"I can't believe they did that."
As they headed towards their rooms, they spotted Charlotte coming towards them. The smile on her face soon vanished when she saw Musa's tears.
"Musa? What happened?"
"Teggy's been kidnapped. Those witches have taken him to Darkar's castle." she explained.
Charlotte gasped and held her hands over in mouth. "Oh my! This is terrible. I'm sure he's okay though."
"No doubt about that." said Sky. "Listen, I'm going back to Red Fountain to get the others. I'll be back as quick as I can."
"And I have to tell the others." said Charlotte. "Don't worry Musa, Tegryn will be back home soon, I'm sure of it."
Soon afterwards, the Red Fountain boys and Winx girls were gathered together, ready to launch their rescue - but just as they were ready to leave, Musa started looking around in a rather peculiar fashion.
"What is it?"
"I don't know, I'm just getting this rather odd feeling."
'Musa?'
Musa jumped. "What was that?"
"What was what?"
'Musa? Can you hear me?'
"Did you hear that?"
"Hear what?" asked Stella with a puzzled look on her face
"It sounded like... no, I must be hearing things."
'Musa, it's me.'
"Teggy?"
'Hey... how's it going?'
Musa gasped. "It IS you! Guys, Teggy's talking me to me!"
"How?" Bloom asked.
"Yes, how?"
'Oh, it's a telepathic thing. Don't quite understand it, but who cares?'
"Oh Teggy, I've been so worried. Are you alright? Have those witches hurt you?"
'Don't worry, I'm fine. They didn't hurt me, although Darcy did her best to make me sick. Take my advice - if a witch offers to kiss you, run away!'
"She KISSED you? Ewwww! And you let her? Teggy, how could you?"
'I didn't have much of a choice, she still had me held in that holding spell. I couldn't do much about it. You have to believe me!'
"I don't know. You promised me I was the only one..."
'Please! I'm begging you...'
"Hey chill out, I was only joking!"
'Aw man, you had me worried there! Listen, I have to warn you - whatever you do, do NOT go to Darkar's Castle.'
"But we have to get you out. Why can't we go there?"
'Cos those witches WANT you to come. They want to harm you just to get at me, just like they did last time. Anyway, I'm not there any more.'
"What do you mean?"
'I escaped, with a bit of help.'
"Really? You escaped? Oh, that's brilliant! So where are you?"
'I'm in Cloud Tower, with a new friend.'
"Hey, he's at Cloud Tower! But why are you there?"
'It's a long sto...' All of a sudden, his voice faded.
"Teggy? Teggy, what's wrong?"
'Argh. I'm finding it hard to keep this link going - this IS my first time after all. Look, I can't keep this up much longer. I'll be back home soon, okay? I just a few things to do here first. Just hang tight, sweetie.'
"Okay, I'll see you soon. I love you Teggy!"
'I love you too! Bye...'
Musa jumped happily around the room.
"YES! He's safe! And he said he'll be home soon."
The friends erupted into a little cheer. Musa sighed... she (and everyone else) was so relieved that he was safe, not to mention very glad that they didn't have to go on some daring mission after all.
"I'd better tell Charlotte and the others the good news!"
So off she ran with a spring in her step... but when she got to the junior girls' lounge, a nasty shock awaited her - she had arrived just in time to see Charlotte and the others about to step through an open portal.
"Hey guys, where are you going?"
Charlotte smiled "We're going to Darkar's castle to get Tegryn back!"
"That's right" Anyuna added. "It shouldn't be TOO difficult - after all, we outnumber those witches four to three."
"No, wait! You don't understand..."
"Hey, chill out Melody-sis!" said Mimi, cutting in.
"Yeah, we'll have your Teggy back before you know it!" Nini added.
Musa shouted desperately "BUT HE'S NOT... there."
Too late.
The girls had already disappeared, closing the portal behind them. Musa groaned... it looks like they'll be going on a daring rescue mission after all.