A/N: watch the dotted lines, from the second one, the POV's change from Bloom to Sky's and from Sky's to Layla. Enjoy!
"I'm Baltor, the greatest warlock of all times."
Chapter XI: Babble
You say I don't talk enough, that applies to both of us
Don't try to sound me out, something I could do without
So much goes on inside your head, I often wonder
Have you heard enough to know, there's nothing left to say
"And I am going to destroy all the magic realms in order to obtain their wisdom and spells." I look at him flustered, then skeptically and snort.
"That's cute, but do you really think you're different than those other losers?"I mock, still laughing. For a second, he seems daunted, just for one second. That second is enough. In that one second I manage to stretch my bow and fire an arrow, piercing his shoulder.
"I'm sorry, I needed to do that to determine how strong you are" I apologize.
"Bloom, you're apologizing to the person who's out to destroy my planet and yours too probably." Layla interposes loudly
"Relax" I say and fly over to them. "I have an idea" I whisper something. I turn around, only to see that Baltor removed the arrow.
"That's great" I murmur ironically.
"Now that wasn't very nice" he mocks "What planet are you from actually? Just to know which one I need to destroy last, you know, keep the best for later huh." He explains. I just shoot another arrow, but in response he throws a dark ball towards all of us.
"Shield!" I yell and curl up to protect myself but he throws another one and before counter a blue flash strikes me. I look at the girls, who all lie down, defeated. Well there goes that famous Enchantix power.
"I have this feeling I've seen you before" he says, seeming to be lost in thoughts.
"Sure, that must have been in gym class" I retort
"You are rather frank" he says, obviously trying to control himself. "I really need to figure out where I saw you before because I have this feeling this is important. So you're gonna help me"
"Didn't think so" I reply
"Did think so" he says and I feel something boring into my brain. He's chanting some Latin words, mainly "Obedi"
She jostles her fingers on my temple and starts singing an odd song, I suspect in Latin "Reminisci abolescebunt, memoriae aboririuntur, repara meam magia. Peto! Postula! Obedi!"
Let go of the memories, send them away, give them to me, they're dangerous, give the memories away, away, away awayawayawayaway…
Oh my God, I need to get out of here. I kick Baltor hard in his groin (I know it's cheating, but does that matter in a war?) and fly up, were the girls have gathered, knowing he'll come after me. And he does. Men, they are so predictable.
"Oh I'm sorry, but you're just a bad memory" I say, turning my attention to the girls "Now!" I yell loudly and they send their most powerful attacks on Baltor, one by one so he doesn't even have the time to regroup. I shift a little in the air so I fly above solid ground and pronounce clearly after Stella attacked last
"DISCEDE!" Baltor looks around him confused and then he's disappears. Well that was one hell of a spell. Oh boy, here I go, falling down like a rock. Ouch that hurts! Damned my back! I know it's healed, but please! Oh my God, this hurts so much! The girls land, looking at me carefully as the boys run over to us. Late. I look at everyone still flustered
"Hey I'm still conscious" I say cheerily. That's so cool! That has never happened before! They look at me as if they have no clue what I'm talking about, and they probably don't
"You guys!" I say smiling "That was a teleportation spell!" I continue excited. "Well come on!" I huff disappointed "At least some reaction!"
"You did a teleportation spell on someone? On your own?" Tecna asks slowly
"Well yes, but you helped me" I reply as slowly as she did. Big silence now.
"Oh my gosh that's so fab!" Stella exclaims
"Yeey!" I cry
"How the hell did you do that?!" Musa asks
"That is a very good question" I say snickering, getting up with a cry of pain
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"Layla this food is wonderful, thank you so much, sire" Flora says, looking at the king.
"Oh that's no problem, and please don't call me sire, it makes me feel old" he says laughing. His smile freezes as he sees a guard enter, I see it immediately. He nods at Layla and her mother.
"If you could excuse us now; we are expected somewhere else, we're still at war" the king says, bowing his head in grief. "You can use the drawing room if you wish to, Layla will join you." I go up to my room, I don't feel like chattering, I feel like resting and writing new spells for defense and attack because some of us really don't seem to understand what's going on. Besides, I really need to divert my attention because all I can think about is that gypsy. Well I can think about something else too… just then I notice that my 'object of affection' is talking to his everlasting –oh yes- attractive girlfriend. Wasn't she supposed to go with her parents? My anger fades as I see the smile on Sky's face fade away too. I have to turn away now, but I can't keep my eyes of them: Layla's tormented look, Sky's unhappy and cross face. (yeah yeah he tries to hide it but you don't have to be a shrink to find out what his emotions are) His head suddenly turns away from Layla, who's left and his eyes practically penetrate me. uh oh. I flush and leave too, plopping on my bed a few minutes later, exhausted.
The gypsy… if I don't think of Sky, I think of the gypsy…and vice versa. Off course; I saw the gypsy again at the castle! That's how she must have gotten access to my memories. But why was she at castle? I remember coming in, seeing my parents… and her. She was there! She was with my parents. I start to tremble in shock and excitement. Now we're getting somewhere. So if she was there with my parents… she knew them. Oh my God, what if they know that I turned back time? What if they found out what I did? What if – I hear a knock on the door- someone disturbs me in my very interesting thoughts?! I open the door with a sigh, rubbing my forehead
"What?" I ask, looking at the person in front of me. Oh shit.
"Is it me or are you less cordial than this morning?"
"Very funny" I reply, opening the door so he can step in "So what are you doing here?"
"Okay, that's to the point." He says, shifting uncomfortably "To talk?" he asks hopefully
"We? We don't really talk. The last time we tried to talk we ended up half naked, making out" I say, looking at him. He looks at me with a demanding look "But since I got nothing better to do" I smile, go sit cross-legged on my bed and pat on the bed, encouraging him to sit next to me.
"It's Layla" he says. I roll my eyes and sigh.
"You know, that's one of the things I don't want to discuss since um oh yes, she's your girlfriend." I say maliciously
"And you have a problem with that because…?" he asks, prying. Oh no way!
"Because I'm not the kinda girl who talks with the boyfriend of her friend behind her back" I snap
"Damn you got me!" he exclaims, placing his hand on his chest "Fine" he gives in "But you'll regret it because there's something else I wanted to talk to you about. Do you know that guy Brian?" I freeze and look at him questioningly and then wearily
"I'm pretty sure you know him" he continues, determinate. He doesn't have the right.
"Just tell me something about him!"
"He said I was beautiful when I cried" I murmur, swallowing hard. It feels as if there's a tennis ball stuck in my throat.
"So you know him! I knew it" he exclaims almost triumphantly "Did you sleep with him?" he asks as his features harden.
"Sky!" I cry out indignantly and hurt. I stand up to hide my face from him, I refuse to reply. If only he knew.
"The truth hurts" he states smug
"So does a lie" I say, surprised about the emotion sounding in my voice, which seems to silence him too. I wipe away one single tear before it reaches my neck so I can face him again. He looks at me, bemused.
"You silly" I almost smile "I know what she did Sky, it's kinda obvious" I sit down again "Look, I know it hurts, but that's love. The question is really how much you can bear, not if you love her. Stay with her if it makes you happy, but don't fool yourself. Don't say you don't deserve her that's crap." I only hope she deserves him. "I just believe –if there's a chance you don't want her- you deserve better. Let's face it, everyone in this crazy group can do better. Not me off course, I'm just the bad apple." I chuckle gloomily
"Now go to your girlfriend and don't you dare do the wrong thing" I push him of the bed and shove him through the door to avoid any form of protest.
"How do I know?" he turns around. I look at him, uncertain and bite my lip.
"You…" I wish I could say 'You just do', but that's a fable "… don't" I say, shutting the door. I press my back against the door, ignoring the stabbing pain. I just convinced the only boy that really liked me –and whom I kinda liked too- to stay with his girlfriend. That's very noble, but how can I possibly win the bet? See, that's what happens when you think of other people than yourself. I firmly resolve to never do that again! So what will be my next destructive dead? Jumping of the highest tower of the palace? 'Go to your girlfriend', how pathetic, I scoff and go to my bathroom.
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I can't stop thinking about the things Bloom said. Did she really mean that? And what did she mean with 'he said I was beautiful when I cried'? Maybe he broke up with her. I probably mean nothing to her, that's not a giant surprise, but still, I had the feeling she started to develop some feelings? Maybe? Well she was just being nice and being a friend to Layla. Nah, I'm actually pretty sure she feels something for me, if not love, then hate.
"Hey" I say softly, entering her room quietly. She's on the bed, not crying. She never cries in front of me, only if she wants something. that's kinda cute, I guess. I learned to live with the fact that she never shows her real emotions to me and maybe it is for the better.
"Are you okay?" I ask worriedly 'cause I realize this is hard for her. That war is exhausting her, destroying her. I hope someone puts an end to it soon.
"Yeah, it's just… I can't handle this" she finally says. I look at her, not completely understanding.
"I really can't; it's too much, the war, the continuous fighting, you.." she sums it up with a desperate look. "The war is not half as difficult as our relationship" I want to protest but she raises her hand "I know I screwed up big time. Again" she chuckles bitterly "Sky" she says, touching my cheek, looking into my eyes. "You have to believe me" I look into her eyes, grey-blue, where I miss a trace of green. I study her face, where I miss a porcelain skin. "It was nothing" she says, coming closer 'till our foreheads touch. "It was meaningless, no feelings were involved. I love you, Sky" she says, pressing her lip on mine, kissing me hard
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God I'm glad he forgives me. I'm not sure of that yet, but making up –correction, making out- comes first. I wrap my arms around him, strengthening my grip and intensifying the kiss. I pull away, looking at him, begging
"Sky, will you forgive me?" I ask. To my surprise he turns away but then he smiles. I smile back at him sweetly. He's such an angel!
"It's all or nothing Layla"
"What do you mean?" I ask confused.
"I know it's hard for you" I almost remark a hint of mockery "But I'm starting to lose my patience with you, to be honest." I look at him, hurt "Off course I want you, you know I love you" I smile, happy again "But it's your last chance this time. I want you, just you. I want to know if you could do that, just me. All or nothing?"
"Off course I can do that!" I say relieved "Now will you forgive me?" I ask playfully, because it's a question with an obvious answer now. He looks at me seriously, shaking his head.
"No."
What?
Lyrics: Small Talk by Genesis
A/N: What just happened? Did Sky just…? OMG! Seriously, Bloom discovered what happened, but more explanation will follow later because she doesn't know everything yet.So this was a fast update, I don't know if the next one will be this fast unless I have enough inspiration (and support from you guys?)
NEXT: another fight at Andros; the decisive fight and Bloom's in danger!
I'm repeating myself when I say 'thanks for the reviews, they really help!', but that's how it is, so don't hate me!
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PhoebeTheQueenOfDragons: School is not boring! It's interesting and you'll get to study! Right, and I'm a green squirrel. I understand : ) I read your last fanfic about Riven and Musa and I have to say that it's amazing! The end is… well unfinished, but it's a oneshot, so that's okay. I loved it, really, you should write more and don't be afraid of it! (to be honest, you're a very talented writer!)
BloomAmber: Good that you understand, it was a bit complicated, wasn't it? Bloom's outfit is just… Bloom now! I wouldn't call it cute, though, rather um hot? Everyone loves big pointy swords!
artistic-angel825: I'm sorry, but why do people think swords are cute?! Just kidding; because the 'big and pointy' is kinda cool : ) Thanx ; )
Pearl Phoenix: Oookay… you're happy : ) Yeah, the song fitted the first part very well so… I made someone happy : ) More songs are always good. About the 'quiver' thing, I'm sorry about that, but that's not really what they teach you in your third year of English : ) But thanks, I knew something was wrong with the word, so now I know what! If there are other errors like that, please tell me! Thanx! Hugs back ; )
raebird223: how did you like the fight? Not too lame? If it is, then I hope the one in the next chapter is better! It's gonna be better, bigger, with more swords and stuff like that ; )
Rocker05: it's even better, because you see, Bloom has –well no I can't tell that yet, you'll find out. Well at least she has the healing power already (pretty important) There will be more mystery, but I'm hoping you don't mind : ) Well it's not really time travelling, or actually in a way it is, because she turned back time (which is very dangerous because you're messing with the only –supposedly- constant element in the world) So she just started over from a few hours before she was raped, so she wouldn't meet. He won't know about it because technically it never happened, but she'll always remember it.
ladychriz: Yay! Times 3 ; ) The Brian thing; well it's not that difficult you know, maybe you should read what I wrote to Rocker05 about the 'turning back time'. It's not that difficult really, Bloom couldn't process what had happened to her, so she literally erased it by turning back time. But she realizes now that maybe that wasn't really the best solution, since she's been having these nightmares since it happened and she has no one to talk to. Let's face it , she doesn't have proof because she erased it, so who would believe her? Everyone would say she wanted it, that it was her own fault. Brian doesn't really know her, because technically (very important word) he never met her. But he does stare at her when he meets, so maybe he feels a hint of recognition, but it's probably just a weird feeling to see her, nothing more. Do you understand it now? Because if you don't, you should specify the question a bit, but I'll explain it all again if it's necessary!