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Getting Flora
(Bloom's POV)
"What is going on here?" I thought to myself, "The streets of Linphea are never this crowded. There's got to be at least a thousand people on this one street. If this is where Flora is I will never be able to find her.
"And now ladies and gentlemen I present to you your princess," said a very loud voice," Princess Flora!"
'Wait a minute here. Flora's the Princess of Linphea! I mean I knew that Linphea was where she was born but PRINCESS!' I stomped right up to where Flora was standing. "Excuse me," I said to Flora's bodyguard. "I need to speak with Princess Flora."
"Sorry," the bulky bodyguard replied, "nobody gets to speak with the princess during the festival."
"Oh I think you can make a small exception just for me," I said with a hint of fire in my eyes.
"And why should I make an exception just for you? Why not just let everyone of the people talk to her?"
"Because, I am a fellow princess. Princess Bloom of Sparx at your service." I said as I did my very best curtsy.
"Haven't heard that one before," the bodyguard laughed. "Good one."
"But I'm serious." Now I'm getting really frustrated. "FLORA!" Out of desperation I called out her name. Then a miracle happened: Flora's head turned and her jade-green eyes looked at me and a huge smile spread across her face.
"BLOOM! What are you doing here?"
"Well, let's just say that you're need in Mrs. Faragonda's office ASAP." I whispered in her ear trying not to draw too much attention but when Flora screamed my name every eye saw me and ruined my plan.
"Wait, no offense Princess Flora, but you know her?" Ugh will that bodyguard just leave us alone. I mean he's like Flora's second shadow. Oh well, I'll just let Flora handle him.
"Oh course I know Bloom, she's my roommate back at Alfea. And, she's also the Princess of Sparx."
"HA!" victory feels good I thought to myself as I laughed at him. "I told you so!" then I turned to Flora. "So, are you almost ready to leave?" I asked her hoping the answer was yes.
"Um, how can I put this? I can't come with you. Sorry Bloom."
"WHAT? Why not?" I practically screamed at the top of my lungs and all the heads in the crowd turned to face us.
"Well I am the Princess of Linphea and it is my duty to be at the Festival of the Flowers."
"Will you be able to leave once the festival is over?"
"Of course, well until my parents are ready to retire and I become Queen of Linphea, then I would have to stay here 24/7."
"So, how long will this festival last anyway?"
"Bloom, it's now just any old festival; it's the Festival of the Flowers. And everyone knows that Linphea is centered on one thing: nature and flowers are a part of nature. So, to answer your question the festival will end in about three weeks."
"THREE MORE WEEKS!" I swear I'm going to lose my voice from all this screaming. "Is there any way that you can skip the festival and help save the world?"
"Unless I can find someone else to represent the youngest generation of Linphea's royal family we're stuck." Flora said thinking.
"What about your sister, Rose?"
"Well, we would have to ask her but that just might work."
"If it does work will you and Helia come to Alfea with me?"
"Of course we will. Wait, Helia gets to come?" asked Flora as a small smile spread across her face.
"Unless you and Helia broke up and you have a new boyfriend that I don't know about, then yes, Helia gets to come with us."
"Well I don't think I have a new boyfriend, or will any time soon for that matter."_
(Flora's POV)
Rose was sitting in her room when Bloom and I walked in.
"Hey Rose," said Bloom. "How's it going?"
"Bloom!" I smiled as I saw my sister's face light up as she went to hug Bloom. I remember that after Rose met Bloom when we went to Linphea to save Mrs. Faragonda she would always want to play with her. Rose started talking again, "When did you come to Linphea?"
"I just got here about 20 minutes ago," said Bloom as she smiled at Rose.
"So, what's up?" asked Rose.
"Hey sweetie," I said thinking that I should ask her not Bloom. "Would you be able to do something for us?"
"Of course, what is the 'something'?"
"Would you be able to take my place in the Festival of the Flowers?" Rose's jaw dropped.
"Why can't you do it? It is your job as soul-heir to the crown of Linphea." I sent a pleading look to Bloom asking her for major help.
"Hey Rose. This could really help me out. Please will you do it?" Said Bloom then she put on puppy dog-pouty face. Nobody could resist that.
"Fine, I'll do it." YES! She gave in. "But," Rose hesitated. Why does there always have to be a 'but'. "We have to ask Mommy and Daddy first." Oh crap. I completely forgot about my parents._
(NO POV)
While Rose was walking to the Throne Room she started thinking. 'Why can't Flora do her job? If it wasn't really important I'm sure Bloom wouldn't ask, but I would like to know what this important thing is. I'll find out for myself once the festival is over.' Once Rose got to the Throne Room she said out loud, "Hi Mommy, hi Daddy."
"Hi honey," Mommy said to her, "What is it, dear?"
"Well," Rose said not sure how to put it. "Bloom came during the festival today and talked to Flora. Then they came into my room and asked me if I could take Flora's place in the Festival of the Flowers. I said I was okay with it but that we needed to ask you two first. Can I?"
"Ok," Daddy said as he called in the butler. "PHILLIP. Will you please go get Princess Flora and her friend, Princess Bloom. They should be in Princess Flora's bedroom."
"Yes King Lucas," was all that Phillip said before he left.
(5 minutes later)
"Father, Mother, you wanted to see me?" Flora said as she and Bloom entered the Throne Room.
"Yes dear," King Lucas said. "We wanted to know why you want Rose to take your place in the Festival of the Flowers. "
"It is my fault Your Highness," said Bloom. "I need to borrow Flora for a new mission. Mrs. Faragonda says so."
"I guess that would be ok," Queen Lauren reasoned.
"But Lauren, what if Bloom is just trying to trick us so the Winx Club could go clubbing or something like that?" King Lucas said.
"I trust Bloom but if you want to double check I can call Mrs. Faragonda. And I warn you Bloom; if this is some stupid trick of yours, you will be very sorry."
"Please just call Mrs. Faragonda, dear." King Lucas said rather impatiently while Queen Lauren called Mrs. Faragonda.
"Hello Mrs. Faragonda, this is Queen Lauren of Linphea, Flora's mother," the queen said into the phone receiver. "We wanted to make sure that Bloom is supposed to take Flora to Alfea… Yes, thank you Mrs. Faragonda." Queen Lauren said as she hung-up then she turned to Flora and smiled. "Honey, I think it is time that you packed your bags. I am sure that Bloom is in a hurry."
"Thank you Your Majesty, I'll bring Flora back as soon as I can, I promise." Bloom said as she and Flora headed to Flora's room._
(In Flora's Room)
"Your mom's really nice Flora," Bloom said.
"Yeah, she's pretty cool, for a mom that is." Flora replied.
"Now I have a question for you Flora."
"Lay it on me Bloom."
"Where did this 'Princess Flora' thing come from? I'm your roommate Flora, you do know that you can trust me, don't you?"
"I just didn't want people to treat me differently because of who my parents are. I wanted people to treat me like Flora, not Princess Flora. Please don't tell anybody Bloom."
"I can't promise anything. Does Helia know about any of this?"
"The only people who are outside my family and know are you and Mrs. Faragonda, and I would like to keep it like that."
"Oh, well will you hurry up and pack. I am on a tight schedule after all."
"Fine," and a second later they were off to get Helia. We rang the doorbell on Helia's house and a lady in her 40's with eyes and hair much like Helia's answered it. "Hello Mrs. Reynolds, I was wondering if I could talk to Helia." Flora asked Helia's mom.
"Of course you can Flora." Mrs. Reynolds said, "So, who's your friend here?"
"Hello Mrs. Reynolds. I'm Bloom of Sparx."
"Ah, so you're the famous Bloom. Whenever Sky is over he will never go to a different subject other than you." Mrs. Reynolds said as Bloom blushed the same shade of red as her hair. "Hold on a second and let me get Helia."
A couple minutes later Helia came out and ran to Flora and picked her up as she hugged him. "Flora what are you doing here?" Helia asked.
"Well, Bloom has to ask you something," Flora replied.
"What is it Bloom? Oh and if it has something to do with Sky: #1 I'm staying out of this. #2 I have no idea where he is." Helia said (the last part rather quickly).
Bloom laughed, "Mrs. Faragonda wants the Winx Club ASAP, including the specialists."
"Oh, ok. Let me ask my mom." Helia said as he started to go to the house but his mother was already at the doorway with his packed suitcase at her feet. "Of course Helia can come with you. Now he can spend more time with Flora and I can finally have a daughter-in-law!" By the time Mrs. Reynolds finished speaking both Flora and Helia were blushing madly. Helia couldn't believe that his mom just said that! A couple minutes later Flora, Helia, and Bloom were in Mrs. Faragonda's office.
"Bye guys, I have to get Techna and Timmy." Bloom said and then she was gone.