Disclaimer: I do not own Winx Club. I do own Univix however. Ah, the joys of departing from canon.
Okay, once again, I'm completely astounded by this story's popularity. It's been up for about a week, and already nearly two hundred and fifty people have looked at for over six hundred views. I never expected this level of attention when I started this story, and I'm touched by how well it's been received. Just, wow. Thanks again to everyone for reading. Now, I should get back to the story. Where was I? Oh yes. I just turned the drama level past ten and all the way up to twelve.
Whatever Amelia had been expecting, this wasn't it. The five of them stood in a cozy and well kept house. It had five beds, a full bathroom, a kitchen with a fully stocked pantry, and fresh clothes laid out for each of them.
"What's going on?" Reyva asked. "You'd think we were expected."
"That's because you were." A kindly voice said. A woman clad in a flowing white gown stepped forward. "I am Delra. It is my task to welcome all who come to Univix."
"Well thank you." Artis said. "But we can't stay."
"We're on a mission." Dhalia said.
"I know. You wish to earn your magic."
"Yes. We have to get going." Amelia said.
"Indeed you must. But if you leave now you will fail." Delra said. "I have prepared everything you will need for your journey."
"Why are you doing this?" Perdi asked. "What reason do you have to help us?"
"I honor the memory of my friend Ezalia, who attempted to gain magic, but failed in her quest." Delra said. "Had she been better prepared she might have lived. I have made it my mission to protect others from that fate."
"I'm sorry." Said Reyva.
"Do not be. You had no hand in her death." Delra said. "Now, I have some gifts for you." She gestured to the clothing.
"These clothes will serve you well in the trials ahead. Go on, take them.
The girls each grabbed their new outfits and hurried towards the bathroom. When they emerged they were dressed for an adventure. The clothes were tough enough to withstand heavy abuse, but light and comfortable.
"Excellent, but you will need more than just clothing to get by." Derla pointed to five backpacks which lay on the floor. "I filled these packs with food and medicine, as well a few basic supplies."
"Thank you." Artis said.
"I have one more gift for you before you leave." Derla went into a small room off to the side. When she emerged she was holding five cloth covered objects. "These are for you."
The girls unwrapped them. "You will need weapons to survive in this land." Derla said.
Dhalia held a staff with a thin blade extending from each end. She spun it in a quick circle and the blade sang as it sliced through the air.
Perdi opened her package to find a bow and a quiver full of arrows. She slung the quiver across her back and strung the bow. It was a perfect match for her.
Artis's weapon was a pair of daggers. Their small size favored stealth over power, but their razor-like edges were more than lethal.
Reyva held a huge hammer with a handle nearly four feet long. With her strength she lifted it as though it were no heavier than a pebble.
Amelia was the last to open her weapon. Inside she found a pair of matched swords. The twin blades were identical, yet opposites.
The girls sheathed their weapons. "Thank you." Amelia said. "Is there anything we can do to repay you?"
"Succeed in your mission. I couldn't help Ezalia, but I can help you. If you are ever in need of a place to rest, return here. I will be waiting."
"Thank you." Perdi said.
"Let's go girls!" Dhalia said. "We've got a lot of ground to cover before the sun sets."
"So, which way do we go?" Artis asked. "Where is this 'Well of Magic' thing?" They were standing just outside of Derla's house. Trees marched in every direction as far as the eye could see.
"Perdi! This not the time to be reading!" Reyva yelled. "Where did you get that book anyways?"
To everyone's surprise, Perdi looked up immediately. "Arcadia gave it to me. She said it would help on our quest."
"Does it say where we need to go?" Artis asked.
"No. It says that the Well moves once every year and that it never appears in the same place twice."
"So we have to find it ourselves." Dhalia said.
"Well, we have no idea where to look, so perhaps we should use Derla's house as a base." Amelia suggested. "Search the area around the house, and if we don't find it, move on."
"Good idea." Dhalia looked around. "We can divide the area into pieces, and search one each day. I suggest we divide it into eight sections. North, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, and northwest. We should stay together in case of trouble."
"It's a good thing Derla included compasses in our supplies." Perdi said. "Let's start with the north."
A/N: Yes, another short chapter, and I'm sorry, but I think it makes more sense if I end the chapter here. It's sort of like a short sentence. If you try to make it longer it stops making sense. Special mention to the guest reader who goes by the name Cyborg. I'd like to respond to some of your reviews. No, Perdi clearly did not take a magic bookcase. I do admit that would have been funny, but it wouldn't have worked in Univix. As for Johan's words, they've already been repeated once, and I put them in for a reason. As for the earrings, well, I may or may not address where they came from. For now at least they're pretty much gone. And yes, Spacial Rift does sound awesome.