Chapter 4
"So to sumerize, the Templars search for the artifacts to enslave all mankind on Earth and the Assassins seek them to protect the freedom of the people." Bloom concluded after an hour long explanation on the situation.
Faragonda sat quietly for a minute before speaking. "I believe you."
"You do?" Bloom asked puzzled. She figured it would take more than that.
"Yes. I've had a lie detecting spell on this entire conversation and it has never went off." Faragonda explained.
"So will you give me the Apple?" Bloom asked.
"I will, but not now. Once your sight has recovered I will give the Apple to you before you leave. It will stay protected that way." Faragonda replied.
"That makes since." Bloom replied. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Bloom waved her hand, activating her illusion spell.
"Enter!" Faragonda spoke loudly. Flora then entered the room.
"Are you two done chatting yet? It's getting really late and Victoria should rest." Flora spoke in concern.
"I believe we are done for now. You may take her to her room." Faragonda replied.
Bloom stood up and moved to the door. Floor put her hand on her shoulder, guiding her out of the room. They walked through Alfea until they reached their dorm. As they entered Stella got up from the couch she was on to help Bloom.
"I can't believe you're helping her Stel. You're the one that blinded her!" Layla exclaimed.
"That's why! I'm the cause of this so I can help." Stella snapped back at her.
"Woah! Lets just calm down." Musa said calmly, trying to diffuse the situation.
"I'm not going to stay here and let that woman kill me in my sleep." Layla said as she started towards the door.
"How is she going to kill you if she can't see? Your fear is completely illogical." Tecna argued.
"First, I'm not scared. Second, I don't care. I'm leaving. Bloom had the right idea, a vacation sounds very appealing right now." Layla finished as she stormed out.
'Gods, I'm tearing my friends apart.' Bloom thought as Flora still guided her to their room.
"You'll be sleeping in here with me." Flora said as she lead Bloom to her bed. "If you need anything at all, just let me know."
"Flora I am so sorry for all the trouble." Bloom replied.
"It's alright Victoria. All you're trying to do is protect people." Flora replied as she moved to sit by Bloom. Flora placed her arm around Bloom's shoulder. Bloom leaned into Flora's shoulder. Flora then moved her hand in circular motions on Bloom's back, trying to comfort her.
'I can't stand lying to Flora's face.' Bloom thought. 'But I can't tell her the truth.'
"Thanks Flora." Bloom whispered as she stopped crying.
"Anytime sweetie. Do you need anything else before you go to sleep?" Flora asked.
"I think I'm good." Bloom replied as she layed her head down on the pillow. She thought with everything that was on her mind she wouldn't get much sleep, but she was out almost as soon as she hit the pillow.
Three Days Later
Bloom was in Faragonda's office getting what was hopefully her last treatment. The one before had made it so Bloom could see, but her vision was a constant blur. Faragonda removed her hands and stopped the flow of magic. Bloom slowly opened her eyes.
"I can see." Bloom said simply.
"That's good. Now you can go back to your business. But before you go, I think you should have this." Faragonda said as she walked to her desk. She opened a drawer and pulled out the Apple. She walked over to Bloom and handed to her. Bloom then placed it in a pocket on her right hip.
"Thank you headmistress." Bloom replied as she curtsied.
"No need dear. I trust your judgment in this matter and it is your war to fight. Just stay safe." Faragonda finished. Bloom then turned to the door, intent on leaving, but Faragonda spoke again.
"I do have a little advise thought." Bloom turned back to the elderly woman. "Do keep in mind who it is that you may consider enemies now. They are family and friends. Instead of putting that off in the back of your head, remember it and use it." Faragonda finished as she sat down at her desk.
'Use it. How can I use it?' Bloom thought as she headed towards the front gate. Before she made it out the gate, Layla had entered and started towards her.
"I don't know who you are Victoria," Layla started, "But if you threaten any of the royal Templar supportes I will hunt you down." She then just walked off towards the part of the building where the Winx dorm was.
'I hate this.' Bloom thought. 'How will all this end if they find out who I really am?' With that, she teleported to her first target.
Bloom reappeared in front of the gate to the courtyard.
'Well, here goes nothing.' Bloom thought as she started heading towards her palace, her home. Sparx Royal Palace.
Author's Note: Well, here's Chapter 4. How's it going to go with her parents? I hope to update ASAP. Thank you all for being so patient. Please R&R all my stories and I'll do my best to update.