Disclaimer:
This is mainly a Winx Club story with a bit of magic from the Harry Potter Universe. I don't own anything other than the next generation of characters, the planet Triton and the storyline.
Winx Club: All rights belong to Iginio Straffi and Rainbow S.P.A.
Harry Potter: All rights belong to J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros.
Chapter 14 - Triton
After their pit-stop in Solaria, it wasn't long before they got to Triton. During the last hour or so of their journey, Jason, Dave and Jaime took it upon themselves to teach all six girls some combat skills. At the same time, Sebastian did a final check on their gear and supplies, Henry flew the ship and William sent a mission report back to Alfea.
The landing on Triton wasn't hard or tricky at all, the only issue was camouflage. There was hardly a forest for cover on Triton and the few trees that did remain were all dead. The bright red Red Fountain ship did not blend in with its surroundings and the people on board wouldn't either. It was already getting close to nightfall when they landed and the boys decided they should set up camp inside the ship and wait till morning to go.
"Any chance one of these trees isn't dead?" Cheryl asked Olivia.
"I can't tell. They're not living but it's almost like they're not entirely out of reach of the living. I can hear them, but I can't make out what they're saying." Olivia replied.
"I say we leave now." Ariana walked up to the pair.
"Why?" Olivia asked.
Cheryl replied without hesitation, "It just feels like the right time. The moon is full, we have enough natural light and it's quiet, it's peaceful. It feels safe."
"Exactly." Ariana agreed, "I can't describe it, it just feels like we need to leave now."
"What are you guys talking about?" Alison asked as she and Morgan walked up to the trio.
"These two think we should leave now," Olivia explained.
"What? That's crazy!" Alison exclaimed and at the same time, Morgan said, "I agree."
"Why would you want to go now? It will be easier in the morning." Alison said.
"Perhaps and perhaps not," Cheryl replied.
"Hey guys, perhaps we should go turn in, we've got a long day tomorrow." Isabel came over to her friends.
"Actually, about that…" Ariana started, "I think we should leave now."
"Now?" Isabel asked.
"The princess is right. Jason just spotted a light trail outside, one that leads to a secret bridge that leads to the castle faster than taking the mountain trail. He's been to the castle and back in less than an hour. The path might not be there in the morning. Gear up, we're leaving now." Jaime joined their conversation.
The girls grabbed their backpacks and followed Jaime outside. It was true. There was a faint silver line leading in a different direction than the mountain and if what Jason said was true, it would lead them straight to the castle. So, they followed it.
About twenty minutes later they arrived at the castle's main entrance.
"This is it." Alison replied, "They're in here. I can sense it."
"So can I," Olivia added.
"I think we all feel it," Isabel said.
Sebastian pushed the palace doors open with ease and the group of twelve headed inside.
"It's a little dark. I don't suppose one of you fairies can do something about that?" William asked.
"Lumos," Isabel said and every light inside lit up.
"Thanks." William smiled at her.
"Now, which way do we go?" Cheryl asked, "I can sense they're close but I can't tell where the sense is coming from."
"Maybe Ariana can do that Dragon Fire Connection thing?" Jaime proposed.
"Way ahead of you, sweetheart." Ariana replied, "They're in the Ballroom."
"Great, which way is that, darling?" Jaime replied.
"This way." Ariana lead the way.
They walked down the hallway, up a flight of stairs, turned a few corners and finally arrived at a big oak door, which could only be the entrance to the doorway. Sebastian stepped forward to open the door, but it didn't budge.
"Great, now what?" Dave replied, already taking out a battle-ax intending on breaking the door down.
"Hang on tough guy. There's no need for violence, at least not yet." Morgan stopped him, "Alohomora." And just like that the doors swung open.
The sight inside was terrible. All six fairies and their specialists had been encased in ice with looks of terror plastered onto their faces. Whatever happened here, it had not been very pretty.
"Okay, well, I suppose we get them out now. That was much easier than I expected it to be." Cheryl laughed.
They started moving the ice sculptures outside. It was a tricky task but eventually they managed to bring all twelve sculptures to the entrance door.
"Not so fast." A voice spoke out.