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Chapter 5: Red Fountain

"Stella! Get off!" Layla was maturely scolding Stella to get up from Brandon's bed, she was sniffing his scent.
"But I miss my dear snukooms!" Stella grabbed one of Brandon's pillows and buried her face on it.
"Stel, seriously you.." Bloom was about to grab Stella's feet but one of her abandoned shirts caught her view, it was lying on the desk where she last left it. "Aha!"

The girls began to get their things while Stella remained on the bed, she wasn't going anywhere and so were her clothes. The pets on the other hand were watching their mommies go through their stuff, they were placed on a very high desk so they couldn't run around and protest.

"Lookie here!" Layla squealed, she held up Nabu's pink stained boxers. Nabu stayed in Red Fountain since he too got involved with the whole ogre thing, as a loving girlfriend Layla had rights to get his stuff and return it to him.
"What a man!" Tecna joked, she never knew Nabu was the type to go for pink.
"Focus girls" Flora giggled, they needed to get back to Alfea right away. Professor Saladin only gave them 2 hours since there'll be new students loitering around the campus, the girls will be a big distraction.

Bubu was hiding in shame behind a very busy Tickit, the little kitten was grooming himself. Pingu and Tootsie just stared at their weird acting friend, but it wasn't only Tickit acting strange, even Patch suddenly changed.

Muri was just beside Patch, he was sniffing around the air as his stomach grumbled. Flora heard her little one's hunger issue and halted in front of him, she patted his head and spelled up some treats for him to nibble on.

"Good boy" she smiled and continued to gather her stuff.

Patch ate and ate not minding his surroundings, Muri was taken back at what his friend just did. He was never like that, out of all the guys Helia was the least person to eat.

"Muri, can you help me?" Musa appeared in front of her curious puppy, Muri was just staring at Patch like he had done something wrong. "I promise to feed you later, but right now I really need your help" she giggled and took Muri away from the other pets.

Musa had gotten her headphones already and those were the only things she had left, the rest of her clothes were already gone since Layla had extra room in her bag.

"I know it's wrong but.." Musa bit her lower lip and smiled at Muri, the little dog wasn't liking where they were going. "I'm already done packing my stuff and I just miss him."

They both entered Riven and Helia's room, Musa just wanted to feel Riven right now. She placed Muri down on the bed while she sat and took in some air, she was just reminiscing, not like what Stella was doing.

"Did you know I was the first girl he ever brought in here" Musa smiled and sat back on the bed, she remembered that day. "Even when he was dating Darcy he never let her in here." she proudly, but calmly, said.

Muri smiled and ran to Musa's side, he could feel her love from every angle of the room. A lot of memories happened here and they were both remembering the same thing, the very first day Riven brought Musa to the room.

"Exams were done and Riven wanted to celebrate our freedom" Musa giggled as the image of Riven's thrilled face entered her head. "So we went to magix and drank some shakes, we were having a great time that day..."

Muri panted in delight, his tongue was out and his head was upright. You could see that he was really interested in the topic, Musa noticed it and stroked his head.

"Then, Riven asked me if I wanted to go anywhere else." Musa swayed her fingers from left to right and a bright purple magic ball appeared. "I told him: I wanna see your room!"

In that small ball an image of Riven appeared, he was giving out a very uneasy look. It was a snap shot Musa took, sneakingly, of Riven. That picture was the cutest face she had ever seen him do, it was like he was filled with horror and embarrassment.

Muri gave Musa a look, a look that said 'Why the heck did you take that?'

"What? He looked so adorable" she giggled and closed her palm that caused the disappearance of the image. "So Riven, at first, didn't want to take me to Red Fountain. He said something about aroma therapy, Helia was trying out some herbs and it'll be bad for my eyes."

Muri placed his paw over his eyes, that was the excuse he had lied to her about.

"But everyone knows he can't resist me" Musa winked and grabbed the pillow behind her, she snuggled with it and got a whiff of Riven's scent. Muri just rolled his eyes and let her continue, she can have her fun for now. "In the end, after using my feminine charms, Riven took me here so we could relax and catch up on some talk."

Musa laid on his bed and took Muri from her side, she raised him up and started to play with him. This was definitely what she needed, some time with Riven was the answer to her little depression and Muri was a big help as well.

"Musa?" Tecna opened the door and peeked in, she had her backpack behind her so she was probably done.
"Is everyone done?" Musa quickly jolted up from the bed which caused Muri to fall on the ground.
"No, no, Stella just started and you know how long she takes." she giggled and looked behind her, Stella wasn't even 10% done. "I just wanted to ask if you would want to walk around a bit, it's getting a little stuffy in here and I really don't want the pets getting traumatized when Stella explodes."
Musa laughed and took Muri from the ground, she gave Tecna a thumbs up and walked over to the door. "Let's give them a tour, shall we?"

The two of them walked out of the room with the little ones behind them, the girls had given them permission to go site seeing around RF so it'll be good for their stamina.

RIVEN POV

"Timmy, speak to me man!" Brandon was shaking our little kitty around, he was totally not himself anymore.
"I could really go for some milk right now" Timmy ran after Tecna, see, he was acting differently. Timmy hated milk, well, he just didn't like it that much since he had some issues with milk up in his nose back in high school.
"Dude!" Sky pointed like a little kid, things were really strange.
"I know but what can we do?" I shook my head and sighed, things are not looking good for us.
"We should do something about Helia as well, look at him." Nabu pointed over to Helia, he was tailing Musa and Tecna.
Helia was sniffing the ground like he was searching for something. "I know it's here, I can smell it."

We watched our 2 friends becoming more and more one with their animal self, it was like they were accepting what they were and living their lives as is.

"We need to talk to Saladin" Nabu looked ahead and they were going to pass by his office.

We all, excluding the two cuddly pets that were with Musa and Tecna, nodded. The four of us ran inside the half opened room and looked back, the 2 girls hadn't notice our disappearance.

"Why hello boys" an old mans voice greeted them from the background.

The 4 of us looked back and saw Head Master Saladin smiling at us, he was seated on his chair looking at some files.

We approached with caution, we didn't need anything exploding in front of our faces.

"I see the girls brought you along." he waved his staff and the four boys floated over to his desk. "But.." he started to do some head counts. "I see Helia and Timmy aren't here."

Sky nodded and pointed over to the door, the rest of the us just stared at the old man. A stare that gave out the a really annoyed aura, something like wanting to kill him for doing this to us.

"So it has already taken affect." he chuckled, Saladin stood up and walked over to the huge window behind him.

We exchanged looks and wondered what the old crazy wizard was talking about, they were already animals so of course his magic had already taken affect. He didn't have to state the obvious.

"Be warned my students.." he started again which caught the boys's attention. "This is no ordinary punishment..." he smirked and raised his eyebrow on them. "My nephew and Timmy are about to experience the punishment's full power, you aren't just animals, you are turning in to animals.."

Again, we exchanged looks. Turning in to animals? But we were already animals, the old man wasn't making any sense at all.

"Oh, so everyone is already experiencing the diminishing intellect" Saladin snickered, everything was going according to plan for him.

I growled at him, he wasn't making sense at all. Intellect? We aren't turning stupid just animals, what does that have to do with our intelligence?

"Muri! Bubu!" Musa was yelling outside the halls.
"Pingu! Tootsie! Where are you?" Tecna followed, she sounded really worried. Probably because of Stella's pet, if she loses Tootsie then she'll have to suffer sever consequences.
"You better run along now" Saladin waved his wand again and we were sent flying towards the door. "Remember boys, when you find out what the Winx's mission is then you'll turn back to your normal selves."

One by one we were kicked out of the office, first was Brandon and the rest of us landed on top of him. Musa and Tecna had seen us and they sighed with relief, it was like a mother seeing her lost child.

"Don't you ever do that again! You hear me?" Musa grabbed m and started to preach, sheesh, can't a guy just wonder a bit?

I just nodded so this won't turn in to a big issue, Musa was never like this before. She would let others do what they want so they'll be able to learn from their actions, even if I am a dog.

"Musa, he's fine. All of them are." Tecna assured my really pissed off girlfriend.
"I know but their still babies, what if they in to some sort of trouble?" Musa pouted and stroked my head.

Tecna looked at us and raised her eyebrow, it was a warning. She turned back to Musa and shook her head, Timmy and Helia were in her arms so she couldn't physically support her.

"Do you want to head back to the dorm? Stella might need some help and we really got to go, we've got an hour left." Tecna checked her watch, she was struggling to balance the two sleeping morons.
"You go ahead, I'll go for a walk" she frowned and turned away.
"O-okay then" Tecna sighed, I think she knew what was bothering Musa. "We'll meet up with you by the front gate"

Tecna turned the other way and walked along with the others, I didn't know what to do. As of now I'm doubting myself as Musa's boyfriend, she's been acting differently and I don't even know why.

"Riv!" Nabu called out, he was riding on Tecna's shoulder.
"I-I'll.." I turned to look at Musa, she was nearly gone. "I'll catch up to you guys later!"

With that decision done I ran after Musa with all four small paws, it wasn't easy controlling these things.

It seems to me that Musa hasn't taken notice of me yet, she wasn't turning around to greet me or even talking.

MUSA POV

A walk was probably what I need, I just couldn't think straight. Riven this and Riven that, why can't I get him out of my mind? Even Tecna had problems with her emotions towards Timmy, we would talk about the guys at night. I wasn't sure how the other girls were feeling but I bet they missed them as well, it was actually strange. I could easily control my emotions but for the past days I've been... Needy.

"Hey! Pretty lady!" a guy yelled by my left, he was with a bunch of guys sitting near a shady tree.

Ignore them. I scoffed and continued my walk, I didn't need this right now. Oh, Riven. When the fuck are you getting back? I thought for it and started to feel a bit angry, the girls and I didn't deserve this at all.

"Come on! Just say hi!" he yelled again.

I felt my forehead get hot and my caught my hand in a fist, he was really getting on my nerves.

"Can't you see that I'm clearly interested in you?" he approached with his two mates following him from behind.
"Buzz off" I whispered trying to not shove my fist in his gut.
"I'm a Red Fountain hero in training doll" he grabbed my arm and twisted me so I could get a good look of him.

That's it, I can't take it anymore. I clenched my free hand and gritted my teeth, no one touches me but Riven.

"You little mother f-" but before I could penetrate his stomach I heard some barking and growling.

Muri? I turned my head and followed where the sound came from, Muri was standing with cold eyes just a few feet from us.

"What do we have here?" the guy, he had brown shoulder length hair, approached Muri.
"Don't you dare touch him" I growled.
"He's yours? Well that won't do at all" he shook his head and smirked at Muri. "How about this? We get out off here and leave your little mutt to your friends, no need to worry though, you're with a future hero"

Muri growled and his paws were digging the ground, my hero indeed, he barked at the guy but he didn't seem to be scared of my little pup.

"Shut up" the guy pushed Muri and stood up.

He did not just do that, not to my little Muri.

"Come on" he smiled at me like he had this new attitude, a two faced person.
"Don't-" I firmly placed my feet on the ground and took some air in.
"What?" the guy looked at me, he wrapped his arm around my shoulder and was about to walk.
"DON'T YOU FREAKING TOUCH ME OR MURI!" I yelled and shoved him to the ground, full on explosion here I come. "I know your type! You're one of those AIR-HEADED hero wanna-be's!" he was speechless, so I continued with my speech. "You think you can easily get a girl with that face and attitude? Well, pray to the God's of magix and they'll probably spit something out for you!"

Muri ran over to me and I picked him up, okay, now I was calmer. He didn't need to see me exploding just because of a guy, I am better than this.

I turned to the guy and glared at him. "Oh, and FYI, I have a boyfriend. You probably know him, wait till Riven hears about this." I grinned.
"Riven?" the guys choked, it seems that he did know who my wonderful boyfriend is.
"Yeah, I'll tell him to go easy on you. Maybe a few broken ribs and probably two or three fractured bones, yeah, that'll do" I smiled and walked away.

I walked to the front gate since the girls were probably there already, but I couldn't help but feel a bit happy. That preach really took a lot from me.

"I'm sorry you had to see that" I stroked Muri's head.

He barked and licked my thumb, looks like he didn't mind at all.

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