~Previously~

Splendora has taken Gale prisoner and intends to use him to draw in Rosella and her friends. Catarina is completely upset about the whole ordeal. Now the girls and specialists need to find a way to save Gale and find the truth about Rave.

'What's going to happen now?' Rosella thought as she looked down a little. 'This is all my fault. If I hadn't of come here, then Gale would still be here. Perhaps I should leave and go somewhere with no people.'

"Don't even think about it Rosella." Carmen said.

Rosella looked at Carmen with a confused look and quickly looked away. "What are you talking about Carmen?"

Carmen sighed and placed her hands on Rosella's shoulders. "You can't fool me Rose. Don't start thinking that any of this is your fault. This is where you belong and you can fight back against that witch."

"Our main focus right now is finding a way to save Gale." Rachel said. "And you need to stop dwelling in the past Rosella. Nothing you do is going to change anything. It's time that you face facts and get your life together. I find it hard to believe that I actually became your friend." With that, she turned and stormed off into the forest.

Carmen watched as Rachel stormed off and shook her head. "Don't listen to her Rosella. I think she just needs time to calm down. She is right about one thing. You can't let your past control the rest of your life. I'm going to go check on Catarina."

Rosella could only watch as two of her friends walked off. Perhaps Rachel was right and they shouldn't have become friends. All she really knew was that something had to be done. How could she possibly fight back against Splendora?

"Is everything alright Rosella?" Alex asked, walking up behind her.

Rosella looked back at Alex and shook her head. "It's nothing that you have to worry about Alex. I've just got a lot things going on right now. Anyways, you're all going to find Gale right."

"You know Rosella," Alex began, "I'm here if you ever want to talk. Gale is one of the strongest people I know. He's not going to let some witch get the best of him. You should get some rest for the battle ahead. I get the feeling that this isn't going to be easy. Besides, right now Catarina needs you."

Rexx smiled and ran up behind Alex. "Don't worry, Gale will be back here in no time. And then we can figure out what he thought was going on."

Colton watched Rexx and sighed, "I just don't get how he can be so happy about all of this. Must be the excitement for battle. Hopefully Catarina will be able to pull herself together and I understand just what Rosella is going through."

Catarina watched everyone from the dorm's balcony and stared out into the distance. In the short time that she had known Gale, he had gotten to her heart. Everything about him made her feel safe and sound. It felt as if her heart was going to beat right out of her chest. Gale was always fully aware of his surrounding and yet, somehow he was still able to get captured. What could have possibly been on his mind to distract him? She knew that she would have to get past this depression in order to save him. Her only goal right now, to bring him back safely.

Carmen walked up behind Catarina and placed a hand on her shoulder. "I'm sure that Gale is alright. You can never know what's going to happen and we will have to go through hardships. Try not to look so down alright. Gale wouldn't want you to spend all this time worrying. We will get him back, no matter what it takes."

"I know that Carmen." Catarina said sighing. "I'm trying to be happy, but I just can't right now. I can't stop myself from worrying, but I do believe that Gale will be fine. Until he's safe, I won't be able to smile."

Carmen smiled and gently hugged her. "And you have all your friends to help you save him. We need to find someone that can help Rosella get past her fears."

Catarina let a few tears fall and nodded her head. "Rosella could be a big help to us, but she needs to see it. She will need to transform in order to fight back and we can't do this without her. It's Rachel I'm worried about."

"I know." Carmen said. "Rachel still doesn't trust Rosella and I can't blame her. Rosella is a great person, but she can't live her entire life in fear. Any ideas on someone that can get through to her?"

Catarina stared down at Rosella and smiled a little. "I might know just the person. Hopefully, we are able to get in contact with her."

Splendora's Base

"It's time that I pay a little visit to the dungeons."

Splendora smirked and made her way into the dungeons. Upon seeing Gale and Zane, she smiled a little. It seemed as if they both were unconscious as the witch got closer to them. "You two don't fool me. Enough with your little charade boys. Open your eyes and look at me."

Zane was the first to open his eyes and glare at Splendora. It wasn't his first encounter with the witch and he felt like it wouldn't be his last either. He couldn't remember where he had first met her, but he could sense that they had met somewhere before. All he could really do was hope that someone would come to their aid.

"What do you want with us?"

Gale opened his eyes and kept his gaze on the witch before him. It was easy to tell that Zane had history with her. 'What could she possibly be planning? She brought me here in order to draw in Rosella. Zane was brought here so he could be replaced by an imposter. Why was she wanting someone to infiltrate Red Fountain? And who exactly is the impersonator? I get the feeling that Zane was brought here for another reason.'

"You don't remember Zane." Splendora said, rubbing the side of his face. "After all, we have met before."

"What are you planning witch?" Gale asked.

For a moment, Zane turned his attention to Gale. 'Be careful Gale.'

Splendora laughed a little and looked over at Gale. "If you're going to be rude, at least learn my name first boy. I am Splendora, witch of nightmares. It's simple really my friend. I want what belongs to me. The horn of the unicorns is believed to possess extraordinary power. And that is just with one horn. Imagine how much power would be contained in two or ten perhaps. How about a hundred horns? Unimaginable power that could possibly rival that of the dragonflame."

"That's not possible." Zane said. "The dragonflame isn't to be trifled with. Even with all the horns you've collected, you couldn't match its power."

Splendora turned her attention back to Zane and smirked. "And that shows just how much you know. It's true, the combined power of the horns I have thus far wouldn't stand a chance against the flame. They are not pure enough to do anything. There exists only one horn that is truly pure. By combining the purity of the one, the others will become pure as well. I will become the most powerful being of all magical history."

'That must be why she's after Rosella.' Gale thought. 'She has the pure horn. Splendora is willing to sacrifice everything to obtain that power. It is believed that the great dragon created the entire magic dimension. I've heard all the stories about what that power is capable of. Could this witch be right about the horn being more powerful? No, it can't be true. Although, I do believe that it would come close.'

"You will fail Splendora." Zane said. "Haven't you figured it out by now? Evil never wins. Try as hard as you like, but you won't get what you want. I'm not going to let you enslave the magic dimension. That's what you're planning isn't it. You want to use that power to take control."

Splendora glared and scratched Zane across the face. "That's where you're wrong little boy. Unlike all those that have come before, I will get what I want."

Zane winced as blood trickled down his face. "Even if you get the horn, you won't be able to use its power. Only good hearts can wield that light."

"Leave Rosella alone." Gale said, struggling to break free. "You will be stopped."

"Once again you are correct Zane. I can not wield the power contained in the horn. That's where you come in my pet."

"What are you talking about?" Zane asked.

Splendora smirked, watching as Gale's bindings grew tighter. "I wouldn't struggle little boy. The shadow threads will only grow tighter." Turning to Zane, she chuckled a little. "It's simple really. In order for me to use that power, I need a conduit and you are exactly the one I need. You've come in contact with the horn. Part of its power lies dormant within your body."

"That's not going to happen." Gale said, wincing a little. "My friends will come and they will defeat you before your plan succeeds. And even if they can't, the winx will."

"I've heard enough out of you." Out of the shadows stepped Echo. "Allow me to deal with this one my mistress."

Splendora nodded and stood next to Zane, petting his head. "Make him suffer Echo and make sure his little pixie can feel his pain."

Echo smirked and walked up to Gale. "You should learn to keep your mouth shut little boy."

"I'm not afraid of you witch." Gale said, glaring at Echo.

'Stay strong Gale.' Zane thought.

Echo smiled and kissed Gale. 'This boy won't know what hit him. He will make a perfect pawn.'

Gale's eyes widened as he felt a strange magic flowing through his body. 'What's happening to me? What is this feeling?'

With a smirk, Echo pulled away from Gale and placed a hand on the side of his face. "You can feel it can't you? As we speak, a toxic kind of magic is flowing through your bloodstream. The pulsing you feel is the sound waves within the toxin. Now then, let me hear you scream."

Gale cried out in pain and struggled even more, causing him to endear even more pain. He had never felt pain quite like this before. 'This witch must use sound wave magic. Catarina, please stay strong. I'll have to make sure to let her know just how much I love her.'

"Leave him alone!" Zane called out as shadow binds wrapped around his neck and became tighter.

"Be quiet my pet." Splendora said.

Alfea

"Let's get going Catarina." Carmen said.

Catarina nodded and led the way to Faragonda's office. Upon reaching the door, she knocked and waited for a response. "Miss Faragonda. It's Catarina and Carmen. May we talk to you."

Within a few seconds, the door opened and the girls walked, taking a seat in front of the desk.

"I was wondering when you girls would come to see me." Faragonda said.

Catarina looked down a little before speaking up. "Which means that you know what happened?"

Faragonda looked at Catarina and stood up, staring out the window. "That's right Catarina and something must be done. We can't allow these witches to get away with their actions. That being said, I simply can't allow you girls to go after them."

"You know how dangerous Splendora is." Carmen said. "We can't just sit around and do nothing."

Catarina looked up at Carmen and fisted her hands a little. "And what do you expect us to do Carmen? We don't even know where they are. Not to mention that in our current state, we wouldn't stand a chance."

"I'm afraid that you are correct Catarina." Faragonda said. "Carmen, do not forget that there is still one of you that has yet to transform. Not to mention that you all are not yet a team. If you want to succeed, then you all must be able to work together."

Carmen became quiet and sighed. "I know that miss Faragonda. It's like Rosella doesn't even trust us. I've never seen someone so frightened before."

Faragonda turned back to the girls and nodded. "Rosella has every reason to be frightened. She has seen first hand what Splendora can do. Losing people she cares about is her biggest fear. However, she has became more open because of you girls. Your support has given her the strength to open up. It will take a lot more for her to gain the strength to fight back."

"Rosella has had it rough." Catarina said. "I was thinking that if she talked to one of the Winx, she could be stronger."

Faragonda smiled and took a seat at her desk. "I couldn't agree with you more. However, most of the winx are quite busy right now. That being said, there is one that you could find in Magix. Seek out Flora and have Rosella talk to her. It may be just the thing she needs."

"Thank you miss Faragonda." Carmen said, smiling a little. "I'll go with Catarina to find Flora. Let's get going."

Catarina nodded and followed behind Carmen to the door. 'If we work as a team, we will be able to save Gale and defeat that witch.'

"Do not worry Catarina, Gale will be saved." Faragonda said.

Catarina smiled and took off with Carmen to Magix City. Somehow, they would help Rosella and save Gale. This was the only thing on her mind at the moment and she couldn't wait to see the one she loved once more. 'Hold on a little longer Gale. We will be there soon enough.'

~~~~~~Next Time~~~~~~

The specialists locate Splendora's tower and have a look around the area. During this time, Carmen and Catarina head to Magix in order to find Flora. Meanwhile, Red Fountain is visited by a strange man. Will the fairies and specialists be able to save Gale? And who is this mysterious stranger? Find out next time on Scoutix Club