Author's Note: Well whether this is liked or hated I plan on finishing it all the way through. Some chapters will be shorter than others but I'm trying to keep them balanced. Also I'm trying to balance the attention given to each group and each character, but most likely I will not be able to achieve a prefect balance I am trying. Also again since I have two chapters in the editing stage and a third being written now I'll update even though it isn't a Monday.
Disclaimer: Just like earlier I don't own either Ronin Warriors or Winx Club.
Chapter 4) Justice
Techna stood just outside an arcade and a clothing store. Stella seemed to forget what they were he for in lieu of a designer dress and shoes. They were supposed to be scouting as well as picking up a few needed things. Stella had wanted to go alone since Bloom was still talking with Faragonda but Techna insisted that they start traveling in pairs. The last thing they needed was Icy or Stormy showing up while one of them was alone. They'd been lucky so far and Techna didn't want to test that luck.
She was watching the games more than for Stella to come out of the store after all it would take the blonde fairy of the sun hours to finally finish, or it would at least feel like that. The games were old and primitive using joysticks and only a few buttons. They seemed to be fighting games mostly pitting person against person who was willing to play.
"It's such an old game, primitive and easy." Techna mumbled to herself as she watched.
"Wow that's harsh criticism." Techna whipped her head to the side seeing a black haired man standing to her right. He was watching the game too, but he did offer her a glance and wave.
"It's the truth." Techna defended her opinion only to have the man hold a coin out for her.
"Well then you want to prove how easy it is? Or can you not back up your words?" He teased her with the smirk on his lips. His blue eyes challenged her to take the coin and play against him. He was wearing a red t-shirt with a tiger on it and blue jeans.
"Well only if you are sure you want to lose." Techna stated taking the coin from the man. They waited in silence patiently as others finished up and the two of them could step forward. Techna resisted the urge to use magic just to trace the machine and learn it inside and out. Instead she let the guy pick his character first before selecting her own. Her decision was based off of what she'd observed other players doing. As the fight begin Techna was surprised with her opponent's skill. He knew what he was doing and was even to counter and block her choice characters attacks. They flipped between forcing one and another to defense, and then stealing the offense. People were gathering around them marveling at the endless battle going on, on the screen.
"Hey you are good."
Techna couldn't help but smile at the compliment he paid her as they still went back and forth. "You're not bad yourself." Techna stated stopping herself before the second part slipped out. She nearly told this stranger that he was almost if not better than Timmy at video games. Thankfully the game stole her attention back so she didn't dwell on her ex. With the next combo Techna clenched victory the game announcing it and people clapping. This was something Techna wasn't sure why, and didn't understand what the big deal was.
"Man you are really good. Thanks for the good game." The man smiled extending his hand for a handshake. "I'm Sanada Ryo by the way. Ryo to my friends."
"Techna, and thank you." Techna answered shaking Ryo's dark tan hand. Techna opened her mouth to say something more when she heard Stella scream. "Stella!" Techna turned and ran out of the arcade the man calling after her.
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Stella loved the deals she'd gotten for the clothes and shoes, that she'd seen in the store. She was fixing the strap of her shirt when she bumped into someone. Before she even could look up she heard others people move in closer. The creeps were leering at her and her bags. As the one in front of her reached out to place a hand around her waist Stella shoved him back.
"Back up creep!"
"Oh come on we just want to help you with your bags. Where you heading sweetie? We'll get you there no problem." Stella made a face of disgust as the one to her left spoke. He had the same horrible taste in hairstyle and clothes as Duman had, had. That one even attempted to grab her purse.
"No way!" Stella snapped wishing so badly that they were at Magix and she could just zap these fools. She yanked her purse away from him but stumbled back into the third. What surprised her was that people weren't even stopping those who glanced at the scene just walked quicker.
"Why don't you come with us."
"No. Now LET GO OF ME!" Stella screamed at the top of her lungs. The three seemed to be taken back for a moment so she took the chance to slam her heel down on the one's foot and smack the second one with her purse. She then tried to run but the leader grabbed her wrist.
"Bad move." Stella stared wide eyed as he yanked her back to him despite her struggling. She could see Techna in the distance running towards her but she worried Techna would just get hurt too. The guy raised a hand to hit her but before he could swing another hand caught his wrist.
"No the bad move was picking on a lady!" An angry voice stated lowly. The owner was a broad shouldered man with black blue hair and dark blue eyes that looked less than pleased. He was in an orange shirt and black pants, and his muscles barely flex as he pushed Stella out of the ringleaders grip. Before the man could say a word Techna and another guy had joined Stella and her mystery hero.
"Stay out of this!"
"No way man, and I'd back down if I were you." Ryo stated glaring at the three delinquents. Before any of the three could say another word the man in the orange shirt bent the ringleaders wrist back till he cried out. He let go and the four of them watched the three run off.
"Spineless punks." The man in the orange shirt spat.
"Stella are you alright?" Techna asked placing a hand on Stella's shoulder.
"Yeah, I'm fine. They were just creeps." Stella huffed "Plus at least one person around here is going to help someone in distress." Stella stated glaring out over the passers by.
"Hey don't be too hard on them, but I'm always happy to help. I'm Rei Fuan Shu, or Shu." Shu smiled introducing himself to the lady he just helped out.
"Well thank you Shu, but Stella and I should really get going." Techna interjected before Stella could introduce herself. Techna could see the look Stella was giving her but she ignored it. "We have friends waiting for us."
"Hey no problem. Hopefully we'll catch you around." Ryo said with a smile. "See you around."
"Later." Shu smiled and followed Ryo's lead to leave the two girls.
"Techna!" Stella whined looking at the fairy of technology with annoyance. "They were cute, and I might have been able to get the one to carry my bags."
"Stella we're suppose to be scouting for any sign of the trix first off, second don't you think its a bit soon to be thinking of another guy?" Techna countered but felt bad the minute Stella's face dropped.
"I'm just trying to pick up the piece Techna. I'm not looking for anything, after what Brandon pulled I don't want to think about anything with relationships." Stella said her hands gripping her bags tighter. It was hard to even think about love at the moment.
"But you've been talking about cute boys since yesterday." Techna stated her observation, in shock of what Stella said.
"So what? I'm admiring them, doesn't mean I want to hold hands or… or. I don't even want to think about it." Stella sniffled staring up at the sky so she wouldn't cry. She didn't want to cry over Brandon anymore. With his reputation he probably had a new girl, it just wasn't fair. She didn't want to talk about it, cause she was sure while her heart was broken he was having fun.
"Stella I'm sorry. I thought I was the only one still not over it." Techna admitted as they started to walk down the street. "With how Flora and Musa seem to be, I couldn't help but believe everyone is moving on faster than myself. And you were encouraging her."
"Oh Techna, we all will move on in our own pace. Nothing is wrong with moving on slowly." Stella smiled and reassured her friend. "I mean we spent five and for some of us six years together with those boys. I would've thought marriage was coming next… Not what they did." Stella frowned hating how all five of those boys broken their hearts.
"Thanks Stella, I'm glad we're on the same page." Techna smiled and Stella hugged her friend.
"Hey that's why we're sticking together. We'll get each other through this, and kick the butt of the trix on the way." Stella exclaimed and Techna laughed.
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"Hey dolls we're back!" Stella announced as Techna and she entered their hotel room. Each of them carrying some bags.
"Finally what kept you." Musa asked heading over to help them with the bags. Soon Flora joined in helping as well.
"Stella went shopping." Techna stated matter-of-factly, and Flora and Bloom started to laugh.
"It figures, next time someone other than Stella will go." Bloom said still chuckling.
"Not my fault they had these adorable jeans and t-shirts for sale."
"Even if they weren't on sale you would have got them." Musa jabbed at her friend.
"Well enough on that, we talked to Faragonda and she wasn't familiar with anything called the dynasty so she'll get back to us. It also looks like Aisha's almost done with her obligations in Tides so she'll be able to join us soon." Bloom smiled but the smile didn't last.
"Bloom? This is all okay or good new so why aren't you smiling?" Stella asked feeling a wave of dread as Flora also wore the same solemn expression.
"Because they were debating sending the Specialist…" Musa snorted leaning against the wall and looking away from her friends. "For now Faragonda will keep them from coming but she isn't sure how long that will be for."
"What? B-but they can't do this! We needed to get away from them, and then what happened with the trix!" Techna cried out. The last person she wanted to see was Timmy. She especially didn't want him around if she was going to need to rely on him.
"Yeah we know and so does Miss Faragonda." Bloom said trying to calm Techna.
Yet as all this was happening Stella just dropped the bags. She was in pure shock, and her heart clenched tightly with pain. This couldn't be happening. She wanted to run and not look back but instead she was pulled from her daze as Flora hugged her. It was then everything she was trying to hold back came loose. Stella fell against her friend and started to sob, asking the questions she had the first day of her heart break. It was hard for all of them and in this moment the joy that they had started to reclaim was gone.
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In the nether realm Icy was quite anger that both her sisters had messed up the simple task they had. What really pissed her off was that the warriors they'd been warned about had actually hurt Darcy. Stormy wasn't taking the new well either and wanted to join Icy in revenge. Sadly that revenge had to wait as they had a more pressing issue. Icy had nearly finished infusing the extra dark energy from the power they'd collected into the true ruler of this realm, Arago. Sure they'd run into some guardians but they were keeping them busy with the dynasty soldiers and hexes. Stormy had also gone out on a run to keep the protectors off balance.
Yet as soon as Icy could awake Arago those fighting against them here wouldn't matter. They would fall and so would the fairies and anyone else. After all Icy had a small portion of dark power harvested from Legendarium and she was infusing it into the demon she was reviving. Soon they would conquer every realm known, and they would finally rule. More importantly Icy would soon gain her revenge against Bloom.
