Chapter 6

It was already dark outside when Stella and Darcy came back into the Winx suite. They were trying to find a way to combine their magic like Faragonda asked them to. Which turned out to be much more difficult than expected, especially if you hate the other person. Still they tried. In the living room they saw Bloom and Icy. Both of them were sitting on the floor. Many books were scattered around them.

''How did it go?' Bloom asked them, looking up from her book

''It was a complete disaster. Darkness and light can't be combined.' Stella answered

'You seem to have had trouble as well. Are you expecting to find the answer in one of the books?' Darcy sarcastically said as she looked over her sisters shoulder to see what she was reading. 'Wait a second! I know this book.''

'Griffin brought us our things from Cloudtower. She kept all of it after she expelled us. Bloom and I were hoping to find something useful about the ancestral witches in one of our old books.' Icy explained and turned to the next page.

'Where are the others' Darcy asked and picked up a book as well

'Tecna, Musa and Layla went to the library. Stormy and Flora are probably still trying to figure out how to combine their magic' Bloom answered

'What are we going to tell Faragonda when she finds out none us succeeded.' Stella wanted to know.

'Speak for yourself…Watch this.' Bloom smiled at her friend. The fire and the ice witch sat across from eachother and took hold of their hands. Both of them closed their eyes before an ice crystal formed between them. It took them almost all afternoon until they talked to eachother and even longer until they were comfortable enough to hold the hand of the other. But somehow they managed.

'Congrats. Icy made an ice crystal appear.' Stella said sarcastically and clapped her hands

'Touch it' Icy dared the fairy. Stella raised an eybrow before touching the ice. She immediately pulled her hand away after her fingers made contact.

'Ouch…It is burning hot' Stella shrieked shaking her hand

'What? How did you do that?' Darcy got closer and asked curiously

'We can do more.' Bloom replied

Now a flame appeared between them were the crystal stood only a few seconds ago. When Darcy touched it she was surprised.

'It is cold! But it looks like fire.'

'I promise you it is a real flame. Unfortunately we can't hold it for a long time.' Bloom explained

'Any idea how me and little miss sunshine over there can combine our magic?' Darcy pointed at Stella.

'No, but I don't really think Faragonda is expecting us to figure it out.' Icy said 'Or at least that is not her primary goal with this task'

'What do you mean?' Stella asked.

' What do you think is going to happen after we defeat the ancestral witches? ' Icy asked

'Silly question. Everything will be back to normal. You three go back to making our lives difficult by showing up with a new villian and we will defeat you.' Stella answered casually 'Why are you asking?'

'Icy is paranoid. She thinks Faragonda wants us to become friends..or at least not-enemies .' Bloom told her friend and the ice witch rolled her eyes

'We have been here for two days and I already found six ways to invade Alfea without anyone noticing. It would be a shame to let those plans go to waste, just to become not-enemies with you.' Darcy said. Bloom and Stella just stared at her and Icy chuckled 'I'm going to bed. Sleep tight' the witch of darkness added and smirked before leaving.

'She is joking, right?' Bloom asked the white haired witch.

''She better not be. Finally I have something to look forward to.'

A few minutes later all of them went to bed.

'How about we try to…Are you even listening? '

So far the flower fairy was the only one of the two to try to come up with ideas. Since both Stormy and Flora drew their magic from nature they decided to go outside. Or rather the fairy decided.

Now Flora sat on the grass and watched as Stormy threw stones against the protection shield.

'And could you please stop throwing stones against the shield.' Flora said

'Why? Are you worried it will break?' Stormy replied

'Not really. But –'

'Then no.' Stormy interrupted the fairy and threw another stone at the shield.

'Faragonda wants us all to work together. And so far you are not really helping.' Flora said calmly

'My powers cause destruction and you make flowers grow. I don't see a way to combine them.' Another stone hit the shield.

' Listen, I get that you don't want to be here, but if you want to get out of here, you need to cooperate.' The fairy tried to talk to the witch. When Stormy didn't answer she continued. ' Your sisters seem to be aware of the danger and I am sure you are as well.'

Flora saw how the storm witch rolled her eyes as she mentioned her sisters.

'What is going on between you and your sisters? You seemed angry when Darcy allowed Icy inside the room after she locked herself up. Do you know what happened?'

'They don't tell me anything.' Stormy replied. ' They treat me like a child.'

'You're their sister.' Flora said

'That is exactly why they should tell me things.' Stormy turned around and looked at the fairy when she heard Flora quietly laugh.

'What's so funny?'

'That is exactly what my sister would have said. I guess somethings are the same everywhere.'

'That is not the same. Your sister IS a child.' Stormy said and sat down on the grass a few meters away .

'It doesn't matter how old she is or that she is still a child. Miele will always be my little sister and I would do anything to protect her.' Flora told the witch ' And I think your sisters are doing the same. They are protecting you.''

'It sucks to be the youngest' Stormy muttered and laid down in the grass.

'It also sucks to be the oldest.' Flora replied.

Both girls didn't say anything for some time. Flora decided to let Stormy set the pace. The fairy hoped the witch would get used to working together with her and she didn't want to force her to talk to her. So, if the witch wanted to sit in silence for a few minutes, that's what they were going to do. It seemed to work.

'My sisters were allowed to attend Cloudtower in the same year. They lied when they applied and said they were the same age. Icy was seventeen and Darcy almost sixteen. I was only allowed to attend a year later. Griffin suspected they lied, but she didn't say anything.' Stormy told the fairy. She was still laying in the grass and she stared up at the cloudy sky. 'Icy was always the cunning one, Darcy was the smart one. Both of them have long, straight hair and they always got hit on by boys. It was always them against the world. And then I joined them at school and quickly became the one with the bad temper, the one who couldn't sit still and always got into fights. Sometimes I just felt left out. None of the boys ever paid any attention to me.'

''I like your hair. It's different.' Flora said

'Wow..I decide to tell you about my life and you compliment my hair.' Stormy replied.

'Sorry, I—'

''It's fine…thanks'

An awkward silence surrounded them. Stormy stared up at the sky and saw how raindrops began to bounce off of the protection shield. That is when she got an idea.

'Hey, I think I know how to combine our magic.' The storm witch sat up and looked at the fairy ' Maybe we can use your vines as some sort of power line. Once someone steps on the plant or touches it, they get shocked.'

'You think that could work?' Flora asked

'Only one way to find out' Stormy replied and walked over to where the fairy was.

Both of them sat crossed legs opposite from eachother and held hands. Flora could feel the electricity coming from Stormys powers. It was a weird, tingling feeling. The storm witch felt the calm radiating from the fairy. It wasn't a bad feeling.

They tried to combine their magic. Flora concentrated on the plants that surrounded them and Stormy on her lightning.

'Ready?' Flora asked

'Ready' Stormy answered

'I can't believe you didn't tell me she remembers ' Darko said and took a sip of the drink, that the barkeeper just placed in front of him.

' Oh now you want to talk.' Addy mumbled.

After Darko picked up his sister from Alfea, neither of them talked to eachother. Her brother just drove her home and then left her alone after making sure her injury wasn't that serious. Now, almost two days later, both siblings were sitting at a table in a bar.

'How long have you known?'

'She told me a few hours before we were attacked. And then we were busy trying not to die.' Addy replied. 'She said her memories came back a few days after the Winx defeated Valtor.'

Darko nodded but didn't say anything.

'I think she is confused. She said her memories are still a little foggy. And you shouting at her didn't really help.'

' I know. I just—' Darko stopped when the barkeeper came back.

'And here is the drink for the lady' the barkeeper said and handed Addy a glass.

'Thank you, Marcus' Addy replied before taking a sip. 'Wait, that's not what I ordered. That's just orange juice.'

As response Marcus just put his hands up and walked away. Addy immediately turned to her brother.

'I'm eighteen. If I want a drink in a bar, I am legally allowed to have one.'

' You're whisparian. That means as long as you are not 21, Marcus knows not to give you anything with the little umbrella on it.'

Addy rolled her eyes and mumbled 'That's not fair.' and took another sip of the juice before asking.

' Why are we here?'

' New job. Someone is bringing us a file.'

'Are you sure I am allowed to stay for that. I am only eighteen.' Addy said sarcastically.

'Hey Addy, your on the midnight news.' Marcus came back and pointed at the tv.

'According to rumours, the three witches were spotted at the attacking of a residential building on the outskirt of Magix two days ago. It is not yet known whether the Trix had anything to do with the attack. But it is suspected. The Winx were there and took the three with them. Another person was taken into custody. An unknown source identified her as Addyson Black. Witnesses saw her attempting to flee with the witches.' The news reporter said. There was a picture of Addy shown.

' It is believed that the three witches might be causing trouble again. They are currently staying at Alfea, were the Winx are keeping a close eye on them. Addyson Black is not with them anymore. We'll keep you up to date'

'What. The. Hell' Darko said still looking at the screen.

'Would you like the bill?' The barkeeper asked.

' Yes please, Marcus.' Addy replied. She noticed how everyone was looking over at their table.

'Who told them they are still in Alfea and why do they know your name?' Darko whispered to his sister.

'I don't know. ' Addy whispered back. Marcus came back and they paid for their drinks. Both siblings made their way out of the bar.

'What do we do?' Addy asked

'It has just been publicly broadcasted that the three of them are still in Alfea. Something tells me most parents don't want their children anywhere near them .' Darko replied and Addy nodded.

' It was intentional. Someone wants them to leave Alfea and that's exactly what the parents are going to demand.'

'And by someone you mean….' Darko started

'The ancestral witches.' Addy finished.

''There is a spy in Alfea.' Darko concluded.

'Are you two aware of the accusations you are making? Especially at this hour. You are accusing one of my students to be working for the ancestral witches.' Faragonda asked the two people standing in her office. It was close to five in the morning.

'We are very sorry for disturbing you at this hour. But if there is the slightest chance that there is someone in Alfea who is giving information to the witches we should look into it.' Darko said.

'In a few hours your students parents will hear about everything. They are going to demand an explanation on why Icy, Darcy and Stormy are here and they will want them to leave. Alfea is currently the only place the ancestral witches can't get into. That means in order to get the trix, they need them to leave this school.' Addy ccontinued.

Faragonda stood up and looked out of the window ' I agree. The news of the Trix staying here will spread like wildfire. The parents won't be happy about that. And it would be a lot safer for all of us if the three of them were to leave this school. Especially now that everyone knows they are here.' The headmistress turned around 'Fortunately, I have never cared about what other people think. I believe the best way to defeat the ancestral witches once and for all ,is by all of us teaming up and working together. And if anyone think about it differently, they are free to take their child out of this school.'

''Do you have any idea who could be the spy?' Darko wanted to know.

''No.' Faragonda admitted ' And I am not sure how we are supposed to find out. But we need to act quickly. If the parents start taking their children out of school there is a chance the spy will disappear too.'

'I might have an idea' Addy said 'Quick and painless, I promise. If the spy is in Alfea we are going to find out.'

'Wake up…..Wake up!'

'Wh..What happened? Icy what are you doing here?' Bloom opened her eyes. She was surprised that the ice witch was standing directy next to her bed. As an answer Icy only handed her a newspaper.

'Everyone knows we're here.'

'What?' The fairy sat up and took the newspaper. 'How did they find out?'

It was Flora who answered.'We don't know. But Faragonda was just here. She wants everyone to come to the cafeteria.'

A few minutes later the Winx as well as the Trix were ready to go to the cafeteria. On their way there they saw some of the students, who were staying in Alfea during the holidays, walking in the same direction. When they arrived the nine girls searched for a free table and sat down. They could see the headmistress standing at the front.

When no one entered the cafeteria anymore, Faragonda spoke up.

'Good morning to all of you. I am sure you are wondering why I asked you all to come here. There is something I have to discuss with you.' Faragonda started and looked at her students. Then she clapped her hands twice and breakfast appeared in front of them. ' But such a discussion shouldn't be talked about on an empty stomach.'

The students looked around and slowly started having breakfast. Most of the students had coffee to their food. Some only drank tea.

'Good morning.' Someone said. Addy sat down next to Icy. Darcy and Stormy sat across from them, together with Flora, Musa and Tecna. Bloom, Stella and Layla sat on the same bench as Icy.

'What the hell are you doing here?' Stormy asked.

' I was in the area and thought I should take a look at what you guys are up to.' Addy replied and poured herself a tea. She noticed how Darcy didn't eat anything ,so she poured her a tea as well 'Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. At least have some tea.'

'Addy, right?' Bloom asked and waited until the girl nodded. 'Do you know what's going on. Why are we here?'

' You read the news, right? Then you know why I am here. I am hiding just as the three of them.' Addy replied and pointed at the Trix.

'There's more' Darcy said and took a sip of her tea.

Addy smiled and drank her tea 'Maybe.'

'Addyson what are you doing here?' Icy asked her.

'There is a spy in Alfea. Someone who is helping the ancestral witches. We need to find out who it is.' Addy answered.

'You seriously think someone in this room is working for the ancestral witches.' Musa whispered.

' Absolutely not. No one in Alfea would be so stupid.' Stella angrily said.

'How are you even planing on finding an answer?' Darcy asked.

Addy didn't answer and just looked at her tea.

'Oh my god. Did you put something in our drinks?' Icy asked.

'Yes. A potion that makes you want to tell the truth. And I drank from it as well, so you know I am not lying. Don't worry it only lasts a few minutes. No one has to know.'

Before anyone else could say something, Faragonda stood up.

' I am sure all of you have heard the news. It has been publicly revealed the Trix are staying here. I want to know if anyone in this room knows something about this.'

'Is this some kind of joke? Do you think one of us is to blame for that. You told us not to tell anyone. ' Amaryl stood up.

'Amaryl sit back down. I am not accusing you of anything. I want to know if you maybe talked to someone about the three of them. Maybe someone asked about them. Someone who may not be from Alfea.' Faragonda said calmly.

No one said anything.

'Alright. If you hear something, please tell me. And be careful. I know there have been no further attacks, that doesn't mean the threat is gone. Keep that in mind'

The students started to leave the cafeteria. Faragonda walked over to the Winx and the Trix.

'I really thought it was one of them.' Addy said to the headmistress.

'Don't worry about it. If it's not one of my students, someone else has been giving information to the ancestral witches and the public. We'll figure something out.'