Chapter 4: The second circle
"Hello Bloom, please have a seat." Ms. Faragonda offered when Bloom walked in. Bloom took a seat across the desk from the Headmistress.
"I must confess Bloom that I found the levels of power you displayed during your battle quite extraordinary. However the level of ferocity you displayed was most unlike you. Sasha was taken to the infirmary wing with severe burns. Now I want to know why you displayed such disregard for Sahsa's well being."
I'm sorry Ms. Faragonda. She told me that she was glad everyone on Sparx was dead. She said that I was a worthless fairy who wasn't good enough to even be at Alfea. I, well, I just lost my temper, I'm so sorry for the way I acted." Ms. Faragonda's face softened.
"I understand how you feel Bloom. As soon As Sasha gets better I'll have a talk with her about proper conduct. For now return to your room and rest."
"Yes mam, thank you for being so understanding."
"Of course, now on your way."
When Bloom arrived back at the Winx Club's dorm, the others immediately started grilling her.
"So what happened Bloom? You were awesome in your match but man were you brutal. I mean they actually had to take Sasha to the infirmary."
"I know. She said that she was glad everyone on Sparx is dead. She said I was worthless and I just lost it."
"I understand Bloom. If Sasha said that kind of stuff about my Mom I'd have pounded her too."
"Thanks girls."
"I heard you got called to Ms. Faragonda's office," Techna commented. "What happened there?"
"She told me that she was impressed with the level of power I showed and that she was unhappy with the way I treated Sasha. She accepted the story I just told you though. She said she'd have a talk with Sasha about what she said."
"Well that's good news. Id hate for you to get into trouble again," Flora said.
"I think Ms. G's getting a little suspicious," Stella said. "I heard from some people that she's been asking questions about our new powers. I think she thinks something's up."
"Hey that reminds me, how are your powers coming along?" Bloom asked.
"I managed to defeat three Puncture Beetles with a single swat in magical defense class," Stella boasted.
"I was able to triple the speed of my internet connection," Techna reported.
"I created a hybrid plant that was supposed to be impossible," Flora said.
"And I created that perfect high note I've been tryin' at all year," Musa reported.
"That's great, I'm so glad my idea paid off. Now, tell me, have any of you been getting more irritable or angry lately?" Bloom asked.
"A little," they all replied.
"I think it has something to do with the Seal. I don't think I could have gotten that angry before the Seal. I actually enjoyed hurting Sasha," Bloom confessed.
"Well I think we can learn to control the aggression. It's a small price to pay for the power we have now," Stella said. "I mean with these new powers not even the witches will mess with us."
"Well if you're so sure about that Stella I think it's time we found our next group of candidates."
"What are you talking about Bloom?" Stella questioned. "Why would you want to add new members to the Winx Club? We already have Rebecca."
"Well think about it. The more members we have, the more power we'll have. Eventually we could be in charge of the entire student body."
"You sound like a witch Bloom," Stella said. "Talking about taking over the school."
"I'm not taking about a takeover, I'm just talking about us being the most powerful and influential girls at Alfea."
"Well when you put it like that I guess it does sound pretty cool," Musa replied.
"So I take it you already have the candidates ready?" Techna asked.
"They're waiting outside right now," Bloom replied. "Come on in girls!" She called and six girls filed in.
"Wendy, you were selected?" Techna asked upon recognizing her best friend.
"That is correct Techna. Bloom offered me the chance to increase the power of my Winx and I agreed."
"Yo Zapper Girl, you were picked too?" Musa asked when she recognized the girl who had set the record for detention that year. She suddenly felt a zap on her butt and saw Electra smirking. "Still up to your usual pranks," she said.
"Yep, I always wanted to be stronger and Bloom here gave the perfect opportunity." She replied.
"Hello Ariel," Flora said, recognizing her most common lab partner in Botany class. Arial and Flora were a perfect pair. Flora loved plants and Ariel loved the water.
"Hello everyone," a peppy voice as Serina entered the room. She looked around at the room and its occupants.
"Hey Serina, glad you could join us," Bloom said.
"Sure. It there's any way I can help you I'm up for it," she replied.
"Hello, I'm here," a soft voice spoke from the door. Everyone looked and saw Laura standing in the alcove, waiting to be invited in.
You can come in Laura. You don't have to wait for permission," Bloom said as Laura stepped in and took a seat of the couch.
"Well, it looks as if I'm the last on here," a voice said as the Fairy of Fire known as Flare entered. "Well, does this mean that we're finally ready," she asked.
"Yo cool your jets, we just all arrived here," Musa said.
"So, I thought we were going to do this thing when we were all here," Flare countered.
"We're going to wait for nightfall. That way Ms. Grizelda will less likely to catch us," Bloom said.
"And exactly how are we going to sneak all the way here without getting caught?" Flare asked.
"Rebecca will pick you up one at a time and bring you here."
"So we'll be ready then?" Flare asked.
"Yes Flare, we'll be ready then," Bloom replied. Flare could sometimes be a little impatient but her powers would be a great asset when they were combined with Bloom's. "I'll see you all then. Thanks for coming and agreeing to become part of the Winx Club."
After lights out, the Winx girls set to work. Techna removed the rug that hid the drawing of the seal and Musa and Flora began applying a fresh batch of potion to it. A few minutes later Rebecca arrived with the other new recruits.
"That was different," Flare remarked.
"We're ready to go," Bloom said.
"Well then what are we waiting for?"
"Ok, everyone pick a pint on the star inside the circle," Bloom ordered. Once everyone had taken their places, the six Winx girls stood outside the circle and began to chant.
"Great Seal of Oricalcos we wall upon you. Infuse these girls with your magic. Show them the meaning of true power!" The circle then threw up its wall and the mark of the Oricalcos appeared of the girls' heads. After the circle vanished, the girls collapsed backward. Bloom and the other caught them before they hit the floor.
"Is everyone all right?" Bloom asked. She knew how draining the Seal could be.
"I'm all right," Flare said as she lay down of the couch. "That was intense. I've never felt that kind of power." The other girls gave various responses saying they agreed.
"We'll meet tomorrow at breakfast and see how you're doing all right?"
"We'll be there," they said together.
"Rebecca can you take them back to their rooms now?" Bloom asked.
"Sure think," she replied. "Ok girls, stand in a circle around me," she ordered. When the girls complied she created a large shadow and they sunk into it.
"I think we should get to bed too," Bloom said. And so the Winx Club had gained six new members. Tomorrow they would go into Magix after school and see if they could find the witches. Bloom was eager to confront them now that she had her Oricalcos powers. They wouldn't stand a chance. As she drifted off to sleep, she dreamed of kicking Icy's butt all over Magix.
What will happen when the girls go to the city? Will they find the witches, and if they do who will come out on top. Find out in the next exciting chapter of Dark Winx.