"So… we've got work to do" I say
Chapter XXII: One plan at a time
"I saw the Trix last night." Tecna and Timmy now look at me as if I am from another planet and talking gibberish too. "When I ran away" I try to explain. Hey they are the smart ones; they should understand!!
"You guys!" I say a little louder and waving my hands in front of their faces.
"Wow Bloom" Timmy suddenly says
"Are you alright?" Tecna asks. FINALLY! Some reaction!
"Yeah yeah I kinda beat the crap out of them." I say, hoping I didn't sound too proud.
"That's great but how exactly did you do that because the last time I checked you couldn't transform here and the Trix already beat us like what… 3 times?"
"Timmy!" Tecna exclaims
"What? It's true!" he says indignant
"And whose fault was that?" she says looking at him accusingly. I am guessing Timmy is feeling like a scared shrimp right now thanks to Tecna's glare.
"Timmy, I have a Charmix, which makes me stronger, plus the witches' powers have seriously reduced here. They can't fight us alone because they simply don't have enough power I guess. I just felt so strong at the moment and maybe that's why I beat them; the anger, the frustration,…"
"I don't believe powers are influenced by emotions…" Tecna starts.
"I do" Timmy interrupts "I think they influence all your actions"
"Let me finish!" Tecna exclaims "… but in your case, with your powers I think there is a big chance that that happened" she finishes and now looks at Timmy, satisfied.
"They're after me" I say "They came to capture me"
"What?!" both Timmy and Tecna yell at the same time.
"Shhh" I say
"But how's that possible? What do they want?"
"The same thing as always I suppose" I reply sadly
"Your powers" Timmy says and Tecna looks as if she could hit Timmy with a sledge hammer. Is it safe to let her work on this with Timmy? I know Timmy is a specialist but Tecna isn't exactly in a good mood. Well not around him!
"I'm not so sure about that Bloom" Tecna says
"She's right" Timmy says, looking at me. And 'me' is looking very not-understanding!
"Look, they said that they'll capture you right? That means that they will need you. Not just your powers; you. Though I have to admit that in the end it will be about the Dragonfire." Timmy explains
"But that doesn't make sense!" I yell frustrated "Darkar has a lot more power than me; a lot more dark power! I mean he already got the Codex and he's just not doing anything!" I say, standing up and pacing up and down "It's like he's waiting for something." I say standing still suddenly
"Or for someone" Tecna says.
"Oh God, oh God, oh God, OH MY FREAKING GOD! I don't want to be captured by Darkar; he's old and … he looks like a skeleton." Ew that old nasty … old evil guy! He cannot touch me! It's just gross!
"Bloom" Tecna says snickering "I doubt that Darkar will do with you what you're imagining."
"Hey no imagining here" I say, throwing my hands up in the air "Just nice, pure thoughts" Timmy looks way uncomfortable now. It's actually funny!
"Hey! Hey!" We her someone scream and turn around immediately.
"Is that…?" Tecna asks
"STELLA!" I scream delirious with joy. She looks like crap! For the change, I don't look like crap, she does! Although; when I take a look at myself… I did sleep on the ground in a forest. I don't look too good. And Layla; she just looks like Layla. She's used to this outdoor thing, in contrary to others. I run towards Stella.
"Bloom!" She exclaims "You're back! You look like…"
"… shit." Musa finishes.
"Musa!" I say, fake angry
"Actually she's right." Stella says.
"You should take a look at yourself!" I say laughing
"Okay you're right but that's not important now; I have to tell you something."
Did Stella just say that her looks weren't important? Something weird is going on here.
"I got my Charmix!" she blurts out.
"Stell that's amazing! How did you get it?" I ask
"I made up with Layla; okay I still don't really like her but she's part of the group and…" she shrugs
"You got your Charmix!" I repeat and we both squeal. We must sound like baby mice right now but I'm so happy for her!
"Did you already use it?" I ask
"Yeah; I used it as a mirror; it reflected sunlight so Brandon found me."
"Didn't you feel a lot stronger?" I ask, hoping she felt the same thing as me.
"Yeah, enormously; I mean suddenly you can transform. I couldn't stay transformed for long however; once I did an attack I was normal again."
"Oh" I just say; because that's the only thing I can think of. Oh. Then why did I feel so strong? Emotions? I know deep down that I was so strong because I was on the verge of becoming Dark Bloom, but I refuse to believe that; I just can't accept that. Stella looks again at herself.
"Okay I really need to change and tidy my hair now" she says. Okay, everything's normal again. Perfect. "And somebody else should do that too." She adds. Okay that was too good to be true. I come with her and after 5 minutes I'm 'fixed'.
I see Riven is back and I notice Musa isn't looking very happy. The others look worried. Big lie off course.
"What's wrong?" I ask, unsure that I even want to know.
"Riven saw the Trix in the forest." Brandon says
"Shit" I say indistinctly. Really, shit!
"What did you say?" Sky asks
"I… I…" I stutter, and then I realize I didn't tell him. Okay that was a big mistake; but I thought everything was going to be okay; that they would just leave.
"What were they doing?" I ask, ignoring Sky's question purposely. Riven just shows one of his notorious smirks.
"Come on; I know you spied on them." I say. His smirk fades. "That's just you, Riven" I roll my eyes.
"They were doing a spell on some animals and" he sighs "They probably did other things but I left since I wanted to tell you."
"Okay" Breath in breath out Bloom. Think, think. Off course!
"They are using the animals as their 'slaves' because they don't have enough power from themselves!" I say
"How do you know they don't have enough power?" Sky asks, determined to make me suffer since I ignored him. God get over it!
"I just know. God!" I say angrily "Drop it." I glare at him but he keeps staring back.
"Later" I say softly.
"No." he says
"Excuse me?!" I exclaim. Everyone is looking at us now. Uh oh.
"Riven and the others; go to Tecna and Timmy and help working at a defence plan; they already started it." I quickly say and drag Sky into the forest.
"Okay I would like to know what that was all about!" I ask, still angry
"You totally ignored me!" he yells. Great, now he's already yelling.
"Everyone noticed it" he continues
"Oh now I get it!" I shout "It's your male pride; off course! I should've known; I ignored you in front of other people." I pause "Get over it" Way to go Bloom, just yell one more time and you'll never see him again. But he makes me so angry! I want to walk away but he grabs my arm and spins me around.
"I want to know!" He says, almost transfixing me with his look.
"Come on Sky; don't make a fuss about it." Why can't I just tell him?
"Just tell me" He says
"I knew the Trix were here." I sigh "I fought them last night. They want to capture me and bring me to Darkar." I rapidly say "Bummer" I add
"You fought them and yet you're still standing here, unharmed?" he asks
"Oh so you don't believe me? Oh even better! I got my Charmix remember!" I'm yelling very loud now. Oh God, why did I say that? Off course he remembers; it was with him that I got it! I am so stupid! He's shocked that I just said that; I can see it.
"Okay" he says "I just wanted to know" he walks away. I look one last time in his eyes and I know that only his mouth said 'okay'; his eyes said something different. Pain.
"Sky!" I yell desperately, to make him come back. He turns around but doesn't move. Okay; I have to move apparently. I walk towards him, without knowing what I'll say.
"I'm sorry; that was tactless. I was just so… You made me so freaking angry!" I finally say and look at him. He stares back into my eyes. Oh God; this is not good; there can be no more eyes-locking; not good!
"I understand what you mean" he says, smiling.
"Really?" I ask, slightly grinning. He nods. I have to move away. Now! Okay my feet aren't listening. Now; move! Later is good too. Hey, this is magic too!
"Bloom!" Timmy yells suddenly. What now?
"What?!" I yell back, annoyed. I walk towards Timmy with Sky behind me.
"Layla…" he sighs.
"What?" I repeat. Just tell it!
"She's gone" Sky suddenly says. I look at him, shocked. He of all people had to say that. Great.
"I guess we'll have to look for her then." I sigh. Why couldn't she just stay here? Why does she have to play the rebel? And why does she need the attention?
Sky immediately starts discussing with Brandon about a plan, maps, flash lights,…
"Damned!" I say, breaking a twig in two. Stupid girl. Hey it's actually good she's gone! I know what to do.