Musa gasped when she heard that voice... could it be?
"Teggy! You're back!" Musa yelled happily as she raced, nay, hurtled into his arms. "I can't believe it! You came back, you really came back!"
"I just couldn't keep away from you!" he replied. "I love you too much!"
Musa gazed up lovingly into his eyes - that old adorable spark was there, and even though he wasn't performing any magic on her, she could feel herself falling deeper into his spell... and she loved every second of it. As she looked up at him, she could feel the electricity building up inside her, threatening to burst out in a torrent of emotion. They stood there, holding each other, tenderly looking at each other until she could take it no more - she drew him closer to her and kissed him hungrily.
Never mind their first kiss, never mind the many romantic dates they had taken together, never mind those little surprises that make love so much fun... this was THE sweetest kiss ever, the kiss she had been yearning for like never before, the kiss that was finally satisfying the gnawing hunger in her heart.
It certainly didn't concern either of them that they had an audience, and one that didn't appreciate the beautiful scene that was unfolding before them.
"Oh please, I think I'm gonna be sick."
Tegryn slowly stopped and turned towards Darcy.
"What's the matter? Annoyed that your pathetic little plan to split us up has failed? We've taken the best you can throw at us and we're back together for good. Don't like it? Too bad, deal with it."
"Oh, we'll deal with it alright, by finishing what we started in your village."
"What, you mean you want the same treatment Stormy got? That's fine by me!"
"Do you really think you'll get all three of us like that?"
"Yep!"
Suddenly, Tegryn opened up a portal beneath him which he disappeared into.
"Hey! Where did he go?" said Icy, startled.
"Behind you!" he replied, quickly tapping them on the back of their heads before they had a chance to react.
"Why you!" Icy growled. "Quit fooling around and... and..."
All three of them let out a loud simultaneous yawn before slowly tottering over, slumping onto the soft grass as they fell into a deep sleep.
"Heh! That's funny no matter how many times I do it!"
Musa ran over to him with a big grin on her face, carefully stepping over the dozing trio.
"So it WAS you who did that to Stormy before! How?"
"Remember a while ago when I was giving you that foot massage, and I was telling you about those ancient shiatsu techniques my grandmother taught me?"
"Uh-huh."
"Well, that's exactly what I did there - I tapped a pressure point on the back of the head that sends a person to sleep!"
Musa laughed. "So you really can relax on opponent into submission! That's way cool! I always knew you were amazing... speaking of amazing, how did you know where to find us?"
"It's kinda odd really - when I arrived in Alfea just now, I suddenly got this bad feeling. I could sense Polli was scared, that she was in danger, and it led me here... I guess our bond is stronger than I first thought." Tegryn explained as he looked around him. "Speaking of Polli, where is she?"
"I don't know." Musa replied as she joined in the search. "She took off when those three showed their faces - she was so frightened. Polli! Come on Polli, it's okay now, you can come out!"
Polli poked her little head out from inside a bush and grinned. Tegryn's face lit up when he spotted her.
"There you are! Come here, you little lifesaver!" he yelled as he flung his arms open. Polli flew over and hugged him as hard as her tiny arms could manage. "I owe you so much!" Tegryn said as he peppered her little face with kisses. "It's because of you we're all back together. We're gonna give you the biggest treat possible tonight, right Musa?"
"You bet!" she replied enthusiastically. "Come on, we'd better get back to Alfea - we don't want everyone getting worried about us! There's just one thing Teggy."
"Oh yes, what's that?"
"Next time I tell you you're dumped, just ignore me, okay?"
Tegryn laughed. "What do you mean, NEXT time?"