Last time a malfunction in the Magical Reality Chamber nearly killed Bloom, but that's only a small part of the problem. The bigger problem is that a duplicate of Bloom was created, one of evil. On with the show!

Chapter 2: Trouble to the Nth Degree

The duplicate Bloom walked down the corridors of Alfea, her eyes darting back and forth as if looking for something. Her eyes were looking the other way as she bumped into two sophomore students. "Sorry Bloom," said one of the sophomores. The duplicate Bloom whirled around, flipped the girl 'the dirty bird,' and exclaimed "F#ck off!" then continued on her way, leaving the two sophomores in a stunned silence.

She then ran into two more sophomores and one junior, "Oh Bloom," said the junior, "What do think on this years decoration for the prom?" "If I wanted your opinion," snapped the duplicate Bloom, "I'd give it to you!" she shoved past the girls and walked on. "Looks like some one got out of bed on the wrong side today," said the junior.

The duplicate Bloom continued down the corridor overlooking the school courtyard, she looked down, and saw Sky standing in the sun lit courtyard. "Excellent," said the duplicate as she smiled in a rather evil way."

Meanwhile in the Hospital wing, the school nurse had just given Bloom (the real one) a clean bill of health. "I feel fine," said Bloom, "I'm just a little tired, that's all." "I'm glad you're alright," said Stella, "That Magical Reality Chamber has been nothing but trouble for you." "Don't I know it," said Bloom. "If you're feeling tired," said Flora, "Maybe you should get some rest." "I'll do that," said Bloom, "But first I want to know what went wrong this time in the Magical Reality Chamber."

"You fairies should use what we use up at C.T.," said a voice from behind Bloom and her friends. They turned around to see Carmen Dawson, Cloud Tower student body president, and one of the few witches Bloom trusts and calls friend.

"So what brings you to enemy territory?" asked Musa, who still doesn't feel comfortable around witches. "Elise got called in to help figure out the problem with that contraption you use," said Carmen, "And considering that Elise has the highest GPA at Cloud Tower, I'm amazed that she hasn't been called in for technical support before."

"So what do you use at your school?" asked Flora. "Something similar," said Carmen, "But with better, more up to date safety protocols." "Am I the only one who thinks we've just been insulted?" asked Layla.

"Insults aside," said Bloom, "I still want to know what went wrong. The nurse may have said there's nothing wrong with me, but I disagree. Besides feeling tired I feel different." "How so?" asked Stella. "I'm not sure how to explain it," said Bloom, "But since I was transported out of the Magical Reality Chamber, it's like I'm missing part of me, like I've left part of myself behind."

Meanwhile the duplicate Bloom had reached the courtyard and was making a beeline for Sky. "Just the man I want to see," said the duplicate Bloom. "Hey Bloom," said Sky, "I heard there was a problem with the Magical Reality Chamber, are you alright?" "Couldn't be better," said the duplicate, "But there is something I want to talk to you about, in private."

With that the unsuspecting Sky followed the duplicate Bloom into an empty classroom. "So what do you want to talk about, Bloom?" asked Sky. "I've been thinking," said the duplicate in a sly tone, "And I've realized that the time has come for us to take our relationship to the next level."

"What do you mean?" asked Sky. "You know what I mean," said the duplicate Bloom in a soft seductive voice, she closed the distance between her and Sky, "You're a man, I'm a woman, you figure it out."

"Oh," said Sky as he realized what she was talking about, "Well, um, I, err…" "There's no need to say anything," said the duplicate as she put her arms around Sky's neck, "It's no crime to give oneself over to pleasure," she bent up to kiss him, her lips less than in inch from his.

"No," said Sky as he gently removed her arms from his neck, "I'm sorry Bloom, it's not you, it's just that I have values. I'm not rejecting you in any way, but I feel more comfortable to wait until we're married."

"You can't be serious," said the duplicate in a darker tone, "Here I am, offering myself to you, ready to satisfy your every fantasy, and you want to wait until marriage? What the f#ck it sup with that!"

"It just happens to be the way I was raised," said Sky, worry growing in his mind, "What's wrong with you? You've never acted this way before." "Nothing's wrong with me," snapped the duplicate, "It's you who's messed up. I've waited over two years and I'm not waiting one second longer, take me now!"

With that the duplicate threw her arms around Sky's neck and shoved her lips against his. Without a second of hesitation Sky shoved the duplicate off of him. "You're not Bloom," said Sky, "The real Bloom would never act like this, and she kisses differently."

"I am Bloom," snapped the duplicate, "And don't you forget it!" "No you're not!" exclaimed Sky, "You're some kind of doppelganger!" "I am Bloom!" raged the duplicate as she shot a fireball at Sky. He easily dodged it and delivered a right hook to the left side of the duplicate's face, sending her crashing to the floor. When the duplicate recovered, she had a large black eye forming on her face.

"You bastard!" raged the duplicate Bloom, a look of utter hate twisting her face, "You impudent, inbreed bastard!" With that the duplicate ran out of the room. "What is going on here?" Sky asked out loud.

The end of chapter 2. Next chapter the source of the duplicate Bloom is revealed. See you next time!