Despite the mountain of schoolwork laying all over her desk, Yen ignore them and continue to read the 5-inch-thick book. Something told her this chapter would reveal the truth and she doubt that her instincts were wrong.
Chapter 9 : It begins
"What a coincidence to meet you here , Bloom. Miss me ?" Icy mocked. They were in the heart of the enchanted forest.
"Get lost Icy, We're not fighting you today." Bloom waved her off.
"Looking for me, perhaps?" A deep velvety voice came from behind.
The winx spun around to see Valtor floating in the air above them.
"Surprised ?" He said sarcastically
A grin spread itself across Bloom's face . "Very" she answered.
Gone was the usual smirk on his face and was quickly replaced with anger in a blink of an eye. Valtor shot an evil glowing purple energy ball at Bloom which sent her falling to the ground.
Stella avenged her friend by giving Valtor an enchantix sun blast. Valtor growled over the blinding light and returned it with another energy ball. Stella flew in into the woods, flattening some bushes along the way.
After regaining conscious, Bloom did an Enchantix convergence with Layla. The impact sent Valtor crashing to the ground and rolling into the darkness of a cave.
Bloom and Layla high-five but it was short lived for Icy shot an Icy blast to Bloom, she was just quick enough to return one, the impact of the icy and fire energy exploded and broke into millions of sparks which sent Bloom crashing to the ground .Layla watched in horror as her friend's body rolled into the deep dark cave. Icy grinned and motion for Stormy to come.
Stormy gladly strike the opening of the cave with a huge thunder bolt, letting out a giggle of satisfaction as rocks fell , completely sealing the entrance of the winx was horrified, they ran to the cave and started to blast the rocks open. They couldn't for it had dark magic in it. They called out desperately to Bloom but there was no answer.
"You will pay for this Stormy! " Layla yelled as she flung herself at the witch.
"Let's go find Stella" Musa flew into the direction of the forest followed by Flora. Tecna battled Icy while Layla took care of Stormy and Darcy.
"Argh" Bloom moaned. Her head was killing her and so is her leg. She looked over her shoulders to see a huge boulder on her leg, the one with the wound. with blood seeping out from underneath.
"Okay , 1, 2, 3.." She said through gritted teeth as she yank her leg out as hard as she could. She howled in pain . "Looks nasty " She whispered as she looked at her blood-covered leg, at least it's free.
"The cave would collapse if you continue to scream like that" A deep voice came from the darkness of the cave.
Bloom could make out a figure that is partially concealed by the darkness. But she knew that voice too well…
"Valtor"
His face slowly came into view with an evil grin spread itself across his menacing face.
" You know what will happen do you ? Now that we're alone … " Valtor said mockingly.
Bloom kicked her legs against the rocky surface of the cave, backing up against the wall. Valtor laughed. He gripped her neck with his gloved hand, cutting her supply of oxygen. Bloom fiddled desperately through her pockets.
"I'll make sure I'll enjoy every minute of killing you." He threatened. Valtor raised his other hand, fire sparks appeared at his fingertips, he moved his hand towards Bloom's face, making a scare beside her left eye and laughed when Bloom twitched in pain.
"You know Bloom, I'm actually honored that I had the chance to kill every family member you had—" His voice was cut off when he saw the medallion dangled upon his eye.
"Where did you get that ?" He snarled, releasing his grip.
Bloom fell to the ground, gasping for oxygen "Tides…" She breathed. And limped her way to the other side of the cave.
"That explains it" he nodded "Give it back"
Bloom held on tight to the medallion and shook her head violently.
"How dare you—" he was ready to shoot a fireball at her when she raised her hand, flames surrounded her hand and the medallion in her palm. Obviously threatening to destroy the medallion.
"Hold!" Valtor said "Fine, have it you way."
Bloom smirked. "How do you open this ?"
"You have no right to invade my privacy" Valtor snapped but Bloom threatened to destroy the medallion again.
Valtor shot his hands up "Nevertheless, it's blackmail !" he exclaimed
He lifted his palm , a tiny silver ring appeared and rested on her hands. "This is the key" he walked over to Bloom and showed her.
Bloom took the key, "Looks like a ring" Valtor leaned down , Bloom's bloody leg was staining his jacket.
"Yes, and the carvings on it would fit the holes on the medallion." He yanked his jacket away in disgust.
Bloom fitted the ring onto the side of the medallion and twisted it, a satisfying click came and the medallion bulged open.
"Hey this is a picture of... Oritel and Mariam !" she exclaimed before blacking out.
Valtor sighed, she had lost a lot of blood. He bend over and reached for her enchantix collar, time to test his theory. He undid it and thrust the fabric apart, there it was ! the unmistakable dragon-like birth mark.
Now things had changed, his mind was tore between saving her and leaving her here to die. He reached down and carried Bloom bridal style. Her leg was still dripping with blood. Valtor decided to save her, I'll probably regret this soon but …" Haiz" he sighed and walked towards the other end of the cave.
Valtor looked in vain behind a tree as the winx brought Bloom inside Alfea, he had left her outside the school and sounded the alarm so the winx would come to look.
At least she's save. He thought.
What ? Valtor ! You're going crazy He was surprised as what he just told himself.
I am a dark wizard, my purpose is to wreck havoc to the world and cause destruction . I am not suppose to be friends with a fairy , or anyone . He constantly reminded himself before disappearing into the woods.
Sorry , it may not be very well-written because I'm so tired.
Rain~