A/N: This chapter will skip around quite a bit since it's covering a few weeks worth of time and will mostly consist of short little vignettes about some of the things the six of them got up to.
I couldn't get this chapter to work quite how I wanted, so I'm trying a different style. This won't be something I stick to, as I prefer legit chapters over vignettes but it's the only thing that seemed to work for this chapter *shrug*. Anyway, just thought I'd give you all a head's up.
Chapter 25
Bloom stared in awe and wonder at her surroundings.
"Wooow. This is your home-world? it's sooo pretty."
Indeed it was. While there were cities and towns, in between that were meadows, fields and even valleys with many large trees and wild-life, Bloom, Flora and Diaspro admiring it all from the windows of their transport.
Diaspro reluctantly tore her eyes away from the beautiful scenery, glancing at the Trix sisters, who were smirking (Icy) grinning (Stormy) and smiling (Darcy) at their lovers' awe at their home.
"So, what's the plan again?"
Icy cleared her throat, grabbing the other two's attention.
"Alright, our stop's coming up soon, so first we'll drop off our stuff at the apartment, change clothes if you feel like it while unpacking, then we'll start the tour. I figure we can stop for a light lunch around 2 and then finish up and head back, we'll finish the day off with hitting up a nice restaurant for dinner. Sound good?"
The group gave their agreements, gathering their belongings before departing.
XXX
(Later...)
The group had just finished with lunch and the tour, but weren't quite ready to head back yet, and so had decided to relax a bit in one of the nearby grassy meadows.
Well, some were resting, Bloom and Stormy on the other hand had started a game of tag.
"Betcha can't catch me Stormy!"
Said electric witch smirked cockily, raising an eyebrow.
"Really Bloomy? I'm the speedster of our group, remember?"
To prove her point she shot forward in a burst of static... only to catch a face-full of smoke instead of her target.
"*hack!* What the?! *cough* How did you?"
*Giggle*
Waving the smoke out of her face she spun around, spotting the giggling redhead sitting up in a nearby tree.
She turned an accusing look to the other chuckling girls.
"Did you know she could do that?"
Darcy snickered.
"Of course, we all saw her use it on Avalon, remember? I've been helping her perfect it recently."
She smirked.
"I guess she's got it down, huh?"
Before she could retort she felt a brief flash of heat and then found a new weight on her shoulders.
"Tag! You're it!"
Spinning around to grab her, she was once again met with a face-full of smoke.
"Gah! *cough* Get back here!"
The next 20 minutes consisted of Stormy zipping around the clearing, only catching smoke every time she tried to grab Bloom.
By the end she was left sprawled out on her back in the grass, panting in exhaustion.
"*huff* I *huff* I give, *gasp* you win kiddo."
In a flash of fire Bloom appeared behind her, looking down in concern.
"Are you alright Stormy?"
She tiredly gave a thumb's up.
"I'm fine Bloomy, just, exhausted. How about helping me up?"
Giggling she gripped her outstretched hand, struggling a bit but managing to pull the older girl to her feet.
Stormy dusted herself off, grinning.
"Well, I think we've burned enough energy to call it a day, don't you agree?"
XXX
(Tuesday...)
It'd been a few days since coming to Whisperia and everyone had been truly enjoying themselves. Dia had spent a few days hopping from mall to mall familiarizing herself with the more popular fashions of the planet, Flora had wondered a nearby forest with Stormy, admiring the tranquility and getting to see animals native to Whisperia, and Bloom had done a bit of everything, her mate taking her on several dates that both enjoyed to the fullest.
Today though, was decidedly a lazy day, Stormy, Flora and Icy having gone out to see a movie or two while Darcy had chosen to sleep in, resting on one of the living room sofas.
As for Bloom and Dia, the former sat in the latter's lap, the Blonde busying herself with brushing the little redhead's hair.
"You dearie, have gorgeous hair, I'm kind of jealous really. It goes well with most colors, your options for cute outfits are nearly limitless!"
Bloom blushed cutely.
"Thank you."
She smiled.
"Alright, once we're done with your hair we'll find you an outfit that compliments. Darcy won't know what hit her."
Afterwards the next 20 minutes were spent trying on outfits.
"No no, too casual. No, too formal. Is that cosplay? Why do you even have th-... oh, never mind."
Dia sighed, flopping back on the bed in frustration.
"I don't get it, one of these has to work! We need something that screams You, but also be mature and sexy at the same time."
"Umm, Dia? H-how does this look?"
Sitting up she gasped.
"Oh my."
Bloom stood nervously in front of the walk-in closet door. Her clothes consisted of a thin long-sleeved v-neck shirt that was a dark indigo blue, the sleeves slightly covering her hands, and an imperial purple skirt that stopped just passed the knees.
She had that sort of shy girl next-door look.
Dia practically squeed.
"Oh my dearie, you look absolutely adorable! And if you play up that shyness around Darcy you'll have her completely wrapped around your finger, not that you don't already of course."
She blushed shyly.
"Really?"
Dia couldn't resist anymore and pulled the girl into a tight hug.
"Ooooh, you're just so cute dearie! Come on, let's go surprise Darcy."
XXX
Darcy awoke to a shyly smiling Bloom, face only a few inches away from her own.
She smiled, giving her a light kiss.
"Well hello there, what's-... uhh..."
Dia smirked as Darcy finally took in her mate's look.
"So, what do you think?"
All Darcy could do was blush.
XXX
(Friday...)
Bloom had decided to go with Flora and Stormy on their nature walk today, interacting with all the cute animals they came across, and now they were doing what Stormy always did on a Friday: visit the local comic shop.
*Ding*
"Well, well, if it isn't my favorite customer! How ya doing Stormy?"
She grinned, high-fiving the older man sitting behind the counter.
"Awesome as always Stan, and I've brought a few friends with me this time."
He smiled brightly as he noticed the other two girls.
"Ah Flora, a pleasure to see you again, your copy of Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death just came in this morning."
She smiled back.
"Thank you Stan, I can't wait to read it."
He turned his smile to Bloom.
"And who's this young Mary Jane?"
Stormy grinned, pulling the nervous little redhead up to the front.
"This is Bloom, she's with Darcy and is like a little sister to me. Say hello Bloom."
She waved shyly.
"H-hi Mr. Stan."
He chuckled, his infectious smile still on full.
"Now now, none of this Mr. stuff, just call me Stan."
She became a little less shy, realizing he was pretty nice.
"So, I've got your usual stack Stormy, and we've got Flora's order, but what can we do for you kiddo?"
She thought for a bit as Stormy perused her stack of comics.
"Do you have anything with a female hero? But I don't want anything too serious, more goofy and fun really."
He scratched his chin in thought, then grinned, snapping his fingers.
"I think I've got just the thing for you."
He hopped over the counter, showing that though he may be old he still had some youth left, and disappeared behind a few shelves for a bit.
"Ah-ha! Excelsior!"
Walking back around the counter this time, he sat down several comics, Bloom curiously picking one up.
"Gwenpool?"
He grinned.
"That's right! She's got a lot of Deadpool's crazy mannerisms and takes nothing seriously. Very goofy, very fun. I also threw in a few issues of Squirrel Girl."
Bloom skimmed through a few pages, giggling.
Stormy snickered.
"Alright, go ahead and add those to my purchases Stan. You always know just what to suggest."
He smirked as he started ringing up their purchases.
"What can I say kiddo? I know comics."
XXX
(The Next Saturday...)
Bloom and Stormy sat on the couch enjoying cartoons, Flora next to them reading her comic, while Icy and Dia sat curled up on the love-seat napping together.
After a bit Darcy walked through the door, grinning.
"Dar-Dar!" "What's got you so excited?"
She took a seat next to Stormy, lifting Bloom onto her lap in the process.
"I just won us reservations at the Golden Ambrosia for tonight."
Stormy blinked, then in one swift motion grabbed a pillow and tossed it at Icy and Dia, smacking both in the face rudely.
"Gah!?" "Why?!"
"Are they just for you and Bloom?"
Darcy shook her head, resting her chin on top of Bloom's head and wrapping her arms around her, said redhead giggling in the affectionate embrace.
"No, I managed to book it as multiple couples, so it'll be a group date."
Icy finally got her bearings strait.
"What are we talking about?"
Stormy grinned.
"Darcy got us reservations to the Gold Ambrosia."
Icy stared slack-jawed, Dia blinking.
"That sounds expensive."
The cryomancer shook her head.
"It IS expensive, the Golden Ambrosia is the nicest and most expensive restaurant on Whisperia! How the hell did you manage this?"
She shrugged.
"I won a radio contest, now come on, we're gonna have to dress fancy for this one. I know Bloom and I are prepared but-"
Dia jumped up, Icy falling out of her lap and landing on the floor with a *thump!*
"Oh no no no no, you most certainly are NOT ready! None of us are! If this place is as fancy as it sounds then we have a lot of work to do."
Icy stood, rubbing her head and wincing.
"What all did you have in mind?"
She began ticking off various things.
"We're all going to need mani-pedies, get our hair taken care of, definitely going to need new dresses, and shoes, and possibly some jewelry, oh and definitely a spa treatment-"
Stormy cut her off.
"Woah woah WOAH! Hold up girl, how the heck are we gonna afford all this?"
She waved off her concern.
"I'm a princess remember? Money's not an issue for me, and before you say anything don't worry, I'll cover everything, and no you don't have to pay me back."
She clapped.
"Right! So, what are we waiting for? Let's get going!"
Flora just flipped the page, but smiled none the less.
XXX
"Aaaah this is the life."
The girls all sat around the local spa, all in various forms of relaxation.
Icy, who was getting a facial mask applied smirked at Stormy's exclamation.
"Enjoying those hot rocks?"
She practically purred.
"Ooooh yeeeeees."
Diaspro sat in a chair, facial mask on and enjoying her mani-pedi.
"I told you you'd love this."
Bloom and Darcy were lying in a bath together, both resting their heads on each others' shoulders as they dosed lightly.
Finally Flora was getting a massage, still happily reading her book.
XXX
They managed to convince Dia to only buy dresses for her and Icy, while the others were allowed to wear dresses that they already had, as even Dia admitted that they were all beautiful choices.
And so they now stood in the lobby waiting to be seated, Flora finishing up her book and placing it in her purse, which was charmed to hold many more things than it should be able to.
Eventually one of the staff walked up.
"Hello and welcome to the Golden Ambrosia."
Darcy smiled and stepped up.
"Hello, I have a reservation?"
He nodded and looked through the guest book.
"Let's see... hmm, ah, here we are, Darcy right? Table for six?"
"That's right."
He snapped it shut.
"Excellent! If you'll follow me I'll lead you to your table and then we can begin with your order. My name's Shawn by the way."
Following the now named Shawn they were lead across the room and up a set of stairs to an even more luxurious part of the restaurant, only a few couples occupying this floor.
Once they'd taken a seat at a table the waiter handed them their menus.
"So, I believe we should start off your evening with drinks, what can I get you lovely ladies?"
Icy and Dia both ordered white wine, while Stormy and Flora went for red.
"And for you two?"
Bloom thought for a bit, glancing over the menu.
"Do you have sparkling cider?"
He smiled.
"We sure do dear, what kind would you like?"
She tapped her chin cutely in thought.
"Umm, do you have red grape?"
"Of course."
"I'll have that then."
He wrote it down.
"Sure thing, and you ma'am?"
Darcy glanced over the menu.
"You know, I think that actually sounds good, I'll have the same."
"Alright, we'll have that out to you in just a few minutes. Please take this time to look over the menus for your meals."
Picking up her menu Stormy frowned.
"Everything is so fancy."
Icy snickered.
"Maybe you should stick to the kids menu then."
Even though her first response was to roll her eyes, she still looked anyway.
"... This is just as fancy! At least with this one I still kinda know what each thing is."
Everyone had to agree with that.
Soon the waiter came back with their drinks.
"Here you are ladies, have you decided on what to eat yet?"
Everyone just kind of awkwardly looked at the menu.
"Ah, first time?"
They sheepishly nodded.
"Yeah, it can be pretty hard to figure out the first time, but really all you need to know is that most of the items are normal, they just have fancy names, so just order how you would at any other restaurant."
With a little help everyone placed their orders, Bloom and Stormy sticking to the kids menu and just asking for adult portions.
Chuckling he wrote it all down.
"All right, your orders should be out with in the next 20 minutes, I'll bring out some rolls to tide you over 'til then."
Storm grinned.
"Well, he sure is nice, I figured this place would be the stuffy kind of fancy."
XXX
(Later...)
Food was eaten, drinks were had, dessert was being shared, and even the other couples were now sharing a single table with the girls, the waiter and a few other staff being kind enough to push together several tables into one.
As it turns out the second floor was actually designed to be private for those who wished to truly enjoy themselves without worry of disturbing several of the more uptight guests.
Currently Stormy was regaling everyone with the story of Bloom's fight with Stella in the Magical Reality Chamber.
"And *hic* that's when B-Bloom here proceeded to b*hic*eat the snot out of Stella!"
One of the other women had latched onto Bloom, with Darcy's permission of course, hugging her tightly, as she had deemed her "Just the cutest little thing she'd ever seen!"
"That's awful! How could she pick on someone who's just so adorable and innocent?"
Her husband next to her frowned, taking a sip of his scotch.
"I've heard of this Princess Stella, and everything I hear points to her being a real bi- uh I mean brat."
He noticed the warning gleam in his wife's eye, he'd already been whacked a few times for cursing around the "Innocent little girl".
Flora took a bite of her ice cream.
"She really is, I like to see the good in people, but there's pretty much nothing redeemable about her."
Bloom happily devoured her plate of strawberry shortcake.
"She's reeeeeally mean."
The woman smiled and ran her fingers through her red locks.
"Well, don't let her bother you sweetie, people like her always get their comeuppance eventually."
Icy snickered, a slightly drunken blush tinting her cheeks.
"Oh believe me, she keeps getting it. I just wonder if she'll ever learn."
One of the other guys scoffed.
"Probably not. I've seen cases like hers before, if she doesn't wise up soon, she'll ultimately regret it once it's too late."
A clearly plastered Dia huffed.
"Come ooooon, no more serious talk! Let's talk about some of the fun stuff we've done huh?"
The remainder of the night was spent talking about the other adventures they'd all had, leaving out certain details of course.
XXX
(Solaria...)
As our favorite group of witches and fairies enjoyed their night, one spoiled sun fairy, or as Bloom liked to call her, the Bad Fairy, sat brooding in her room.
The moment she had returned home she'd been grounded for her despicable and deplorable acts, mostly for the degrading viral video that in turn put her parents in a bad light. Though really the grounding was just her being forbidden to leave the castle for the summer, she was still furious about her situation.
"Damn her! How is she so powerful? So well liked, practically untouchable! It should be me who has that power. ME! Not some stupid little witch. I should be the one getting all the attention, Fargonda should want ME, not the freak. I should have that power, I deserve it!"
She glanced over a note sitting upon her desk.
"Well, soon I will have that power, Fargonda seems to have smartened up and has something she wants me to test soon, says It'll change me in ways I can't even imagine. Good! Finally I'll be able to put that little witch in her place. I will get what I deserve! Nobody makes a fool of me, NOBODY!"
Somehow no one was awoken by the sounds of her cackling as it spread across the kingdom in the dead of night.
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