The light blinded them momentarily, hearing Bloom's voice ring loudly around them. They heard the sound of something close shut. Light soon dim revealing a room made out of water. It was strangely beautiful. Pale white orbs hung from the spacious walls, thin streams of the crystal blue water cascade down the walls from small holes, next to the orbs, causing the floor to ripple now and then beneath their feet. Above their heads was midnight blue casting it own light now and then. Blinking their eyes to adjust to the dimness, Stella let out a groan.
"Where are w-I'm getting a huge sense of déjà vu right now," Stella said, standing up.
"No kidding, Stel. It's like we're back in the well," Musa said, kneeling down and tap her finger against the floor causing a soft ringing noise and a tiny ripple.
"Well?" Nex raised an eyebrow.
"If we were, we would be seeing the map of the Infinite Ocean, right Tecna?" Flora pointed to the ceiling.
"You're right Flora. We would have been able to see the Pillars of Light, Balance, and Control," Tecna squinted her eyes at the ceiling.
"Care to explain what you girls are talking about?" Nex asked Aisha.
"It was during our time fighting against my cousin, Tritannus. He was on his way, along with the Trix and his evil mutants, to get the Pillar of Balance's gem. Daphne told Bloom to find the Eye of Inspiration to help us locate the rest of the Pillars. The Eye of Inspiration was the moon where it was reflected in pool of water in a well at Alfea. Soon, we were transported to a room similar to this," the Fairy of Waves gave him the short version.
"Bloom!"
They all turn around to see Sky handing over the baby to Miele as he rush over to Bloom who was standing, her back facing them. The baby started to whimper.
"Hush hush now, child," Miele began to bounce the baby gently, whispering soothingly.
"Bloom!" Sky took a hold of Bloom's shoulders and turn her around. Her eyes were glowing strongly, the wall behind her was glowing the same color as her eyes. Ancient texts written across the wall were sizzling with power before the light faded from them, making it impossible to see them except Bloom. Her eyes glaze over as she slump into Sky's arms. The baby's whimpers turn into cries.
"Argh, my ears!" Stella covered her ears with her hands, grimacing at the noise.
"Is she alright mother?" Sheila asked, looking over at her mother. Miele rush over to them as Sky lay her body down, her head place on his lap. Squatting down, she move an expert hand over Bloom's body, once, twice before looking at the Prince of Eraklyon.
"She'll be fine. Opening it was too much for her, using all of her powers to prove her worthiness was risky. At least we made it," she sighed. By that point, Edana's crying has stop.
"Thank goodness," Sky brushed away some of Bloom's bangs out of her face. Bloom's hand swatted his away, mumbling incoherent words. Looking up, she gave her boyfriend a soft smile.
"Hey," she said. Sky couldn't help but chuckle.
"Hey," he said back. Bloom turn her attention to the healer and Edana.
"Oh goody, you're back," Sheila said, giggling happily. Her mother handed the baby over to Bloom's outstretch hands.
"Hi there," she cooed at Edana, earning a baby gurgle. Kissing Edana's forehead, she slowly got up, leaning on to Sky for support by holding on to his arm. He gave her a concern look.
"I'll be fine, I promise," Bloom assured him, turning her attention on to their friends.
"Hey guys," her eyes were tearing up. Daphne was the first one to make a move, coming over to give her a hug.
"You have no idea how worry I was, little sister," Daphne said, a few tears streaming down her face.
"I miss you too, Daphne," she lean into her sister's touch. It was all the others need to come over and give their friends a group hug. After a tearful reunion, they all stood back to give the young couple in question some space.
"Start talking, missy. What in the world happen back there? More importantly, where are we?" Stella asked, folding her arms over her chest.
"I answer your first question later. We're in the Maps of the Stars," Bloom answered.
"Never heard of it," Riven scratched the back of his head.
"This chamber is a portal. The stars you see above you are worlds that I can take you," she answered, looking at the sea of stars.
"Do you have a place in mind?" Roy asked. The Fairy of the Dragon Flame nodded her head. Letting go of Sky's arm, she knelt down and place her hand to the watery ground. Large ripples spread outward and they all heard the sound of walls moving. Bloom stood up, making sure Edana was tuck in the crook of her other arm and began to walk to the sound behind in front of her. Everyone, excluding Sky, let out a gasp. A short pillar just came out of the ground follow by an archway, glowing a silver color softly.
"When I tell you to go, you guys go, don't stop. We only have a small window when the portal opens and I can't afford to have anyone being left behind," placing her hand on the pillar, it glow white. Closing her eyes, she channel her powers into looking for the place she wants the portal to open. Edana wave her chubby arms around as Bloom began to glow. Turning her head to look behind her, she nodded her head at Sky.
"The portal is opening," she said as the portal began to glow from silver to a fiery red.
"Guessing that is our cue," Thoren said, coming to look at the portal cautiously. "Is it safe?"
"I wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't. Now go, I can't keep this portal open for long," Bloom inclined her head forward, urging them to go.
"This better work, Bloom," Stella said, coming over.
"It will, Stella. I'll go first," Sky chuckled, picking up the bags he was carrying earlier. "Do you want me to take her?"
Bloom shook her head, "no I got her."
"So it's a girl then," Helia said, smiling cheekily at Edana.
"We'll explain everything later. Sky lead the way," Miele said, noticing the portal slightly wavering. With a quick nod, Sky step through, follow by everyone else. Miele and Sheila were about to go in when the portal waver again. Ushering her daughter through, she took a worry glance over at the fairy.
"Hurry, Bloom!"
Wrapping her other warm around Edana, she quickly follow Miele just as the portal was closing.
"Your majesty!" A guard rushed into the throne room where his king was sitting, talking to one of castle's servants. Dismissing the servant, he turn his attention over to his guard.
"What is it?" He asked, noticing how the guard was out of breath.
"There's a portal opening up in the courtyard, your majesty!" He answered in a rush.
"Show me," King Oritel ordered. Getting up, a frown on his face, he follow the guard to the courtyard. Once reaching the courtyard, he saw his wife there, standing not too far from the portal that was beginning to open. More guards came swarming in, swords pointing at the portal.
"Oritel, do you know who's coming through?" She asked, glancing uneasily.
"I don't know, Marion," King Oritel answered, drawing out his sword, the Sword of Domino.
"On my order, you attack," he commanded. Queen Marion summon herself a sword and stood next to her husband. The portal open, golden sparkles coming out as a figure slowly emerge. Raising his sword in defense, Oritel, glared at it. His sword arm went slack to his surprise.
"Prince Sky?" He asked, surprise just as more of the Specialists came walking in along with the Winx and the Paladins. Daphne rush over to give her parents a hug.
"Daphne, what happen? Where's Bloom?" Her mother asked her. A little girl came through, tripping into Timmy almost knocking him over.
"Bloom?" The King and Queen of Domino peered at the little girl.
"Her name is Shiela, Miele's daughter," Sky answered, helping the girl stand up. The portal began to waver.
"Hurry mother!" Cupping her hands around her mouth, Sheila yelled. Letting out a squeak, her mother came out, panting slightly. Miele smile at her daughter before turning around to witness the portal starting to close.
"Daphne where's Bloom?" Queen Marion asked, grabbing her husband's arm.
"Sky, the portal is closing," Miele said. Sky look very alarm.
"She didn't give you Edana?" Sky rushed over. Miele pale and shook her head no.
"Is there a way to keep it open?" He asked. Miele glance around, uncertain if she has the right to say in front of everyone before nodding.
"King Alistar Lux was capable of keeping portals open that Goddess Blaise creates. You need to concentrate on her and the baby. That's all I know," she answered as the portal close even more.
"How in the world am I suppose to do that?"
"I don't know. Just put your hands on it and concentrate. That's all I can say."
Nodding, he place both his hands on the portal. His fingers curl in, feeling the edges. Grunting, he began to pull, opening it wider.
"Damn it, Bloom! Don't let me come in after you!" He growled. "Shit!"
"How in the world is he doing that?" Thoren asked, the king and queen noticing his shock expression. They held their breath as a, glowing, slender hand reach out to grab his hands.
"Miele!" He called her over. Miele quickly took the hand and began to pull the glowing hand, slowly revealing Bloom. She was glowing a ruby gold, her other arm was holding Edana. Making sure she was out, he let go. It wink out, just as Bloom collapse on to her knees.
"Bloom, are you alright? Is Edana alright?" He asked, peering into her face.
"She's asleep," Bloom answered in a weak voice. "I had to use my powers to keep the portal open for you guys and I barely got out from using too much in one day."
"Thank goodness," He knelt down next to her and wrap an arm around her shoulders as the glow around her faded.
"Bloom!" Her parents rush over to her but stop short when they notice the sleeping bundle in Bloom's arms.
"Why is there a baby in your arms?" Queen Marion asked, looking at Miele.
"It's not her kid, your majesty," Helia said, "I already asked her. Sky you never got to tell us who her parents were." Bloom and Sky glance at each other nervously.
"Promise me, you won't do anything rash, Daddy?" Bloom pleaded.
"Why would I do anything rash?" he asked, feigning hurt. Bloom roll her eyes.
"Because after I tell you, you're gonna try and kill Sky or throw him in the dungeons," she answered.
"I'm not going to like this, are I?"
"It depends on how you take it."
"I give you my word, Bloom that I won't do anything to harm the boy."
Bloom took in a deep breath.
"I would like you guys to meet, Edana. Goddess Blaise of Sipar's deserts and King Alistar Lux of the Flame Opal Kingdom's daughter. Edana was/is our past reincarnations' child," she said slowly. Her parents didn't say anything.
"So you're telling me, I'm a grandmother?" Marion asked, feeling her lips turning upward into a small smile. Bloom nodded.
"Daddy!"
"Oritel!"
King Oritel fainted. That was something Bloom wasn't expecting.