I do not own the song Storm by Lifehouse
Chapter 14
Tears of an Angel
Musa breathed slowly, clinging onto Riven with all her might when she heard a song beginning to play in her head, one that her father sung to her mother, just moments before she passed.
"How long have I been in this storm?
So overwhelmed by the oceans shapeless form
Water's getting harder to tread
With these waves crashing over my head"
Nurse Ophelia had been sitting at her desk, waiting anxiously for the girls and guys to return with Hex in hand, ready to help take the disease from Musa's body and help her heal. Then they finally came, a white light illuminated the medical ward making the nurse stand to her feet. The bodies that entered the room were broken in more ways than one. Their eyes were vacant, wounds bled crimson, uniforms and clothes were ripped or cut. But it was the one student, held strongly in the quivering arms of Riven the raven haired boy that made her heart stop beating and her eyes widen in shock.
Rushing forwards as he lay her on the bed with all the care in the world she looked to anyone for an explaination. Riven held Musa's hand tightly in his own, his eyes filling with unshed tears.
"Did you get the spell?" She finally asked making the tears flow. "We failed," sighed a broken Tecna as Timmy held her shaking body against his own to give her some kind of comfort. All of the girls broke down in a new wave of tears, the salt stinging their eyes as their boyfriends attempted to hold them together. "How did we fail?"
"Is there anything we can do?" Sky asked, two tears rolling down his cheeks soundlessly but Ophelia just shook her head. "Without the spell, the medicine I have won't be able to cure her." She looked to Farragonda for some kind of support but none came, she just nodded her head, telling her that it was okay. She walked over to her desk and removed a needle, taking the arm that Riven wasn't clinging onto she carefully wiped the area clean before injecting the fluid into her skin, a heavy pain killer.
"I have made it more comfortable for her but I'm afraid it won't be long before..." she trailed off walking to the other side of the room to look at Headwitch Griffin's injuries instead. Leaving the group in a silent vigil. Saladin looked to Farragonda with concerned eyes before she nodded and granted them leave. Together they disappeared from the room and returned to Red Fountain, leaving the group to say their final goodbye's.
Her breathing was quick and shallow but soon slowed to a more normal tempo, she felt her heart beginning to beat slower in her chest. Layla walked closer, escaping Nabu's arms and taking a hold of Musa's hand in hers. "Guys," she managed between breaths making the group look to her now open but vacant eyes. "I wanted to say...thank you...for trying." Layla's arms flung around her friend's neck as she held her tighter in her grasp. "No thank you," she whispered.
"Thank you for being a friend," Flora added, stepping forwards as Layla leant back, placing a hand on top of Layla's; forming a pile of three. "Thank you for being strong," Bloom added as Stella moved forwards too. "And for keeping us strong."
"Thank you for sharing Music with us," Tecna added, her hand added to the pile.
"And for always being there when we needed you." Sky spoke from the end of the bed.
"Thank you for the laughs," Helia added with a tear making Nabu place a hand on his shoulder.
"The smiles," Timmy spoke.
"The adventures," Brandon added
"And the memories," Nabu finished.
"If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I could see you
This darkness would turn to light"
"Musa," Riven began making the music fairy turn to face him, though she couldn't see the tears that had now escaped from his eyes. "You have given us all something to remember you forever," he paused as a tear rolled down his face. "And we will never forget you." she slightly smiled, her body weak as a tear slowly slid down her cheek making Riven wipe it away lovingly with his thumb. "Thank you Musa...for your love." He shook his head swallowing to remove the lump from his throat though knew that the quake in his voice wouldn't be disappearing any time soon.
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
And everything will be all right
I know everything is all right
"I love you Musa and I always will." Musa's weak right hand lifted as the girls let it ascend, landing on Riven's tear streaked cheek. He held it there with his own hand, pressing it against his face.
"If I could just see you
Everything would be all right
If I could see you
This darkness would turn to light
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
And everything will be all right
I know everything is alright"
"I love you too...I love you all." She stopped taking a deep breath and holding it inside, she knew this was it. Her vision changed to that of a bright white light and floating toward her with hand outstretched was her mother.
"Please don't blame yourselves...Winx Club...forever."
Musa's eye lids closed and her hand became limp in Riven's; a monitor next to her drew a flatline. The academy stood still. Not a sound could be heard as a single tear rolled from Mrs Farragonda's eyes before she left the room, heading to her office.
Flora was the first to collapse to her knees, whaling to the ceiling as Helia ran to her side and caught her before she hit the ground. He held her as close to him as he could, whispering sweet nothings into her ear. Though soon none of the girls were standing at all. Musa was dead and the girls confidence in their abilities to save the world and their strength had gone with her.
Riven hadn't moved, he just stroked softly with his thumb across her forehead before kissing it lightly with his lips. Then he lifted her uppertorso into his arms. "Musa!" he sobbed. "MUSA!"
And I will walk on water
And you will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into your eyes
And everything will be all right
I know everything is all right
One week later a small congregation of friends stood at the site they knew all too well. Between the graves of her two parents was where Musa's body now lay. Her mother on her right, father on her left. It was where they belonged, together. Flora knelt down, placing a specially chosen flower decoration on the grave while Riven stood silently at the back of the group, dressed in black and holding umbrellas above their heads, as heaven cried the tears of angels below.
The Winx girls hadn't been the same since then. Each day a new boquet of flowers was placed at the front door, all of them in memory of their fallen friend. Tecna picked up today's latest bunchand brought them inside, placing them with the other piled carefully in the corner of the room, slowly wilting. The Winx club of happiness and fun suddenly became silent.
The most musical and eventful dorm in the school was now the quietest and Tecna hadn't slept in her own bed for days. It was too painful, lying in bed and constantly staring at the other side of the room, the way it was the day before they left, untidy, unkept, messy and unorganised, but it was Musa.
The girls walked through the dorm and would occasionally pause at the door, seeing Musa listening to music, playing her flute or keyboard, mixing CD's on her DJ desk. Then the bitter reality told them the truth. r would be like without Musa to sing for them, what any concert would be like, would they even go? They didn't know what was going to happen now but they did know that a small piece of their life went missing the day she died. Although Musa had told them not to blame themselves they sure as hell did. They had failed to get the spell that could have saved her life.
Riven was taking it the hardest. After he and the other boys returned home Saladine asked Riven to come to his office. They had located the ship and found Musa's camera. Now he sat, not eating or drinking, flicking through the pictures of Musa and her friends when he stopped on one. It was the one she took on the balcony the day they left.
They were so happy but it had all been taken away by one man. Riven's eyes filled with fire as he stood to his feet, walking to his cupboard and getting dressed in a new heroes uniform. He attached his sword to his side, his throwing knives and gps system all ready to go. He looked to the mirror, seeing just how aweful he looked before drinking a bottle or water from his nightstand and eating a sandwich Helia had brought him earlier in the day before he made his way down to the lavebike shed.
Taking the bike by the handles he lead it out when he turned to see all the other red fountain guys, geared up and ready to go. "What are you doing here?" He asked.
"We are going to Melody with you," Sky replied.
"Why?" Riven asked.
"Because we need to stop Leon and those witches," Timmy answered simply as the others nodded in agreement. "Riven," Nabu started, stepping forwards. "Bro... you have been taking all of your anger out on punching bags and people but you know what," he placed a hand on his shoulder "I think it's time we took it out on a real target." Riven nodded his head slightly before putting ghis helmet on and riding his levabike out the doors, heading toward the ship quadrant.
The others followed closely behind, Nabu transporting himself as the others rode. They loaded each bike into the ship, ready for use if the need arose. Timmy loaded the dock when he saw Coda Torta powering towards them "OH NO YOU DON'T!" He yelled. "NOT AFTER WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LAST SHIP!"
"We need to do this," Helia replied simply, looking into the tall mans eyes from the door, the others prepping the materials. He shook his head for a moment, wondering if what he was about to do was the right thing. "If that ship gets one scratch!"
"It won't," Helia interrupted before Coda Torta waved his hand, giving them leave. Helia smield before he closed the doors and the ship rose into the air.
Upon touchdown the boys were asked by a saddened Griselda to meet the girls in Mrs Farragonda's office. They followed orders, walking through the corridoors and opening the door. Together they stood before their mentor, the first time they had all been together again since Musa's funeral. "I know you are all upset but taking revenge is not a good idea," she began. "I know that Musa meant a lot to you all. I know that she..."
"Maybe you don't" Riven interrupted making the others turn to him. "I'm sorry Mrs Farragonda," he started, stepping forwards. "But you didn't know Musa like we did. Musa was so strong and confident she was everything to us and we can't just let her die in vain. We need to do this not just for us but for her entire family," they all stood still waiting for the verdict.
Faragonda looked at all of the students, silence slowly consuming the room. "I'm afraid it isn't going to be as simple as you think it is," she sighed. "There is more to this story than you know." Her finger pushed her glasses farther up the bridge of her nose. "Leon is planning to do more than take over the throne of Melody..." she explained, hoping that she never had to utter those names again.
Bloom interrupted the silence by urging the headmistress for answers, stepping forwards gingerly. "What's his plan Mrs. F?"
AN: *Sticks head out behind a protective shield waving a white flag of peace and offering free tissues*
1) I know that you are probably a little... if not a lot mad at me for having Musa die but please leave a review telling me your thoughts (good and bad). The song I used can be found here .com/watch?v=ozb76Kj2vDQ&feature=related I mixed up the order of verses and choruses etc. to suit what was happening in the chapter.
2) This chapter marks the halfway point in this fic and the drama/action/adventure is far from over so please keep reading even though you probably hate me right now.
3) At the moment I'm on a real roll with this fic and am aiming to post a new chapter two or three times a week, if there is a delay I'll let you know.
Thanks for reading