In the last episode, the Winx and Specialist traveled to a place known as the Palace of Destiny. Bloom notices that Elise is not comfortable being there. It is revealed that the anamists had been there before, and were originally fairies destined to transform. Bloom assure them that they are better in mind than their parents. Is she right about them always being a family?
Ch 7: Unwelcome Reunions
As dawn came upon the castle of Eraklyon, Elise gave a great yawn as she stretched herself awake. The girls had sent their anamists to be with the guys over the week while some important figures came into Alfea and discussed alliances. The guys had happily agreed in exchange for dates. Elise, whom was with Sky who had to return to his kingdom, had been a higher price. Sky had asked in exchange for Bloom's accompaniment to the Blue Moon Ball, to which the princess had happily agreed. As Elise jumped from Sky's bed, she began trotting down the halls to find the blonde king. Instead, she ran into Sky's mother, Queen Samara, who had proven to be a kind and loving person. Elise bowed as only an animal can.
"Good morning your highness,"
"Oh, Good morning Elise. Please stop with the formalities! Call me Samara!"
"My apologies. I was raised to understand ranking,"
The queen began walking to the dinning hall with the wolf creature. Their conversation then turned to Bloom.
"Elise, I have never seen Sky so infatuated with someone!"
"Bloom is an amazing person,"
"Yes I know. She seems so in love with him,"
"She is. She actually talks about him in her sleep, A LOT!" Both giggled at this thought as they entered, finding Sky and his father already there. Elise took her place on the ground next to Sky's chair while Samara took her place next to her husband. Sky patted Elise on the head.
"Hey girl! Had a good night sleep?"
"Yeah! I love it here, but I'm glad to be getting back to Alfea,"
"Elise before we leave, I need your help with something,"
"What is it?"
"Well as you know, the Blue Moon Ball is coming up,"
"Indeed,"
"And I'm taking Bloom,"
"Yes, get to the point,"
"I'm going to ask Bloom to marry me there, once I get her alone,"
Samara and Elise both shrieked in delight and King Eleandor gave his son a slap on the back.
"So think you can set a tone?"
"Are you kidding? I've been training in secret with your mother!"
*Alfea*
Back at Alfea, the girls were awaiting patiently for the arrival of their anamists. While waiting in the courtyard, they were greeted by the guest of Alfea, rulers of nearby kingdoms. In all, there were eight: Sarah and Dimitri, the king and queen of Nylock; Alexander and Molly, rulers of Tibany; William and Nicila of Lumonyan; and Sybera and Herald of Aurora.
"Good morning ladies," Sarah politely said.
"How are doing this morning?" Asked Molly.
"We're doing just find!" Tecna said in a false voice. There was something vaguely familiar about the monarchs, something off.
"Waiting for someone?" Questioned William.
"Just our boyfriends. They were taking care of somethings of ours over the week,"
"Oh well, enjoy their visit!" King Dimitri encouraged. Suddenly, a ship landed at the edge of the forest. Stepping out, the specialist waved to their girlfriends and the anamists ran to the girls. Picking up Elise, Bloom laughed.
"Hey there girl! How was Eraklyon?"
"It was amazing Bloom! Did you miss me?"
"As much as you missed me! Probably more!"
"Doubt it! I really missed you!"
This loving moment was shattered by Lucio's screaming.
"WHAT ARE THEY DOING HERE?!"
Elise peeked her head to find Lucio on the ground with his shackles raised and snarling at something. Catching eye of the royal guest, the others joined Lucio. The monarchs themselves were horrified and disgusted to see the anamists.
"WHY ARE YOU HERE?!" Dimitri shouted, pointing his sword at Elise. The lead anamist growled.
"WE LIVE HERE!"
The girls were shocked. They had never seen their guardians so angry. Not wanting to risk a fight, the girl picked up the still snarling animals.
"What are you doing?" Sarah asked, as if touching the anamists was a crime.
"Taking my friend back to the dorm," Bloom said calmly.
"Oh, it appears you don't understand the true nature of these beasts. These, monsters, are going to betray..." William never finished because Musa lost it.
"DON'T YOU EVER TALK ABOUT CELESTE OR THE OTHERS LIKE THAT! THEY'VE SAVED OUR LIVES TONS OF TIMES!"
The royals just stared at the fairies as if they were speaking a different language. Bloom looked at Elise.
"How do you even know them?"
"Winx, specialist, meet our parents,"
*Dorm*
"I knew there was something off about them! They looked uncomfortably familiar and it's because we saw them at the Palace of Destiny!" Tecna ranted as Lucio watched her from the edge of the bed.
"It's not your fault, Tec. How were you suppose to know?" Lucio assured. Musa held Celeste close to her while Link paced with Flora.
"What do you think they're doing here, Elise?" Pit asked from Stella's lap.
"I don't know Pit,"
"They're up to nothing good, that's for sure!" Lucio growled. Elise turned to him.
"We don't know that yet, Lucio. Maybe they've been freed from the spell and are actually trying to stop Diethro. Until we know for certain, I want none of us speaking or even making eye contact with them. Agreed?"
"Agreed!" Everyone said in harmony.
As everyone got into their rooms, Bloom suddenly asked Elise a question.
"Elise, if your parents wanted you back, would you return with them?"
"No Bloom. I will never be able to truly forgive my parents for what they did to me. The wounds just run to deep. Besides, I'd miss you to much!"
Bloom felt better and gave Elise a great big hug.
The next morning, the group found themselves in the dinning hall with the guest. None acknowledged each other and just continued to eat. Suddenly, the lights went out.
"Well this is unexpected," Tecna said.
"Maybe a certain furred spark knocked out the power," Alexander offered, obviously referring to Lucio. He growled.
"Remember old man, I can still see you in the dark,"
"What if Elise would be so kind as to make a light?" Dimitri snarled. Elise snarled back.
"Not unless you want to get barbecued," Bloom knew Elise was lying; she could easily control her fire into an orb of light.
"Hey Pit, light it up!" Stella called. In a flash, the anamist began glowing, illuminating the room in a golden glow.
"Nice one!" Link said.
"Pit, your neighborhood talking flashlight!" Celeste teased. Elise jumped to the light system at the other end of the room.
"Here's the problem! The electrical system gave out. Lucio, if you would?"
The wolf ran up to the alpha and placed his paw on the circuit board. Forcing the electricity through, the lights came on. He gave a bow.
"Nice one Luc!" Tecna praised as she picked him up. As they left, Lucio could have sworn he saw his mother shed a tear.
*A few days later*
The team was still avoiding contact with their parents and remained with the Winx at all times. Unfortunately, the girls and specialist had been invited to a dinner hosted by the royals and anamist attendance was mandatory. Lucio, who was late, silently made his way to the dinning hall, when he heard his father's voice.
"All is going according to plan Diethro,"
"Good," a voice that still haunted Lucio said. "Once the fairies and heroes consume the poison and perish, the children will be released from their spell,"
"It's as good as done," William then walked away. Lucio softly growled.
"I knew it! Wait poison... Tecna!"
Lucio bolted down the hall. He just hoped he wasn't too late.
*Dinning Room*
"I hope you young people enjoy," Sarah said unusually happy.
"Thank you, it smells awfully good," Bloom said, trying to be polite.
The girls and the guys all sat at a decorated table. The anamists, who refused to eat, sat quietly on the other end of the room. The only one missing was Lucio. Tecna of course was troubled by this.
"Has anyone seen Lucio?"
"I'm sure he's on his way," William, who had just entered, assured. Slowly, the group brought the food to their lips when...
"DON'T EAT THE FOOD!"
Lucio bursted through the door, completely out of breath.
"Calm down Sparky," Riven commanded as they brought the food to their mouths again. Lucio jumped for the nearest fork, Tecna's and ate the piece of pig.
"Lucio! This isn't like you!" Tecna said, rising from her seat. Suddenly the electric anamist began swaying and collapsed. Everyone rushed to him.
"LUCIO? LUCIO!" Tecna desperately called out. Timmy looked to Elise.
"What's wrong with him?" Elise began to sniff the food. She roared at the parents and turned to the group.
"The food's been poisoned!"
The animals growled at the monarchs.
"You tried to kill them!" Celeste hissed.
"Lucio was right!" Luna roared.
"We should have never trusted you!" Link said, crouching like a cat ready to pounce. Elise wasted no time with her own pounce. The adults, however, disappeared in a cloud of black smoke. The guardian's attention soon returned to Lucio.
"There's no hope," Helia admitted. "He's a goner,"
Tecna broke down into tears. Pit stepped forward and did something shocking. In a flash, Pit's fangs dug into his own skin!
"Pit! What are you doing?!" Stella screamed. Pit ignored her and bit harder until his blood started flowing out. Pit then opened the dying anamist's maw and allowed several drops to enter his mouth. Lucio soon began coughing and stood up. Tecna immediately grabbed and hugged him.
"Don't scare me like that! How did you survive?" Everyone looked to Pit, who was licking his wound. Elise smiled.
"Pit's blood can cure anything," Tecna snatched him.
"Thank you Pit!"
"Don't mention it Tecna,"
*Later that night*
"You were right brother. We shouldn't have trusted them," Luna said as she snuggled up to Aisha.
"It's alright Luna. I was hoping they had changed to,"
"Well, at least I know where I belong," Link announced as he curled to Flora.
"Yeah, this is our home guys," Elise admitted. "And nothing's gonna change that,"
In the next episode, the girls attend the Blue Moon Ball with the specialist. While Sky desperately tries to get Bloom alone to purpose, Diaspro shows up trying to win the young king back. Luckily, a certain leader of the six sages has his back. Can Elise distract the pesky fairy long enough for Sky to make Bloom his?
