Well I'm back to school in a couple of days (ugh) so I wanted to get in the last post of the summer. I can't believe how fast it went by. As always, thanks for the reviews, they always inspire me. I'm glad most people liked my little 'telling of Mitzi' part because, frankly, I hate that girl!

Also, heads up, there will most likely be only three more chapters in the story; two for the final battle, and one chapter to kind of resolve the ending. Just saying!

Disclaimer: *Tears up fake Winx Club ownership papers* he he he…..ok, fine, I still don't own it.

Chapter 7: Ten Minutes and Counting

"No way! We are not doing that!"

"Bloom, come on! There aren't any other options!"

"Yes there are, Riven, if you'd stop and listen to them!"

"It's the best for everyone!"

"Will you listen to yourself? Do you know how horrible you sound?"

Andy sighed and turned to Musa. "Do they do this often?" he asked, gesturing to Bloom and Riven behind him.

Musa looked sympathetic. "Almost every week."

"Usually if they don't fight, we assume there's something wrong." Stella smirked, watching them.

"What is it you two are going on about anyway?" Mark asked.

"Nothing, because were not doing it." Bloom said, turning to face Mark, her arms crossed.

"Yes we are!"

"Both of you!" Mark snapped. When they were both silent, he continued, "Now what are you arguing about? Riven first." He added, seeing Bloom about retort.

"Well, considering the pandemonium that broke out with the witches, and how everyone around here is basically gone crazy," Riven took a breath, "I thought maybe it'd be better if we used a spell to erase everyone's memory."

"Which is stupid." Bloom muttered.

"Bloom come on," Riven was trying to keep his voice calm, "Everyone around is hysterical, even if some don't look like it. I'm just saying maybe it'd be better if everyone forgot."

Bloom crossed her arms. "It's not even possible."

"Maybe it is. Hey, Tecna? Is it possible to use a spell like that?"

"I'll regret getting into the conversation," she said before becoming serious, "It would be a very difficult process, but it wouldn't be impossible."

Mark glanced at Bloom. "It's a good idea."

Bloom looked shocked. "It is?" she asked, echoed by most of the Winx.

Roxy nodded. "This night has been…hectic. And some people are on the verge of hysterics. Riven's right; we'd probably be better off if we…forgot."

"Plus," Andy added, "Elle's dad works for a big news corporation. The minute she gets out of here, it's 'Fairies Exist!' on the front page of the Los Angeles Times."

"I mean, assuming you want the whole fairy identity thing a secret," Ryo smirked.

Bloom looked shocked for a minute before taking a deep breath. "You sure it's a good idea?"

Andy nodded. "Positive."

"Well ok, then."

"Now that that's figured out and all," Stella cut in, sounding a bit more timid then usual, "Anyone got a plan on how we actually fight?"

"Yo, I hate to admit it, but Stell's right," Musa sighed, "They've got more power than ever."

"Come on," Layla insisted, "That's what we thought when they got their Gloomix, and we ended up beating them. We just have to keep fighting."

"Layla's right," Flora added, "We just have to believe." Helia nodded in agreement.

"Um…hey, you guys." A small voice spoke up.

Andy turned around. "And what do you want?" he glared.

Mitzi's head was down –in shame, he assumed. She had taken off the fake wings and the crown, along with taking out her contacts and putting her old glasses back on. Elle and her clique were nowhere to be seen, and she was getting cold glares from anyone who caught sight of her. For the first time, Mitzi looked alone. "Well, I was hoping I could to you for a second. The five of you, I mean." She said, motioning to Bloom, Roxy, Andy, Mark, and Ryo.

"I don't know," Roxy said icily, "Is it about how were supposed to find money to replace your stupid little stereo?"

"I'm serious." Mitzi said in a tone Bloom couldn't quite identify – almost…begging.

"Fine," she said, as they walked a little ways away from the others.

Flora watched them go. "She looks upset."

"Well good!" Stella snapped, "The little witch deserves it."

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"Well, what is it you want?" Andy asked. They were under the main staircase, near the chandelier ruins. Everyone had moved away from the area when they had seen Mitzi.

The dark haired girl sighed. "Was I really that….bitchy tonight?"

"Tonight?! Try for the last five years!" Ryo scoffed.

"Yeah, it really seems like you spent all of middle school on trying to ruin our lives," Mark added. Mitzi flinched; it looked like each word hit her like a bullet.

"I was that bad, huh?" Mitzi asked.

"Yeah you were," Roxy didn't miss a beat in answering, "You know, I remember all of us in the fifth grade on the swing set, swearing we'd always put friendship before popularity when we got to middle school. You really did a lot of good on that promise. After that it was always spreading gossip about us, making snide remarks in front of everyone,"

"Trying to break me and Andy up so you could have him." Bloom said with a low glare.

"You broke up anyway," Mitzi mumbled.

"Yeah, but because we wanted to." Andy shot back, "And by the time we did, you would have had to pay me the lottery to go out with you."

Mitzi silently took the rant after that. She really did look ashamed of herself. "Look, I know I was horrible, and your right; I didn't really keep my promise. I guess when I got there…it was so much more intimidating then what I thought. I just wanted to fit in and have friends…"

"But you did have friends," Mark insisted, sounding a little less bitter, "In fact, you had five best friends who thought it'd be fun to start a band and become music sensations."

Mitzi smiled lightly. "I forgot about that."

"Yeah, you were going to play drums," Ryo had a little of his joking attitude back, "We got into a fight at the Fruity Music Bar over it. I dumped my smoothie on you. You were pissed at me because I wrecked your Juicy Couture bag."

"Mmm hmm," she hummed in agreement, apparently lost in the memory. "I guess what I'm trying to say is…I'm sorry."

"Really?" Roxy said skeptically.

"Yes. I treated you guys like….well, you know. And I shouldn't have. I'm sorry."

"Hmm," Andy said, putting his hand on his chin, "five years of major torture, plus three years of it on and off, and one apology when were all trapped in a building by three crazy witches. Interesting circumstances, don't you agree, Mitz?"

Mitzi looked a little sheepish, "I guess so."

"We can't totally forgive you, Mitzi," Bloom said, and her face fell, "But I guess we can forgive you tonight, considering it wasn't completely your fault."

"Well, maybe with time we can be friends again?"

Ryo laughed. "Sorry. Get a time machine and ask us in the sixth grade; we'll consider it. Consider."

Mitzi looked shocked, as though she couldn't believe someone had just said 'no' to her. She kept that expression as the group walked away, leaving her to gawk.

"You know," Andy said, sounding disappointed, "It's a shame that she's not going to remember that."

"We should have had a camera." Roxy laughed, as they headed back to the group. When they got there, Helia had just hung up his cell phone. He turned and filled them in. "That was Timmy. He and the guys are outside, but because of the shield, they can't get in. They're going to hide in the woods out back and cover for us. Sky already called Light Rock, and were going to bring them in once we get them."

"If we get them," Stella muttered.

"Don't talk like that," Musa snapped at her friend before turning to Bloom. "So what did Mitzi want to talk to you about?"

"She…apologized to us," Mark said in a tone that sounded like he couldn't believe the words.

"And…" Layla pressed on.

Bloom smiled. "We turned her down flat."

"Nice!" Riven smirked. "Little brat deserves it."

"And you don't even know her," Helia said sarcastically.

"Well he's right," Flora insisted, "She is rood."

"Um, guys," Tecna interrupted, "We've got approximately forty-four seconds before the shield drops."

"Then let's go." Roxy said.

"Whoa, what's with the 'we' stuff?" Stella asked, "Your guys are staying here."

"What-?"

"It's way too dangerous, Andy." Bloom insisted, "Your better off staying here."

"Bloom we're going with you."

"Look dude," Riven insisted, "We appreciate the help, but you can leave this to the professionals, not the rookie Earth kid."

"Which one are you?" Ryo glared.

"Guys!" Bloom cut in, "Were going to be fine. Trust us!"

The four exchanged a glance. Andy stepped forward. "Fine. But be careful."

Bloom smiled. "Always." She stepped forward and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "Bye Andy." With that, they walked off.

Mark glanced from the Winx to Andy, who was staring slack-jawed into space. It was Ryo who finally spoke. "Were not going to listen to them, are we?"

Andy slowly shook his head and smiled. "Nope."

Ok, just to stop anything now, when I say 'kiss', I'm talking something along the kiss Bloom gave Andy in the episode "Love And Pet". Well, the battle's coming up, Andy and the gang are going to try and help, and Mitzi is truly friendless. Too bad she won't remember apologizing! So, I have to ask; how do you think the Winx are going to win the battle? Is Andy going to be help, or will he and the others only cause problems? And should everyone go with Riven's plan and erase everyone's memory? Hit the review button and tell me what you think! Updates will be sooner the more you click on that green button!