The four girls quickly made their way towards the explosion and stopped in front of a broken down warehouse. Rosella continued to scan the area for any trace of the one that caused the damage but to no avail. Malicious laughter filled the air once more as a ghostly silhouette appeared in front of them. No one could make out exactly who the witch was, although Rosella seemed to have some idea of who it was.
"It has been a long time since I last saw you princess."
"So you're the one behind this destruction." Rachel said.
Laughter filled the air as the figure came into view and stared at Rosella. The witch then looked turned her attention to the others and smirked. She took this as an opportunity to test out her dark magic.
"You must be the smart one. I am Splendora."
"We will not allow you to get away with this." Catarina said glaring at Splendora.
"Let's transform girls." Carmen responded.
"I can't." Rosella said as she dropped to her knees. 'I knew it. I always knew that she would return. We have to get out of here before things get worse.'
"Magic charmix!" The others called out and quickly transformed.
"Catarina, fairy of aura."
"Rachel, fairy of gemstones."
"Carmen, fairy of volcanoes."
"You honestly believe that you three have the power to defeat me." Splendora said laughing. "You have no idea who you are messing with. Let's find out what frightens you the most."
"Girls. We have to get out of here now. It's too dangerous." Rosella said frightened.
"We can't just stand by and do nothing Rosella." Rachel replied.
"You should listen to her fairy." Splendora said as a crimson rain poured down on Rachel and Catarina.
"What's happening?" Catarina asked as she backed up in terror. "No. I defeated you. It can't be." She then dropped to her knees and closed her eyes. "It's not possible. Leave me alone."
Soon Rachel began to feel the effects of the spell and hid her face in fear. No one knew why they were so terrified. Rosella tried to move but found herself frozen in place. Carmen glared at Splendora and hovered in the air.
"What did you do to them?"
"I merely brought out their worst nightmares." Splendora said as she took a step closer. "Soon they will find themselves unable to do anything and there's nothing you can do to help them. Their fear will consume them."
"You monster." Carmen replied fisting her hands. "I'll show you the power of Zevia. Lava beam." Suddenly a beam of lava swirled around Rachel and Catarina, breaking the spell.
"Aura blast!" Catarina called out as an orb of purple energy shot out at Splendora.
"Crystal bolt!" Rachel called as small crystals were fired off.
"Lava beam!" Carmen called as lava formed and mixed with the other attacks.
"Fools." Splendora said stepping out unscathed. "Your not strong enough to even scratch me. I've had enough fun for one day. Until next time fairies." She then looked at Rosella and smirked. "Next time you won't be so lucky." Laughing, she disappeared into the night.
"How could all our attacks fail?" Catarina asked as they returned to normal.
"Perhaps we should ask Rosella." Rachel said glaring a little at Rosella.
"That's enough Rachel." Carmen replied. "We should get back to Alfea where it's safe. It would be the best place for us to talk and figure out more about that witch."
The girls nodded and took the bus back to Alfea. They walked into their dorm and set down on a nearby couch.
"Rosella." Catarina said. "Why don't you tell us what you know about this Splendora."
"We're not safe." Rosella replied. "No one is safe anymore. Splendora could return at any moment and we're all powerless to stop her. I've seen what she can do and I don't want that to happen here."