Disclaimer: Ranma ½ belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and Viz Video and Winx Club belongs to Iginio Straffi and Rai S.p.A (NOT 4Kids!!!). Songs 'Chikyuu Orchestra' and 'Hinageshi' belongs to Ranma 1/2. Songs 'Truly Outrageous' belongs to Jem and 'Siamo le Winx' belongs to Winx Club.
Note: this follows the Rai version of Winx as the 4Kids version butchered it too much, like with every anime it dubs.
Chapter 30: Jam Session! We are the Winx!
Saotome Complex…
Sasuke was out raking in the back yard while Kasumi was in the kitchen helping Nodoka prepare breakfast.
"That's quite all right, Kasumi. I can handle it." Said Nodoka.
"I insist, Auntie. I have to make myself useful around here if I'm going to stay." Said Kasumi. "Besides, it must be tough cooking enough for twelve people."
"Touche'."
As they worked, Kasumi couldn't help but wonder how the food situation at the Tendo household was going without her….
Tendo Dojo…
"It's done!"
Soun, Genma, and Nabiki blanched when Akane propped down 'breakfast' on the table. The dish, if one could call it that, was supposed to be tsukemono (salted pickles) with rice and tamagoyaki (rolled omelet). As usual, it didn't look the least bit appetizing. The tsukemono looked shriveled up and was black as night, the rice looked burnt, and the tamagoyaki was a sickly green that occasionally turned blue before going green again.
"Errr… Akane… is this… breakfast?" asked Soun nervously.
"Yep!" Akane replied with pride. "I decided to try something different with the usual breakfast, so this is my own specialty!"
The other tenants winced at those words. Her 'specialties' were the worst of all her attempts at cooking.
"Uhh…" started Genma. Soun audibly gulped while Nabiki looked like she was about to faint.
"C'mon, everyone, dig in!" said Akane cheerfully. Soun, Genma, and Nabiki didn't move as they stared at the food in disgust. Sensing their hesitance, Akane took a more forceful tone. "Well, ARE YOU GOING TO EAT IT OR NOT!?"
The other three tenants quickly filled their plates with the breakfast items to appease the little princess while at the same time fearing for their personal health.
Nabiki spooned up a small portion of the tsukemono and burnt rice and looked at it. Soun and Genma took a portion of the tamagoyaki and looked at it with distaste.
'Well, here goes…' Nabiki shut her eyes and downed her food into her mouth at the same time Soun and Genma did.
They immediately regretted their actions as all three of them had snapped their eyes open, followed by the audible clangs of their utensils dropping on the table. Nabiki wound up turning into a shriveled up husk of her former self like the pickles she ate. Genma and Soun were no better as both of them started to turn several shades of green and blue as an unknown substance started to foam out of their mouths.
"So how was it? Do you guys like it?" Akane asked, completely oblivious to their reactions. Anyone with even half a brain could immediately tell by their reactions that they thought the food was more than terrible. As usual, Akane couldn't comprehend this simple fact. "I'm sure I got the recipe right…"
Akane took a bite of her own creation, then proceeded to bulge out her cheeks while her facial features contorted in unusual ways. In an instant, she got up and ran for the bathroom. Loud vomiting sounds followed.
As Akane continues to barf her guts out, one thing ran through the minds of her three breakfast victims.
'Kasumi, WHERE ARE YOU!?'
Saotome complex…
"ACHOO!"
"Bless you, Kasumi." Said Nodoka.
"Thank you, Auntie." Said Kasumi. "I'm not sure where that came from…"
Some time later, they've managed to fix up a hearty breakfast of tsukemono with rice and tamagoyaki (done CORRECTLY).
Opening (Ranma ½ style, 'Chikyuu Orchestra')
Upbeat music plays over a static screen. Ranma in his kung fu clothes and Ranma-chan in her casuals appears
Mimi wo sumaseba Mienai tooku (Strain your ears And you'll hear)
Utatte iru Koe ga kikoeru (A voice singing from afar)
Ranma and Ranma-chan pull the 'Ranma Club' logo down from above and sets it in place before going off screen.
Kono machi no naka Ano koe wo dasu (In the middle of this city You won't find a machine or such)
Kikai nante Mienai 'nai yo (That churns out that voice)
Bloom, Stella, and Flora appear, their hair being blown by the wind. Musa, Tecna, and Layla appear soon after.
Ano koe ga koko made Todokazu ni kakikesareta kara (Without reaching this place that voice fades)
Kikoenai Ano sukitootta uta (So it can't be heard, that passing song)
Ranma comes in, looking tough. From behind, Layla uses an Aqua Blanket spell on him, triggering his curse. She giggles before leaving.
Clones of Kiko fill the area. The rest of the cast fly forward from the back: Shampoo, Ukyou, Nodoka, Mousse, Cologne, Sasuke, Kasumi, Ryoga, Jusenkyo Guide, Kuno, Kodachi, Genma, Soun, Nabiki, Happosai, and Akane.
Kikoete kuru yo Chiisa na oto ga (I can hear it coming, a little sound)
Kimi no tonari Me to hana no saki (Next to you in front of your nose and eyes)
Ranma-chan is seen wearing each of the Winx girls' casuals one at a time, much to an SD Ranma's chagrin. It finally goes to Ranma-chan in faerie mode as SD Ranma looks neutral. Looking off to the side, his expression turns to shock as we see a shaded in silhouette of Ranma-chan's future Enchantix form.
Afuredasu n' da Midori no oto ga (Overflowing the green sound comes out)
Dare ka ga Jama sae shinakerya (No one ought to get in its way)
Shampoo is seen in her waitress outfit before she's suddenly changed into her Alfea casuals. Ukyou is seen in her chef outfit before she, too, was suddenly changed into her Alfea casuals. A group shot of the Pixies are seen as they take a pose.
Kimi mo hitotsu no oto Hiroi daichi no ue ni umareru (You, too, give rise to a sound on the great Earth)
Kaerou yo Ano oto no naka e (Let's go back to the middle of that sound)
Ranma looks to one side and sees Bloom, Stella, and Layla. Looking to the other side, he sees Flora, Musa, and Tecna.
Natsukashii Yama no jinari de Kizumu kizameba Odotte iru chikyuu ga mieru (Nostalgic Amidst the crooning of the mountains Sharpen the rhythm And you'll see the earth dancing)
Dekkaku aoku Takaku Hibike yo Chikyuu ookesutora (Large and blue Whispering high Earth orchestra)
We see Sasuke sweeping with a broom, then zooms out, coming out of Faerie Ranma-chan's eye, who was levitating in the air. Zooming out, the pixies; Lockette, Amore, Chatta, Tune, Digit, Piff, and Zing were seen before Faerie Ranma-chan giving off a wave. It then zooms out from the folds of Duck-Mousse's wing and shows him with Neko-Shampoo, Kitsune-Ukyou, and Kiko sitting together. The camera spins around to their backs as they watch the sky. Pans upwards into the sky and into space, showing a view of Earth.
End opening
Furinkan High gates…
Ranma, Shampoo, Ukyou, and the Winx had walked into the school grounds as they normally do. They were greeted by most of the students milling about. Unfortunately, this also included the unwanted one from the True Blunder of Furinkan himself.
"My Gaijin Goddesses! Once more you've decided to honor this proud warrior with your graceful presence! Allow me to reward all of you by dating with all of thee!"
After his speech, Kuno leapt at the Winx girls in order to 'shower them with his affection'. As per usual, his attempts were cut short.
"SUN SHOT!"
Stella held up a hand and shot a beam of highly focused light right into Kuno's face, knocking him back towards the front doors. When the light died down, his face had received a serious case of sunburn.
"Oh my Blonde Beauty! You light up my life!" said Kuno while still sprawled on the ground.
"Get a life, you loser!" said Stella as she and the others walked past his downed body and into the school.
"My loves! Will you not go out with the great Tatewaki Kuno?"
Before he could say anything more, Ranma silenced him by stomping on his face as he walked towards the school doors. The added fact that Kuno's face was sunburned didn't help, either. The insane kendoist screamed in pain before blacking out.
"Thanks for shutting that guy up." Said Stella.
"Don't mention it." Said Ranma. "With a mouth as big as his, he's practically begging for it."
School hallways later on…
Ranma and the Winx were walking down the hall engaging in a little discussion.
"You know, I was thinking about something…" said Musa.
"What is it, Musa?" asked Layla.
"Well, it's about the prize won at the Steel Chef Tournament some time ago."
"Oh right! The instruments!" said Bloom.
"What about them?" asked Ranma.
"I remembered Ukyou once mentioning that we could form a band with those." Said Musa.
"Oh, that's right! I remember that, too!" said Flora.
"Yep! I think we should do it!"
"But so far, we've only been playing around with them a bit." Said Tecna.
"We could always practice, too! We should have a jam session when we get back home."
"Sounds like a good idea." Said Bloom.
The end of the day…
The group plus Shampoo and Ukyou were some of the few left to leave the school. They were engaged in private conversation until they were interrupted by someone.
"Hold it!"
The group turned to see it was Akane, angry as usual.
"Oh, it's just you, Akane." Said Ukyou in a bored tone.
"What you want now?" asked Shampoo.
"Kasumi is gone and I KNOW you people have something to do with it!" shouted Akane.
"Oh? And how do you figure that?" asked Ranma. 'Although for once, she's correct on her assumption…'
"I KNOW YOU DID IT! I JUST KNOW IT!" shouted Akane with her usual logic. "JUST WHERE IS SHE!?"
Everyone sighed before Flora stepped up. "Try to understand. Kasumi is in need of some time off. It would be best to just leave her alone for a while."
"I KNEW IT! YOU KIDNAPPED MY SISTER!!!" Akane screeched.
"We didn't kidnap her! She came to us!" said Ranma.
"Yeah! And personally, I can't really blame her for wanting time off." Added Stella.
"WHAT'S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN, YOU BLONDE BITCH!?" retorted Akane. "RETURN KASUMI OR I'LL FORCE YOU TO!!!"
With that threat, she charges at them, intending on causing them pain. Of course, she had forgotten how far outclassed she was to them, but as usual, her anger had over-ridden her better judgment. In an instant, Shampoo was before Akane and lashed out with a kick into her solar plexus, knocking her back into a tree. The short-tempered girl coughed as she held her stomach in pain.
"Loud violent girl still too thick-headed to know when to give up." Said Shampoo.
"SHUT UP YOU STUPID AMAZON WHORE!!!"
Once more, Akane charged. However, Ukyou leapt in and finished it by jumping up and slamming her large spatula on Akane's head, knocking her out. She fell like a sack of potatoes.
"Not really necessary, but thanks anyway." Said Shampoo.
"Oh, believe me, the pleasure's ALL mine." Said Ukyou.
"Well, now that that's over, shall we head back?" asked Layla.
"Yeah, before she wakes up." Added Musa.
They were all in agreement and left the school area.
From behind the school entrance, Nabiki watched the group leave. She shook her head as she witnessed the whole event with her younger sister.
'Sheesh, Akane, that was NOT the right way of going about doing things…' Nabiki thought. '… but why are Shampoo and Ukyou all buddy-buddy with those gaijins? It doesn't seem right…'
As she thought this, she also thought about the whereabouts of her older sister. From what she heard and observed, Kasumi was staying with Ranma and those girls. She didn't realize how hard it was living at home without the dutiful Tendo girl, especially in the cooking department. Usually, Kasumi prepared her and Akane's bentos for school. When Kasumi left, Akane tried to prepare her a bento. She shivered at the memory. The box she received that morning smelled foul and had an unknown substance oozing out of its sides. As they walked to school and while Akane wasn't looking, Nabiki immediately chucked the bento into the nearest trash can. She didn't notice the trash can immediately tossing the bento out of itself and onto the ground. A rat came and sniffed at the discarded bento, gagged, and fainted dead away.
Nabiki sighs and goes to get Akane to the nurse's office.
Saotome complex, dojo area…
As planned, Ranma and the girls had taken out the instruments and took them to the dojo for a little jam session. It was the only place big enough for them, plus they didn't want to make too much of a racket in the house.
"All right! We're sounding pretty good so far!" said Musa as she held the sax.
Bloom and Stella had the electric guitars, Flora was on bass, Tecna on keyboard, and Layla was at the drums. Ranma, Shampoo, and Ukyou were sitting before them watching.
"That did sound pretty cool." Said Ranma. "You girls are naturals!"
"Oh, you're too kind!" said Stella.
"This is actually kind of fun!" said Bloom.
"The sound quality's not so bad, either." Said Tecna as she tested a few notes on the keyboard.
"I'm already thinking of some possibilities here." Said Musa. The musical faerie was in fact thinking of several songs and lyrics to play. As she's heard before, "When you know the notes to sing, you can sing most anything." (1)
"Why don't you use them for your music club, Musa?" asked Flora. "I'm sure they'd be thrilled to hear some of your works with these."
Musa stroked her chin in thought. "You know, I never would've thought about that…"
Furinkan High, later next day…
It didn't take much to move the instruments from home to the school. Magical sub-space pockets are a mover's dream.
Ranma, Shampoo, Ukyou, and the Winx were in the room of the school music club setting up. Whatever was of school property was set alongside the walls to clear the center. After a few minutes, everything was ready.
"Well, all set." Said Ranma.
"Not yet. Just one last thing…" said Musa. Using her powers, she hooked up the amps to the speakers which she had taken the liberty to enhance for better sound output. "There!"
"So what's this song you've created, Musa?" asked Ukyou as she, Ranma, and Shampoo took a seat before them.
"Oh, it's something truly outrageous, Ukyou!" replied Musa. She gestures to the others. "Time to jam!"
The Winx started to jam on their instruments as Musa held her mic while tapping to the beat. As it was expected, the sound output was greatly enhanced thanks to Musa's spell. The music echoed throughout the school, causing all in it to stop what they were doing and listen in. After the upbeat opening, she started to sing.
Musa: Look at me in a different role
Tryin' out a brand new part!
But don't you worry, baby!
You know I'll never have a change of heart!
No!
Oooohh!
Ranma, Ukyou, and Shampoo were bopping to the beat.
Winx: It's truly
Truly outrageous!
Musa: Truly truly truly outrageous!
Winx: A fantasy!
Musa: Being anyone I wanna be!
And on top of it all…
You're here with me! Ooooh!
Students outside in the hallways stopped to listen in on the music room.
Winx: It's truly
Truly outrageous!
Musa: Truly truly truly outrageous!
Winx: A fantasy!
Musa: Being anyone I wanna be!
And on top of it all…
You're here with me!
In several classrooms, the teachers stopped their lectures and listened in as well as the students. Out near the gym grounds, the P.E. classes halted in the middle of practice. A volleyball bounced off a student's head, and another failed to catch an easy pop-fly baseball.
Musa: Look at me in a different role
Tryin' out a brand new part!
But don't you worry, baby!
You know I'll never have a change of heart!
No!
Oooohh!
Soon, all students and teachers alike started to bop to the music. It was a nice break in the daily high school routine.
"Is that… the gaijins?" asked Daisuke.
"Oh wow! They sound great!" added Hiroshi.
Winx: It's truly
Truly outrageous!
Musa: Truly truly truly outrageous!
Winx: A fantasy!
Musa: Being anyone I wanna be!
And on top of it all…
You're here with me! Ooooh!
In Nabiki's classroom, the middle Tendo daughter looked up and listened in.
'Hmmm… they sound pretty good… I wish I had my recorder!'
She started to make plans on finding out how to profit from this.
Winx: It's truly
Truly outrageous!
Musa: Truly truly truly outrageous!
Winx: A fantasy!
Musa: Being anyone I wanna be!
And on top of it all…
You're here with me! Oh oh!
'Just what is that racket!?' Akane thought.
She had been annoyed that her class had been disrupted by the music being played by the Winx Club. To add insult to injury, her two friends Yuka and Sayuri were bopping to it.
"Wow! What a great song!" said Sayuri.
"Very upbeat stuff!" added Yuka.
"Hmph!" Akane continued to be grouchy about the whole thing.
Winx: It's truly
Truly outrageous! (Musa: You're here with me!)
Truly truly truly outrageous! Contagious!
On top of it all…
You're here with me!
Musa: Outrageous!
The music ended. Musa lowered her mic as she and the others took a bow. Ranma and his adopted sisters applauded the six faeries on the impromptu concert.
"Yeah! Nicely done, girls!" said Ranma.
"Ooooh! That great song!" said Shampoo.
"Thanks. I told you it would be truly outrageous!" said Musa.
They were all startled when they suddenly heard cheering. Ranma got up to open the door and saw the students outside applauding. The Winx looked out the third floor windows to see more throngs of students clapping for them.
"Oh thank you! You're all wonderful!" said Stella, wasting no time to bask in the glory.
"Whoa… didn't think it would attract THIS much attention." Said Ukyou.
It was then that the head of the Music Club, Reiko, entered the room. "Oh Musa! That song was superb! Do you have others?"
Musa could only chuckle lightly. "Well, yeah, I do… song-writing's a bit of a hobby of mine."
"It's a gift! You should harness it, Musa!" said Reiko. "Think you can make another one?"
"Actually, I've started on another one."
"Great! Whenever you're ready, think you and your friends could play a little concert for us here in the school?"
Musa's eyes widened at the proposition. "Really? You think it's all right?"
"Oh, it's better than all right! I whole-heartedly welcome the idea!"
Stella felt excited and loops an arm around Musa's shoulders. "Musa, this is a fab opportunity! It will be like our concert back at Red Fountain!"
Musa nodded as she remembered that time. She had her dad reconcile with her and himself, not to mention the rude crashing of Stormy.
"Don't worry, we'll have something for you soon!" said Musa.
"Oh thank you very much!" said Reiko. The other students cheered at this bit of news. They couldn't wait to hear what other songs Musa may conduct.
Saotome dojo, later that night…
Once more, the group had the instruments in the dojo, thanks to the magic of sub-space pockets. They had been rehearsing for a bit.
"You really have another song in the works, Musa?" asked Ranma.
"Yeah! To tell the truth, I've had it in my head for a while now!" replied Musa. "I just had to get it down!"
"We've heard the lyrics, and it sounded pretty cool!" said Layla.
"Especially the ones about me!" added Stella.
"Stella, it's about all of us as a group." Said Bloom.
"Oh, that, too. Ah hahahah…"
"I can't wait to hear it." Said Ranma.
"By the way, Ranma, Musa said that this one is secret until the actual concert." Said Flora.
The pigtailed boy caught the hidden meaning. "Ah… guess no exclusive peeks for me, huh? Now I REALLY can't wait."
"You have to understand, it's a girl thing." Said Stella.
"But I can be one, too, in case you've forgotten."
"Oh? You saying you ARE one?" asked Tecna in a teasing manner, causing the others to giggle.
Ranma blanched at that. "Hold on! I'm a guy through and through!" He quickly left the dojo to the main house.
"Oh Tecna, that wasn't really nice." Said Flora, though she was smiling as she said it.
"Sorry, he just left an opening there." Said Tecna.
"That's right! As he says about his martial arts, when there's an opening, you take it!" said Stella.
"Well, now that we're alone, let's continue." Said Bloom.
"Let's do this!" said Layla as she clapped her drumsticks.
Main house…
Ranma wasn't able to hear the music being played in the dojo thanks to a sound barrier spell courtesy of Musa.
'Wow, they must really want to keep it under wraps…'
Walking through the main hall, he runs into Kasumi, who was sweeping the floor.
"Oh, Kasumi."
"Good evening, Ranma. Where have you been?" asked Kasumi.
"In the dojo. The girls are rehearsing a song." Replied Ranma.
"Odd, I don't hear anything."
"That's because of Musa's sound barrier she surrounded the dojo with. Obviously, they want to keep it secret."
"Well, nothing you can do but wait until they're ready."
"I suppose."
"Oh, by the way, Ranma," Kasumi started as she set aside the broom. "this package came in for you." She went over and pulled out a thin box a little over five feet long and presented it to Ranma.
Looking at the box, Ranma takes it and asks the obvious question. "A package for me? What is it?"
"Your mother got it from Magix, I believe." Replied Kasumi.
Ranma's eyes widened when he heard that. He immediately looked at the return address. It was indeed from Magix, specifically Alfea and the sender, Faragonda. Taped to it was an envelope addressed to him.
"What could this be?" asked Ranma as he opened the envelope. Taking out the letter, he reads:
Dear Ranma,
I hope you and the girls are doing well on Earth. We are still trying to rebuild Alfea and the other schools back to their former glories. We are still on the look-out for Valtor should he make another escape. So far, things have thankfully been quiet. Nevertheless, we must remain ever vigilant.
I had recently met with Nabu's parents and they wanted me to send this to you. It may be helpful to you in the future. I know how you love to create battle techniques from your attendance here. It belongs to you anyway.
Say hello to the girls for me.
Sincerely,
Faragonda, Headmistress of Alfea
Ranma looked from the letter to the box. Setting the letter aside, he opens the package. He marveled at what he saw.
"Ooooh, how beautiful!" said Kasumi.
What Ranma held in his hand was a gold five foot mage staff with a wide ornamental ruby tip. It seemed to emit a faint aura of light as he held it. Like with the other Specialist weapons, it felt natural for Ranma to hold the mage staff. (2)
"Whoa… pretty neat…" said Ranma as he examined the staff.
"So your professor sent it to you from another realm?" asked Kasumi.
"Yeah. I'm surprised I even got mail from there." Replied Ranma. "They must have a special postal service if it could reach here on Earth."
"What will you do with it?"
"What else? Train on how to use it in battle. It is a weapon after all, or at least a magical amplifier." Replied Ranma as he one-handedly twirled the staff.
Kasumi became surprised when Ranma made the rest of his weapons appear floating before him with a wave of his hands. They were quite the unique items, being made of light energy after all. He places the staff with the four swords and cable gauntlets, then hides them back into subspace.
"Magic must be pretty handy to possess." Said Kasumi.
"It helps." Replied Ranma. "Well, guess I'll go wash up."
The eldest Tendo watched as the pseudo-faerie went upstairs.
Furinkan, a few days later…
Reiko had been excited after Musa told her that her next song was ready. It could give the music club some much needed publicity. The music club leader had made the necessary arrangements to use the school auditorium for the concert. Everything had already been set up (again, with the help of subspace pocket magic). Once the end of the school day hit, students started to crowd towards the concert. This included Hiroshi, Daisuke, Yuka, Sayuri, and Nabiki. The latter was interested in what the gaijins will play, which was why she and her flunkies had tape recorders handy. Kuno was once again in the nurse's office after trying to sneak a visit at the Winx, courtesy of Ranma and his sisters. Akane simply went home, refusing to have anything to do with the Faeries group.
Backstage, Musa and the other Winx were trying to get ready. Ranma, Shampoo, Ukyou, and Kasumi enter.
"Well, it's almost time, girls." Said Ranma. "You feeling nervous?"
"I kinda do, actually…" replied Musa.
"Ah, don't speak like that, Musa! It'll be just like any other concert!" said Stella.
"But I've never done one on Earth before." Said Musa.
"Hmmm… point taken…" added Stella.
"This will be my first time." Said Bloom. "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't feeling nervous."
"Don't worry too much about it." Said Ukyou. "You said you girls practiced for this, so it should be no problem."
"She's right. I'm sure you'll be wonderful!" said Kasumi.
The girls smiled at their words.
"Thanks for the vote of confidence in us." Said Flora.
It was then they heard Reiko announcing their entrance.
"Uh oh! Looks like we're on!" said Tecna.
"Let's hurry!" said Layla.
"Go break leg out there!" Shampoo called out as they left for the stage.
Auditorium…
"Here it is, folks! The moment you've all been waiting for! You know them as the newest exchange students at Furinkan, but they call themselves something else: they are… the Winx Club!"
Soon after the announcement, magical mist, courtesy of the girls, obscured the stage. The music starts as the mist evaporates. Once gone, Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, Tecna, and Layla were seen and continued playing without pause, each with their own mic. Their appearance caused a lot of cheering.
Musa took center stage as she held her mic and sang the opener.
(Siamo le Winx)
Musa: Ooooh no no no!
Ooooh yeah yeeeeeaaaaah!
No… no… nooooooo!
Winx: Siamo noi le Winx (We're the Winx)
Fonte di energia (Source of energy)
Con la magia (With the magic)
Sfideremo le malvagie Trix (To defeat the Trix)
Nuove fate siamo Winx (New fate, we're Winx)
Flora: Flora… ooo, ooo, ooo, Flora, oooooh!
Flora steps up with her bass and does a small dance before stepping back.
Winx: Winx Club
Stella: Stella Stella Stellaaaaaaaaa!
Stella steps up and reaches out with her hand, causing many of the boys to reach out to her.
Winx: Ali in cielo (Spread your wings and fly)
Noi siamo Winx (We're the Winx)
Bloom steps up for her solo while on the guitar.
Bloom: Sono Bloom (I'm Bloom)
Col fuoco mi difendero' (With fire and strength in my heart)
E la mia forza da cuore salira' (to rise up and defend myself)
As Bloom dances, she creates two fireballs and juggles them. She later aabsorbs them back into herself.
Stella: Io sono Stella(I am Stella)
Di luce di luce splendero' (My power and magic come from the light)
Con i poteri ragi magici faro' (And shines like the sun)
The room darkens as a lone spotlight shines on Stella. Raising her hand, she illuminates the room again.
Winx: Siamo magiche (We're magical)
Winx: Siamo noi le Winx (We're the Winx)
Fonte di energia (Source of energy)
Con la magia (With the magic)
Sfideremo le malvagie Trix (To defeat the Trix)
Nuove fate siamo Winx (New fate, we're Winx)
Winx!
Tecna: Tecna!
Musa: Musa!
Layla: Layla!
Bloom: Bloom Bloom Bloom!
The four girls took center stage, then back up, leaving Layla. Using her Morphix, she created a clone of herself to play the drums before jumping up front for her solo.
Sono Layla e amo danzare (I'm Layla, and I love to dance)
Seguo il ritmo, il ritmo tribal (And follow the rhythm, the tribal rhythm)
Il mio potere non ha rivale (My power has no rival)
Segui il ritmo e ti faro ballare (Follow the rhythm has lead me to you)
Sono Layla (I'm Layla)
Layla begins to dance to the rhythm before ending in the splits, her hair fallen over the side of her face in a teasing manner. She quickly gets up to take her place behind the drums.
Winx: Winx Club
Stella: Stella Stella Stella
Winx: Ali in cielo noi (Spread your wings and fly)
Siamo Winx (We're the Winx)
Flora steps up.
Sono Flora (I'm Flora)
E i profumi emanero' ( The scent of nature is)
Con le pozioni magiche ogni ogni cosa cambiero' (My power source, I use potions that change each day)
Flora runs a hand through her hair, sending out some flower petals into the audience. A lot of the boys tried to collect as many of them since they came from her.
Io sono Tecna (I am Tecna)
E tecnologica saro' (Technology and science)
Ed i misteri nascosti della scienza esplorero' (Is my energy source to explore the mystery)
Tecna steps up and dances while her body is surrounded by green electricity, followed by digital numbers.
SonoMusa(I'm Musa)
Ed il volume della musica alzero' (And the volume of the music raises)
Sempre di piu' sempre di piu' sempre di piu' (Always more, always more, always more)
Musa takes center and raises her arms up, causing everyone else to follow.
Winx: Siamo noi le Winx (We're the Winx)
Fonte di energia (Source of energy)
Con la magia (With the magic)
Sfideremo le malvagie Trix (To defeat the Trix)
Nuove fate siamo Winx (New fate, we're Winx)
Chorus: Nuove fate siamo…
Nuove fate siamo…
Nuove fate siamo…
Nuove fate siamo…
The girls were having the time of their lives as they picked up the beat. The audience was dancing along to the music. From backstage, Ranma, Ukyou, Shampoo, and Kasumi were also bopping along to it.
The Winx girls prepare for the final verses. They intend to end strong!
Winx: Siamo noi le Winx (We're the Winx)
Fonte di energia (Source of energy)
Con la magia… (With the Magic)
Siamo noi le Winx (We're the Winx)
Fonte di energia (Source of energy)
Con la magia… (With the Magic)
Siamo noi le Winx (We're the Winx)
Fonte di energia (Source of energy)
Con la magia (With the Magic)
Sfideremo le malvagie trix (To defeat the Trix)
Nuove fate siamo Winx (New fate, we're Winx)
Tecna!
Nuove fate siamo Winx (New fate, we're Winx)
Layla!
Nuove fate siamo Winx (New fate, we're Winx)
Stella!
Nuove fate siamo Winx (New fate, we're Winx)
Musa!
Nuove fate siamo Winx (New fate, we're Winx)
Flora!
Nuove fate siamo Winx (New fate, we're Winx)
Bloom Bloom Bloom Bloom Bloom! (3)
All the Winx took a pose at the last word. The audience cheered loudly at the performance. The Faeries took a bow and waved to the crowds.
"Thank you thank you! You've all been a great audience!" Stella called out.
"Beautiful AND talented!" said Daisuke.
"You can say that again!" said Hirokshi.
"What a great show!" said Sayuri. "It's too bad Akane didn't want to come."
"No kidding. She really missed out." Said Yuka.
Without anyone noticing, Nabiki and her cohorts left the building.
From backstage, Ranma and the girls clapped.
'I knew you could do it…' thought Kasumi.
Saotome Residence…
It took a bit to get back home from school now with the Winx girls' increased popularity among the student body. They had to push past the throngs of people to get to the open space of the school gates. After that, they beat a hasty retreat.
They were all currently lounging about in the living room.
"Man, didn't think we'd have to almost fight our way out." Said Layla.
"I suppose that's the price of fame." Mused Tecna as she worked on her laptop.
"We'll just have to get used to it!" said Stella. "Or rather, you girls will just have to!"
That comment earned her a couple of groans.
"I have to admit, though, that was pretty fun!" said Bloom.
"Maybe I ought to write up some more." Said Musa.
"I look forward to it." Said Ranma. "But this time, think you can keep me in the loop?"
"Maaaaaaybe…"
Ranma was a bit disappointed in the answer, but at least it wasn't a no.
Sasuke enters the room. "Excuse me, but Mistress Nodokaand Mistress Kasumi has dinner prepared!"
"All right! Wonder what Mom and Kasumi cooked this time?" said Ranma as he lead the way.
Tendo Dojo…
Nabiki had wisely decided to eat out before coming home. She had discovered that Akane had once again tried to cook another one of her kitchen biohazards. The dinner dish of the day was supposed to be some kind of seafood soup. The broth was syrupy-thick and sickly green, and the ingredients looked unsavory at best. There were bones, fish heads, and octopus tentacles which were somehow still moving (don't ask). When Akane, Soun, and Genma sampled a single spoonful, they were immediately fighting for the bathroom.
The middle daughter could only sigh at the memory. It would take several cans of air freshener to clear out the stench from the bathroom after the numerous bouts of vomiting. As usual, this incident didn't stop Akane from trying again later.
'If she wants to learn to cook, she NEEDS to learn patience!' thought Nabiki. 'Can't expect that to happen anytime soon…'
She looks at the tape recording she took of the Winx concert. Nabiki had to admit, those gaijins were pretty good. They certainly knew their stuff. The mercenary sister planned to make a few bootleg copies on CD and sell them for some quick cash. Ranma couldn't really complain about her profiting off of this since technically, it wasn't morally wrong as her past endeavors.
Plus, she could use the extra money to at least get better food. Living off of takeout may not be healthy, but it was better than attempting to live off of Akane's cooking.
'Oh Kasumi…'
To be continued…
Ending (Ranma ½ style, 'Hinageshi')
Music starts in a blank background. An image of a Specialist levi-bike comes up.
Kyou, ame ga furi-dashita no da kara (Today, because it started to rain)
Yakusoku yabutte ie ni ita no Mm (Breaking my promise, I was at home, mmm)
Windows of Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, Tecna, and Layla slide into view.
Gomen, kirai ni natta no ja nakute (Sorry, it's not that I hate you)
Nan to naku sou shitakatta (I don't know why I wanted to do that)
The girls all slowly turn and look towards the camera.
Hana wo ichi-rin kazatte mita no (I tried decorating with a single blossom)
Potari to shizuku namida mitai ni (which a tear-like drop quietly trickled down)
A window of Ranma opens up. He looks off to the side in a despondant manner before looking down. It then opens up a window of the Specialists' weapons, including the newly acquired staff of Nabu.
Hinageshi no hana de nakute yokatta (I'm glad I'm not a red poppy)
Mujaki ni saku ki ni wa narenai (I don't feel like blooming innocently)
The windows of the Winx girls open up. All of them were walking about holding umbrellas in the rain.
Na mo nai sono hana wa watashi mitai ne (That insignificant flower is like me)
Hissori hitori inoru no (Silently, I pray alone)
The next window shows the feet and legs of Ranma. The feet and legs of the Winx girls slowly approach Ranma's from separate directions and stop once he's surrounded. Six vertical windows of the Winx slide in. They looked surprised when the vertical window of a wet Ranma-chan slides into the center. The window expands to one large one as it shows the Winx giggling around Ranma-chan, who could only chuckle in response. Bloom hands her an extra umbrella, which she gratefully took.
End ending
Preview…
Musa: We so rocked that!
Stella: I think we were made for something like that!
Tecna: Well, it's finally the weekend again.
Stella: That's right! Bloom! Looks like you're up!
Bloom: Huh!? But… but I… uh…
Flora: Now now, don't be so nervous.
Layla: This is your day!
Bloom: I knew I'd go eventually, but now that it's here…
Stella: Next time, on Ranma Club, 'The Last One! Bloom's Fiery Spirit!'
Ranma: I wonder what's gonna happen this time?
Author's notes:
From "Sound of Music".
Nabu's staff which wasn't officially introduced until the 4th season of Winx Club. It's gotten an early debut here.
From the Winx Power Show. Better to listen to this as you read.
Yes, I'm aware that I'm late on my update, but you know how RL is…
Still trying to get stuff squared away.
Eddog2323: You got that Japanese opening yet?
Kamen Rider Chrome: Of course Stella is sexy! Was there ever a doubt? And this is how the Tendo household is holding up without Kasumi.
AndrewK9000: Great stuff, eh?
7 Winds: Just trying to keep up with my readers.
Jerry Unipeg: It took a while for me to think that up.
God of all: Good to know you're still into it!
Dumbledork: More like a hot chapter, don't you think?
Dark-Magician-41: Who WOULDN'T like to see a slingshot bikini on a hot babe?
Hiryo: Once I have the time and not get too many headaches.
TheLordOfPages1692: Stella just has the touch, you know? ^_^
Firelordeg: Whoa! Calm down, man! I'm glad you like it, but you'll just have to wait like everyone else.
Shawis Relzair: Hello, new reader! And yes, I whole-heartedly agree with you. Akane and the others are like damn karma houdinis in canon and don't deserve to be happy. I put a stop to that here!
MrsWhitelock: Hello, new reader 2! I'll try.
PEJP Bengtzone: Natsume and Kurumi… hmmm…
Lao: Yeah, I agree. Still, in this story, the Jusenkyo Guide had kept samples of each spring. It would be a LONG process to restore Jusenkyo to its original form.
Wolvenstrom: Hope you didn't bust a gut there. Well, turning Ranma-chan into a faerie is the next best thing to a sailor senshi, right?
Ryoko the demon fox: 4Kids butchered EVERYTHING. Glad to have been of service. Avoid 4Kids like the plague!
Jadesparda: Yes, Valtor has been too quiet. Think of it as the calm before the storm…
BlackRoseFire: Just look up "Winx Rai" and it'll turn up. Just make sure the vid doesn't have that accursed 4Kids (or FoxBox) logo on the bottom right corner.
Popo: How long have you been following, new reader?
Ranmakim74: Yes, I'm quite aware of Season 4. It will be a long time until this story coincides with that one. Plus, can't really do anything about it until I see ALL of it (only seen the 1st 13 eps so far). *Uncle style* One more thing! I still need to incorporate the Winx movie into this. I plan to ask another author for use of his crossover which I myself had been following for years.
Because of the long time, I've got a really small…
RAI vs. 4Kids Rant!
This is in season 2 episode "Battle on Planet Eraklyon" (US: "Wrong-Righters" Ugh!)
The scene is when Bloom, Sky, Flora, and Brandon encounter the Patchamen for the first time, and get trounced...
4Kids:
Dunko throws that powder puff bomb at Bloom, causing her to cough and collapse (supposedly sleeping powder or something). Notice that before Bloom collapsed, she was holding her stomach.
RAI:
Patchaman Dunko throws the powder puff bomb at Bloom, which served as a smokescreen, not a knockout gas. While Bloom was temporarily blinded, Patchaman Bo appears in front of her, then punches her in her stomach (it showed Bloom's back, but you could tell she got gut punched), THEN she collapses. THAT'S why Bloom held her stomach in pain there. Poor girl, that must've hurt bad, considering she always wears midriff-baring outfits.
Next is the final date… it's Bloom's turn now! What will be in store for her? See you all next chapter!