Chapter 17

Tragedy; endless love.

"So you're saying you are ready to surrender" Bloom asked

They were sitting in their living room now. Trying to reach an agreement. The Wizards have decided to give up on taking over the magic dimensions. They gave the black circle to Bloom as a peace offering and had made it quite clear that the Winx could now officially trust them.

"Yes, if we don't this war would go on forever. And, as you can see, we're all in pain. We've witnessed what the fairies (and yourselves) can do to us. So we purpose a truce." Ogron said.

"Give us a day or two to think this over Ogron." Bloom said "It's hard to believe you, so dedicated towards what you do, would give-in so easily. But until then, I'm sure Flora can whip up some good antidotes for your wounds."

"Of course" Flora said, smiling "I'll see what I can do."

After Flora helped them, they left. But the boys stayed… And they got Miss. Faragonda on video chat.

"I don't think we should trust them." Riven said, shortly and easily.

"Riven's right, they're the reason that we were all sent to Earth in the first place." Musa said

"That isn't a bad thing, I've really come to like Earth" Nabu said.

"Yes, but that isn't the point Nabu!" Riven said.

"Don't be angry about this Riven, it doesn't help the situation." Tecna said.

"I think we should give them a chance" Flora said.

"It's always you, Flora." Stella said

"I k now I know, but, they were really torn up today I began to doubt could find a medicine that would help. We don't have to do anything drastic, yet. We don't even have to tell Queen Morgana yet. But everyone at least needs a chance to prove themselves right?" Flora tried to explain.

"Says Miss. Optimistic, I bet you would've even given Valtor a chance. And he kidnapped you!" Riven snapped

"Hey! Flora shows the perfect example of how YOU should be, Riven. Just because your opinion is different, doesn't mean you need to snap at her." Helia said harshly.

"And Valtor isn't the matter here; I think Flora makes an excellent point. We should give them a chance. Before we do anything drastic, and if they prove us wrong. We pick up where we left off." Bloom said

"I do too." Stella agreed "They may be completely, totally, INCONDITIONALLY HIDIOUS but I know a lot of hideous people with a good side. Like Stormy. Remember when she helped Flora with what's his face?"

"Your right Stella!" Layla said "Maybe the wizards do have a good side, also."

"And if they do, we wouldn't want to encourage them otherwise." Nabu said

"So let's vote then." Brandon suggested

"All in favor of giving the wizards a chance" Sky said

Flora, Helia, Tecna, Timmy, Brandon, Stella, Bloom, Sky, Roxy, Layla, and Nabu said "I"

"Looks like you two are out-numbered." Sky said, pointing at Riven and Musa.

Flora stood then, and went into the kitchen. She began brewing some tea when Helia came in. Followed by Nabu and Layla.

"I don't know about this." Layla said

"Everything will be fine. You'll see." Nabu said.

"I hope you're right" Layla said.

"You worry too much" Helia said

"Tea?" Flora asked. Everyone looked at her, as if they had forgotten she were there.

"No thanks" Layla said.

"Flora… Are you worried too?" Helia asked.

"Well, kind of. It's hard not to think of the possibilities. You know, of what could happen." Flora said, pouring a glass of tea.

"Exactly!" Layla said "Thank you Flora!"

"Miss. Optimistic has a down side." Nabu teased.

"It's not that" Flora argued

They walked back into the living room. Everyone was in their own separate discussions.

"It's getting kind of late." Sky announced "We should get going."

When the boys left, it was about eleven o'clock. Everyone was pretty tiered, Roxy, who had been pretty silent before, had fallen asleep on the couch. So they called her dad and she spent the night.

In the morning…

Flora woke up to a strange gurgling sound. When she opened her eyes; she saw her pet cat, Coco. Lying right in front of her face; and stomach growling. Flora laughed.

"Do you want some breakfast, sweetie?" She asked, getting out of bed half- awake.

She gave Coco and all the other pets breakfast, then started making breakfast for everyone else. It reminded her of the time they had to go to Lynphea. So many things have happened since then; it was hard to believe it was so long ago. She often wonders about the future. How long is it even possible to continue being a Winx? You only stay young for so long…

"That smells fabulous" Stella said, descending the staircase.

"Thank you" Flora whispered.

Later…

After work, the Wizards came, without entering the actual building.

"So… Have you made up your mind?" Ogron asked.

"Yes, we've decided to give you a chance Ogron. That means you need to prove to us that we can trust you. Then we will take the matter further" Bloom explained

"A fair court." Ogron said. "We accept."

"Good." Bloom said. And the wizards left.

"What do we do now?" Stella asked.

"I don't think there's really anything we can do…" Musa said

A week went by and there wasn't one thing out of the ordinary that happened. The wizards hadn't attacked at all. So the Winx officially agreed to help them. They convinced Queen Morgana and her fairies into making a truce with the wizards, and ending their time of war. Layla and Riven had a bad feeling about the whole thing. But everyone is excited that they get to go home soon. Then, everything will go the way their paths take them. The day before the peace gathering, the girls decided to close shop for the weekend. They decided to make their powers stronger, and then meet the boys at the park.

"Woah!"

"Look mommy!" a little girl said as the winx flew over the town.

"I love the believix power; you get stronger just by telling someone you're a fairy." Layla said

"And you look " Stella sang. Everyone rolled their eyes.

Once they got to the park, they transformed and caught up with the boys. Everyone said their "hellos" and went their separate ways.

"Are you nervous?" Flora asked Helia

"Of course not" he said "Why should I be?"

"I don't know, I just have that feeling."

"Everything will be fine, my love" Helia said "Don't worry about it."

"I suppose" Flora sighed Helia kissed her hand

The day of the reunion, all the girls transformed and everyone left to the island of the fairies. It was very beautiful there; it was filled with plant life and hills. With a big castle in the center, you could tell it was an island of enchantment.

"We've been waiting for you." A guard said sternly when they got to the gates of the castle. They took the black circle and the wizards to a separate room, and told the Winx that the ceremony would be held in the court room.

The friends all walked into the castle. It was filled with long halls and corridors. It almost reminded Flora of her home. It was very enchanting. Roxy stood in silence.

"I think I know this place." She said, examining the room.

"Really?" Bloom asked.

"Yeah, it looks so familiar." Roxy said.

"Maybe you saw it in one of your dreams" Tecna suggested.

"That's probably it." Roxy said.

The Winx were led to the court room at about the same time as the queen. The room was outdoors and filled with light.

"Welcome, my dear friends. And the wizards." Queen Morgana said

"We appreciate the welcome" Bloom said.

"I see you brought friends?" Morgana asked, as if she were trying to make casual conversation.

"Yes, your highness, these ate the specialists. They're very trustworthy and willing to help." Bloom explained.

"Excellent" Morgana said, and then turned to the wizards "I believe you have something to give to me."

"Yes your majesty" Ogron said "We have the black circle in your possession."

"Of course, I must admit, Ogron, I am surprised you're giving it to us." Morgana said

Stella played with her hair impatiently. Helia held Flora's hand and squeezed it. She was anxious.

This is it she thought as they got the box out and opened it for the Queen to take the circle.

She reached her hand out and picked it up, but a dark glow came out of it and it got bigger. Ogron started laughing.

"You REALLY couldn't have expected us to give in so easily!" He said "The vortex created from the ring won't close until it had exterminated every fairy in the human and magic dimension!"

Morgana let go of the circle and it flew into the air and grew. Bigger and bigger and a vacuum- like substance began sucking fairies into it.

"Quick Winx!" Bloom called and all the fairies started to save fairies from the vortex.

"Tecna! Is there anything we can do to close this thing?" Flora asked once she noticed the wizards were gone, probably hiding.

"No! This thing is completely fairy-magic proof!" Tecna answered It was loud and they had to yell.

"I'm sure I can close it!" Nabu called.

"No, Nabu! If you do anything rash you'll be killed!" Layla called.

"But if I don't, you will be!" Nabu yelled and grabbed his wand.

"NO NABU!" Layla screamed.

"Flora and Stella, go protect queen Morgana and Roxy!" Boom called.

Flora and Stella flew over to Roxy and the queen. Roxy had fainted, and the queen was trying to protect her. Flora and Stella put up a barrier, when suddenly, Flora heard Layla screaming. She turned to see tears flowing out of her eyes.

What's going on? Flora thought, and looked at what Layla was looking at.

The vortex was getting smaller, not big enough to suck anyone in anymore. Nabu was controlling it, but it was, going into him. He was in pain…. He was dying.

"Oh my gosh!" Stella cried and Flora squeezed her eyes shut, she couldn't watch.

When suddenly, all the noises stopped, it was dead silence. Then Flora could hear Layla sobbing. She opened her eyes to see Nabu lying on the ground.

"He was struck back" Stella whispered "He's going to die because of the darkness that entered him."

Everyone rushed towards Nabu. Flora was crying. We can save him, can't we? She thought.

"Did we do it?" she heard him whisper "Did we win?"

"Yes my love." Layla sobbed "You did it."

"Don't cry, Layla. Be happy. Please? I hate to see you upset." He whispered. "I will always love you, and I will always be there."

Layla forced a smile at him, and he passed. Everyone cried then.

Later….

"I am so sorry." Morgana said, finally.

"It's not your fault." Bloom said.

"No it's not, it's mine." Layla sobbed. "I should've….Stopped him."

"It's not your fault sweetie." Flora said forcing a smile "You didn't know"

"You're right Flora, It's not my fault. It's yours!" Layla said suddenly angry.

"What?" Flora asked.

"Yes! If you didn't say we should 'give the Wizards a chance' this wouldn't have happened!" Layla yelled "No. Wait, it's the Wizards fault! I won't rest until they meet the same fate as Nabu! Every one of them!" She was furious.

"Layla… He wouldn't have wanted to see you like this" Flora tried. But Layla glared at her.

"I promised him I'd be happy. And I will. As soon as I avenge his death."

"Would you like to join us?" Nebula asked.

"Yes." Layla said.

"No! Layla!" Flora said.

Authors note: *I do not own Winx Club*

I am so so so Sorry about how long this took! I really hope you enjoyed it, the next chapter will be better please Rate and I'm sorry! (Again) Next chapter will come the week of the November 28th.