The girls were standing with their children in Faragonda's office. Luckily no guys were with them, seeing as they were going to be with Faragonda herself, they would be safe for that time only. Now, they could talk about personal matters and other things.
"I'm sorry girls, but we have had no luck on figuring out where the Trix are. It is like they disappeared from the universe all together," said Faragonda, while sitting at her desk, with Griselda next to her. "We also have no idea where they have gotten so much power before."
"Well, they have been training for some time now…I guess they actually focused more this time than usual. After the whole Baltor thing, I guess they finally faced facts and decided to get better," said Bloom.
"Yes well, revenge must be the only thing driving them now. On a lighter note, I have examined all of your children," said Faragonda. "All of the girls exceed with great power that will become useful as time goes on. And I noticed that Jadon has powers of his own, just like the father. I was very impressed with all of their powers and abilities and I hope they will grow in the future."
"Thanks Ms. Faragonda, we'll keep in touch with you," said Musa, as they got up from their seats and were about to head off, when a little voice objected.
"Um, I have a question," said Lorelei. Faragonda looked up and noticed that the little girl was speaking to her.
"Um, yes, please speak," said Faragonda.
"Well I was just wondering, since nobody has even asked or brought it up, was um, why are we living with complete strangers?" the little girl said again. Faragonda couldn't believe what she heard. She looked up at the girls, who were embarrassed, and they looked back. They didn't tell the children who those men were?
"You…didn't tell them who they were?" Faragonda glared at the girls, for not telling the innocent children who the fathers were. She looked at Bloom first, and she gave her a look that said, 'Please don't say anything…we have been hurt enough as it is,' and Faragonda got the idea. "Um, children…why don't you and Griselda go into the other room, while the girls and I have a little chat. Griselda, how about you show the children around Alfea's courtyard."
"Yes Ms. Faragonda," said Griselda. "Come along kids." Griselda took them away, with Faragonda giving a glare to the girls. Faragonda waited till the doors were shut and she could see them on Alfea's grounds.
"Girls, you can not do this. They must know who their real father's are. Even if what they did to you is the most horrible thing ever; you still have to tell them the truth. It is their right to know."
"Ms. Faragonda, they just can't know who are kids are. We thought we knew them…we thought we knew who they were, but in the end…we got our backs stabbed. I don't want that to happen to us again or worse…having our kids go through with that," explained Bloom.
"Do you know how awkward it is? He wonders why I am not speaking to him and I can't get through a second without thinking about him! They ruined our lives and you expect us to tell our children who they are? They are only five for heaven's sakes! We can't just tell them that these are the men that got us pregnant and ruined our lives! What the hell is your problem?" yelled Stella.
"Stella!" said Flora, to shut her up. Stella took a deep breath. Faragonda stared at her with wide eyes and understood from their point of view.
"Sorry…I get emotional sometimes."
"I can see your part of the story, but they still have a right to know. I will not say anything and make sure that Saladin will not say anything either. But know this…I really don't think this incident ruined your lives…I just think you had your hearts broken. If anything, this event made you girls stronger and wiser as a group and to yourselves. And now you have the greatest children you can ever have and you are happy with them. Think about that…"
Your fingertips against my skin, the palm trees swaying in the wind…Images…Meanwhile, the guys were in Sky's apartment, waiting for the girls to get back from Faragonda's office. They were watching some TV and talking amongst each other.
"Are you going to ask Alexis more about her father tonight?" asked Brandon.
"I'm going to try," replied Riven. Of course he had told everything to the guys about what Alexis had said the day before, but who wouldn't pass up such a story he had heard? "She trusts me, I don't know why. You guys know me; I am not the first person someone opens up to like that."
"Hm…no offense or anything, but it is sort of odd. But she is just a child Riven, her mind is going everywhere," said Timmy.
"No way, those kids are smart for their age. What are they, five or something? Those kids are pretty smart for their age," said Nabu. "And we all know that not even a fly would want to go up and meet Riven guys."
"Thanks, I get it now," Riven said, while rolling his eyes.
"What I think we should do is that all of us try to talk to the kids and ask them questions about their lives," said Sky. "You know, bond with them a little."
"Are you kidding me? Do you know how hard it is to try to talk to Celena? She is definitely someone you don't want to mess with," said Brandon.
"Yeah, Jadon and I aren't on the same terms either," said Nabu.
"Well just try…figure something out that they like and agree with them on things," said Sky. "I mean, if Riven can do it, I think you guys can." That one made the guys burst into laughing. They slowly stopped when the door started to open…Bloom came in and noticed all of them were in Sky's room.
"Oh, sorry, am I interrupting something?" she simply asked.
"Nope, not at all. Come on guys, the other girls must be here too," said Nabu, as each of them got up and headed for there own rooms. Each of them left the room, so all that was left were the four of them.
"Come on Sabrina, let's get you to a shower so we can get that out of your hair," commented Bloom as she pushed Sabrina, who was obviously crying, to the guest bedroom, leaving Sky and Aidan alone.
"What happened?" asked Sky.
"A bird pooped on her when we were coming back, it was actually pretty funny," said Aidan. "I think she gets way too emotional sometimes…I think it's because of the strange dreams that she's been having."
"What do you mean strange dreams?"
"You know, like nightmares. I don't know what's going on with her, we all don't know. It's hard enough when she doesn't even remember the dreams she has. My mom thinks it's the Dragon Fire trying to tell her something. She thinks it's the only explanation, whatever that word means. But all the nightmares started on our fourth birthday."
"Our?"
"We are twins," Aidan raised an eyebrow, wondering why Sky was asking so many questions. "I know it sounds weird, but Sabrina is five minutes older than me, and trust me, she will never let that go."
"How old are you now?"
"We will be five in two weeks…Celena was born first before anybody, so her birthday is actually coming up in a couple of days.
She left five years ago…so she found someone…just after she left me…"Sky?" Aidan asked, as he grabbed Sky's attention again. "How do you know my mom?
"I thought she already told you."
"No way, there must be something more than just being on missions together. Every time you look at her, you seem to be out of it…as if you're trying to remember something." Sky chuckled.
"You know, you're pretty smart for you age."
"We all are…Cale says it's because our moms are really smart, but I just believe everything he says anyway. But you still haven't answered my question…how do you know her?"
Sky looked at the kid. He was smart; these kids were really intelligent for there age, but he also noticed something else. Bloom didn't tell him who he really was or what he did for her in the past. She must have had a reason to keep the secret from her children…so he decided to continue it, for the sake of her.
"It's the same what she said, I was just her friend from our high school days. We went on a lot of missions together and became really good friends."
"So why is she freaked out to see you now?" Aidan asked. Why is he asking so many questions? What was this? Magical Reality Check? Why does he want to know so much about me?
"Honestly…I really don't know."
Aidan could tell he was being honest, so he stopped there. "Well, I'd rather stay here anyway. I just hope we can stay here longer."
"Why?"
"Well…I will be five years old and since that time we have moved in so many places. I am just sick of it…sick of those stupid witches always finding us wherever we go. So I am hoping we are here to stay."
"Why didn't your father help you?"
"We never knew who are dads were. Alexis tried to ask Musa a long time ago, but she totally froze and didn't say anything except 'I'll tell you when you're older.' All of us have talked together and Cale decided that who ever they were…they really hurt our moms. After we were born, they never had another man. Many tried to go after them and ask them out, but they always rejected them."
"So you lived alone with your mom, your sister, and the others for five years? What did you do that long except for running away?"
"They were just protecting us. They didn't mean to run away, but we just had too. They didn't have time to watch us while fighting at the same time. It was really hard, but we got through it.
If the idiotic father was there, then they would be protected…I'll make sure that all of them are protected…all of them.
You sang me Spanish lullabies, the sweetest sadness in your eyes…clever trick…"Why isn't there any food in this house?" asked Layla, as she slammed the refrigerator door shut.
"Maybe the guy likes to starve," smirked Jadon. Nabu narrowed his eyes at Jadon and then turned his attention back to Layla. Jadon was sitting at the kitchen table while Nabu was on the couch with the TV on.
"Look, the guys and I usually go out to eat, so we don't have that much food in here," Nabu said, as Layla growled to her self.
"Mom?" Jadon started to ask.
"Yeah what is it?" Layla replied, still anger pulsing through her.
"When can we train with the other girls again? I really want to use some more of my techniques. Plus, we haven't done it in a long time and I already talked to Bloom about it," said Jadon with a smile. Nabu was confused at this point, and Layla just made sure that she made no eye contact with anyone.
"Wait, what do you mean? Does he have powers?" Nabu asked quickly to Layla, as Jadon realized his mistake. Jadon was about to speak to change the subject, but Layla quickly intervened.
"Um, no, you're crazy, he doesn't have any powers. He just likes to show off his battle moves in front of the girls. Musa has been teaching the little guys martial arts lately, so I guess he likes to show off a little," Layla said quickly for it to sink in. Nabu looked at Jadon, and he quickly smiled and nodded his head. "And I already talked to Bloom, we have training this afternoon."
"Uh, ok…then I guess I better tell the guys to come along with you then," said Nabu, as he started to get up to call the others. Layla's eyes widened. They had a plan going on to sneak out, without the guys knowing, to the forest to train their children. Knowing that Jadon has Nabu's powers, the girls knew that the guys could never watch them train their kids. Now…Layla screwed it up. They were going to say that they were going to see Ms. Faragonda for a meeting, but now it is too late; Nabu already knows what is going on.
"Wait, what? No, you see, um, we don't need you there."
"I don't know if you noticed, Layla, but we have a mission, and that means we have to stay with you and watch you the whole time…whether you guys like it or not," said Nabu, as he folded his arms across his chest.
"Listen Nabu, I can handle my child's training alone."
What is she hiding?He got up close to her…close to her face. He made sure he stared deep into her eyes and looked at them with intensity. Her eyes widened at the closeness and realized right then and there that he had indeed grown up to be a great man.
"We are going with you," he said sternly and walked away to go call the guys. Layla started to scowl, as Jadon sat there, not knowing what was happening at all. She then sighed.
"I better tell the others…"
Well, I never wanted to see you unhappy…I thought you'd want the same for me…"What do you mean they are going to be there?" screeched Stella right in Layla's face.
"I'm sorry, it sort of blurted out!"
"Well what are we going to do now? We can't just have Jadon using his powers for Nabu to see," said Flora.
"We are going to have to make sure that Jadon doesn't use his powers. He can't use them at all," suggested Tecna. "If that is alright with you."
"Yeah it's fine," said Layla, as she turned to look at her son from a distance, with the guys next to them.
"We'll just have Musa teach the boys the things she sort of taught them before," said Bloom.
"Well if you ask me, I find it pretty weird that they are just going to stare at us while we are teaching them the basic stuff," said Stella.
"I know it's going to be weird, but we are going to have to do it. They already know what we are doing, so let's show them training…Winx style," smirked Musa.
"Are you girls ready yet?" said Riven impatiently. Impatient as ever…
"Yes we are ready! Can you guys be any more impatient?" yelled Stella, as the guys sort of backed down from their approach. They made there way to a clear part of the forest, while meanwhile Layla told Jadon the plan. Each girl went to a separate spot so they could teach their child the basics of the power that each of them held. Tecna and Layla sat down next to Musa and just watched the others. The three boys sat behind Musa as she showed Alexis the different arm movements to summon her power.
"And then you bring your arm down like this," explained Musa as she brought her own daughters hands in a perfect circle. The boys sat down and just had to watch each girl with their mother.
"Well this is boring…hey why aren't you practicing with your mom Jadon?" asked Aidan.
"See that guy over there?" Jadon pointed out Nabu on the other side of where they were. "My mom said that I am not supposed to use my powers in front of him. She said he goes power hungry for more power if he sees any he likes. So that's why I have to stop for today."
"What? That can't be right. These guys actually seem pretty nice once you get to know them. I can't really see him try to take your powers away from you," commented Cale.
"Yeah, that doesn't sound right to me either," agreed Aidan.
"Hey, my mom knows the guy and I just listen to her so don't blame it on me," added Jadon.
"I just really want to know who they are," said Cale. "Whenever my mom looks at Timmy, she gets this strange look in her eyes as if she is searching for something."
"My mom does that too," said Jadon.
"Hey boys, I am done with Alexis's lesson for today, so now I can work on you," Musa said in a rush. She had a worried look on her face and it looked like she had purposely interrupted them. Aidan looked at Alexis and she also had a look on her face that said 'You shouldn't have talked so loud.'
Alexis walked swiftly passed the boys as they were getting up and gently whispered in Aidan's ear, "She heard everything that you guys were talking about, and that includes me." She raised her eyebrow when she looked at him and then ran next to the boys. Musa sighed to herself ad began to put them in a battle stance.
We walked along a crowded street… you took my hand and danced with me…Images…
"I really wouldn't call this training…it's more like getting them started for their training when they get older," said Timmy, across the distance watching the others. Meanwhile, Sky came from the forest with a phone in his hand and growled to himself.
"She keeps calling me! My phone had 16 messages, 7 voicemails, and 5 E-mails coming from her. I can never get a break from this woman! She is really starting to piss me off this time. Seriously guys, I don't think I have ever met a more incompetent woman before," complained Sky. It's not like Sky complained all the time, it's just that this woman was really starting to get on his nerves.
"I still don't see why you don't throw her out of the palace so she can live on the streets where she belongs," commented Riven.
"You still don't get it do you? His parents picked her out from the start and now she has to be his betrothed whether he likes it or not. That's what Eraklyon can do to you. He has to marry this woman, unless he finds someone else that he picks out for himself," explained Brandon. "But it's kind of hard to do that when you already have someone in line and to fall in love all over again takes even more time."
"Plus with the girls acting so strange…Bloom is never going to fall in his lap," said Timmy, as Sky gave him a big glare.
"I have even worse news," started Sky. The others looked at him with worried and confused faces. "Beatrice wants to come down here to see what my mission really is." The guys stood there with shocked faces and looked at him as if her was crazy.
"What?" Brandon said.
"She's coming down here? As in she is literally hopping on a ship and coming down here to Magix?" said Nabu.
"I can't believe her name is Beatrice," said Riven out of the blue. "That is a really ugly name."
"Focus here Riven!" said Timmy. "What if Beatrice sees Bloom and her kids and thinks that you are the father Sky." It took a moment before all the guys started bursting into laughter.
"Good one Timmy, but seriously Sky, this chick is going to think something is up when she sees Bloom. You have to think of something before she gets the wrong idea," said Riven.
"I don't even want to see the girl. Just thinking about her gives me chills," said Brandon, talking to Sky. Sky didn't say much after the fact that he learned the evil fiancé was coming to Magix. This was horrible…and what would he do with Bloom? What would the other guys do with the other girls? Plus, he didn't want Bloom to see Beatrice any time soon. He didn't want her to know he had a fiancé and he certainly did not want her to know that this horrible woman was his soon to be bride.
"Hey Helia, you haven't said much…something on your mind?" said Nabu when he noticed Helia staring off in the distance.
"Huh? Oh sorry guys, I wasn't really listening to the whole thing. But that does suck about Beatrice coming over," he said quickly, for them not to notice what he was really looking at. Helia couldn't stop looking at Flora and Lorelei having a good time with them. He wished he was there with them, spending time with them and just laughing. He wished he was with her. Sky sighed.
"It's ok, I know I am getting my fair share of quick glances at Bloom too," admitted Sky. He looked to the other guys and they sighed too, knowing that they were all looking at each of them. "Which reminds me…I talked to Aidan again. I think the boy is finally starting to trust me."
"Lucky…Jadon still thinks I am a freak," said Nabu.
"And Celena still thinks I am some sort of pervert trying to go after Stella," said Brandon.
"No offense Brandon, but you are trying to go after Stella," pointed out Timmy, as Brandon sent him a glare. As Brandon and Timmy told each other off, Sky explained to the others what Aidan had said to him earlier this morning.
"We have got to figure it out…even I don't understand," said Timmy.
"What I don't understand is why is a girl is teaching them how to fight," said Riven. Each of them looked to see Musa showing them the first stance. Even Alexis was there with them.
"It's Musa, Riven, remember when she took down that troll at Alfea the first year? I think she can handle the boys' first moves, especially at this age," said Brandon. "ItS really no big deal."
"Yeah but it's…it's Musa," said Riven. He couldn't explain it, he just couldn't. He knew himself…he knew he felt men should do things more than women should. But this was Musa…Musa could do whatever she damn well pleased because…she was Musa. By why was it hard to see her training the boys and her own daughter? Why was it so hard? Why did he feel like he should be down there showing them what to do?
"Yeah, well what ever your problem is we better get up and go. It looks like the girls are finally done," said Helia.
And when you left you kissed my lips…you told me you would never, never forget these images…
The moon was high in the sky and the night was peaceful. Most of the kids were sleeping in their beds, while the girls took their showers. The guys were either in their rooms or in their kitchens wondering what to do with their life.
Brandon walked out of his room to get a glass of water and then finally get some sleep. He was about to put his glass in his sink when he noticed someone was outside on the balcony. He looked through the window and saw little Celena staring at the moon. She had the most peaceful look on her face and actually looked like she was enjoying herself.
So Brandon decided to take the chance and go out there to talk to her. He knew he'd probably regret it, but he would take that chance. He slowly walked out there and leaned against the balcony doors.
"I take it that you like the moon?"
"Yes," she smiled with delight, not even turning her head. "People don't see how magical it really is."
"You know I thought you'd be in bed by now."
"Yeah I know, I usually sneak out when my mom isn't looking to look at the moon. It just makes me feel better, that's all."
"I always like the moon too, it makes me feel better as well."
"You know," Celena started as she turned towards him. "You're not as much of a loser as I thought you were. The others told me to talk to you, that's why I am giving you a chance right now."
"Uh…thanks I guess," said Brandon with uneasiness. Her face turned sad all of a sudden and Brandon wondered what was troubling her all of a sudden. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing…it's nothing."
"Come on, you can tell me anything. It's just you and I here."
"Well it's just that…I know this is going to wound weird, but I sort of wanted you to be a pervert," she explained. He didn't know exactly where this was going, but he listened anyway. "I knew you weren't a pervert, or at least after a couple of days, but I wanted you to be. I saw the way you looked at my mom, and it almost looked as if you loved her. So I was so happy when I found someone that actually loved my mom."
"I don't think I exactly follow."
"My mom has been alone for a long time, she cries in her sleep, and I even hear her say that she just wants things to be back to normal like they used too, whatever that means. When I saw the love in your eyes, I hoped that she would finally find someone, so she wouldn't be alone anymore. But I think I was wrong, because you weren't the pervert that I thought you were."
For the first time ever, Celena felt connected to this man, as the rest of the kids told her she would. She looked up into his eyes and saw the moon sparkling in them.
"I just don't want my mom to be alone anymore…and I am sorry if I treated you badly, but I thought you loved her…I guess I was wrong," she explained more. Both of them heard the water to the shower shut off in the other room. "I have to go, but I think I will be a little nicer to you from now on…but only a little."
She left with a wink and the moon shone brighter than normal and Brandon stared in awe as the moon shone. He suddenly felt a tear streak down his own face…
"But I do love her…"
Well, I never wanted to see you unhappy…I thought you'd want the same for me…"I certainly didn't see this coming," Icy muttered to Darcy, who was standing right next to her. They were on a rooftop directly across from the guys' apartment building. "I didn't think that they would suddenly live with each other."
"Well, what did you expect?"
"I expected them to run more…or at least more than this. I didn't think they would go back to them. How can those fairies just go live with them so willingly?"
"I told you, Faragonda made them…and how do you know everything? I feel like you planned out everything. What aren't you telling us?" yelled Darcy with suspicion. Before Icy could also raise her voice, Stormy appeared behind them with a disguise on her face.
"You guys should really check out some of the clubs here! Magix has some really great dance clubs! You guys should have really joined me. Not to mention I met some really cute warlocks here too," Stormy explained as she snapped her fingers and went back to her normal face. "I definitely got some action tonight."
"Good for you, but while you were out getting slammed and grinding on guys' bodies, we were trying to figure out how to attack them again," said Darcy.
"Hey, it was only a couple of guys…at the same time," defended Stormy as she smiled wickedly. All Darcy could do was roll her eyes.
"I am just glad that those losers didn't fall back in love with them so easily, that would have ruined part of the plan," commented Icy, looking down on Brandon standing out there by himself. "What I don't like though is the kids bonding with the fathers."
"I want to know what you are planning? You won't tell us anything and it is really pissing me off! What aren't you telling us?" screamed Darcy.
"I'll tell you when the time is right Darcy!" Icy screamed back. Darcy growled and flew off the rooftop.
"We really don't like being left in the dark Icy," said Stormy.
"Don't you have clubs to hit?" growled Icy as she flew off herself…
Goodbye my almost lover
Goodbye my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you
just let me be?
So long my luckless romance
My back is turned
on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers
always do…
That was chapter 7! Sorry it took so long guys, I was on vacation for some time. Oh, and you have no idea how happy I was when I got over 100 reviews! Thank you everyone! That was my first story where I got over 100!
Oh and sorry if anybody's name is Beatrice…
Oh and to answer the question from last time…I look like Stella the most, but Musa is my all time fave.
What will Icy do? What exactly is going on with Icy? Will the girls survive any longer? Can the guys? How will Sky's fiance react when she comes over? Find out next chapter!
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