I have better things to do. Alfea's part of the Codex.

Chapter XIII: Codexgirl

I fly to Alfea as fast as possible; I need to work fast and good.

Sky's POV:

What happened to Bloom? She looks evil. That outfit was different but God she looked hot. I am still just an adolescent boy with a lot of hormones. When she kissed me… Well I didn't know she had that in her. She surprises me every day. And that's why we make such a great couple; I really love her. And I tried to tell it, but every time I wanted to, I saw Layla in front of me. Was it just a thought? It must have been the Trix; Darcy! Off course; she could do that right? That's stupid, why would she do that? This doesn't make sense, but I don't trust Bloom anymore now. I have to call someone.

"Hello" I say

"Hey, who is this?"

"Stella, it's Sky."

"And why are you calling me? Bloom's not here."

"I know that; that's the problem!" I say frustrated

"Sky" she says annoyed "What do you mean?"

"I mean, I was here with Bloom, but…"

"Did you make up? Oh that's great! Did you kiss? And…"

"Stella! I am not in the mood to talk about this; she got mad and she flew away."

"What?! What did you do to her?! You scumbag! What is you problem and why the hell do you…"

"Stella!! Seriously! She didn't look very happy. She looked…" I swallow "Evil."

"Are you serious?"

"Really serious. Stella, I think she's coming to Alfea and taking her temper into account; she'll be there soon! What is in Alfea that she would like to have? Actually I don't think she wants something; I think someone else does; someone who uses Bloom as an instrument. That's pretty smart, since Bloom is strong and she could probably beat us all" Did I just say that? Man, I got to work on my attitude; I'm a total wuss! It's the love… it's the love. Who am I kidding; it's the truth!

"Darkar" Stella says in horror. "Sky; I know exactly what she wants. I have to go." And she's gone. I have to get to Alfea.

Bloom's POV:

I am almost there. I will capture the Codex.

"Ha. Alfea." I say out loud. I fly directly to the secret library.

I turn the hidden door knob and enter the library. The previous time I was here I was totally flustered; but now… This is just a place with a very high ceiling and a lot of old books. Booooooooring.

"Hi Concorda." I say

"Well hello Bloom, how are you?" she asks friendly. Bweuk; save me.

"I am feeling really good, remarkably good." I say, smiling evilly. The Codex; the Codex… he has to be here somewhere. I start to throw books on the ground because you know the Codex has to be here.

"Bloom honey what are you doing?" Concorda asks

"I am just trying to find the Codex." I reply "To deliver it do Darkar." I add

"Oh dear! You can't do that. Just stop throwing books on the ground and we'll talk about it."

"You know," I say, ignoring her ", the place where the Codex is hidden should be able to withstand my fire. So…" I say looking at Concorda "I should just burn everything." Concorda shakes her head in despair.

"Young lady; I will not let that happen." She says. Oh God, does she want to make me laugh?

"Oh come on, listen to yourself; how the hell do you think a kiddy like you can stop me?"

"Well my big friend; then it's time you learn that little is also grand." She says.

Then she does some kind of spell and the next moment I am as big as her! Correction; I'm as little as her. This is humiliating; where's the grandness?

"Who the hell do you think you are?" I ask, getting angry.

"I am the librarian of the secret library of Alfea and protector of the Codex and I will not let you take it."

"So… How long did you practise on that?" I ask. She's ridiculous; I'm really laughing now; but I should go on burning things. Hah! There's a spot that isn't ruined. I go there and –bingo- I find the Codex. But then that stupid sea horse-pet of her takes it from me. I fly after him but then I think of something. I throw a ball to Concorda, trapping her.

"You'd better give me the Codex; or your mistress will die."

"No! Hippocampus no!" she desperately yells and then she loses consciousness.

What kind of name is Hippocampus anyway?! Anyway; I continue to chase and throw fire balls at the pet and I don't mind Concorda anymore. Just when I think I get the Codex from the idiot animal, she shouts "Hippocampus; the portal in chapter 6!" and the creature ducks into a book. I follow him in. Wow, there are letters here. Cool. Now where is he? There! He wants to get away but I block him and snatch the Codex from him.

I fly out of the book and I am my normal size again. I look around and then I see them; the girls. Great. Well; I could use some action anyhow.

"Hello!" I say cheerily "How are you guys? Fully recovered? Because I certainly am."

"Bloom; are you holding the Codex in your hand?" Tecna suddenly asks, staring true some kind of binoculars.

"Well yes; I have to bring in to the master."

"The master? And what's with the dark outfit? I don't think it matches your skin tone." Stella says

"Lord Darkar is my master; and I think my outfit is simply amazing"

Suddenly Lockette flies next to me and she gives me a kiss on my cheek

Oh… I feel so light and happy. I close my eyes.

"Lockette; that was so sweet." I say, smiling

"Come on Bloom:; you don't really want the Codex do you?" Stella asks

"Me? Off course not. But Darkar wants it" I say, opening my eyes.

"Lockette!" I yell "How could you?" I look at the girls.

"So do you want to convince me now?" I ask

"Oh Bloom" Flora says "We're your friends, we can help you; but you're not evil."

"Do you really expect I listen to you? You are so pathetic, with your pathetic boyfriends! You send them pretty notes or plants" I look at Flora "But it means nothing. NOTHING!" they look at me, stunned. They know I'm right.

"Don't listen to hear Flo." Musa says "She's not Bloom."

"Sure I am. I am even better than ever!"

"Oh sure… Solar sweep!" Stella yells; but her attack is just too soft; I block is easily.

"What? How is that possible?" Stella asks, looking at herself.

"Let me try." Layla says. Oh, this should be fun. "Power ball!"

I take the ball in my hand; well it's pretty; I have to admit that.

"Oh come on Layla, pink balls?! That is so pathetic! I would ask you to throw something stronger; but I'm pretty sure that's you're strongest attack."

This is fun! I want to attack now! But Flora's first.

"Plants of Alfea; protect us!" she yells and a miserable plant grows bigger and its stalk entwines me. I hate this!

"I hate flowers!" I scream "Especially now; they don't match this outfit!" and I burn the plants. They're just some pile of dust now.

"Come on girls! Are you scared? Give me some action!" I say

"Sonic Blast" Musa's turn now! I fall to the ground because of the shock and some books fall down on me. I quickly burn them and fly in the air again in a second.

"That was weak Musa."

"I am going to try again; and this time I will not hold back! Sun beam!" Stella cries.

"Counteract fire with fire" I tell her, nullifying her attack. She looks stunned, lying on the ground. I should give the sign now. I scream while I send purple fireworks true the window. Soon one of Darkar's servants arrives and I give the Codex to him. Now it's time for more personal things. As I want to destroy some more; Avalon enters. With Sky.

"What the hell are you doing here?" I ask

"Bloom what did you do? Come on down."

"Oh stupid little boy; you have no clue." I say. He's making a fool of himself.

"Professor!" I say looking at Avalon "You're just in time for my revenge" I say, shielding myself with fire. Then he points a staff at me and the last thing I remember, is feeling light and falling down, down, deeper, deeper, …

I look around. Everyone is there.

"What? What did I do?" I ask groggily.

"You gave the Codex to Darkar." Stella says

"Oh God! No! That's not possible!" I say, still feeling faint. "I will get it back."

"We will all help you." Sky says "You can count on the specialists' help."

I feel very strong all of a sudden.

"Stay away from me; I don't want you near me." I say and I walk away.

I go to my room and lay on my bed. I asked them what happened; but I remember exactly. I feel terrible. My thoughts about Sky haven't changed. That jerk!

Pfff. I am tired. I close my eyes and doze off until someone gently nudges me.

"Hmmm." I groan.

"Bloom; Faragonda asked us to come and see her." Flora says

"All of us?"

"Yes, all of us. Let's go together." She says.

"Okay" I say, getting up.

We're walking in the hallways, without saying a word. Now one knows what to say.

We're standing in front of Faragonda's office and we knock.

"Come in" we hear

"Welcome girls" she politely says as we enter

"Hello Miss Faragonda" we all say.

"I understand that you've gone true some difficult things." She says. Well that's the understatement of the millennium.

"Some of us more than others. That was still no reason to ruin the library" she says

"But we already cleaned it." Stella says

"You're not here for a punishment." She continues "You have all worked very hard but you are too stressed now and that's not good in our critic situation; that's why you're going on holiday." She says and shows images of our destination.

This is it; this is the holiday! I will earn my Charmix! I am guessing there's a catch.

"These are the Wildlands… A beautiful place with various climates, plants and animals. You can ski and swim, there's a huge forest, there are abilities to shop, …"

I hear Stella squeal. "The magic activity is practically zero." She's like a walking brochure. But I haven't heard a catch yet, that's really good.

"So, no magic?" Tecna asks "But what if something happens; then we can't defend ourselves!"

"If you mean the Trix or Darkar; they can't use magic either there, or only little. There is no reason they would pursue you." Still no catch; this looks nice; I might actually enjoy this holiday!

"But in case something like that would happen; I invited some specialists to join you." She says, with a sparkle in her eyes. "Sky, Brandon, Timmy and Riven will accompany you."

Yup; that's the catch. Sky.