Chapter 23
Previously…
-Well, we were thinking we should go at Miss Ofelia's dorm for some tea since she's invited us a few times.-said Tecna.
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-The class is going on a field trip to Australia and we didn't sign in because we can't take the risk of water and we can always go to Australia if we want to.-said Bloom.
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-Miss Ofelia, do you happen to know where Nancy's ring is?-asked Musa.
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-Hey guys!-said Layla-Where's Nabu?
-We actually came here to tell you that.-said Timmy.
-You see, Nabu has been…kidnapped.-said Helia.
-What?!
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-There is one solution.-said Miss Ofelia as everyone intently stared at her-You could give up your powers.
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-I guess this is the end.-said Bloom.
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The girls were walking towards the beach.
-I can't believe that after all this time it would end!-said Musa.
-I know! I've been a mermaid for 7 years! And not once did I think it's gonna end.-said Flora.
-Well, it's been fun.-said Tecna.
-Yeah, remember all those weird excuses, the skipping gym class because "we're allergic to the pool water"…-(Bloom)
-…the full moons were pretty fun!-(Stella)
-…and exhausting!-(Layla)
-What will you miss the most?-asked Stella-I'll miss the adventure of escaping water!
The girls gave her a weird look.
-What? I like being a part of this!-said Stella as the others shrugged.
-I'll miss how deep I can swim, especially since I don't know how to swim.-said Tecna.
-I'll miss swimming with the dolphins, it's just like those performers in the water parks!-said Flora.
-I'll miss the moon pool.-said Musa-I know we can go there wherever we want with a boat, but we won't have time to do that always.
-I'll miss the way I can make water into whatever shape I want!-said Layla.
-And I'll miss how we can glide through the water and the daily swims.-said Bloom.
They made a group hug.
-You know, being mermaids is what got us together, it's what made us friends.-said Flora.
-It's made our lives what they are now.-said Musa.
-Complicated but great.-said Layla.
-Now let's go there and show those scientists what we've got!-said Stella.
-You do know that we won't attack unless necessary?-said Tecna.
-Yeah.-said a let down Stella.
Layla got a text from the guys telling her they managed to bust Nabu out.
-They did it. Let's go.-they jumped in the water.
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The girls got to the moon pool and saw the science equipment.
In a while Dr. Evans and Daniel appeared.
-Well well well, look who decided to show up!-he said.
-Actually we didn't decide, you made us come!-said Stella.
-Easy!-hissed Layla.
-Come out of the water and if you participate, there won't be any consequences.-said Dr. Evans.
-It's kind of hard to pull ourselves out.-said Bloom.
People from the crew pulled them out.
The girls didn't use their powers they just waited for their tails to dry.
-Alright, now you'll come one at a time for me to take blood samples.-said Dr. Evans.
-I don't think so.-said Layla as she and Bloom started making water balls that were being frozen by Flora and Tecna and threw them at the other people from the crew, especially at Daniel.
Musa and Stella started burning everyone that got closer to them.
Daniel ran out of the cave like he didn't care about this anymore and if they are lucky enough, the girls won't see him again.
-It's over!-said Tecna.
-What are you doing?!-asked Dr. Evans.
-We're giving it all up, because of you!-said Flora.
-But, someone would give anything to be a mermaid, this is amazing, why would you give it up?-asked Dr. Evans.
-Because there will always be people like you, maybe you weren't going to dissect us or take us to the circus, but someone else would!-said Stella.
-Girls wait, maybe we can discuss this?-she said.
-There's nothing to discuss here!-said Layla as they all jumped in the pool.
They put their hands (the ones with the rings on) up in the air and concentrated on summoning their powers. In a while, the rings started glowing and the girls put their hands down and got in a group hug squeezing their eyes shut.
The water in the pool started to bubble, but this time the sparkle wasn't present, there was a big blow of wind and everyone closed their eyes.
The next thing they saw was the girls standing in the moon pool in their clothes with legs.
The girls exited the moon pool.
-I guess that you won't have anything to do here after this?-asked Musa. Dr. Evans still shocked from what happened shook her head.
The girls left the cave.
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The next morning the girls were acting like nothing ever happened and looked completely unfazed by the recent happenings, although they all felt sad.
Layla and Musa went to the beach early in the morning for a swim, Flora went to work, Stella came with Flora to the café, Bloom decided to take a bath and Tecna stayed home, finishing her extra work for school.
Layla and Musa slowly entered the water, not saying a word, they waited for ten seconds, but nothing happened. They knew that would happen they just hoped deep down that it may work.
The swam for a while, trying to get used to the regular fin-less swimming. It was harder for Musa who haven't swam in 7 years, but she somehow managed.
After a while, their legs started to tingle until they turned around, seeing their tails.
The looked confused.
-Muse?-(Layla)
-Yeah?-(Musa)
-The others may not know about this yet.-said Layla as they looked at each other and started speeding back to warn the others.
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Flora brought Stella her drink, but accidently knocked it over, making them both wet. They rushed in the cool room.
-Wait…-(Flora)
-Oh.-realization hit them as they went to exit the cool room.
They were a few steps from the door when they stumbled on the ground.
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Bloom was in the bath, listening to music with her headphones through her phone. She felt her legs tingle, but being used to it, she didn't pay much attention to that.
In a while she opened her eyes, realizing she has a tail.
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Tecna went to pour herself a glass of water, watering her hand in the process. At first, she flinched, but then remembered that she no longer has to be afraid of water.
She walked towards the living room when she suddenly stumbled on the ground in mermaid form.
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The girls called the guys to come at the beach and now they were with them.
-Alright, spill!-said Layla-Did you know about this?
-What?-asked Timmy.
-We're mermaids again!-said Bloom.
-Oh that.-said Sky-Yeah, Miss Ofelia told us.
-She said it only lasts for 12 hours.-said Brandon.
The girls exchanged angry looks.
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The guys were running away from the water balls that were chasing them.
-Girls! Please stop!-said Nabu.
-Miss Ofelia told us not to tell you!-said Sky.
-We know.-said Layla smiling.
-This is just a lesson, never mess with mermaids!-smiled Tecna.
The end
Author's note
Thank you all for reading this story and reviewing, I know it may sound a bit pathetic, but this is the most views I got on any of my stories, so thank you!
As I said, the sequel will come out, but a bit later since now I'm working on some other stories I'm gonna post (one of them is Winc club, and the other one may be H2O) and also, I just started school, so it's probably going to be out in a while longer, but I promise that I'll write it.
Angel Ruth-You'll see in the sequel :)
Winx club fan-thank you so much for the review, it really made my day (as well as the other nice reviews from everyone else :) ),and as I said in this author's note, the sequel will be a bit late, but it will come out. I'm sorry about your friend moving out, I can't imagine how hard it must be, but think of the bright side, you'll have something to brag about! Just kidding, I'm sure you'll stay in touch and thanks to the modern technology you'll feel like she never even left! And who knows, maybe you'll be visitng her someday?
And also I always tend to write back to my reviewers, either in PM (private messaging) or in author's note.
Once again thank you all for liking my story!
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