Stella was cold. Correction, she was freezing cold. She had awoken to the sounds of two girls arguing. Darcy and Stormy were just a few feet away. Stella could not make out what they were saying but their hands motions looked pretty upset. She tilted her head and started falling in and out of conscious. She saw two blurred figures before passing out again.
Alfea Gardens
Layla and Flora had been walking together. Both girls were sent to find Stella. It had only taken them a few minutes before Flora had spotted a bunch of ice all over the bench. Immediately they had rushed back into the school.
"Riven!" Musa greeted happily. She hugged her boyfriend tightly.
"Timmy suggested we come here." He said looking over at his geeky friend.
"It's the least we could do." He said.
"Well we waiting for Layla, Flora and Stella to return before we figure out what to do next." Bloom said looking over at Sky. He looked at her and smiled.
Brandon, who'd been standing quietly, looked at Sky. He couldn't believe Sky would have feelings for both Bloom and Stella. Slowly, he could feel his blood boiling.
"There's Layla and Flora!" Nabu said pointing to the two girls.
"Somethings wrong." Bloom said noticing their faces.
Layla and Flora had seen their friends. By the time they had reached them, both girls were out of breath. It only took them a few seconds before Layla spoke.
"Stella is missing." She said.
Brandon's eyes widen. "What?" He asked stepping forward.
"Well we think…" Flora said nervously.
"She is either missing or she's not?" Brandon snapped.
"Brandon I'm sure Flora will explain everything." Bloom said, trying to calm him down.
When Brandon stepped back Flora took it as her turn to talk. "We went to look for her at the usual spot, the bench outside in the gardens and there was ice covering it."
"Only one person could do that." Bloom noted.
"Icy!" Both Brandon and Sky said together. Brandon looked at Sky.
"What do we do now?" Tecna asked.
"We have to save her." Sky answered.
"Of course you would say that!" Brandon said in a bitter tone.
Everyone was surprised with his tone, including Sky. "Did I say something wrong?" He asked looking at his friend.
Brandon looked up. Bloom was standing right behind Sky. Her facial expression was concerned. And yet, something also seemed sadden. Brandon wanted to out Sky, tell everyone, including Bloom that Sky was in love with Stella, but he couldn't. He couldn't bring himself to hurt Bloom.
"Nothing." He said looking away.
"Right then," Bloom said stepping in the centre of her friends. "Ladies we need to transform now."
"And we will get out bikes into gear." Brandon said.
Bloom smiled at him and shouted "Enchantix"
Faragonda's Office
Faragonda had been standing by her window. She watched as the Winx and Specialists went off to save their friend. She turned and sat down.
"It's too late." She whispered.
The Lair
"Wake up!" Darcy shouted. She was standing next to Stella's unconscious body and shaking it. Stormy was standing with Icy and Valtor.
"Mmmmm…" Stella groaned as she slowly started to open her eyes.
"She's awake!" Darcy exclaimed in excitement.
"We can see that!" Icy hissed coldly.
Darcy looked down in embarrassment.
"Wh-where am I?" Stella said looking around.
"Right now that's the least of your problems." Icy said stepping forward.
"Icy," Valtor said. Icy turned to look at him. "Be nice to our guest." Both Darcy and Stormy grinned. Icy wanted to say something but she was hushed by Valtor. "Untie her."
"What?" Icy questioned in shock.
Valtor looked at Icy. "I need Stella to be at her warmest." He informed her.
Icy blinked once. She turned and looked at Stella. "Darcy." She said. Darcy stepped forward. "Untie her."
Darcy nodded her head and walked over to Stella. "No funny busy." She said slowly cutting the ropes.
The moment Stella's hands were free she stood up. Her body was still cold. She held her balance by leaning on the wall. "What do you want with me?" She asked looking at Valtor.
He looked at her and smiled.