" Her teacher shouted.
The girl quickly stood up. She looked at Bloom once more and rushed back to her teacher. Bloom watched the exchange between the teacher and the girl. She smiled and continued to walk towards the entrance.
"Did you hear Headmistress Tecna is preparing the final exams tomorrow?" Bloom over heard a student say.
She immediately followed the two students inside. She walked down the hallways, remembering how she used to run and battle, with her friends. She continued to walk until she stopped in front of a portrait of Miss Faragonda, her old Headmistress.
"Can we help you?" Someone asked from behind.
Bloom turned. "Layla?"
