The next night was the grand finale of the singing contest.
The girls were all backstage with the guys, excluding Helia, watching the other competition; Nova, Galatea, Luna and Mirta, also known as Fairy Stars.
Nova was doing a duet with the specialist Pete, Stella's ex-boyfriend from the 5th grade. They were singing Earth's singers, Sonny and Cher's 'I got you babe'.
"Wow," Stella said a little intimidated. "They are really good."
"I didn't know that anyone would sing some Earth hits" Bloom said surprised.
"I know I saved Galatea from the fire and earned my enchantix because of her, but we can't let her win" Musa said determined.
"Hey, isn't Nova the girl that helped you save your father from Baltor, Stella?" Brandon asked.
"Yes, but we want to win" Stella said almost whining.
"Man, I never realised that Pete was such a good singer" Riven said.
"Stella did" Layla teased.
"Just because she went out with him in the 5th grade" Brandon asked.
"Yeah" the girls all answered in unison as they watched Galatea sing.
Brandon gave an annoyed look and ignored it.
"Okay, to up the ante, so to speak," Stella began, "we need to improve our look"
"But, you made these clothes yesterday" Flora said.
"Yeah, well I'm over them" Stella said. "Now, let me think.."
"Gucci, Chanel, Dior, Prada;
Dolce, Boss, Lauren, Gabbana;
On performance night design our clothes;
With all the colours except for mauve"
And just after Stella said the spell, the girls were all dressed in new designer clothes.
Flora wore a stunning black front butterfly boobtube dress with black strappy high heels. Her hair was worn down except for some hair that was placed up in a bun.
Bloom wore an aqua blue frill top with the frills covering the bust and going down the centre of the top, with black skinny leg jeans and black boots over the jeans. Her hair was worn down and straightened with a hair straightener.
Stella wore a military inspired frilled hem singlet top with double button front detailing, with white skinny leg jeans and black boots. Her hair was worn down and the ends were slightly curled and she wore silver bangles on her wrists.
Tecna wore a sky blue V-neck ¾ sleeve top with a double layer vest with front button detailing, with black skinny leg jeans and black converse shoes.
Layla wore grey skinny leg jeans with a Paris motif printed top and a long sleeved military jacket, worn zipped up. She also wore black ankle boots over the jeans. Her hair was worn down.
The girls all looked at their new clothes as the boys all gawked at them.
"Wow, I like what I'm seeing" Layla said looking at her jacket. "Very military, I like it."
"I love what I'm wearing to, love the vest" Tecna said.
"I like what I'm wearing, but why am I the only one wearing a dress?" Flora asked.
"Well, because you are doing the duet, remember, so the points hang on you, and you will be in the spotlight, so you've got to look the part" Stella said happily.
"Oh, why don't I wear leggings underneath?" Flora asked a little insecure about the dress.
"No way, it looks better without leggings, and you look awesome without the leggings" Stella replied.
"I just feel, I don't know, a little insecure" Flora said.
"Don't worry, if you want, I'll use a spell to make it longer so it touches the knees instead of being a little above the knees, how's that?" Stella compromised.
"Alright" Flora said happier.
Stella snapped her fingers and Flora's dress grew longer, touching her knees.
"Better?" Stella asked.
"Yes" Flora answered with a smile.
A stage hand pulled a side curtain and announced, "girls, you're on, let's go" and he left.
The girls kissed the guys goodbye as Flora stood by the curtain waiting for Jared.
"Where's Jared?" Flora asked.
"Don't worry Flora, he'll be here" Tecna assured her.
"But, we're on, he has to be here" Flora said getting worried.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, our second finalist, The Winx Club" Palladium announced on stage.
"Come on, let's go" Musa said excited as she dragged everyone on stage.
"But what about..." Flora began
"Sssh" Tecna interrupted as they got on stage.
Layla went to her drum set, Tecna went to her keyboard and percussion area, Bloom conjured the violin orchestra, Stella picked up an acoustic guitar and Musa picked up an electric guitar.
The stage went black, and Flora picked up the microphone. She looked around, but she couldn't find Jared anywhere, Flora took a deep breath as the music started.
There was an eerie couple of seconds, then Stella came in with her acoustic guitar and a spotlight hit Flora.
Another Heart Calls by All American Rejects feat. The Pierces
Flora: Do you remember when we didn't care
There was silence as the music continued. The spotlight stayed on Flora as she heard a guy singing from the audience.
Helia: We were just two kids that took the moment when it was there
Flora looked out into the audience and saw Helia singing as he walked towards the stage. She was shocked. She immediately tried to turn and run away when Stella blocked her while she was still in the darkness playing the guitar. Flora knew that she had to sing with him, or they would lose.
Flora: Do you remember you at all
Both: Another heart calls
Helia walked up the stairs and onto the stage.
The acoustic guitar became louder and the drums came in
Helia: I remember when we stole the night
Both: We'd lie awake dreaming til the sun would wash the sky
Flora couldn't take it, she turned to run away again when Helia grabbed her wrist to spin her around
Helia: Just as soon as I see you
I did lie, but didn't I tell you
Flora: As deep as I need you
You wanna leave it all
Helia: What can I do
The music died down quietly leaving Layla tapping the symbols, as the two sung quietly.
Flora: Say it's true
Helia: Everything that matters breaks in two [Helia sung as he pointed to Flora]
Flora: Say it's true
Both: I'll never ask for anyone but you
The entire stage lit up with spot lights and strobe lights and even coloured lights that danced the stage as Layla and Musa came in with the drums and electric guitar. Then Tecna came in with the castanets.
As the drums and electric guitar was playing, Flora covered her microphone and she was mad.
"What are you doing?" she whispered angrily.
"Bloom told me that a gesture would make you trust me again, so here it is"
"She told me the whole story last night, but I just need you to truly tell me, is the story the truth?"
"Let's find out" Helia said uncovering his microphone as Flora began singing again
Flora: Talk to me
I'm throwing myself in front of you
Helia: This could be the last mistake that I would ever want to do
Both: All I ever do is give
It's time you see my point of view
Helia: Just as soon as I see you
I did lie, but didn't I tell you
Flora: As deep as I need you
You want to leave it all
Helia: What can I do
Both: Say it's true
Helia: Everything that matters breaks in two
Both: Say it's true
Helia: I'll never ask for anyone but you
At that moment, Flora realised that this wasn't part of the lyrics, Helia was making it up on the spot. He was singing what he's been feeling. So she started to do the same.
Flora: All you want is to figure it out
Both: And God knows I do to
Helia: What can I do
Both: Say It's true
Helia: I'll never ask for anyone but you
At that moment, the other guys came out from back stage with microphones and started singing with the girls. Flora now knew that this was the girls' plan all along.
Boys: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Girls: Na, na, na, na, na, na
Boys: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Girls: Na, na, na, na, na, na
Helia: I'm sorry
Flora: So what
Helia: But you don't think I've said enough
I'm sorry
Flora: I don't care
You were never there
The music suddenly stopped.
Helia: As soon as I see you
The music suddenly went back on to emphasise the next line
Helia: I did lie, but didn't I tell you
Flora: As deep as I need you
You wanna leave it all
Both: What can I do
Say it's true
Helia: Everything that matters breaks in two
Both: Say it's true
Helia: I'll never ask for anyone but you
Flora: All you want is to figure it out
And God knows I do to
Helia: What can I do
Both: Say It's true
Helia: I'll never ask for anyone but you
Boys: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Helia: I'll never ask for anyone but you
Boys: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Helia: I'll never ask for anyone but you
Boys: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Both: I'll never ask for anyone but you
Boys: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Both: I'll never ask for anyone but you
Boys: Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(to fade)
As the song faded, the lights went down and the spotlight on Flora and Helia was left standing. Helia and Flora were looking into each other's eyes. They came back out of the trance when they heard the sound of screaming people.
Flora looked out to the audience and saw every single one standing and cheering, stomping their feet and whistling with success.
With all the yelling, Flora didn't hear Bloom talking behind her.
"Now for the final touch" she said to the other girls.
"Open Helia's heart to Flora;
Reveal the secret that it holds;
Spring forth the passion of loves fire;
That she may feel his heart's true desire"
Immediately after Bloom said the spell, an orange ring of light started circling Flora's head. The light hit her in the chest and it disappeared. Flora had a tear stream down her face.
"Helia" Flora whispered as the light came out of Flora and it disappeared.
"I guess he loves her more than either of us realised" Tecna whispered to the others as they waved to the audience.
"Yeah, now all we have to do is wait" Layla said smugly.
Palladium walked on stage as he carried a microphone.
"Well, thank you Winx Club" Palladium said as the cheers kept on going. He chuckled to himself. "I guess we know who the audience loves". "That was very impressive, but will it be enough to win? That's the question for our judges, we will leave them now to deliberate" Palladium added as everyone walked off stage.
