Chapter Thirteen: Tecna's Birthday
After Danika's kidnapping. nothing else had happened to put the two cousins in any danger. Although this was a good thing for Tecna's protection and safety, Christa worried that when the next attack came, it would be directly at her palace. Her security team and the rest of the council was on high alert, though nothing was mentioned to Timmy or Tecna, in fear that they would be too concerned about it to enjoy their new lives there in Nanotroplis.
It was December 16th 2011, Tecna's 22nd birthday, she opened her eyes slowly to see the clock by her huge canopy bed, it was only 7:00 in the morning. Timmy was sitting out on the balcony watching the sun rise. In Nanotroplis, the snow was made of little bits of fluff, soft and comforting, and there was a fresh layer that was lightly falling as the sun rose on the special day in the realm. As Timmy heard Tecna shift sides in her bed, he turned to see her wide awake.
"What are doing up so early on your special day, Tecna?" He asked her softly.
"I didn't want to miss a moment of this day, my first birthday in Nanotroplis. Christa says that it's going to be brilliantly wonderful!"
"You're too excited Tecna, just rest a bit more." Timmy insisted, he walked over to the bed and wrapped his arms around her tightly. Then he lowered her head to the soft pillow.
"Are you sure, what if Christa wants…" Tecna began, but Timmy placed a gentle finger on her lips.
"Ssh, you deserve this now. Just close your eyes and relax." he whispered soothingly to her as she obeyed. Then she could feel the gentle touch of his fingers sliding through her magenta hair as she sighed deeply.
"That's it Tecna." Timmy thought to himself, feeling her muscles get less tense by the minute, "Just relax, I'm right here… Finally after knowing how much you've suffered, you're now happy and flourishing like I've always wanted. Now you know you're appreciated, much more then you had even thought in your wildest dreams." Timmy was so deep in thought as Tecna had finally closed her eyes that he was snapped to reality when he heard a knock on the door.
"You have got to be kidding me." Timmy sighed in irritation as Tecna opened her teal eyes.
"Come in!" she called, getting out of bed, but when Sarah and Rayne came in with enormous breakfast trays, she was set to eat at her bed. She didn't complain that every time she wanted to get up, she was insisted to stay in bed, it was a sign to tell her to relax, and let them take care of her.
"Happy birthday, sweet fairy." Sarah replied, bringing a tray of food to Tecna's bed, "The palace chefs prepared a big breakfast for you. This is going to be a big day in your honour." she lifted the tray as Tecna gasped in surprise.
"All this looks so good." she replied. She enjoyed every bite of her big breakfast, and finished with a glass of grape juice. After, Sarah took her to the bathroom in order to prepare her for the day. Tecna took a bath in her favourite lilac bubbles as the scent surrounded her, it was one of the things that she looked forward to every day. After her wonderful soothing bath in lilac bubbles, Tecna was fitted for a gorgeous light purple dress that trailed past her, and wrapped around her legs. By now, Tecna didn't mind wearing gowns when out in public, the people loved her for who she was, not for how she dressed. Everyone thought she was beautiful, no matter what she was wearing.
"There you go, beautiful birthday fairy. You look stunning." Sarah smiled at her. Tecna stared herself in the mirror as Sarah applied the slightest bit of makeup to her angelic complexion. Then she lead Tecna out to the main room to meet up with Timmy and Rayne.
"You look just… words can not express it, Tecna." Timmy sighed, "As always."
"I never knew I could be this appreciated, Timmy. This place is so amazing." Tecna told him.
"Only because the fairy that it symbolizes is so amazing, " Sarah pointed out, "Now lets head downstairs for your party."
In the grand ballroom, where the welcoming party was held, the whole Nanotroplis population had attended this special event.
"And now, our very first Day of the Technology Fairy, celebrated with the fairy of honour in our presence!" Christa announced as Sarah lead Tecna down the winding staircase as Timmy and Rayne followed. As Tecna approached the bottom, every single Nanotroplisian applauded, and families lined up to place a present on a long display table for Tecna. On another table were refreshments and party foods, and a ten tear cake with green icing in a wire design. In the center of the room was an ice sculpture of Tecna in he Believix. Tecna was almost left speechless with all this preparation for her birthday.
"I don't believe this, all this is for me?" she asked in awe.
'Of course, sweet fairy, after all it is your special day." Sarah answered.
It was time for cake, and Tecna stood in front of the enormous pastry, with all eyes on her.
"Make a wish, Tec." Timmy smiled at her, but all she could do was blush as pink as her hair.
"I already have more then I could ever ask for." she replied simply, "This is everything I could ever dream of." Despite her statement, she blew out the candles, and a huge sparkler exploded on top. Every single guest at the party had a piece, but before that, they all were chanting for Tecna to make a speech.
"Speech, speech, speech!" they all chanted in unison, making Tecna blush even more. Then, she cleared her throat.
"I just have to say that when Timmy first brought me here for a better life, I had thought he had gone completely insane from seeing me injured so much. Though, now I know that there is a place where people love me like a goddess, but I never knew that this much happiness existed." Tecna announced. Everyone smiled and applauded for the sweet technology fairy's great happiness.
Tecna enjoyed the finger foods that were prepared for her party as she watched the Nanotroplis Elementary School drama club preform a special play of the day of her birth.
"This is a beautiful newborn fairy," a sixth grader recited, dressed as a doctor, "She will be destined for great things."
"What kind of great things?" asked a fifth grade girl playing the part of Tecna's mother.
"That will come eventually, but for now, she must be in the most special care." the sixth grade boy answered.
Later on near the end of the play, Tecna was watching a second grader play young Danika, she thought for elementary students, they did an outstanding job of acting.
"This locket is said to have the powers for me to protect my baby cousin from whatever may hurt her." the second grade girl replied, "And thanks to my parents, I can make sure that my cousin is protected.''
Then, the play ended, and all the Nanotroplis Elementary school drama students bowed, receiving a standing ovation from Tecna, Timmy and the rest of the audience.
That night, there was a great dance in honour of Tecna's birthday, where Danika and Jeremiah were suppose to sing a song to symbolized Tecna and Timmy's love. As the music started, Timmy swept Tecna off her feet, she felt absolutely weightless. Danika watched her sweet little cousin be spun around on the ballroom floor as Jeremiah grabbed her hand gently.
"Are you ready, my sweet Danika?" he asked her romantically.
"Remember this is a night for Tecna, you can twirl me around to a sweet song on my birthday." Danika giggled, then she and Jeremiah cleared their throats to begin singing.
Danika: Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
and think of you,
caught up in circles confusion-
is nothing new.
Flashback-warm nights-
almost left behind,
suitcases of memories,
time after-
Sometimes you picture me-
I'm walking too far ahead,
you're calling to me, I can't hear
what you've said-
Then you say-go slow-
I fall behind-
the second hand unwinds :
Both: if you're lost you can look-and you will find me
time after time
if you fall I will catch you-I'll be waiting
time after time
Danika: After my picture fades and darkness has
turned to grey,
watching through windows-you're wondering
if I'm okay.
Secrets stolen from deep inside,
the drum beats out of time-
Both:
If you're lost...
Danika: You said go slow-
I fall behind,
the second hand unwinds-
Jeremiah: if you're lost...
...time after time
time after time
time after time
time after time
After Danika and Jeremiah finished singing, everyone noticed happy tears in Tecna's eyes once again, just like at the welcoming party.
"That was so… so beautiful Danika." Tecna cried happily as Timmy held her sweetly in his arms.
"I know these are happy tears, Tecna, but I thought I would never see you cry again." Timmy told her as Sarah and Rayne ran to her side.
"Do you need to sit down?" Sarah asked, guiding her to the throne reserved for her.
"I'll get you some water." Rayne insisted as she dashed off to the refreshment table. By now, the whole room was quiet.
"I'll be fine." Tecna replied, "But I appreciate all that you're doing to take care of me." Timmy continued to dance with Tecna while Danika and Jeremiah danced beside them. Rayne and Sarah watched closely as Timmy once again swept Tecna off her feet.
That night after Tecna had a nice, soothing steam shower and had her silk housecoat wrapped around her, she looked at her laptop and noticed that Bloom was online.
TecnaLogica34: Hi, Bloom, how are the girls?
BloomPeters17: The girls are fine Tecna, happy birthday!
TecnaLogica34: Thanks, Bloom!
BloomPeters17: How are you doing, how's your new life? I'm really sorry I put you at so much risk when you were back in Magix.
TecnaLogica34: It's water under the bridge, Bloom. But this place is amazing, everyone treats me like I'm some kind of powerful goddess.
BloomPeters17: You deserved that kind of appreciation, Tec. I still feel bad for not being grateful for your technological skills. We miss you in the group.
TecnaLogica34: I miss you girls too. If only you could come visit me and Timmy.
BloomPeters17: We'd love to Tec, but with the Ultimate Super Force still out there, I'm afraid they'll find me where you are and I'll put you at risk again. And now that you're in a place where no one could hurt you, why would I want to ruin that paradise for you.
TecnaLogica34: Bloom, don't think like that. If Timmy got it in your head that it was all your fault, it wasn't. He just had a shock from seeing me so wounded and he wanted me protected and alive. He had nothing against you.
BloomPeters17: Thanks for trying, Tecna. Miss you lots, but we need to do some marking for last week's Winxology test.
TecnaLogica34: I guess with me gone, no one is doodling me with horns anymore, eh?
BloomPeters17: I caught Clarice the second time she did that. You don't have to worry anymore.
TecnaLogica34: I have to get to bed though, it's been a long day, Tell the girls I said hi.
BloomPeters17: I will, talk to you soon.
After, Tecna sighed, thinking that Bloom hadn't forgiving herself for everything she thought she put her through. She know that it was water under the bridge, but she had a feeling that Bloom would never forget Timmy's rage.
"I love this place, really I do. But I wish I could share this greatness with my friends." Tecna replied softly as she lowered her head to the pillow.