The yellow rose

Mista leaned over the fountain out in the courtyard and looked down at her own reflaction. The sound of water made her feel relaxed.

''Why does everything have to be so difficult?'' She sighed and rested her head in her palm.

''Because you make it that way.'' A male voice said from behind her. She spun around to see Yatz with his arm in bandage.

''What are you doing out of bed? You are in no condition to run around at the moment.'' She walked over to him and looked up at him strict.

''Mista stop cosset me. I'm not a child.'' He said in a girlish way to quote her. Mista giggled.

''You are impossible.'' She stroke his bicep and realized how strong he actually was. A silent moment passed. She gulped hard and looked upon him.

''Have you thought anything about it. You know?'' Mista turned around again and went over to the fountain and let out a sigh.

''I have. But I'm sorry Yatz, I can't give you an answer yet.'' She turned back to him and saw a face of pain and heartbreaking. The same face she had seen in the mirror since Musa came into her life.

''I understand.'' He started to walk towards the palace.

''Yatz!'' She called after him and he stopped, but didn't turn around. He only twisted his head a bit.

''No really, I'll be fine.'' Then he started to walk again. Mista sighed and sank down at the fountain and rested her head into her knees. A tear escaped her eye.

''Why do I always mess everything up?'' She tilted her head backwards so that it was resting on the fountain.

Musa went out in the courtyard looking for Flora. She had something that she wanted to ask her. Flora and Helia stood into the courtyard and tended for one of the rose bushes. When she came closer she could hear them laughing. In the corner of his eye, Helia spotted Musa and turn around and smiled at her.

''Hi Musa.'' This also made Flora turn around to face her friend.

''Hi you guys, what are you doing?'' She walked closer so she stood beside both of them.

''We are trying on an experiment on this roses.'' Helia took a rose and handed it to Musa. To her surprise it changed color to a shade of yellow.

''The roses should change color to show that something will happened in the near future.''

''And what does yellow mean then?'' Helia browsed through the pages of an old book.

''Yellow. Danger, jealousy, caution, betrayal.'' Musa looked terrified and dropped the rose to the ground and it changed back to it's original red color.

''But yellow has some good meanings aswell. And we probably got the spell wrong Musa, don't worry about it.'' Flora hugged her friend.

''Well Flora there was something that I wanted to ask you.'' Musa took Flora's hand.

''I'l leave you two ladies alone then.'' Helia kissed Flora's cheek and went a bit away and began to meditate.

''So Flora, you have always been a dear friend to me and you have always been there to make me feel better.'' Flora smiled at one of her best friends.

''And I just wanted to ask you if you wanted to be with me when I'm giving birth to this baby?''

''Of course I want to Musa, what an honor.'' The two girls hugged.

''I can really need your support, and you probably the only one of the Winx that won't freak out. And during those circumstances I only need one that will freak out, and the one surely will be Riven.''

Mista walked through the palace corridors with a smile on her lips. She wasn't paying anything any attention and as she rounded the corner she bumped into something big and she fell to the floor. She saw a big hand infront of her and looked up to see Riven smiling at her.

''I'm sorry.'' She said as she brushed some dirt of her.

''Don't be. Just be a bit careful next time.'' She laughed.

''What was you thinking about anyway?''

''Yatz.'' Riven frowed an eyebrow.

''Yatz? Why?''

''Well there might be something going on between him and I.'' She blushed and looked down at the floor.

''What? You can't be serious!''

''Yes... what is it to you anyway?''

''He's an idiot. He'll only hurt your feelings.'' He crossed his arms and leaned against the was he reacting this way? He wasn't jealous was he?

''I'm fully capably to take care of my own feelings thank you.'' She spat as she walked away with fast steps. Riven growled and looked after her before she disappeared around another corner.

Musa sat in the thropfy room reading a book. She loved it here since it was probably the most quiet room in the palace. She let out a deep and happy sigh and thought about what Riven had told her. No more Mista and no more Yatz. She smiled to herself. Now every problem in her and Riven's relationship was fading away. She could hear the door open behind her and soon she saw Chel in the corner of her eye. She didn't look up until she had taken place opposite her.

''Have you seen Yatz? I have been looking for him everywere.'' Musa shook her head.

''No, but I'm guessing he's with Mista somewhere. And I'm not really sure if I want to know what they are doing.'' Musa grinned at her sister-in-law.

''What do you mean?''

''Apparantly they are a couple now. Well according to Riven atleast, and he heard it from Mista herself.'' She saw tears in Chel's eyes. Oh no forgot about Chel's feelings for Yatz. She shut her book and placed it on the table before walking over and sat down next to Chel.

''I'm sorry Chel, I thought you knew.'' Chel shook her head and stood up.

''Are you sure about this? Because I mean... I thought that.'' She broke out in tears. Musa stood up and walked over to her.

''I think it's true. I'm really sorry Chel, I didn't want you to find out this way.'' She laid a hand on her shoulder but in a second Chel was gone.

''Cleaver Musa. Really cleaver.'' Musa said angrily to herself before sitting down again. Chel ran through the palace corridores tears streaming down her face. She didn't care if her make-up was a total mess. The only thing that mattered now was to get some answers. She reached the door she was looking for and knocked until someone opened. Mista opened the door and was surprised to see her best friend with tearfilled face.

''Chel?'' Chel went into the room and turned to face Mista.

''Is it true?'' Mista closed the door and looked confused.

''Is what true?''

''About you and Yatz?''

''Well... it's not entirely wrong.'' Mista could see the pain in Chel's eyes when she found out the horrible truth. This couldn't be. How could she have been so stupid to think that Yatz actually was in love with her. She fell down on the bed and dug her fingers into her red hair as she started to sob again.

''I'm sorry Chel, I really am.'' Mista sat down besides her and laid a comforting hand on Chel's shoulder, but Chel shook it off.

''Don't touch me Mista. You knew I liked him, and now I found out that you are a couple in the most horrible way.'' Chel stood up and started to shout.

''We are not a couple. We have just... talked about it.'' Mista stood up aswell but kept herself calm.

''But still you want to be. I know you do! I HATE YOU, BOTH OF YOU!'' Chel ran out of the room in tears. Mista fell to the floor and cried.

Topaz was in the courtyard waiting for Miguel. Everyday at noon they always took a walk through the palace garden enjoying each others company. They have done that since she had moved to the palace. She looked over at the huge horologe. He was late. He was never late. She walked back into the palace and peeked inside the throneroom but no Miguel in sight. Neither was it the kitchen, their bedroom and dinningroom. She went up some stairs and came to Miguel's study, she knocked on the door and a voice from inside told her to enter. There by the mahogany desk, he sat with a pile papers. He didn't look like his usually self. His magenta hair was alot messier and he looked tired.

''There you are. You were supposed to meet me in the courtyard twenty minutes ago.'' First now he looked on her. At first confused, then he understood what she meant.

''I'm sorry Topaz, I forgot.'' He said it without any regret or guilt in his voice. This wasn't like him at all.

''Are you alright sweetheart? You seem a bit tired, you are not sick are you?'' She walked over to him and placed her hands on his shoulders from behind.

''I'm fine. I'm just occupied at the moment. But you go ahead and go for a walk.'' She frowed at him.

''You really think I'm going without you? No, I'm staying here to look after that you'll be alright.'' She was on her way to sit oppossite him but was stopped by his voice.

''I want to be alone. I might be able to accompany you later.'' Topaz felt her chin drop to the floor. Never in her life had Miguel talked to her like that. Such short and coldly answers. He started working on his papers again and she walked to the door. She didn't recognized him at all, and she didn't like it.

Mista knocked on the door to Yatz's bedroom. She was still very upset about how much she had hurt Chel. Yatz opened the door and looked at her for a few seconds before noticing her teary eyes. He took his tumb and whipped a tear away.

''What happened Mista?''

''It's Chel. She heard about you and... me.''

''I didn't know there was a thing called you and me.'' Yatz folded his arms and looked down on the floor.

''Well, I would really like it to be. I've been thinking Yatz.'' He carefully looked at her and she stepped closer so that she could feel his chest agains hers. She laid her hands on his hips and looked him deeply into his ocean blue eyes.

''You mean that?'' She smiled and nodded.

''What made you change your mind?''

''You are the one that made me believe in myself and comforted me when I needed someone. You have been really good to me Yatz. And I been a fool for not seeing that sooner.'' He smiled weakly and took her hand.

''You are not a fool. You are the most incredible women I have ever meet.'' He leaned in closer to her lips but she turned her head away.

''But before we can be together, there is something that I need you to do.'' He nodded in agreement.

''I want you to talk and apologize too Chel. That is the least thing you can do for her.'' Yatz nodded, embracing and kissed her forehead.

Musa was on her way to her bedroom when she suddenly felt a pain in her stomach. It wasn't really bad, but it did hurt. She stopped and took a few deep breaths before starting walking again. She only got to go a few steps before feeling it again, this time it was stronger. Panic started to build up inside her. With small steps she managed to reach her bedroom and laid down on the bed. She probably should tell Riven, but she didn't want him to worry. She closed her eyes and focosed on her breathing.

''Ouch!'' Now the pain got stronger and stronger. She started to get worried and prayed to God that her baby would be alright. She got out from bed and went outside on the balcony to get some fresh air. But that didn't help either, the pain was getting worse.

Well what can I say... cliffhanger? Please R&R and look out for the last chapter of The beginning or the ending.