Hey guys i'm back with a new chapter of return of an Empire! Now these next few chapters will focus more on fleshing out some of my OCs aswell as my version of Selina's story. I think it won't work out if i simply let them show up without backstory or explanation. Vivian won't show up in this one but she will eventually. And i have a big surprise waiting for you all concerning her. Anyway on to the chapter.
3 months. It took Erendor and Radius 3 bloody months to stop making rediculous claims about Domino and the Earth Fairy kingdom. Unbelivable how stupid some were. But now was not the time to dwell on it. There are more important things to worry about.
Stella had already pledged her loyalty to Bloom. Bloom wasn't surprised. Stella was always loyal and would always be. Now for the other 4.
Flora would likely pledge her loyalty to Bloom. Their bond is almost unbreakable. It helps Bloom was the first who accepted her during their first year.
Musa is slightly more difficult to predict but her guess would be she joins her. She didn't know why but Musa seemed to come to her a lot more for advice after her painfull break-up. And Musa has had a bit of a though time on Melody making her like it there less and less.
Tecna will try and be logical even though she herself doesn't know what is the most logical course of action right now. Bloom hopes she chooses her. She needs the girls mind a lot more than ever before.
Aisha is Aisha. Stuborn as all hell but loyal. However Bloom noticed that Aisha has been a bit negative about her father lately. She had made a mental note to ask her about that later.
Currently everyone was sitting in the livingroom of the teachers dorm . She alongside with Andy, Selina, And Cody were planning their concert very carefully. The 4 of them were still holding the discussion of which song they would play on their 'comeback concert'.
They all wanted to play 'the last night' but than there was the problem. Bloom and Cody prefered songs like 'watching for comets' and 'lions' which were slightly calmer while Selina and Andy liked songs like 'rebirthing' and 'awake and alive' which were full on metal better.
"Why don't you just play one each? That way both sides are pleased.", Musa suddenly said as she entered the livingroom. She was right on time as Bloom seemed ready to strangle someone. They all thought about it and nodded in agreement saying their thanks to Musa.
"Musa if you don't mind i would like to talk to you.", Bloom said. Musa seemed hesitant at first before nodding and leading Bloom to her room.
"What will that be about you think? Oh maybe Musa has a new boyfriend!", Stella said earning her a slap on the head from Selina. "If that was the case she would have told us you dimwitt.".
"Something else before they kill eachother. Where is Roxy?", Flora asked with concern getting everyones attention. They did notice her absence but didn't think much of it untill she pointed it out. Roxy is always here nowadays. So it is slightly concerning atleast.
"You girls can relax. Marco promised to show her around Alucia today and than introduce her to his parents. Cody and i took him with us and saw them leave with one of Alucia's fancy ships so don't worry.", Andy said making the rest less worried.
"Now perhaps you want to tell us something about yourselfs. I mean it would be nice to get to know you guys.", Flora said. She noticed how Selina immediately grew nervous.
"Well Cody and i aren't interesting. We lived very normal lives. Going to school, nice parents, making friends and of course our band.", Andy said before Cody continued, "My life was slightly more interesting than that. I am the son of a multi billionair who is the CEO of a massive company. I have 4 older siblings so luckily i'm not the heir. But that was the only thing remotely special about me.".
"What about you Selina?", Tecna asked. Everyone noticed how tensed she became. She must have terrible memories of he childhood. "You don't have to tell us anything if you don't want to.", Flora said but Selina just sighed saying, "I'm okay Flo. You guys deserve to know.".
Selina took a deep breath before starting he story. "My family wasn't your typical loving family. My mother died during childbirth. My father, already struggling financialy, couldn't give her a actual funeral. My big sister, Liza, and i were very close. She and i didn't have a lot but we didn't care. We were happy with what we had.
Eventually in kindergarten i met Bloom, Andy and Cody. We quickly became friends. Andy, Cody and i often went to Blooms place and Liza often went with us aswell. Everything went well untill my father met my stepmother.
To say she wasn't nice is an understatement. She often hit me and my sister without reason, forbid us from going to our friends and made dad her puppet. This caused me to spiral into a severe depression. I was at the point of selfharm when Liza decided she had enough.
One day we decided to run away. Stepmother tried to stop us but with little succes. She tried hitting us, even threatened to kill us, but we weren't afraid anymore. We made it to Cody's home in around 10 minutes.
After he let us in we told him and his parents about the situation. His parents, apperently having dealt with this woman before, called the police who arrested her. My father decided to witness against her and thus she was deemed quilty as the evidence and everything else made her lose the trial.
The court also decided my father was unfit to take care of us. Instead his sister became our lawfull guardian and everything changed back to normal. You girls know the rest.".
The Winx were quite shocked to hear this. She must have been very young when this all happened. Throughout her story Selina became slightly teary eyed at the memories but smiled none the less. She had sworn to never let those days decide who she is. Not now, not ever.
"You poor thing. Are you sure you're fine sweety?", Flora asked concerned for the girl. Selina smiled at her saying, "Yeah don't worry i'm fine. It is hard to forget but i know this will not happen again.".
Flora nodded, still concerned. Something like this will forever haunt you.
"Let's drop the subject shall we. Let's talk about more fun things.", Andy said making everyone agree. Flora couldn't help but glance at Selina worriedly from time to time. The girl grew on her quickly. Knowing she never had a loving mother hurts the nature fairy. She swore at that point that whenever she could she would help the girl out.
Meanwhile in Musa's room.
"Okay i'm not gonna beat around the bush. What happened on Melody that made Ho-boe disown you?".
Musa was shocked at the tone the question was asked. Bloom didn't sound like her usuall calm self, instead she was stern and clearly wouldn't allow her to leave the room if she didn't answer honestly. Sighing she braced herself for Blooms reaction.
"During the years i slowly started to get feelings for someone. The person was gentle, compassionate and very nice. But i'm afraid to tell that person about my feelings".
"Why would Ho-boe disown you for that? He was married once.", Bloom said confused but deep inside she knew the answer.
"It isn't that i fell in love but rather with who. The person i fell in love with is a girl. Ho-boe didn't like the fact i'm lesbian so he first started calling me names i won't repeat. He disowned me right after the summer break started. Apart from Stella you were all busy so i had no choice but to go to her. I won't lie. It is one of the Winx.".
Bloom nodded. She had noticed something change slightly over the years. Musa often stayed close to one person in particular. Bloom had to ask. To know for certain.
"It is Flora isn't it?". Musa nodded. Bloom came closer making her brace herself for the pain she thought would follow. But it didn't. Instead Bloom much to Musa's surprise hugged her. Musa looked at her in shock as Bloom smiled at her. Tears of relief started to form in her eyes
"I thought you would be disgusted. I thought you would hate me.", Musa said. "Why would i hate you? You like girls better than boys. So what?", Bloom said.
"Do you think the rest will accept it when i tell them?", Musa asked. Bloom nodded saying, "I think they will. But i won't rush you to tell them. Tell them when you're ready to. Now let's get back to the rest. I'm afraid Selina and Stella are going to try and kill eachother.". Musa laughed happy she finally told someone.
On Alucia.
Marco and Roxy were currently in the main garden of Alucia's royal palace. The garden was rather large with beuatyfull flowers and a relatively large fountain in the middle. The palace itself was basicaly a smaller version of Domino's royal palace.
In the palace Marco introduced Roxy to his parents King Leopold and Queen Lysanndra of Alucia. They were incredibely fond the pinkette much to her relief. Leopold even said that she was the best girl Marco ever dated.
Roxy blushed at his compliments but couldn't help but think continuesly about the fact Leopold said that she was the best girl ever dated. Did Marco think so aswell? She had to know.
But she didn't really get a chance to ask her question. They went to a fancy restaurant were Marco and his family often go. It was placed in the centre square of the capital. Said capital had many nice buildings including huge cathedrals and many clothing shops. Boy was Roxy happy Stella wasn't with them. She liked the girl but boy was she a shopaholic. They would've been here all week.
Marco was Well known and many people liked came to ask them questions. When Marco asked them to stop they instantly did. He was very respected across all realms for good reason.
Now here in the garden it was Roxy's chance to ask her question. Of course she took it.
"Do you think this is a date?".
Marco smiled at the question as if he knew what was coming. He looked at her and kissed her on the lips surprising Roxy. When she regained her wits she kissed him back. For a good 2 minutes they kissed untill the need for air became to much.
"You're the first girl that genuinely showed affection towards me. The others were only interested in my title. But you liked me for my personality, and for that reason i grew to love you. Your smile, your attitude, your everything really. When i told my father i met you he wanted to see you before deciding if he would allow me to marry you. His smile and his compliments told me he would love for you to be his daughter-in-law. To answer your question yes, yes i see this as dating. Do you?".
Roxy smiled, she never felt happier before. She nodded and hugged Marco who hugged back. Finally it was official. Finally she was his girlfriend.
So yeah that was a hard chapter to write. Quite a few emotions as you can see. I hope you liked this chapter. As always.
Peace, love and have a good day.