Disclaimer: I do not own this story. Okay, I think I need to let you guys know that this story takes place at around season 2. The Winx have their original transformations; they have not reached their Enchantix. Also, all the Winx and Specialists are around 18. Now that you have that bit of background info, on with the story!

Chapter 6: Welcome Dicinia

Stella was in the air, speechless, looking around at the blank expressions on her friends' faces. 'What is happening?' Stella thought. 'Why is everyone staring at me like that and why am I floating!? And what in the realm of Solaria am I wearing!? I…I don't know what to do! Oh gosh, what is going on!?

Brandon finally found his voice. He walked up to the floating Stella.

"Stella?" he asked slowly.

Stella broke out of her trance. "B…Brandon…wh…what's happening?" she stuttered.

"I don't know, sweetie, but we'll figure it out…I promise" he said.

"Stella?" Bloom said stepping forward. Sky's eyes narrowed. Although he knew Stella was still the same, lovable person she's always been, he felt a little uneasy and was watching her as if she was a bomb about to explode. He decided to keep his thoughts to himself for two reasons; 1) Brandon would most likely kill him for suggesting it, and 2) if Stella was still in there, he would want to hurt her feelings.

"Bloom?" Stella spoke softly. 'Phew,' Bloom thought. 'At least she's still speaking."

"Can you fly down here?" Bloom asked. Stella began to flutter her huge wings, but to her misfortune, she didn't move. She tried again. Nothing.

"I can't. They won't budge! What is wrong with these things?" Stella said looking at her wings. All of a sudden, a huge gust of wind shattered the windows and blew the doors open. Lightning brightened the sky, revealing four figures.

"Well, happy to see us?" a husky voice said. Bloom narrowed her eyes dangerously.

"Baltor."

"Baltor!?" the group exclaimed in slight shock.

"Yes and I'm sorry we came on such short notice, but I'm here to collect something" he said.

"Nothing here belongs to you, not get out!" Musa screamed. Riven pulled her closer protectively. He might not show it, but he has a soft spot for Musa.

"Shut it, pixie!" Stormy shouted.

"Baltor just leave, before we make you leave" Bloom said.

"No, I'm afraid I can't do that" Baltor said calmly.

"Then you asked for it!" Layla said.

"Girls, Magic Winx!" Bloom shouted. The room was suddenly filled with light as the girls transformed.

"Guys, Weapons!" Sky commanded. The guys all pulled out their weapons and in their fighting stances.

The group charged at Baltor and the witches. The girls went after Icy and Darcy while the guys fought against Stormy. Bloom also began to battle against Baltor. During the commotion, Stella was still floating and could do nothing but watch. Bodies began to fly across the room, screams were heard and attacks were launched. Baltor fired at Bloom and flung her across the room. Sky rushed to her side.

"Bloom! Are you okay?" he asked. "I'm fine, just take him down!" she shouted.

Stella looked on until Baltor flew over to his next victim: Brandon.

Stella watched in horror as Baltor began to attack Brandon. He sent Brandon flying across the room and continued to attack him. Stella had tears brimming in her eyes. How could she just watch while her love was being beaten? But she couldn't move. She closed her eyes tightly, hoping it would all go away.

Baltor was ready to strike Brandon for the last time when a deafening cry was heard.

"NOOOOOOOOO!"

The battle stopped as Stella had a black light bursting from her body. The three witches and Baltor were flung to the back of the room with great force. Stella's wings began to flutter as she moved toward the four. Her eyes opened and revealed dark red rings around them. She moved her hand above her head, ready to blast them. Baltor flew behind her as fast as lightning and spoke softly into her ear.

"Don't fight us, fight them" he said, referring to the Winx. Stella stopped and slowly began to put her hand down.

"You have more power than you realize, my dear. Join us and you can reach your full potential…" he said. She continued to move her hand downward.

"For evil" he whispered.

Stella's hand shot back up in realization. "Evil!" she repeated. The witches flinched. The Winx charged at Baltor. He quickly spun around and shot a purple light at them, throwing them to the ground and restraining them from moving. Stella spun around and faced him, black orb in her hand ready to strike. Baltor grabbed her arm.

"You wouldn't want to do that, now would you?" he said. He noticed the black circle branded on her neck. He placed two fingers on it and pressed hard.

"AHHHHHH!" she screamed as she fell to the floor.

"Stella!" Brandon shouted. "Let her go, Baltor! I swear, you hurt her and so help me I'll-"

"Shut it, loser" Baltor spat.

Stella lifted her head and looked at Bandon. Their eyes met, full of fear for each other's life. It was as if they were talking telepathically. Baltor looked at the both of them and laughed menacingly. He grabbed the back of Stella's neck and pulled her up.

"Look at her, Brandon!" he said. Brandon looked at Stella and saw how frightened she was. Even though she was wearing all-black, she still looked like a goddess. Brandon ached to hold her and keep her away from the likes of him, but he was so badly beaten from Baltor's attacks that he couldn't move. The weight of the spell didn't help either.

"How does it feel" Baltor said. "to see the love of your life in so much pain, begging for help, and you can do nothing to rescue her."

Brandon stayed quiet. Baltor was right; there was nothing he could do. As a Specialist, he was supposed to help people. As Stella's boyfriend, he was supposed to love and protect her no matter what. He felt as if he failed at both. So he looked at Stella, apologizing with his eyes for failing her.

"Enough of this…" Baltor said turning to Stella.

"Do you fear death?" he whispered in her ear.

Her eyes widened as he squeezed his hand tighter around her neck. The black circle glowed. Stella's eyes turned cat-like and her body went limp. A crescent moon shone out of her and turned slightly before being sucked back into her body.

"You are evil and now belong to me….Dicinia" he said, whispering her name.

"No! Stella!" Bloom cried. Dicinia's eyes met with Bloom's. "Dicinia" she whispered.

She let out a petrifying cry, almost like a screech, as she flew past the group and out of the window.

"Come, witches! The Moon Star is on our side now…" Baltor said. He turned toward the Winx. "And it's irreversible" he laughed. He flew out the window, the witches closely behind him laughing at the Winx and Specialists' misfortune. The girls powered down and looked at the sky. A tear fell from Brandon's face as he stared out the window.

"Stella…" he wept.

"Dicinia."

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