I'm sorry I've not updated for ages, but I am busy revising, but I hope you enjoy this chapter :P

Flora squirmed slightly in her bed before stretching out and opening her sparkling jade eyes to a new day. The sun was up and it was beautiful. She tenderly rubbed her eyes and allowed them to adjust to the light. Then, she reached out and folded the quilt off of her body and carefully sat up right. She looked across the room to see Bloom; sound asleep. Flora smiled at her slumbering friend and tiptoed cautiously out of the room as not to wake her. As she opened the door, she saw Layla squinting at a note that lay on the table in the main dorm room. Flora frowned at Layla in curiosity and carefully closed the door to her dorm behind her to join Layla at the table.

"Oh, hi Flora," smiled Layla.

"Hi, Layla, what's that?" she questioned.

"It's a note from Musa, did she tell you about this?" she replied.

Flora reached out for Musa's note on the table and turned it around so she could read it.

Winx,

Please don't worry about me, I've gone to Melody with Riven to say goodbye to my parents, I'll be back soon,

Musa x

Suddenly, Flora's stomach turned as she remembered their mission for the day: gain Elementix. Knowing it could be her final day scared enough, then thinking of what would happen if she didn't risk her life, scared her even more.

"No, I didn't know, but it's a good point. What if something happens and we never said goodbye?" suggested Flora.

"All these transformations we've earned, and never once have we told our parents about it, but then again, the stakes have never been so high," said Layla anxiously.

"Maybe we should get the other girls up and go home to say goodbye, then get back in time to get to the museum," proposed Flora.

"Sounds like a good idea. Bagsie not waking Stella up!" said Layla quickly.

"Fine, I'll go," huffed Flora as she headed for Stella's dorm.

She reached out slowly and grasped the cold golden handle in one hand and gently twisted it. The door squeaked quietly as she pushed the door open to reveal Stella sleeping peacefully in her king sized bed. Flora cautiously approached Stella's bed and crouched down next to it.

"Stella," she whispered. She had no intention of startling her so gradually got louder.

"Stella, Stella," she called out, now reaching her normal volume. But still, she lay still.

"Stella…" she called out again, now raising her voice. Stella began to shuffle and Flora raised her eyebrows as she noticed Stella taking quicker, deeper breaths, but still, she lay asleep. Consequently, Flora had begun to lose her patience and almost shouted into Stella's ear.

"STELLA!"

Stella sat bolt upright and reached an arm out in front of her.

"No! No! Not spots with stripes…" she shouted in a fluster.

"Stella calm down, I was only trying to wake you up," she smiled innocently.

"Well you could've done it nicely," she moaned. Flora sighed and rolled her eyes and headed back into the main room where Bloom and Tecna were now waiting too. They were all silently giggling at Stella's reaction but quickly composed themselves when Stella entered the room.

They were all stood around the table silently until Layla spoke.

"The reason we got all you guys up, is because we found this note from Musa, and figured we should all do the same," she advised as she handed Tecna, Bloom and Stella the note.

"I never thought to…" stuttered Stella as she thought about her parents.

"If we never… said… goodbye…" Tecna paused for a moment. "Musa was telling me about how she was nervous to say her goodbyes last night," she stated.

"If we all go out and say our goodbyes this morning, then we can go to Magix later and get the book. We can't postpone our mission any longer; else we give Pandora a chance to get stronger," continued Layla, hiding her fear.

"Well, we're gonna need to call the guys, aren't we?" suggested Bloom.

"I'll ring Timmy. Wait, how are we getting there, I can use my Inter dimensional portal."

"I can use my ring," shipped in Stella.

"Me and Nabu can use our magic to create a portal, what about you Flora?"

"I don't know. I guess me and Helia could use a Red Fountain ship."

"Right, so the guys don't need to bring their levabikes, I'll get them to fly a ship over here for Flora and Helia to take to Linphea." Tecna took the phone from her pocket and disappeared into her dorm to make the call.

"Right, well we'd better go get ready then." And with that, they all headed off to get changed.

20 minutes later

Flora stood on the quad with the rest of the Winx (minus Musa) and waited patiently for the ship to arrive. It was a slightly breezy morning, but nevertheless, the bright sun was still up, shining gloriously over Alfea. Before long, the ship had landed right in front of them and they were watching closely as the door lowered itself to the ground. Slowly, the silhouettes of the boys emerged and walked out to greet their respective girlfriends.

Flora gazed as Helia strolled lovingly towards her. Her cheeks blush as he smiled, grateful to see her beautiful face. Her reached out and locked his arms underneath her shoulders and lifted her off the ground and spun her in a circle. Helia watched as Flora stunning honey brown hair rippled in the soft breeze. She grasped him tightly before he lowered her back down to the floor. Flora giggled in delight but stopped when she saw his face. Then she remembered. Today could be their last day together, in life at least. Her face became more solemn as she thought more and more about Elementix, and losing Helia.

Helia recognised this sadness immediately, but he didn't need to ask what the matter was, he already knew. He sighed as there was little he could do about her fears other than do his best to protect and comfort her, but he felt useless, and it hurt him. He pulled Flora close to his chest and cradled her tightly in his arms.

Flora turned her head to see her friends. They were all so happy, chatting, laughing and hugging their boyfriends. She could only hope that they could all be happy together after Pandora was sorted out. She watched as Layla and Nabu created a portal before her eyes and disappeared to Tides. Then, Stella whipped out her ring and transported herself and Brandon to Solaria, whilst Tecna, Timmy, Bloom and Sky went inside Alfea leaving herself and Helia with the ship.

"You ready?" asked Helia tenderly.

"I guess…" trailed off Flora; the fear was evident in her voice. She tore her gaze away and stared into the ground.

"We can take this as slow as you-"

"But we can't Helia, we need to do it quickly else she gets stronger and harder to beat," she whimpered reforming her stare into Helia's eyes.

"Your right, but we can't rush."

"I know, I know… I'm sorry I snapped. I'm just scared." She twisted her body away from Helia. She felt guilty for being so rude to him and couldn't bear to look him in the eyes.

"Don't be Flora. You are the most amazing person I know, you just need to trust yourself." He reached one hand out to Flora's shoulder in an attempt to turn her to face him. She stubbornly kept her back to him.

"You're just saying that!" she spat shaking her head.

"No, I'm not Flora. I'm saying it because I genuinely believe in you." His voice was soft and reassuring, and Flora was too kind to keep up this act, this wasn't how she wanted to spend her possible last day with the man she loved.

"Really?" she gasped and turned back around to face him.

"Yes, and I know you can do it," he smiled and held his hand out for her to hold. She reached out and grasped it tightly.

"Come on, we'd better go," smiled Flora as she led Helia onto the ship.

Flora pulled Helia into the main control room where he shut the outside door and began the take-off sequence. Flora sat herself down in the seat closest to Helia and strapped herself in. Helia also strapped himself in and prepared for take-off. The noise was muffled and surprisingly quiet from the engines but Flora chose to stay quiet anyway to let Helia concentrate. Once they were in the sky and Helia turned the auto pilot on, he could sit back and relax.

"Since when could you fly the OWL?" she asked inquisitively.

"Oh, it's a compulsory requirement for every Red Fountain student. It's as easy as riding a levabike," boasted Helia trying to impress Flora.

"Um, didn't you crash your levabike?"

"Not quite… well yes but... you see, me and Riven were racing near Gloomy Wood, when Riven decided to try one of his emergency stops, and you know the rest."

"Right…" Flora was beginning to feel a little less comfortable now.

I bet he had to pass some kind of test, yeah, they wouldn't let him into Red Fountain if he didn't pass although, he is Saladin's nephew, so Saladin could've pulled a few strings. But Helia wouldn't put me in that kind of danger, I should trust him, not question him, contemplated Flora.

After around half an hour, Linphea came into view. Flora gazed nervously out of the window. The realm from afar was very green as much of the planet was covered in forests and jungles. She was excited to be seeing her parents, but could only fear that it was her last goodbye.

The earthy ground came closer and closer into view until the ship was directly outside Flora's house. It had felt like so long ago that she had been home, but the lodge she lived in was always comforting to see. The sun was up and the temperature overall was very warm. There was barely a breeze which meant the heat of the sun was very intense.

"Are you sure you're ready for this?" asked Helia sweetly.

Flora forced a smile and put on a brave face. "Yes."

Helia smiled back to her and leaned in to place a kiss on Flora's rosy cheek. Flora felt her body tingle with love and turned around to see her house again. She noticed that her parents had come out to investigate the ship followed by Rose, Flora's younger sister.

Flora felt as if she'd been kicked in the stomach. If she never saw Rose again…

She didn't want to think about it, acting as if death was certain wasn't going to help her through the tough times she had ahead. She reached out with one hand and interlocked it into Helia's hand. He smiled reassuringly at her as they headed towards the exit of the ship.

As she stepped off, Rose ran towards her.

"Flora, Flora, Flora!" she squealed.

Flora let go of Helia's hand and bent down on one knee to embrace her younger sister. Rose leapt into her arms excitedly and wrapped her arms around Flora's neck. As Flora squeezed back tightly, she felt a tear escape from her eyelid but quickly dismissed it and straightened herself up again. She looked down at her beautiful sister.

She had vivid green eyes and short honey blonde hair, pulled up into a ponytail and secured with a clover bobble. She wore a flower chain on her head and a frilly cream dress tinted a pale green.

Flora smiled and looked up to her parents. Her mother had long dark blonde hair and wore an elegant free flowing skirt which was an earthy green colour and reached down to the floor. Her top was pastel blue colour with floral prints and fastened around the back of her neck leaving her shoulders bare. Her eyes were the same vivid green as Rose's and she was also relatively pale in colour compared to Flora. She also wore a large blue pendant on a long chain around her neck.

Her father stood next to her mother holding her hand tightly. His hair was brown and styled quite short. He wore a pair of three quarter length shorts and a green shirt. His complexion was more like Flora's.

They stared contently at Flora, but also had worry in their eyes as they were unsure of her news.

"Um, Helia, do you mind if you take Rose out the way for a few minutes whilst I talk to my parents? I won't be too long, and I will have to tell her later anyway," she smiled.

"Sure, take as long as you need. Come on Rose, we'll go and play for a bit." Helia stretched his arm out in front of him and Rose took his hand. Rose dragged Helia across the grass causing Flora to giggle a bit. Then she turned her attention to her parents.

She walked up to them apprehensively and gave them both a hug.

"Hello Flora, we weren't expecting you," smiled her mother warmly.

"No, I know. Can we go and talk inside?" asked Flora, turning her head to see Rose tugging on Helia's cape from his Red Fountain uniform.

"Sure," replied her father in a concerned tone.

Through the large oak door, they walked through the lodge into the lounge and sat themselves down on the beautiful hand crafted sofas. Flora had been against her father's craftsmanship ever since she was little, so when she was old enough to generate her Winx, she restored all of the trees her father had used. The realm of Linphea was generally against unnatural sources and believed that nature provides all the tools necessary for life, that was why Flora's father became a craftsman.

The sofas were a pastel blue fabric which matched the long curtains. There was a television in one corner which was one of the few electrical items that her family owned, and there was a small wooden handcrafted table in the middle of the room.

Flora got herself comfortable and began to explain her situation.

"Mum, Dad, there's something you need to know and the reason I am telling you is because I have made my decision," started Flora.

Her parents said nothing and instead watched her closely.

"I'm going to try and gain a new power called Elementix. A new evil has arisen and the only power strong enough to defeat her is Elementix," she struggled.

"No, you don't mean to say that Pandora… no… it can't be… oh gosh… Elementix… you do realise what you are choosing to do, don't you?" questioned her father in disbelief.

Flora could only assume that her father had heard about the legends and the link between Pandora and the power of Elementix.

"Yes, I know the consequences, but the consequences will be much worse if I don't try…" she answered firmly. In her attempt to be strong, a few more tears rolled freely from her eyes as she stared down at the wooden floor after struggling to meet with her father's eyes.

Flora's mother swallowed, trying to hold back tears of her own. Slowly, she stood up and sat next to Flora, wrapping her arms around Flora affectionately.

"When are you going to do it?" Flora's mother asked tensely.

Flora paused for a moment before she answered. "The reason I came today is because we're going to do it tonight," she spoke quickly as she just wanted to get it said and over and done with.

She watched as her parents eyes widened in horror. Elementix was a power they had both heard of, and hence they knew the consequences, and therefore knowing they could lose their precious daughter forever truly destroyed them.

Flora began to snivel as her parents began to find it harder and harder to keep themselves together. Her father stood up too and sat on the other side and embraced her too. The moment was blissful as they enjoyed each other's love.

"I'm glad you understand, I just need to tell Rose now."

"We'll come with you," offered Flora's mother supportively.

"Thanks," she smiled wiping away a few more tears.

They exited the lodge together and looked over to Helia and Rose who were playing on the large grassy field. Helia caught Flora's eye and brought Rose over to see them.

Flora crouched down and smiled as she gazed into Rose's innocent eyes.

"Now Rose, there's something I need to tell you," smiled Flora.

Rose smiled back having totally missed the nervousness in her voice.

"You know the Winx?"

"Yeah the Winx, you're in the Winx aren't you Flora?" she said excitedly.

"Yes, that's right. But me and the Winx are going to try and gain a special power."

"Special, what do you me special?"

Flora hesitated, "It's special because it is the strongest power ever. But if I do it wrong, then you might not see me again,"

"What? Why?"

"If I fail, I'll… I'll…" she wasn't sure she could say it, to tell her sister, who was only 12, that her big sister might die.

She exhaled before continuing.

"…I'll die." That was it, the last straw for Flora. She reached out for Helia and buried her head into his chest. She couldn't stop herself from crying.

Rose was far too young to understand the full magnitude of the situation, but seeing her big sister cry and say that she might die and see her parents start to cry set her off as well.

Helia let go of Flora and softly pushed her into her parents' arms, joined by Rose who wrapped herself around Flora's side.

"Flora, remember that we love you whatever happens and that we believe in you. Just remember, you are one of the Winx because we know what you are capable of," blubbered Flora's mother.

Flora nodded stiffly, unable to form any words.

"And that we are proud of you," added her father.

"I love you Flora," snivelled Rose.

Flora let go of her parents and kneeled back down to Rose's height.

"I love you too Rose," she smiled and squeezed her tightly (almost to the point that Rose was unable to breathe, but she was returning the favour to Flora).

"I love you both," stuttered Flora, now composing herself and giving her parents one final hug.

"I love you too," repeated both of her parents in unison.

Flora smiled as she looked at them both. Helia placed her hands on Flora's tense shoulders from behind.

"You ready to go?" he asked.

Flora just nodded. They turned around and headed back towards the ship.

"Bye Flora!" she could hear them all shouting. She smiled as she heard their voices echo in her head.

They boarded the ship and Flora stood pressed next to the window waving her family goodbye. They all stood together. Whatever happened, she was just glad to have a family like her own.

She felt and subtle rumbling underfoot and felt the ship slowly leave the ground. She began to wave more frantically as they hovered higher and higher. Her sharp breath had caused some of the glass to go foggy with condensation. She pressed one finger onto the glass and drew a love heart shape to show her parents her love. Before she knew it, her family were a few small dots, and then they were gone.

Flora choked slightly as she came to terms with her possible final goodbye. Helia quickly set the ship to auto-pilot and swiftly got out of his seat to comfort Flora, cradling her in his arms.

Wow! That was long! The next chapter is Layla (spoiler)!

I think it will be nice to have some LaylaxNabu, there isn't much Fanfiction about them :(

Don't expect the next chapter soon, but please enjoy and review :)