Okay sad news everyone : I will start school on September 17th, and I already have a lot to do (learning dancing moves, songs and scripts so teachers can judge my level… all that cool stuff). So I can't guarantee that I will post.
I will still try, but now that I have school, I maybe post shorter chapters, or not even post anything because I was too busy/tired.
I do NOT want to abandon this fic, but if I go missing… that's the explanation.
Anyway, off with the sad declarations and on with the chapter !
Mercan Melike 2001 (for some reason I can't write your normal pseudo) : Thank you ! I really aimed to do something a little bit darker, but with a lot of feelings between the girls and… well, your comment just tells me I did succeed ! So thank you, and don't worry, your English is very good !
Winx4Ever : Thank you ^^
VampireNinja1706 : How could would it be to see Faragonda and Griffin fighting side by side… and see Faragonda and Marion transform into Fairies ? I would just love it ! And thank you !
Aleynaaa : Well that's just two chapters at once… and we all know that's the best feeling lmao. And thank you for saying my chapters are neat, because I have to admit I'm really going in blindly XD Griffin was hard to write, but eventually I think I got it. I didn't want to right her as if she was just mean or wicked. Griselda is also a great (yet forgotten) character, so if you like her… ah-hum, just read ^^
V : Griffin must know so many things (after working for the Ancestral Witches and then with the Company of Light) so I really want her to be a more important part of the story. Thank you ^^
Heato-kun : Oula oui, si Bloom était restée bloquée dans cette transformation, je pense qu'il y aurait eu de gros soucis en effet ! Et je n'étais pas au courant que Chimera avait pris un cours de sorcellerie ? Pour moi il était juste inconcevable qu'elle vienne d'une école avec seulement des fées, vu son comportement et celui de ses amies (on aurait plutôt dis des sorcières, en plus elle ne se transforme même pas). Merci pour les renseignements sur Sélina, il va vraiment falloir que je regarde les deux saisons qu'il me manque XD Mitzy est un super personnage, franchement il faut que je lui trouve quelque chose à faire pour qu'on la voit apparaître un peu plus ! Par contre tu vois vraiment très loin, c'est vrai que je n'ai pas encore trop réfléchi au Bloomix mdr. Et je suis contente de voir que tu es allé sur wikipedia pour voir ce que voulait dire « Hag » haha ! Pour finir cette réponse… oui, c'est une image très mignonne, bien que ça n'arrivera pas dans cette fic je pense ^^
Saramus92 : Fonte Rossa ? Is it Red Fountain ? If so… well, I don't have that in mind, because it'll be used for another character, but this form will be used a lot more than in the canon ^^
Although she was satisfied to still instinctively transform into her normal Fairy form, Bloom didn't dwell on it and got out as fast as she could. She knew Flora was up too, and knew by the flash of light behind her that the flower Fairy had transformed as well.
In the living room, she found her friends as sleepy as her, but transformed nonetheless and prepared for whatever danger had decided to attack them in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, the only thing that could be seen in the living room were their sparkly clothes.
It reflected the blinding light shining in the corridor, and it took only a second for Stella and Layla to react and fly after it, as it seemed to take flight. Bloom simply looked around, snapping her fingers to turn on the light. She was trying to find the source of all the noise they heard, when her eyes landed on Musa.
She was bent over someone, and some of Tecna's drones were flying around. The pink haired girl eventually walked out of her bedroom, a frown on her face as she stared at her tablet.
'What happened ?'
Musa stood up, and gestured at the shivering form on the floor.
'I have no idea.'
Bloom froze as her eyes landed on the familiar figure.
Lying on the ground was Griselda, her eyes blank as she stared at the wall, her whole body shivering. For the first time, the students saw her in her Fairy form, but something seemed amiss. Maybe it was the fact that she never imagined their professor could transform or that they could have wings that big, but she knew better.
'Ms. Griselda ?'
When the professor didn't answer, the red head bent down.
She healed Layla once. She felt perfectly capable to perform that spell once again. It felt natural, like breathing. It was about letting the small fire inside of her free, and let it do its wonders. A very pure part of herself, that she'd come to cherish when she found out about what her Professor had tried to do to her.
Musa and Tecna took a few steps back as she focused, letting the purest parts of her magic fly into the air, and towards the professor. A red halo appeared around them both, and eventually the older Fairy stopped shivering. Her breathing slowed, and she blinked.
Bloom stopped when Ms. Griselda coughed, to help her lie on her side.
'Where are the others ?' Asked Musa suddenly, looking around the room.
'I think Stella and Layla went after that-'
'Girls ? What is happening here ?' Asked a familiar voice that made them all wince.
Their Headmistress entered their bedroom, followed by Avalon and Palladium. The both of them sent dark glares their way, while Faragonda seemed to do her best to seem open and ready to talk with them.
But something was still amiss, and sent the girls on edge immediately.
'We don't know,' answered Musa. 'We heard a crash, and then-'
'I see,' interrupted Avalon.
'Don't worry, we have everything under control,' nodded Palladium. 'You can all go back to bed.'
They blinked, and stared back at the Head of Discipline, whose eyes were wide open as she tried to stand up on her own. She seemed so weak it broke Bloom's heart, and her body moved on its own.
She put herself in the way, and glared back at her professors.
'Why is she like this ?'
A second passed, before both men exchanged a look.
'This does not concern you Bloom,' said the Headmistress. 'Some things are-'
'After last year, I'd imagined that-'
'Bloom, that is enough. Move out of the way.'
The red head didn't need to look behind her to know both of her friends had moved to stand in front of the Head of Discipline too.
Out of the corner of her eyes, she spotted Flora's form, still in their shared bedroom, and simply hoped Stella and Layla weren't too far away.
'I've never seen Mrs. Griselda like this. If something is wrong, you can tell us,' she stated, her head high.
'Please, Bloom, I will tell you everything when I'm certain of what I have to tell you.'
Narrowing her eyes, the red head shook her head.
The gentle expression fell from their Headmistress' face, replaced by something else. All Bloom saw as she stared in her mentor's eyes was anger. Slowly, she moved into a fighting stance, and before the red head could react, their two teachers fired something at the three Fairies, while Faragonda watched.
Tecna was the only one left standing, while Musa and Bloom were thrown against the wall behind them. A sharp pain went through their collar bone, and they let out a gasp as the air was pushed out of their lungs.
Darkness clouded their vision for a second, while the pink haired was left on her own, trying one of her favourite spells : electricity shot from everywhere above them, hitting their professors again and again.
It made them incapable of moving long enough for the two girls to stand up, and regain their focus.
Vines with thorns pierced through the ground, and the Headmistress was soon forced to stay still if she didn't wish to be ripped to shreds.
Musa shook her head before clapping her hands together, and sending both of the professors back against the other wall. It was satisfying to watch, but Bloom focused back onto their Head of Discipline.
'Can you walk ?' She asked, her eyes wide as she searched for a clear answer.
The older Fairy nodded, and with the red head's help, they started making their way out, as the three other Fairies made sure their professors wouldn't move for a moment.
'Where are we going ?' Muttered Musa as they passed the doorway.
'I don't know, outside ?' Guessed Bloom, at a complete loss.
'Where's Flora ?' Asked Tecna as she came out in the corridor.
They looked behind them, in a room where plants seemed to grow at an alarming rate.
'Is she stuck ?' Asked Musa.
'Take Griselda and take her outside,' ordered Bloom as she handed the weak form of their professor to her two friends.
'Wait !' Tried Tecna.
It was too late, Bloom was already walking back in.
Avalon and Palladium were now unconscious from all the electricity and the shock of being sent against the wall. Bloom winced, but kept on walking, ignoring the hateful glare her Headmistress gave her.
She couldn't let herself get distracted.
Walking into her bedroom, she saw her friend in the middle of the room, staring wide eyed back at her.
'Bloom', she gasped.
The red head stopped when she saw her friend's attire. She supposed it was the reaction her friends had when they saw her transforming in her sleep this year.
There was no doubt it was her friend in front of her, but it still took her a moment to recover.
Not much had changed. Her hair was normal, albeit a little bit more darker, but it wasn't a mess like what the red head ended up having on top of her head every time she transformed into her Sorceress form. Her makeup was kept simple, with green eyeshadow, and black lipstick.
The dress' colours had drastically changed : the bright pink on top had been replaced by emerald, and the lighter shade by black, both colours melting into each other nicely. The chain on her neck had turned from gold to silver, while the little flower was now an emerald clover, with black edges, as if it'd been burnt.
Her wings were still green, but matched the colour of the outfit, and the edges were a lot sharper than usual.
Her handless gloves were black, but if Bloom wasn't mistaken, there seemed to be green reflections when the light touched them. The boots were completely black, with a silver zipper on the inside, and the heel was slightly thinner.
'Bloom ? Please, say something !'
It brought the red head back to the moment, and without thinking, she took her friend by her hand and led her out. She winced when the eyes of their Headmistress widened, but couldn't bring herself to care.
Sooner or later, she would break free from the vines, and Bloom certainly didn't want any of them to be near her when that happened. Fortunately, the two teachers had been knocked out for good, it seemed.
The corridor was empty when they got out. That didn't surprise the red head, who simply led her friend on.
'Bloom ! I-'
'It's okay Flora. You don't need to explain or say anything. Right now, we need to get out. That's all that matters.'
The flower Fairy fell silent, and in less than five minutes, they made it out of the school.
In the gardens, they found their friends waiting for them, but no sign of Layla or Stella.
'Where are they ?' Screamed Bloom as she opened the door.
The two Fairies turned around, and their eyes fell onto their other friend. But unlike the red head, they didn't stare that much, and instead looked around them, ready to be attacked at any second.
The professor hanged on both of their shoulders, barely standing up on her own.
'We don't know, we haven't seen them when we got out !' Screamed back Musa.
Bloom cursed under her breath as she and Flora ran towards them.
'Is the barrier up ?'
'Yes, and my little creation has been confiscated,' said Tecna. 'I can't make us break through it.'
'We should look for Stella and Layla first,' insisted Flora.
A window exploded, and without surprise, they realized it was the one from their bedroom.
'What are we going to do ?' Panicked Bloom, looking in every other direction possible.
'Let's go back into the school and hide !'
Everyone followed Tecna as she started running towards the left side of the school, when something smashed in front of her, and they had to stop dead in their tracks.
They looked up to see a very angry Headmistress, a hand raised in the air towards them.
'Girls, stop this nonsense at once. Ms. Griselda will be fine, but she has to be interrogated.'
'In the middle of the night ?!' Screamed back Musa.
Something seemed to glow in the old Fairy's hand, and they prepared to feel something when suddenly, another explosion was heard and took all of their attention away.
Looking up, they saw the barrier was nothing but sparkles anymore, falling on them slowly.
If they weren't in such a dire predicament, the girls would've been subjugated. But one growl from their Headmistress reminded them of what they had to do, and they quickly started to run towards the exit.
Faragonda screamed something behind them, but two familiar Fairies appeared in the nick of time behind them, shielding them.
The four Fairies stopped running before turning around to look at Stella. The Princess had her sceptre out, and one look was all it took to understand she simply waited for them to be close enough to teleport them all out of the school, as she kept her shield up against the attacks of their Headmistress.
Tecna and Musa hurried towards her, the professor being nothing more than a limp body they dragged on, as Flora and Bloom joined the battle, creating an even bigger shield until everyone was close enough to Stella to be teleported.
It took no more than five seconds, but it felt like an eternity as they watched their mentor get more creative with her spells. The lights in the dorms had begun to flicker on, and the girls knew it was only a matter of time before everyone saw them outside, fighting their professor.
Fortunately, it also caught the attention of Faragonda, leaving just enough time to the girls to fly towards Stella, and giving the blonde the opportunity to teleport them away, in a big flash of light before anyone could clearly see what happened.
Tecna and Musa fell to the ground, Griselda being heavier than she looked, while Bloom stared at her other friends, as breathless as them. Their eyes were wide as they met, trying to rationalize what happened.
The red head's mind then snapped her out of her daze, and she looked around herself.
'Welcome to my lair.'
This was a sarcastic voice she would recognize anywhere, but she didn't turn to face him. Instead, she narrowed her eyes at Stella who simply shrugged, before letting herself fall onto the sofa behind her.
The other girls followed her example, but didn't relax. They were in a dangerous territory after all.
'What happened ?'
Her eyes met the golden gaze of the smirking wizard. She could feel something was wrong, that he wasn't in the mood for joking, as if he tried to keep a mask on. But she shrugged the feeling off, too worried about the recent events to question his well-being.
'I should be the one asking you that,' he answered, his eyes drifting to two particular Fairies on the sofa. 'Two of your friends come banging at my door in the middle of the night, saying I need to destroy Alfea's magical barrier.'
'And you just did it ?' She asked, completely taken aback.
'I figured it wasn't the time to ask questions,' he replied.
Bloom turned to her friends, who simply nodded.
'But how did you get out ? The barrier was already up ?'
Layla sighed.
'It wasn't when we went out. We thought we'd follow what we saw, and it led us right outside of Alfea before we lost it, and the shield was put back on before we could come back to you.'
'This makes no sense,' cut in Tecna. 'The barrier is always up at night.'
Stella shrugged once again.
'Now that this is cleared up, I would like to know why one of Alfea's precious teachers is on my sofa ?'
Biting her lip, Bloom tried to come up with a good explanation. After all, she was still trying to process everything.
'We found her in our living room,' replied Musa. 'Then our Headmistress and two of our professors just… attacked us ?'
It was obvious none of them could really believe what happened. It felt like a strange nightmare. One they couldn't wake up from.
'We'll have to wait until she wakes up,' eventually sighed Tecna. 'All we know is that Griselda tried to escape our Headmistress.'
The others nodded, while the wizard blinked.
'I hope you don't expect to just stay here,' he drawled out. 'I am hardly fine with any of you knowing where I live, so this professor of yours will have to go.'
'Don't worry,' immediately answered Stella with a confident smile. 'I've got this under control.'
As usual, their friend didn't disappoint : after a last glance at where Valtor lived, the blonde teleported them to Solaria in a blink of an eye, and into the Royal Palace. Guards were already waiting for them, and they were led to their rooms.
They would be resting in the maids quarters, simply because the rooms would be connected between them, and it would be less noticeable than if they took the big rooms upstairs.
They all found themselves around the Head of Discipline, taking turns as they watched her sleep, and ready to find out what really happened.
Okay so… obviously I didn't have as much time to write as usual. I already have a lot going, and I hope I can simply post something next week. Sorry this came out so late, I really just finished it because I wanted you all to know what was next… and yeah, see you all later !
I hope there aren't too many mistakes.
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Kisses from France, take good care of yourselves ^^