Author's Note: Since we started out with Timmy last chapter, we're going to take a look at Lexi's situation first this time around. Hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairly Oddparents. I only own Lexi and the other OCs.

Chapter 10

There had to be a way out of here. That is, wherever "here" was. It wasn't a jail cell type of arrangement this time. This was a simple room, with two tiny windows, sealed by dark glass. At least it was clean.

The thing was, though, it was small. And Lexi didn't do well in small spaces. In other words, she was claustrophobic. Very claustrophobic.

"Maybe the anti fairies forgot to make this rat hole magic proof," she muttered to herself, and snapped her fingers, praying with all of her might to see her hands light up purple.

But they didn't. Instead, a somewhat empty feeling shot through her, like the opposite of an electric charge. "Or maybe not. Why did I even try? Of course Anti Cosmo would make the walls out of dragon scales or something. He's Cosmo's genius counterpart, for fairy's sake!" Whoa. Why had she said that? This place was really getting to her.

A strange stinging sensation on her side, almost like a rough pinch, caused Lexi to jump in surprise. "Ow! What was that?" Cautiously, afraid of what she might find (this was Anti Fairy World, after all), she lifted her shirt slightly…to find a large, nasty scar across her thigh. Ew. The stitches were bright red, clearly fresh.

That marking definitely wasn't the cause of a scrape or bump. It had been done on purpose. But what had caused it?

Wait a minute. It all made sense now. The lack of magic. The empty feeling eating at her soul. And now the scar. The puzzle pieces clicking into place in her mind, Lexi sat up straight, coming to the horrid conclusion.

The anti fairies had sucked out her magic. Her fairy powers were now in evil's clutches. And, judging by her current predicament, there was nothing she could do about it.

oOo

"I forgot how big this place was." Timmy, along with the fairies, stood in front of Anti Cosmo's Castle, staring up at the huge, ominous building, unable to stop the fear coursing through him.

But why wouldn't he be afraid? He was about to storm Anti Fairy World, disguised as an anti fairy, to try and find a girl who he was barely even friends with. Maybe she was already dead, even. Maybe they were too late.

Timmy really should've brought that up. But he was pretty sure that if he did, Diamond would kill him. Literally. So he didn't mention it.

"Is everybody ready?" Wanda inquired, and when the others nodded, after exchanging quick, determined looks, they all cried out as a group, "Charge!"

Chaos ensured, starting right when they burst through the doors and into the looming castle. Immediately, a large, real anti fairy floated up to them. "What's the problem? Nobody's allowed in Anti Cosmo's Castle without permission."

Timmy gulped. He hadn't been expecting guards. "We, um, we were instructed to…" Diamond shot him a pointed look, and he grimaced, his brain switching to overdrive as he thought hard. Suddenly struck by an idea, he quickly finished, "We were instructed to go and check on the…the…the hybrid girl. Anti Cosmo's orders."

"No, we didn't even talk to Anti –" Cosmo began, but was silenced as Wanda clapped her hand over his mouth.

"Be quiet, you idiot! Do you want to find Lexi or not?" she muttered, but luckily, the anti fairy guard wasn't listening.

"Hm. Alright then. I'll take you to her." He began floating down the hallway, but turned around suddenly. "Hey," he said to Timmy. "Why ain't you floating?"

Oops. Nobody had thought of that. While the fairies had given Timmy bat wings, they hadn't given him the power of flight. "My, uh, wings are tired?"

Good thing this anti fairy was clueless. His fairy counterpart must've been smart. Timmy and the fairies followed the guard down the hallway, up a winding set of stairs, then down another hallway, where they came face-to-face with…a blank wall.

"Where's Le – I mean, the hybrid?" Diamond stammered, trying to keep all hysteria out of her voice.

The guard gave them a strange look. "Don't you know? The door's invisible." Gruffly, he pressed his blue palm against the cracked wall, and it split, sliding apart to reveal a tiny room. To Timmy's horror, Lexi was slumped in the corner, seemingly asleep.

"Thanks," he told the anti fairy guard, attempting to control his emotions. "We can take it from here." When the creature in question didn't move, just glared at them, he hurriedly added, "Run along!"

Giving a loud grunt, the anti fairy was gone in a puff of anti fairy dust. Turning to the others, Timmy announced, "Okay guys, let's go." Then he stepped towards the small room, towards Lexi, only to slam right into an invisible barrier. "What the heck?"

"It's glass," Diamond confirmed, running her hand along what appeared to be the air. "Or something like it. Hmm. It's not reflective, though."

Whatever it was, Timmy wasn't concerned. "Who cares what it is? I wish we were on the other side of it!" He genuinely didn't expect that wish to work, and mentally prepared himself for the signature "farting" sound of a failed wish. So he was pretty surprised when he suddenly found himself only a few feet away from the girl on the floor.

Now that all anti fairies were gone, Diamond broke down, zipping over to her sleeping goddaughter. "Lexi! Oh my gosh, is she okay?"

"I think so." Wanda floated down to sit beside Diamond. "Her chest is moving; she's breathing."

"What's that thing on her side?" Cosmo asked bluntly, pointing to where Lexi's shirt was slightly lifted.

Timmy scooted closer and took a closer look. "It looks like a scar," he commented, and touched it gingerly. Then he shuddered. "Gross." Poof squinted at it, then added his own two cents with a disgusted, "Poof, poof."

Lexi began to stir, obviously from Timmy's momentary touch, and everyone sat back, watching her with bated breath. "W-what's going on?" she asked drowsily, sitting up and rubbing the back of her head. Her blue eyes widened upon laying eyes on the group in front of her. "What do you slime-balls want now? You already took my magic."

Confused, Timmy was just about to ask what she was talking about when he remembered his appearance. Oh yeah. They looked like anti fairies. "Guys, I wish we look normal," he said to his godparents, and a second later he was back to his regular attire, pink hat included. "Hey Lexi."

"Timmy!" she exclaimed, suddenly wide-awake. "Diamond! Oh wow, I'm so glad you guys are here. But…how did you find me?"

"Though a dream," he explained shortly, and she wrinkled her brow in confusion. Before she could ask any questions, however, Wanda was already speaking.

"The anti fairies have your magic?" The moment the words left her mouth, Timmy and the other fairies turned to each other, alarmed. At first he didn't understand how she knew, but then Lexi's earlier words flooded back to him: "You already took my magic."

Oh no.

"Yeah." Lexi nodded, pulled the side of her shirt up gently, and gestured to the nasty scar on her thigh. "They did. I don't remember. I was asleep, or unconscious, I guess. The last I remember, Astro and I had just broken out of Pixies Inc. and were just getting out of Pixie World, when we were knocked out by some sort of gas. I slept for a while, probably, because when I woke up, I was here."

There was that name again. Astro. And Timmy had utterly no clue who that was. "Who's Astro?" he asked, his patience wearing thin with this whole situation. And to think, just a few days ago, he had just been thinking how great his life was, now that he could have magical adventures with another human.

Well, this certainly was an adventure. But not the good kind.

Lexi smiled. "His name is Astrono Rains, and he was locked in Pixie World with me. He's been there for months…a year, even. And he was the one who taught me how to use my powers. I don't know where he is now." Her face fell visibly, and she leaned against the wall. "He's really awesome."

Timmy, who had been previously intrigued by this fairy, and who desperately wanted to meet him, felt a pang in his heart at those words.

She beamed, stuffing the comic carefully into her bag and giving him a one armed hug. Pausing, she turned back to him. "You know, you're really awesome."

When she had said those words to him, Timmy had felt like he was floating. Lexi thought he was awesome! But now Astro was awesome, too. Who knows how many other guys she had called that word? Awesome. What a stupid word it was. Meaningless.

It was so silly to get so upset over something so little. But Timmy couldn't help it. It wasn't just that some random person had called him awesome.

Lexi had. And apparently, in his mind, that meant something. But why? Why did he care so much about what Lexi thought of him? Why did he want to kill the person – or anti fairy – who sucked out her magic and produced that horrible scar on her side?

He had never felt that way before. And it scared him. Luckily, he didn't have to have a response to her explanation ready, for Diamond was quick to reply. "Astro…that name sounds so familiar."

"It does, doesn't it?" Wanda agreed. "Cosmo, do you know who might be?"

The fairy in question pondered that for a moment. Finally, he yelled out, "I think he's one of Phillip's friends!" Everyone, including Poof, groaned.

Lexi rolled her eyes and stood up again. "Guys, I promise you can all meet Astro as soon as we get out of here. Now come on!" And with that, most likely with absolutely no plan in mind, she took off, out the open wall/door and out of sight.

Panicking, Diamond flew after her, calling, "Lexi! Wait!" Timmy and the others raced after them, down the hallway after the young girl. At last, they turned the corner after catching a glimpse of her blonde hair flying out behind her. But what they saw stopped them in their tracks.

Anti Cosmo floated in front of them, one blue hand covering Lexi's mouth, the other, holding tightly to her wrists, which were clasped behind her back. "Ah, Turner. Running after your girlfriend, I see. Well, you'll have to try a little harder to bring her home safely." Cackling evilly, they both disappeared in a crack of black smoke, Lexi letting out a strangled cry of, "Mmph!" behind the anti fairy's hand before they disappeared.

Timmy and the fairies exchanged unnerved looks. Things had just gone from bad to worse.

Author's Note: I hope that chapter reached its expectations. Only three reviews on the last chapter, a little more than last time – we're getting there! But did you know that I can see how many people are reading? Yup. I can. So please review and give feedback. As for this chapter, thanks to your fav nightmare, FairlyOddFreak, and Fortune Zyne for reviewing, and to The Fairly OddAuthor for adding it to your favorites. You guys inspire me to keep writing!

This will probably be the last chapter before school starts (on Wednesday, ugh) but the first week of school usually isn't so bad, so expect an update by next weekend; maybe sooner, if I get time to write. Please drop me a review – I'll give you a cookie! :P