Note: Finally I got this chapter up it's been tormenting me! I hope it isn't to confusing! Please read and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Winx but I wish I did!

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Gwen ran her delicate fingers over the crimson fan she held. They then ran through the gold tassel. Her thoughts drifting to the man who had given it to her. Prince Leonardo of the Vampires. She had to be the one who fell in love with a man who drank blood to stay alive and would live forever while she grew old and died. But still she loved him because she knew he was not a monster, he would never hurt her. It had been a month since she had 'miraculously' returned from the vampiric dimension and a month since she had seen Leo. The war had taken over most of her thoughts on her arrival.

While Gwen had been with the vampires they had withdrawn their forces and no one knew why. She of course didn't know, she had seen patrols and regiments leave through the portal and assumed they went to fight but apparently not. She guessed it was about the vampiress she had seen on the Royal Command. Jaydon hadn't been very forthcoming about her. From what Stella had said Jaydon had risked his life to go back for her, apparently Jaydon had kept her a secret for awhile he had said to protect the secrecy of her people.

Now that Gwen could understand, she hadn't said a word about where she had been, although her parents and King Sky had dropped hints and subtle questions but she kept her mouth firmly shut. But even when she had returned and the vampiress back with her kind the vampire corps were nowhere to be seen. She was confused to why, from the vampires she had talked to they hated Baltor with a passion. And by bits and pieces of what Leo had said to her the last Queen had been murdered by the Trix which were promptly killed. Her mother and the rest of the winx had told their children about the witches who had terrorized their school years and their eventual demise but never who had caused it. She was brought from her reverie but the opening of the door.

Her head turned to face it but remained on the wooden seat facing the window. Jaydon appeared not looking so grand. He had become a lot like she was now. They had both become withdrawn and quiet, opting to stay away from others. With her it was understandable, her time with the blood suckers had knocked her sleeping pattern out of whack and their habits of wearing dark clothing had stuck with her. But with Jaydon she guessed it was some form of depression.

"Hey stranger" he said quietly giving her a small smile. She forced one onto her elegant features but it soon faded and she turned to look at the window. Rain pattered against the glass giving her a blurry image of the city below them. The sky was gray and dreary and the streets desolate. It had been like this for a week now. No sun and relentless rain had plagued them since the invasion of Solaria.

"This library is huge it was so hard to find you..." he started but trailed off when he got no response. When Jaydon had mentioned the History books of Ancient Earth she had spent most of her time in this small room at the back of Erakylion's Library away from the troubles of life. The books answered some questions but also created new ones. Selena was a familiar name but she couldn't recall where she had heard it and Blomentia, the name reminded her of another....

"Gwen why do you dress so depressingly, you look like an old widow" he stated bluntly. Gwen looked up at him then at her clothes. She wore a plain grey long sleeved shirt and a black skirt with black stockings. She also wore a black shawl and her raven hair in a tight bun. True, but she dressed as she felt but then again she had put these on without a second thought.

"You spent too much time with them......Gwen...there's something that's been nagging me ever since you told us you had been with them for all this time?" Jaydon started curiously, sitting on the edge of a table that sat next to her chair. She looked at him expectantly knowing that Jaydon was no idiot and anyway he knew her better than anyone. He took a deep breath and furrowed his brows.

"How did you survive those months?" he asked simply. Gwen froze and lowered her eyes and her hands involuntarily tightened on the fan. He noticed the movements his eyes flickering to the object in her hands.

"One of them protected me and kept me hidden" she whispered. He nodded but waited for her to continue. She didn't disappoint him.

"He found me..."

"He?!"

"....then took me to his room where he cared for me till I was back to full strength" she continued ignoring his comment and fiddled with the tassel but he still looked confused.

"But how come none of the others realized your presence" she stared him and she looked like she was trying to find something to say.

"Well....lets just say his room couldn't be accessed by just anyone" she concluded and continued before he could say anything else.

"He dressed me in their clothes and taught me in their ways before he introduced me to the rest as another death dealer". His eyes narrowed and a knowing smile spread across his handsome face.

"Let me guess. He gave you the fan because you hold it as if it would disappear at any second". Realizing her giveaway she loosened her hold on it and hid underneath her shawl. He stood and took a couple steps closer. He knelt so he was face to face with her. He took her pale hand and looked her in the eye.

"You fell in love with him, didn't you Gwen?" he had hit the jackpot. She nodded as she felt the tears well up. Before she knew it his arms were around her and she was crying like there was no tomorrow. The truth had hit home. She couldn't be with him. He would live forever and stay young while she grew old and died, he needed blood to drink and she was full of it, it was too much of a temptation. God then again she probably would be killed in the war. Magix and Erakylion were the only two free kingdoms left and it wouldn't be long till he destroyed them. She had no idea how long they stayed like that. Finally she was dry of tears and she looked up at her brother figure's face. Her heart nearly broke at the sight. She hadn't even realized he had been crying just as hard as her. Then it hit her.

"The vampiress on the Royal Command.....you were in love with her" he nodded and looked down. Now it finally made sense about his silence, they were both trying to protect the ones they loved. A laugh bubbled from his lips but it sounded more like a strangled sob, this confused her. Afraid he had gone mad she tried to lift his face but she didn't have to. He lifted his face to meet hers.

"We both love people we can never be with, we're fighting a war we can never win....what a sad world we live in" he said shaking his head. It was grim humor indeed but humor it was. She smiled in spite of herself and she gave Jaydon's hand a squeeze. A thought came to her. It was a light bulb turn on in her head. Her eyes widened as she suddenly stood almost knocking over a very confused prince.

"That's it!" she cried suddenly giddy. Her shawl flew from her shoulders as she twirled to face him. "We can ask for their aid!" she cried breathing hard at her sudden exercise. Jaydon stared at her, shocked, his mouth agape. Rolling her eyes she sighed and helped him stand then dragged him from the room. She lifted her skirts slightly so she wouldn't trip and her other hand had a tight grip on Jaydon's wrist. She raced them through the library and out into the halls.

Jaydon was left yelling apologies over his shoulder as Gwen barged them through clumps of people and servants scurrying about doing their chores. Her sudden outburst had left him scared for her sanity as she was about him only minutes before. He looked around trying to recognize the halls they were so recklessly running through. It was the main hall and it was crowded with soldiers and nobles. People looked at them oddly but no one said anything once they realized they were royalty.

"Gwen slow down!" he yelled but she ignored him. She finally came to a halt. He looked up at the doors of King Sky's War Council chamber.

"Gwen you know we are not allowed at these meetings" he groaned when he realized she meant to go in. She sighed heavily shook her head while grabbing his sore wrist. She then pushed the heavy wooden door open with the other. When they entered the entire room seemed to go silent. The room was almost the size of the entrance hall of Vampyra Castle. It was comprised with at least twelve throne like chairs, six on either side of the room with a large gold throne at the head. A wooden table occupied the center and by the looks of it, it was of Erakylion, the entire planet. King Sky smiled amused at them from his seat on the golden throne. On the six chairs to the felt were the Kings and Queens of Linphea, Zenith and the Harmonic Nebula. But on the left sat his parent and King Sky's second in command, head strategist and Chief pilot. The seat on the left closest to Sky sat empty, it was the Queen of Erakylions but Erakylion had no Queen. Several other nobles, Generals, Commanders and many others filled the gaps between the thirteen thrones as well as some around the table. But the most disconcerting was the fact that every single face was looking at. Jaydon saw from the corner of his eye, his father was rubbing his eyes and sighing deeply as if embarrassed, but Jaydon was to.

He glanced down at Gwen who was staring intently at King Sky. Jaydon smiled nervously as he surveyed the room. He caught his mother's eye who gave him a questioning look, all he could was shrug his shoulders. He looked back at Sky who was watching them carefully. After waiting for a full minute with bated breath King Sky let a small smile crack his face before chuckling softly.

"Athos please continue" he said in his deep voice and everyone finally seemed to get back to what they were doing.

"Huh? Oh right! With our men and his majesty Riven's forces we could cut supply lines....." Athos was a stout battle hardened man with long thick braided red hair and a thick red beard. He reminded him of Codatorta. He looked back at Sky who was leaning forward, elbows on his knees, hands laced together and his chin resting on them. He looked at them with his soft clear blues before beckoning them. He almost cried out with relief when Gwen softly clasped his hand and not his mangled wrist and softly tugged him forward. They went around behind the thrones as to not interrupt the proceedings but wherever they went eyes followed. Jaydon didn't notice them, he was in awe of what was happening around him. The last time this room was way before any of these people were even born. Where the magical world was under threat as it was now. All the realms had gathered like this, under their elected High King, which happened to be the King Erakylion at the time. It seemed that King Sky had earned that right this time.

"Latest reports suggest that Baltor's forces and fleet are already on the move here, I suggest we meet him half way, face it head on" King Riven thundered. Normal Riven tactics, face everything head on. Gwen and Jaydon finally reached the front and stood quietly beside the High Kings throne.

"Are you deluded Riven! The casualty toll would be too high and Baltor's men would brush us aside as if we were smoke if we use that tactic!" King Brandon shouted back across the room. Riven made to stand but King Helia cut in to stop a potential fight.

"We will find a way gentleman, but fighting amongst ourselves will not, so control your selves!" he ordered in a firm voice and it echoed throughout the hall. Riven reluctantly sat but his scowl never left his face. Queen Musa shook her head at her husband's antics. At this arguments and chaos broke out in the hall each person trying to be louder than everyone else.

"Baltor has us outmanned, outgunned and out powered" Sky's voice reverberated throughout the room cutting through the noise. The voices drowned and cut of as the attention of the room turned to the High King. He had not moved but was staring intently out the map spread out before him. After a full minute of silence as Sky thought and planned he finally stood. With excruciating slowness he took one step after the other from the dais his throne sat on. The men made room for him as he made his way to the table as if he was talking a stroll on a Sunday mourning. Gwen took the time to take in what man her Uncle had become.

Tall, regal and proud were the first words that came to mind when you want to describe him. He was at least '6,2' and filled out nicely. He was muscular and even more handsome than King Brandon. His shoulder length golden hair and his understanding soft, clear blue eyes complimented his smooth ruggedly handsome face. He was clean shaven and his hair neat. He wore a shirt and pants of blue with a gold sash across his torso while black leathers clothed his feet. A red cape fell from gold dragon brooches on his muscled shoulders. While a gold crown sat upon his head. The crown was one you would see on any fairytale King except it was decorated by sapphires. And a symbol was wrought into it. To dragons that appeared to be made from fire were entwined with one another. The ended facing away from each other and each holding a small sapphire sphere. But between them sat the biggest most beautiful sapphire Gwen had ever seen. It was a perfect oval shape and the sunlight that spilled from the large window behind the High King's throne, made it sparkle.

Rumor has it that when King Sky took the throne he changed his family and royal symbol to the twin sapphire dragons and Stella had let it slip that it was in honor of the late Princess Bloom of Sparks. Bloom….Blomentia..Bloom..Blomentia..Bloom. That was it! Blomentia reminded her of Bloom's name! But she pushed the thought aside as the High King came to stand beside the large circular map table. He followed it around till he came upon an area that Gwen was very familiar with.

"The Desert Valley" he announced pointing at the very valley that the Solarian Fleet had taken refuge in from Baltor's Cruisers.

"We can't wait and let him battle us under siege, we need to face him head on, catch him by surprise" he explained to the very confused council.

"With our current predicament he'll be expecting us to stay in the cities in defense so he will not bring his entire force, believing that we'll offer little resistance". Understanding dawned on a couple peoples faces while others were uncertain.

"Look the surrounding cliffs and the Realm Pass offer good archer and sharp shooter positions" he indicated to each landmarks as he spoke slowly winning the Council over.

"What about Baltor?" asked Sir Kyle from the far end of the room. Sky thought for a moment before answering.

"He'll see this as his final conquest and will most probably be here himself as he is for most of the final battles". The room was silent as everyone thought about the new plan. Sky saw this and returned to his throne.

"This meeting is adjourned for today, we'll reconvene tomorrow" he concluded. Each man bowed to the King as they left. Once the last had closed the door behind him Brandon rounded on Sky.

"Its suicide and you know it!" he snapped. Gwen knew that Brandon would never have done this if the Council was still in session but in private Sky, Brandon and the others were just equals and they lost all formality. Sky sighed and put his face in his hands.

"Brandon what do you want me to do, we're outnumbered and the girls stand no chance against Baltor" Gwen could hear how exhausted and tired he was and was amazed at how well he hid it from his people. Brandon rubbed his temple and started to pace. Stella stood and tried to calm him but he brushed her off.

"We cannot just abandon hope" Helia stressed also standing. Gwen sighed wistfully, he father was always full of hope no matter the circumstances.

"Numbers do not win a battle" Flora put in trying to aide her husband. Riven gave a bark of laughter.

"But they sure as hell help" he chuckled, it was a sad and depressing thing to hear.

"I can get you them" Gwen suddenly stood forward. The twelve looked at her as if they had forgotten that she and Brandon were in the room.

"If I'm getting who you mean, they abandoned us long ago" Musa said slumping slightly in her throne.

"I…I know where they are" she announced much to the shock of everyone. Jaydon stared at her in shock, she had sworn to never reveal their location what the hell was she thinking! Sky froze and stared at her before in a blink of an eye he was right in front of her.

"Where?" he demanded. Gwen did not waver but merely stepped back,

"I will not say" she stated, her arms folded and her feet shoulder width apart. Something that his mother had told him flashed into his mind. "Did you know it was one of them that took Bloom!". Gwen had touched a sensitive spot.

"I will go and negotiate and alliance" Gwen declared.

"No!" yelled a firm and trembling voice. Everyone turned to face Queen Flora as she strode towards her daughter. She pulled her daughter close to her.

"I lost you to them once before, and I have no idea how you survived there and I thank the powers that be that you did but it changed you" she pulled back and looked her daughter in the eye.

"We rarely ever see you and when you do you don't talk, I haven't even seen you smile since you arrived at the palace". Flora was crying and it was breaking Gwen's heart. Flora brought Gwen in for a tight embrace.

"I don't want to lose you again" she whispered her voice cracking. Gwen's heart softened and she returned the hug.

"But mom I'm the only who can get in and out of there alive" Gwen pulled away and took a couple steps back.

"Why, it should be one of us who should go" Queen Layla said finally entering the conversation. Gwen shook her head.

"No you would be killed on sight as soon as you appear but me, I have…….connections" Gwen informed "and anyway I have a weapon I can use against them". A ball of light appeared in her hand and she lifted it to eye level.

"I can create a light that is so bright and hot it can recreate the sun, their worst nightmare". Jaydon cringed at the memory of what it did to Skylar.

"So can Stella she can accompany you" Sky simply put but it was more like an order.

"It's too dangerous for her, they know me somewhat but Solaria needs her Queen she's to valuable" Gwen argued trying to get the point across that she would go alone.

"I will go with her" a voice spoke from behind. Everyone turned in the direction of Sir Kyle. He was only young, taking his fathers title fresh out of Heroics school, handsome and brave. And it was no secret that her harbored feelings for the Linphean Princess, he had even asked her father for her hand in marriage.

"Thank you for the offer Kyle but I can't let you waste your life like that" she pleaded hoping they would all get the point. There was silence but Jaydon just chuckled and shook his head.

"You know Gwen you're not the only one who can glow and not the only one who has…connections" he said walking towards her.

"I'll go with her" he directed this at his Godfather who smirked. Suddenly he was nearly knocked over by a blur of yellow.

"There is no way you are leaving this castle young man!" it ordered. He looked down at his mother who was holding him tightly.

"Don't worry mom I'll be fine, I can look after myself" he assured her trying to pull away from her but she held fast.

"Stella come on, he's our son of course he can hold his own, or do you doubt him" Brandon easily detached the Solarian Queen. Stella gave a defeated sigh before giving a small smile.

"I guess…he takes after you to much" she added whacking her husband's chest. He took a sharp breath and rubbed the sore spot, laughing nervously.

"I guess it's decided" Sky said sounding entirely defeated. Gwen could not hide her grin.

"Good! Come on Gwen sweetie, you're an emissary of the Magical Realm so you should look like one" Stella exclaimed grabbing the poor princess's arm and dragged her from the room the other Queens followed quickly.

"Don't worry, we'll make sure she won't go over the top" Musa assured them before disappearing from the room as well.

"Come on" Brandon said leading his son from the room

"We have to make you at least presentable"….

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Jaydon stood tall and proud in the Erakylion Palace entrance hall, the royals around him. The only ones missing was Gwen and his mother. As promised his father made him look the prince he was. He wore a long sleeve, loose white sheet. It was tied loosely so it left a little of his well toned torso showing. He also wore black pants and boots. His father's phantom-blade sat tucked into his belt and a thin silver crown sat upon his head, a crown fit for a prince. It was inlaid with a single topaz gem representing the sun. A hooded black cloak finished his. He definitely looked the prince he was. They now waited for Gwen to arrive so they could leave.

Finally they appeared at the top of the stairs. She wore a deep forest green dress. It was long and flowing dragging along on the floor behind her. It was long-sleeved, the hems dragging along the ground. Her shoulders were bare and a simple necklace with a single emerald adorned her neck. She also had a circlet on her head, it was silver and wrought in the design of roses. Her silky ebony cascaded down her back and torso reached just below her waist. He swore he saw emeralds studding her black locks and hooded black cloak identical to his in her hands. They hurried down the stairs and Gwen raised an eyebrow and Jaydon doubtful look.

"Will you be able to fight dressed like that?" he asked. Gwen 'hrumped" and crossed her arms.

"Ms Faragonda has been teaching me a different form of magic similar to her technique, basically I don't need to be in my enchantix form to perform powerful magic" she told him all in one breath. He sighed and shook his head. He looked out the window to see the sun almost below the horizon.

"Time to go" he said as he pulled his hood up covering his face and body. Gwenyth did the same. The royals escorted them outside where a ship was waiting for them. Gwen turned to Sky questioning.

"They'll take you wherever you need to go and they will come back at any time you command" he defended he put his hands up in surrender. Gwen smirked and carefully boarded the ship allowing Jaydon to help her. They waved as they rose hoping they would see their loved ones again. They sat in silence once Gwen had given directions to the pilot. She had recognized the forest since she used to play there as a child and could easily remember where the portal was hidden. She sighed as she watched Jaydon fiddle with his cloak nervously, maybe it was a bad idea to take. After half an hour silence the ship landed at the start of one of Erakylion's biggest forests. The pilot looked at them with worry.

"Are you sure you don't want me to take you further your majesties?" he asked. "This is close enough" she answered before deftly jumping the last step onto the grassy floor, making sure she lifted the hems of her dress behind her.

"Hurry back, they'll be assembling the fleet for the upcoming battle and you'll be needed!" Jaydon yelled to the ship as they walked away. They watched as the ship flew away blasting a gust of wind over them pulling the hood from her face. It was dark now, it would be harder for her to find the clearing. Making herself glow she started the trek into the forest, Jaydon following her closely. Over an hour later Gwen finally came across the clearing. It was silent and dark. She was surprised that they never posted guards here but then again anyone who went through it never came back.

"This is it" she whispered to her companion pulling the hood over her head.

"There's nothing here Gwen" he whispered back stumbling after her. She walked forward and reached out. She felt her fingertips come in contact with some sort of wall. As she did it was like a ripple and the image of the forest before her blurred.

"No it's here" she confirmed she looked back at him.

"You ready?". He looked at her then back at the portal. He nodded. So together they stepped through disappearing into thin air….

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Sooooooooooo…..IM SO SORRY ABOUT THE WAIT! I've just started my holidays and the last few weeks I've just been piled with assignments and studying. I've tried to make up for it so I hope this chapter satisfies you. Is it boring? to long? Good? Please review and hope to get the next chapter up quickly!

Chiao!