All right guys, I see you don't care about these intros. It's OK.
Last one was Jacksepticeye.
So… let's move on. I'm switching to riddles now. ENJOY!
Riddle: What belongs to you, but others use it more than you do?
Next morning
I woke up feeling that great smell of pancakes. I opened my eyes and saw plate of freshly made pancakes and cup of milk. I giggled and sat up. Plate was on nightstand next to my bed. I grabbed it and immediately dig in. God it was great.
After breakfast I went out. It wasn't so hard to find the library. Whole palace was built around it after all. As soon as I came in I felt it. The knowledge of generations was stored here away from anyone in Magical Dimension. Only few ever got a chance to get inside and normally only family members could go in without restrictions.
"Oh, Mira." My train of thoughts was interrupted by Daphne, who was standing on ladder leaning against one of bookshelves "Finally woke up? I hope you like the pancakes."
"Yeah. They were delicious." I replied with smile, waking up to her.
"Good, I prepared them myself." She climbed down and carried few books "You know… since I and Thoren are planning a family I should know some motherly things."
"Wait… YOU prepared them?" honestly I didn't even care about the second part of her speech. I was standing there with my mouth dropped. My clumsy sister, Daphne who could barely walk alone not so long ago could suddenly cook so good pancakes?
She laughed and kissed my forehead "Yup. That was my doing. I see you liked them."
"Ehhhh…" I shook my head quickly to get out of that trance "Yeah… they were really great. I'm just surprised you cooked them."
"Well I did." She giggled as she sat down on chair in the middle of this chamber. There was a table for reading and many chairs around it. As library was circular, so was the table. It was slowly curving along the bookshelves "Oh… I was looking for that Mirkaria. So far I found only few mentions. Mostly that she used to be some warrior or something."
"Really?" I leaned against the table, looking at those books. Daphne grabbed one and opened it "Isn't there something else?"
"Ah, here's something." She exclaimed "It's some diary. I think it's from some general. This entry is almost 40 years old: I don't care what King Aronis says, Lady Mirkaria did the good thing. I know many good men paid with their lives… I myself have lost brother because of that, but he died with honor. She is our savior and yet king has proclaimed her traitor. Nah, rest of that is unreadable. He really has some handwriting."
"But what was he talking about?" I asked "It sounded like some great battle happened."
Daphne was thinking for a moment and then she remembered something. Her eyes went wide and her hand was shaking "I think I know." She quickly grabbed another book and started listing thorough it like crazy "There it is. Battle of Obsidian. First time in recorded history the Obsidian Gate. It was the first time Obsidian Gate has ever opened. According to this it happened right before the entry in that diary. I think that's it. But what could that Mirkaria do?"
"Is there who was leading defenders?" I quickly asked.
"The leader's name is here, but…" she leaned closer to book "It looks it's been erased. I cannot read it."
"Do you think it could be Mirkaria?"
"It would make sense." She leaned back "King Aronis, that was our grandfather. I remember him. He was really the old-school one if you know what I mean. And back then it was common to erase every mention of traitors. Mira… I don't know what that Mirkaria did, but if she was considered traitor she must've done something really bad."
"I think mom and dad know what happened, but they get angry if I ask them." I sighed heavily "Do you think there might be something more?"
"I think I can help you!" we both turned to door leading to center chamber of library. There, in his spirit form stood Bartleby, former writer of dad "Please follow me."
Daphne and I looked at each other before following him inside the chamber. There, in the middle was Book of Fate. I've heard about it from Bloom, but never actually seen it. It was truly beautiful. Daphne asked "Bartleby, do you know who this Mirkaria was?"
"I do." He replied "And unlink King Oritel I think you should know too. Especially you Miss Mira."
"What do you mean?"
Bartleby waved his hand above book and it opened. There were many strange markings that suddenly started moving. They merged together and created picture of… a wyvern. It was that very same wyvern I saw back in that vision with Winx. Bartleby didn't hesitate and continued speaking "This, your majesties, is former Queen Mirkaria of Domino, mother of great King Aronis, Blue Wyvern and traitor of Magical Dimension."
"She was a wyvern?!" Daphne yelled out surprised "Mira did you know about it?"
"I did." I replied simply "I didn't get a chance to tell you yesterday. Sorry. Bartleby, what did Mirkaria do to earn that traitor status?"
"She committed the worst crime in history." He said flipping the pages. Symbols again formed picture and this time it was huge dark gate being slowly opened "She opened the Obsidian Gate."
"What?" we both yelled in unison. I couldn't believe it. Blue Wyvern, protector of life and light did something so bad and… evil. She literally let evil into this realm.
"I'm afraid so, your majesties." Bartleby continued. Another page flipped, showing us picture of huge battle before the gate. Thousands of knights, fairies and wizard on one side and same amount of monsters, witches and dark wizard on the other, leaving the gate "Mirkaria then led the counter assault, ultimately killing thousands. Eventually her son found out it all was her doing and informed others. While she was leading them to their death, few knights and fairies managed to overpower her and arrest her. Your grandfather led all united armies of all kingdoms to victory and managed to seal the gate once again. Mirkaria was sentenced to death, but escaped. Ever since then her name is forbidden."
There was dead silence. I was expecting some great sin, something that would make everyone angry, but this… and from my own blood. Not just she was previous incarnation of Blue Wyvern, but my own great grandmother.
"Mira…" Daphne put hand on my shoulder, making me look at her. I was really on verge of tears. When she saw it… she pulled me into tight hug.
I felt streams of tears leave my eyes. They were rolling down my face and sank into Daphne's clothes. She didn't say anything, just held me tight. I myself couldn't do anything else than let my tears roll. I was so shocked.
I then felt another pair of arms wrap around me. I almost jumped, but when I turned around I met Bloom's loving face. I fell into her arms while leaving Daphne's. I don't know why, maybe because we were born as twins, but I was always more comfortable to be with Bloom. Not like I wouldn't like Daphne of course.
"Bartleby, did someone royal die during that battle?" Daphne asked.
I looked at him and he sadly hang his head and nodded "Unfortunately yes. Young Prince Eresor of Eraklyon."
"Erendor's father." Daphne said with worry in her voice.
I sobbed and still leaning into Bloom's embrace said "That's why he wanted me dead. It's all because of her. I'm so… so ashamed I am same."
"You're not!" Bloom almost yelled. I looked up into her face "You are nothing like her. You are a good person, kind and wise. You are nothing like that monster."
"By the way Bloom, why are you here?" Daphne asked.
"Mom and dad called." She explained letting her chin rest on my chin. She really knew how to calm me. I always felt so… safe, in her embrace. She pulled my head to her chest, letting my ear rest on her heart, listening to her calm heartbeat. Her hands were warming me up with her flaming magic. I always melt in her hug "They said they yelled at Mira and she ran away. So I went here and… heard the story. I'm sorry Mira. But she was not you. You saved Magical Dimension, everyone knows it. You are one of Winx. You're our little sister."
Her words brought smile on my lips. I stopped crying and just gave in to calmness of her embrace. I looked up into her eyes. She was smiling at me with true sisterly love. I nodded at her with same smile "That's more like it." She kissed my forehead "Now come on, we're going to Lymphea and we might need your help."
"Ok." I replied and turned at my other big sister "Thank you Daphne… for everything."
She stepped up to me and hugged me again "Just be safe. Don't worry about such stuff. It's in the past."
"Thank you." I replied and with Bloom's hand around my neck I walked out of there.
Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoy! I had more of the chapter, but I decided to cut it here so I wouldn't ruin the atmosphere. Oh well… I hope you guys like it. Remember guys, R&R! See ya around!
