AN: This is the end of the journey. I started with The Lilo Painting and without you guys, a sequel would not have been on its way or gotten finished. I thank you all for reading my story and for your support. For next year I will not take on such a long project, instead my works will be one shots. My updates will be sporadic at best.

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Epilogue

The second winter lasted longer than the first. The first winter brought by the ancestral witches had lasted for days but less than a week, not long enough to cause too much damage. Still those days brought a lot of change.

Helia had been accompanied by a beautiful lady his students called Flora. Only rarely was he ever found alone these days. None knew much about Flora, except those who were Diana's children. And even though it was winter, Helia and Flora frequented the woods almost every day.

Flora's days in Obsidian had done a number on her. Helia's love for her was slowly healing the young fairy's mind. Still, her and Diana agreed on postponing her appointment as Guardian fairy for a season. It gave Flora time to reflect and she stood her ground arguing Diana and defending their relationship. To the amazement of both, Diana just laughed. "I think young Helia has more than proven his worth and his love for you. Who would I be to stand in the way of true love?"

Diana had explained love often proved to be distracting for young fairies and the rules would still count for Roxy and Miele to not date. Love was a fickle thing and only caused heartbreak when it faded. Furthermore, it was her personal standpoint to not want love. It wasn't like a guardian fairy had to forfeit love, but most did anyway.

Roxy and Miele had both matured, too. Roxy was proud to have been able to stand her ground against Tharma, the ancestral witch until Diana appeared. Diana dismissed her, letting Roxy go after Miele and Helia. Miele and Roxy after having found each other quickly freed the group from Lyssliss clutches and when the four of them left Obsidian, both Aurora and Diana had dealt with the remaining ancestral witches.

Miele's training got tougher but with her newly gained Winx she found it hardly mattered. She often found herself showing new tricks to Helia and whenever she did, Flora ruffled her sister's hair and gave her tips. Their magic was quite similar after all.

Sometimes Flora found herself spacing, fearing an illusion but Helia always proved her fears wrong. He always managed to persuade her, she was free from Obsidian and home. She felt home in his arms and home she would stay.

While Flora's appointment as Guardian fairy had been pushed back, Roxy's was preponed to be one season earlier. Flora didn't find herself to mind and was often floored by the younger fairy's matureness. In truth she was delighted to now share the same season and looked forward becoming guardian fairy at the same time with the younger fairy.

Far too soon, winter had passed, and spring was upon them. Both Miele's and Flora's eyes sparkled at the prospect. "I love it when flowers start to bloom, the trees grow green." Flora smiled at the scene then turned to Helia. "I love you". Her answer was a kiss, only for it to be interrupted by a shout. "Hey, there are minors present" Miele stared at them, smiling. For Miele, seeing her sister happy with Helia was a sight to behold. The blushing couple were so easy to tease, and it was Helia replying to Miele. "It was you, who told Flora I truly loved her" Miele simply bounced off, laughing over her shoulder. "Whatever"

"Why did you come after me?" Flora had asked her sister, after they had arrived back home. "Because you are my sister" Miele had replied yet the answer did not satisfy Flora. "Why did Helia come after me?" He was magicless, an easy target and Flora's insides twisted when she thought about the dangers he had faced with only, with only what at his side? Miele's eyes went soft, a light sparkle in her eyes. "Because he loves you" She smiled gently, then her gaze focused when a red-faced gent nearly stumbled between the trees.

Flora waited patiently as Helia made his way to her side. "Is it true?" she asked with a quiver. Gently, Helia took her hand, placing it on his chest. "It is, I love you Flora." He didn't need much more words to convey what he wanted to say. Flora's eyes widened a bit, then her fingers clenched around his shirt. "Is this real?" Tears formed in her eyes, she couldn't, didn't want to have this moment snatched from her, too often illusions had started with Helia confessing his love to her. "Flora, this is real. I am here, with you." He stepped towards her, caressing her check. "This moment is real, and I love you." A small smile formed on her lips. "I can feel your touch"

Helia slowly trailed down her checks and Flora closed her eyes, concentrating on the feelings Helia awoke in her. Tilting her head up when Helia gently nudged her, the fairy's stomach fluttered as Helia's lips touched hers. This was real, she decided. Helia loved her and he was kissing her. She could feel herself blushing, happiness bubbling inside of her. As long as Helia stayed by her side, she would be alright.