Hey guys, I know what you are thinking "Finally! He is so slow." And I won't argue with that. I could have had it done much earlier. I was kinda waiting for results of poll I published on my profile. Turned out you guys like Flaming Wishes the most. So here you go. Another chapter, another adventure.

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Few days earlier, Bloom was falling into a deep melancholy. Her depression was reaching its peak as wedding of Sky and Diaspro was approaching. She couldn't accept it, but knew she cannot stop it. Her family was great support to her. They told her everything that happened. She now knew she had Relix inside of her. She wasn't really afraid or disappointed, she was actually glad. It meant that she didn't have to give up strength she was used to, but only learn her new spells and learn to understand core of her power. That wouldn't take long and she could be back in action.

But that day… she didn't want to do anything. As she sat in window of her chamber, only memories were filling her mind. Memories about her friends, her boyfriend. They all went through so much… all just to be lost in a single night. She knew she could never relive those adventures. Sky was about to marry Diaspro, Flora was Dragon knows where, Aisha…

Thought of her fallen friend was the hardest. She might lose man she loves this day, but he was still alive and well. She couldn't shake off the thought that she was responsible for her death.

"Bloom?" knocking on door cut her thoughts. It was Daphne.

"Come in." she spoke. She didn't want to, but a hint of depression was obvious in her voice.

Door opened and in stepped princess in golden gown, obviously ready to go to the wedding. Family agreed Bloom shouldn't be forced to come to the wedding. Not in this state. Oritel was sure there would be consequences. People around would be asking why princess wasn't present, but he would deal with it. Better that than forcing his loving daughter into such cruel act.

Daphne had true worry in both her voice and her eyes "I just wanted to tell you… if you will ever need anything, just ask. We all will support you, no matter what."

Bloom gave her a warm smile. It was genuine, but somehow sad "Thank you, Daphne." Her voice was weak, almost broken, yet there was a hint of hope.

"Bloom." Daphne spoke again, trying to sound confident, but she knew she couldn't even imagine just how badly her little sister must've felt "I thought that… maybe once we return. We might go fly together."

Bloom was smiling. Daphne was like someone else ever since her secret was revealed. She wanted to get to know her new Bloom. For years, she knew only this competitive wielder of Relix, doing her best to be stronger and stronger. Now… this one was something else. Bloom was calm, content, strong and had no need to be stronger. She was already strong enough.

"I would love to." Bloom replied "How about Northern Range. I know a nice place there."

"Deal." Both sisters giggled a little. It was then that they heard voice from the hall. It was Marion, calling Daphne "I guess I gotta go."

"Have fun."

"You too." Daphne stepped back out of door "And don't forget what I said. No need to take burdens all by yourself. We're right behind you."

And with that, door closed and all Bloom could hear were footsteps of her sister walking across stone floor of the hall.

Now what? Bloom was wandering. What should she do? She cannot just sit there all day. Nerina was supposed to be in the palace. Maybe they could talk. Bloom wanted to get to know her. Strange… just few days back, she hated both her and Nick. Those two were constant reminder of her old life. Change that shouldn't be existing, but is there. She wanted to hate them, she wanted to get angry, but couldn't. Just a single glance at her siblings.
Manly Nick, protective and reliable. He was truly a handsome boy she could turn to anytime.
Young, innocent and cute Nerina. Powerful fairy in control of water. She was young, but already skilled and well behaving. A good girl, good little sister who was looking up to Bloom.

Her brain was subconsciously doing its best to find some other topic to think about, or do, instead of the painful thought of marriage. It was working. Thinking of her siblings… it calmed her a lot.

Subtle knock on door cut her thoughts again. This time it was young Nerina "Sis, may I come in?" she sounded so uncertain.

"Sure." Bloom replied as door opened and brown haired girl stepped in. She seemed so timid and afraid… it was kinda cute. Nerina was never like that before others or during training, but Bloom figured she turned into this fragile copy of herself whenever she wanted something. Bloom could only smile "What can I do for you?"

"I…" she took a deep breath "I was wandering if you'd tell me some… adventures you went through."

"Of course." Bloom immediately replied, trying to sound as casual as possible, but seeing her sister like this was distracting. She was adorable. Her eyes opened wide and sparkled like newborn stars. Nerina loved hearing stories of adventures and journeys her sister undertook. Especially if it contained Elemental Wizards.

Turned out Nerina was always a fan. Or maybe more like she was fascinated with fables of their courage. Legends of heroes that could bend laws of nature to their will and protect innocents before monsters of darkness. Her room was full of books of such stories. Novels regarding Elemental Wizards fighting against all evils and tyrants, protecting weak, liberating slaves. Even on her ceiling, she had a drawing from her favorite book. Four dark figures stood in heroic poses before a circle with symbols of each element. Each figure had respective power. One had hands covered in flames, other had water spiraling around them, third held green light in hand, having plants growing by their feet and last one held hand raised high, letting a tornado spiral above them. She adored them as heroes. Kinda like we adore Greek heroes such as Heracles, so did she and some of her friends adore Elemental Wizards.

Bloom knew full well true story of Elemental Wizards. But saying it would only hurt Nerina and she won't need to know anyway.

"Yay!" Nerina yelled and jumped on Bloom's huge bed. She was gazing upon her big sister, as she began telling her story of her past.

"Say, how about we go out." Bloom suggested "I know a great milkshake bar in Magix."

"Sure." Nerina was smiling. She really wanted to learn all about her new version of big sister.

Bloom hopped off the window frame "As my old friend would say, we first need to change." Nerina was in royal dress, totally unsuitable for such a trip. Bloom snapped her fingers, emitting sparks that flew towards her little sister. Tiny sparkling dots began spinning around young princess, using its magic to change… or more like create new clothes.

In just few seconds, Nerina was standing there in nice white tank top with butterfly wings painted on the front. Back her stripes of colors spiraling around to create nice ornaments. She was wearing blue jeans, widening by the ankles. Her shoes turned into nice yellow sandals.

Nerina was looking around on her new clothes. She was curious to say the least "Nice."

Bloom raised her hand and snapped fingers once again. Sparks began spiraling around herself and before long, she was standing there in completely different clothing. No more the noble princess of Domino, but a normal, ordinary girl. Bright blue shirt with yellow shoulders and same blue trousers. Her nice shoes turned into high heel sandals.

"Wow, never imagined you wearing ordinary clothes." Nerina was just staring at young white fire fairy.

Bloom chuckled "I figured that if I am going have a new beginning, I could bring on my old clothes too."

"It suits you." Water fairy replied, looking all over her sister "So, shall we go? I want to hear about your adventures. And have good milkshake."

"Sure." Bloom blinked and both of them were immediately engulfed by white flame that immediately died out. Burst of fire energy and both of them were standing in a back alley in Magix. Bloom used to be using that alley to travel around, not causing any commotion or risk she would appear right before someone.

Bloom gestured her sister to follow. Walk through the city, with nobody bowing or asking for an autograph was just what she needed. Even before the Timeshift, as Drakens and Bloom named the night few days ago, Bloom was a famous figure. But walking now through the streets, being just another from crowd… felt refreshing.

Nerina wasn't so used to it though. Normally, she wasn't allowed to wear such clothes outside. A princess must always be representing her kingdom. There were times she wished she could just be one someone ordinary of course, just like many children princesses, but being princess was always a great pleasure and honor.

But now, being here, walking down streets like any other common folk… free of all celebrity or royal stuff… that was something else. She liked it.

In few minutes, both girls made it to small milkshake bar at the center of city. They both came in, had a seat and immediately after they sat, waitress brought them two lists.

"Thank you." Bloom replied cheerfully.

Waitress slightly nodded her head and with a smile headed off to another customer "You are most welcomed."

"So…" Nerina seemed uncertain as she was going through the menu. All kinds of shakes of all sizes, colors and tastes. She wasn't sure which to pick. In fact… she pretty much didn't know what to do "Any suggestions?" she tried to play it cool, but she wasn't fooling her big sister.

Bloom knew that attitude all too well. Winx girls were same when they came to Earth. They didn't know what to do because they didn't know anything from the menu. Earth has different fruits, different tastes. Some natural, some synthetic. Bloom immediately realized Nerina has never been in a bar like this. She was never ordering like a normal person.

Bloom smiled at just how cool her sister was trying to sound, but decided to leave it be and just play on with it. She'll come around eventually "Hmm… I really love Berry tornado, or Banana shock is really good too."

Nerina was amazed. Her big sister was so natural in this. She knew it all, yet she almost never left luxury of castles and palaces. She tried to stay natural too and spoke "Do they have something with chocolate?"

Bloom chuckled a little. She knew Nerina loved chocolate, especially when she was feeling anxious or nervous "Hmm…" She let her eyes travel through the menu "How about Dark Island. That's a really good one."

"Ok." She replied and put down the menu.

In moment's notice, waitress was by their table once again, holding a pen and a notebook "So, what can I get for you?" she asked in a very cheerful voice.

"One Dark Island for my sister here…" Waitress noted it in her notebook as Bloom continued "and I would like Berry Tornado."

"Very well." Waitress nodded and with a smile ran off again "I'll be back in a minute."

Bloom must've admitted that this felt good. Of course thought of Sky's marriage was still killing her inside, but right there and then… she just had a really nice sister time with Nerina.

"So…" Bloom leaned forward "What adventure would you like to hear? How I was turned dark, how we fought my dark Dragon Flame, how we entered Omega dimension…"

"You went to Omega Dimension?" Nerina's eyes went wide. She was always taught there is no way to escape from Omega.

Bloom lightly nodded "You see, a very powerful wizard managed to open up ancient portal from Andros and many villains and criminals began pouring out of there." She was moving her hands like a magician. She was doing a great job in keeping Nerina's attention. Then again, that didn't take much effort in the first place "Wizard used his dark magic to take control of local mermaid warriors. It seemed that Andros would fall, but with forces from allied kingdoms they managed to keep situation in check."

Nerina was listening with every fiber of her being. She loved stories of adventures. Fairy tales of ancient heroes, who stood alone against greatest darkness and yet didn't fled. They did not falter and fought to best of their abilities. Knowing that her sister herself had such stories as well… hearing them… being in presence of such a heroine… that was like a dream come true.

Bloom was smiling, but tone of her voice was dramatic and full of energy "Time came and we launched our counter attack. Things didn't go as planned. We managed to fight off the criminals, but wizards that were supposed to close the portal lost the scroll in vortex of portal. My friend, Tecna, used her power, entered the vortex and sealed it from within." There was a brief pause "We lost her in it."

"What?" Nerina spoke up, tears in her eyes "What happened to her?"

"We gave up all hopes." Bloom was continuing. Memory was getting to her as well. She felt again sadness over loss of her friend, although she knew too well Tecna was all right "But her boyfriend, Timmy, never gave up and kept on searching. And then… he found her. A weak signal, but clear and familiar, coming from Omega Dimension."

"So you went there to find her, right?"

Bloom nodded "I was on Pyros by then, getting my Enchantix form. By the time I got there, Winx were under attack of Ice Snakes. They are wardens of Omega Dimension. They freeze it over with their breath."

"Wow…" Nerina exclaimed, but managed to keep it quite enough not to disturb other costumers around "I never thought there was anything alive there."

Bloom nodded "We didn't know about them either. They caught us by surprise and we fought. My Dragon Flame combined with powers of all Winx girls was more than enough to keep them at bay. After our fight, we returned back to our ship and flew away, to safety of Alfea, reunited once again."

"Wow…" Nerina sighed "Wish I could have such stories to tell."

"Something's telling me you will." Bloom finally grabbed straw in her shake and drank. Sweet taste of fruit spilled on her tongue. Coldness was almost freezing her brain.

Nerina too began drinking and was really enjoying it. She loved chocolate and this milkshake was just perfect.

Bloom watched as her little sister closed her eyes, enjoying the taste to fullest. It worked like a charm. Although she didn't know this girl before her more than a week… she was growing attached to her. She was beginning to love her just like a true sister should.

But her happiness was short-lived. As she turned to look outside, out of the window, she saw something. Her eyes went wide, her blood froze. Horror filled her mind.

Was she dreaming? She hoped this was a dream… no… a nightmare. If what she was looking at was real, then this was worst nightmare she could imagine.

There… right behind that big glass wall, staring at her intently… was her greatest enemy. One enemy no one was able to defeat. Even Winx were just barely victorious. Orange hair… like rust. Eyes, silver, piercing her very soul. Invisible to others on street. They were walking pass him as if he wasn't there… but he was there. Purple coat, almost bloody red… white shirt beneath it.

One person Bloom actually feared would return. One wizard capable of destroying the entire Magical Dimension.

Valtor.

Ok guys, I hope you liked it. The next one will be following soon, so stay tuned. See ya around!