Part 13 (Episode 24 – Day of justice)
The next morning found the Winx preparing to leave.
"Now is everything clear Kiko", Bloom asked. "We won't be gone long so be good okay?"
Stella was not going to leave unprepared, the last time they left the pets didn't end up too good. So she gave them a list.
"Here's a list of things you can do", she said. "And here's a list of things you can't do. You can watch a bit TV and have a few candies but no chocolate or soft drinks, I'm not kidding around this time. Don't mess around with Stella." That's when the door bell rang and Tecna opened and a guy with pizzas entered and Kiko paid for them and not long after the specialists arrived.
"Hey you're going somewhere without us", Sky asked grinning.
"Sky, guys!" Bloom exclaimed happily.
"We're ready to leave when you are", Brandon said and Stella came over and linked her arm to his.
"It was nice of you to accept our invitation", she said.
"Thanks for including us", Riven said to Musa and Roxy. "Now we don't feel totally useless."
"Are you kidding we need you there with us", Musa said smiling.
"Even without powers the Wizards of the Black Circle are still dangerous", Roxy said.
Nabu walked up to a worried looking Layla.
"Hey are you okay Layla", he asked. "You seem to be in another world."
"I was just thinking about the mission", she said and looked worried. "And what will happen once we hand over the wizards to Morgana and this whole thing is all over. We could finally live happily on Earth just like we've been dreaming about Nabu." She turned to him.
"Winx", Bloom said. "Let's get ready to roll!" The girls had soon transformed and they were soon meeting with Sibylla.
"It's so good to see you again girls", said the fairy of justice. "And I'm pleased to meet your companions." That's when the wizards entered, Gantlos was now carrying Duman in his arms. When Ogron saw the boys he felt angry.
"What", he asked. "You brought reinforcement? A subtle way of saying you don't trust us?" Bloom walked towards them.
"Not at all", she said. "How's Duman doing?"
Ogron looked to his side and Gantlos moved forward and that slow movement was still enough for Duman to feel pain and moan. Bloom looked shocked and Tecna walked towards Gantlos. The wizard put his younger friend down but still held on to him to give him support. Anagan walked forward, looking really worried.
"I'm afraid he's getting worse", he said. "We're very concerned. The long journey to Tir Nan Og could proof fatal for him." Tecna sank down on her knees and just barley touch Duman when the wizards screamed in pain.
"In his condition he won't be able to face the magic court in Morgana's castle", she said and rose. "He needs medical care." Riven felt worry clutch his chest. Then Nabu walked forward and raised his staff.
"We'll take him to Gardenia then", he said and opened a portal. "I can take care of him with my healing magic."
"Sibylla and her fairies have already tried everything."
"On Andros I studied many powerful spells now I wanna try one last thing." He looked at Duman. 'I wonder if this is what Duman spoke of', he thought.
"It's time we offer the queen of the terrestrial fairies the black circle", Ogron said and Bloom walked up to him and took it off her finger and handed it to him.
"Then you'll need this Ogron", she said. The Winx talked a little bit to Sibylla and then the two groups spilt up. Duman, Nabu and the Specialists left for Gardenia while the rest, save Sibylla and her fairies, left for Tir Nan Og.
Not long after that Nabu, Riven and Timmy were in the specialist's flat with Duman. In his mind Duman was in a fight with the same shadow he'd been fighting before. This shadow was trying to get control over Duman's senses to tell the truth about Ogron and the others. Duman would not allow it since it would result in Anagan and Gantlos getting hurt. But he was losing and winning at the same time.
"The circle", he yelled. "No agh! The black circle! It's black as noight it's black as the abyss." He was trashing in pain. "The circle is the door to the abyss!" He felt hands on him trying to hold him in place. Riven watched his former 'comrade' in sadness. Nabu was looking through his books and then created an orb between his hands.
"Sibylla's fairies looked for treatment without knowing what the nature of the illness was", he said and walked over to the other three. He put the orb in Duman's chest and the wizards yelled in pain. The three boys had to jump back as the wizard started to transform.
"This can't be right", Nabu said and Riven and Timmy grabbed Duman and held him back. "I don't know if…" Nabu looked at the orb. "Whoa!"
"What", Riven asked.
"It's dark energy, really dark energy. It's a spell that put him in this state!"
"But who would-" Timmy asked but was cut off by a kick from Duman.
"I don't know Timmy", Nabu said. "But whatever is going on inside of Duman is breaking him apart. It's like his insides and mind is on fire but also fighting back for control. Whatever is going on is also making him lose control over his transformation power."
"So what are we going to do", Riven asked holding on to Duman.
"I think I've got an idea, we must break the spell put on him." He walked towards the kitchen. "Do you think you can handle him for five minutes?"
"Five minutes?" Timmy asked horrified.
The three of them were guarded so they could not conference openly… but that didn't stop the wizards of the black circle from talking by telepathy. For the guards it looked as if they were just moping around in their cell. But mentally they were busy plotting.
(All dialogue from now on, by the wizards is telepathic)
"I can't wait to wipe that smug grin off of Nebula", Gantlos said darkly. "She'll pay for the thing with the crows."
"Did she really think she would be able to scare us with her little speech", Ogron asked.
"She is the smartest of them, not trusting us and still hating us."
"I will surely enjoy ripping her wings off a second time."
"I didn't see Diana or Aurora up there. Do you believe they're here?"
"They will be. If not the abyss will bring them."
They laughed mentally.
"How do you think Duman's doing", Anagan asked and the other two looked at him for just a second before looking at anything else again.
"He is doing fine", Gantlos reassured. "You'll see, that magician will find what's wrong and fix it." He didn't notice Ogron's smirk.
"He was so sick", Anagan mumbled.
"Don't worry Ana", Gantlos said using the nickname that usually annoyed his friend. "You know Duman, he'll soon get back to being annoyingly fine. Trust me."
"He's not annoyingly fine. And don't call me Ana!"
"Come on you must admit that his not-transforming-when-you-hit-me-with-all-you-got-way is annoying?" Gantlos went on ignoring the Ana complaint.
"I think it is highly amusing." Anagan said.
"Oh yeah", Ogron asked.
"Don't you guys remember when Gantlos was ill and refused to rest in a bed?" Ogron smirked mentally and Gantlos glared at the wall opposite him.
"That was not fun", he growled.
"Yes it was Gantlos", Ogron said. "Seeing you strapped to the bed like that trying to get loose."
"Who knew such a tiny snake could be so strong", Anagan mused.
"It wasn't tiny!" Gantlos objected. "He was the damnest biggest anaconda I've ever seen!"
"True", Ogron said. "But he kept you in bed."
"Even though you tried to clobber him", Anagan said softly.
"I did clobber him but the jackass wouldn't give up", Gantlos yelled. Anagan chuckled at the memory. Gantlos had been sick and they were trying to keep him in bed but the wizard with the hat had refused. So While Anagan held him down Duman transformed into the biggest anaconda he could imagine and twirled his snake body around Gantlos and the bed. The older wizard had been strapped to it but at one point his arm had come free and he'd used his powers and muscles to try to get Duman to let go. But the snake had refused and when he was almost knocked out he decided to take a nap, that wouldn't turn him back for some odd reason, and Gantlos was stuck.
"But are you sure he'll be fine", Anagan asked again.
"Yes Anagan", Ogron said. "Trust me, Duman will be doing as planned soon."
"How do you know", Gantlos asked.
"I just do."
"But what if you're wrong."
"Gantlos I'm your leader, I'm never wrong."
"That's what my old leader said", Gantlos growled and rose from his place and stalked off to a corner far away from the other two. Anagan watched him worriedly for a bit and then leaned back thinking of Diana. How would he save her from destruction?
Gantlos was glaring at the stone wall wishing he could crush it with just his gaze. He would never forget that day…
Flashback
Gantlos opened the door to his house and pulled up the hood on his cloak to protect his head from some of the powerful rays of sun. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, the birds were singing and the wind was soft and warm… all in all a perfect day. Gantlos closed his door and turned around, coming face to face with the village head.
"Gantlos", the man spoke.
"Sir", Gantlos said. "Is there a way I can be of service?"
"Yes Gantlos I am afraid there is", they started to walk down the street. "You see the river to our fields have stopped flowing and we suspect it is not natural."
"There has not been rain for quite some time sir, it may be natural."
"No. I want you to head upstream and discover what have become of our water."
"Sir I mean no disrespect but I am the guardian that protect this village, the threat of the thieves from the east is still too great."
"They attack the coasts and they tend to attack monasteries."
"I know of that, but some of them have been moving inlands. They might come here, I have to be here if that is the case."
"Gantlos it is true that you are the guardian, but I am your master. You must do as I say. Now go upstream and found out what's going on with my river!" He pointed to the mountains. Gantlos gritted his teeth in anger.
"Fine but I still think you're wrong", he spat and walked past the other man roughly knocking his shoulder into him. The man staggered a bit. But he then straightened up and brushed off his clothes and headed towards the inn.
"I'm your leader, I'm never wrong", he said.
Hours later Gantlos was on his way home down the mountain.
"Beavers", he grumbled. "Beavers were building a dame… just wait until I massacre the head. At least I led the river around the dame huh… what the?" He saw big black smoke soar to the sky. He ran to the edge of the forest and looked down into the glade where his village was. He gasped in horror at the sight. The entire village was burning.
"No!" He yelled and jumped off the cliff. His flying experience wasn't any nice ones, he hated flying. But now he ignored his hate and used that power to get to his home. When he got there he landed in the square. Smoke was everywhere.
"Is anybody there", he yelled and coughed. "Can anyone hear me?" He coughed again and the flames were destroying everything.
"ENOUGH!" he yelled and used all his power to the limit of what he could handle. The water in the river rose above the village and swiped away the flames. If someone asked him Gantlos would never be able to explain how he made the water kill the flames but save the buildings from destruction. He fell to his knees and panted heavily. Then it reached his ears:
"H-help…" he looked up and saw Robin, an old man Gantlos had known for a long time.
"Robin!" he yelled and flew up and ran to the man and caught him as he fell forward. "Robin, Robin can you hear me?" The old man opened his eyes.
"G-guardian", he said.
"I'm here Robin. What happened?"
"A dark wizard came… and a dark fairy… they destroyed everything and everyone… Everyone is gone…"
"No… not it can't be!"
"It is… though… the wizard… he…" Robin died.
"No Robin", Gantlos yelled and shook him. "Robin answer me! Don't go! I'm sorry! I'm sorry I wasn't here! Robin! ROBIN!" He buried his face in the old man's chest as he pulled him close and then he cried. After a while he looked up and a dark aura was around him and the earth was trembling as shockwaves came out from all around him and the village collapsed on itself.
Gantlos had felt that everyone, everyone was dead. He had tears of hate going down his cheeks. He lowered Robin onto the ground and rose to the air and looked at the ruins and closed his eyes. When he opened them they were glowing purple and he could see a redheaded wizard fighting a fairy. He growled, because he knew where they were and they were going to pay for what they did. To that he swore.
End flashback
"Gantlos", Anagan asked, this time out loud so the fairies would hear. Gantlos jumped high and spun around.
"What is it Anagan", he asked out loud.
"Morgana wants us to start." Anagan walked towards the now open cell door and smirked at Ogron before stepping outside. Ogron look smug too and then followed, as did Gantlos.
Nabu was watching the floating orb as he tried to find a way to help Duman then suddenly he got it.
"I think I got it guys", he called. "The solution to this problem is hidden within Duman himself!" The sphere shone so brightly he had to close his eyes. "Yes it works." Then he heard Riven yell his name.
"NABU!"
He ran into the living room but all he could see was Timmy and Riven on the floor and no sign of Duman at all.
"Hey where did he go?" then something landed behind him and when he turned a monstrous beast punched him and picked him up and flew out of the window. They were soon flying through the city and Riven was there with them.
"Hold on Nabu I'm here", he called. But Monster Duman knocked him away. Nabu had never been as scared as when the car nearly collided with them and Duman just laughed at them.
"Nabu catch!" Riven yelled and threw him his staff. Nabu caught it and used some energy to make Duman let him go but when he fell towards the ground Riven caught him and they crash-landed on the ground.
"Riven Nabu", Helia said when the other four specialists got there.
"We still appear to be in one piece", Nabu said and brushed off some leaves. "Thanks."
That's when Duman came.
"Not for longer boys rawr!" he said and walked towards them.
"Stop Duman", Nabu said sternly. "Your powers are out of control right now because of a spell but I can help you recover from-"
"Who say that I want to recover?"
"Think of Anagan, Gantlos and Ogron this spell will destroy you. Would you let them suffer?"
Duman laughed.
"In a few hours the world will be ours", he said and swiped at Nabu who dodged the blow. "The wizards of the black circle have won."
"What are you talking about", Sky demanded.
"The black circle… No don't tell them that. The black circle", he laughed. "When Morgana touches the ring it will destroy all the fairies. You must stop them. No you will not. Yes. No. Stop them boys you can do it. No you have no chance!"
"What the hell are you talking about", Riven yelled.
"You can't win! The ring will destroy them all!"
"What about Ogron's promise", Helia demanded and Duman laughed.
"Ogron lied." He looked at Riven. "I told you you couldn't trust him."
"Riven", Timmy asked and watched their friend. Riven's eyes were wide. Brandon shook them all out of their confusion.
"Come on guys", he yelled. "We gotta warn the girls!"
Duman roared and swiped at Riven while yelling:
"I told you!"
"Riven!" Helia yelled and used his strings to try to catch Duman but the wizard dodged it and then threw Helia into the bushes.
"You should have listened!" Duman yelled at Riven and swiped at him destroying Riven's shield. Timmy fired his special gun but the shot bounced off of Duman and hit Riven's sword sending him backwards. Brandon and Sky ran at Duman and swiped at him with their swords. But Duman took to the air so they only got thin air. But the wizard then grabbed their cloaks and threw them away from him. That's when Nabu acted, he fired a beam at Duman and caught him in the chest and the wizard stumbled before attacking back.
"You betrayed us yet again", Nabu yelled dodging the counter attack. "But this will be your last time!" He fired a sphere at Duman and when it hit he was caught in a huge orb.
"No", the monster said. "Let me out of here!"
Riven watched as the monster trashed and then their eyes locked and Riven heard a voice in his head.
'Your promise Riven, your promise.'
He looked at Nabu who was ready to kill the beast.
"NO!" he yelled and knocked Nabu aside and the beast fell to the ground panting.
"Riven what the hell are you doing", Sky yelled but Riven ignored him and looked at Nabu.
"This is the scenario I told you about Nabu", he yelled and the magician looked at him. "This is the monster we need to help!"
"Riven Duman-" Nabu tried.
"You said it yourself, a spell put Duman in this state! What if things aren't what they seem? What if this whole thing goes deeper than we know? Please Nabu try to break that spell!"
Nabu looked into Riven's eyes and saw plead and determination.
"Fine", he said and rose with help from Riven. "Everybody stay back!" He raised his staff and lightning struck it from above and Nabu closed his eyes.
"Cloud of thunder sun that rise in the east break the spell that is within this beast!" he yelled and fired another sphere at the monster, it had just gotten up and was now surrounded by light so they couldn't see anything. When the beast was hit it roared. But the monstrous scream turned into a more human like.
"What is going on", Brandon yelled as the sphere exploded and the grass around the place started burning. They all saw that the beast was no longer. Duman stood in the center of the place where the sphere had been and he was only dressed in that odd skirt-trouser thing of his. He groaned and fell forward. Riven rushed over and caught him before he hit the grass.
"Duman", he yelled and shook him and the wizard opened his eyes and looked at them all. They were all shocked by the warmth, gratefulness and goodness in them and Duman smiled.
"You kept your promise", he said gently. "For that I am much thankful."
Riven helped him stand straight and Duman pressed a hand to his forehead.
"Duman what happened to you", Timmy asked.
"Ogron figured out where my true loyalty lays", the wizard answered. "The darkness within me has been put dormant for the time being."
"The darkness within you", Helia questioned.
"We have no time for that now my friends. I am thankful for what you have done although I am sure you aren't aware of what you have done."
"What do you mean", Nabu asked.
"As I said we have no time. We must get to Tir Nan Og and stop Ogron and his lackeys before it is too late."
"You'll help us?" Timmy asked and the wizard nodded.
"I want my revenge on Ogron, what better way is there than destroying his plans."
"Let's go!" Sky ordered and Nabu opened a portal for them.
Soon they were at the island.
"Quick", Helia said. "Let's go find the girls."
"There they must be at the castle let's go!" Sky ordered and the group ran as fast as they could. Soon the saw a fairy guard.
"Stop hey stop", she said trying to make them stop by just ordering them. "Where do you guys think you're going?"
"We'll explain later", Timmy said.
"What's going on", another fairy said. The boys and Duman looked out over the rail and saw a horrible sight.
"Oh no", Duman said. "We arrived too late."
"Duman what's going on", Sky demanded.
"Ogron has opened the abyss to catch all the fairies that are from Earth", Duman said and closed his eyes. "The black circle has been destroyed so that the abyss will not shut until every fairy is trapped within the black abyss. Once you step inside the abyss… you will never come out again." He opened his eyes and they were stormy. "We must stop them!" he yelled and with a bright light transformed into a white wolf with golden eyes and ran down the path. The boys followed.
"I kinda like this new Duman", Brandon said as he watched the white wolf run.
'Thank you', it said and they all stopped running in shock. 'Don't stop running! We must get there in all haste.'
"You know you don't even sound like Duman", Sky said and the wolf stopped and looked back at him.
'That's because I'm really not Duman. Duman has been defeated.'
"What do you mean", Nabu asked.
'I shall tell you when we get the time. Now make haste!' They all ran again.
"Did you think I would surrender that easily", Ogron asked as he captured two fairies and then he laughed. "The wizards of the black circle don't know what repentance is. You will realize this when you face eternity in the abyss!" He and the other two had moved in front of the Earth fairies.
"Warrior fairies charge", Nebula yelled.
Gantlos used his powers and she was knocked out of the sky. Anagan on the other hand was watching the abyss with a sentimental look on his face.
'I wish you were here to see it little brother', he thought. 'I will tell you all about it.'
Then he noticed two fairies coming at him from behind so he used his power to get them out of course. Ogron laughed as two fairies were sucked in but stopped when he saw Stella and Bloom save them.
'Why must the Winx always destroy everything', he thought bitterly. Then he attacked but his attack was blocked by Musa.
"Stop the spell wizards this is your last chance", Flora yelled at them.
"The winds will blow until the last fairy on Earth disappears within its depths", Anagan said and Flora thought she saw a tiny bit of regret in his eyes. The Earth fairies were starting to get sucked in.
"Would you rather face us or save all these fairies who're in danger", Gantlos asked smirking evilly.
The Winx decided to save the fairies so the wizards turned their attention to Roxy.
"The last fairy on Earth", Ogron said menacing. "We sure have a bone to pick with each other don't we Roxy?" He walked towards her angrily. "It all started with you and now it will all end with you!" But when he got closer a snarl was heard and a white wolf with golden eyes jumped through the vortex and bit his arm.
"YA!" Ogron yelled and threw it off. The wolf turned in the air and landed with his back to Roxy and the queen and snarled at the three wizards. Nabu then landed beside him.
"No Ogron everything will end with you!" Nabu yelled.
"Duman has been defeated", Sky yelled. "Surrender now."
The look of pure hate sent his way by Gantlos and Anagan couldn't be described.
"You lie!" Anagan yelled and took a step closer and the wolf snarled at him.
'Who're you', Roxy asked it mentally.
'No time for that now Roxy', the wolf said in a familiar but still unfamiliar voice. 'We must focus on the battle at hand.'
"The specialists are here", Bloom yelled happily.
Ogron and his comrades roared in rage and took to the air.
"Let the dark energy loose", Ogron yelled in hatred, but his hate was aimed for the traitor among them. Anagan and Gantlos may not have recognized him, but even though in wolf form Ogron knew Duman anywhere. But Bloom came to the wolf's and the specialists' rescue.
"Flaming armor!" she yelled and created a protective shield so the specialists and the wolf could join in the rescue. The wolf jumped through the vortex and pulled two fairies with him to safety.
"Thank you", one said and hugged him.
'Do not thank me for this is partly my fault', he said and she looked at him in confusion when he took off again. This time he went for Anagan who was trying to push a fairy into the vortex. He jumped onto him and thus saved the fairy.
"Get lost you filthy beast", Anagan yelled and the wolf jumped off. They stood staring at each other while the wind tore in their fur respective clothes. Anagan's eyes narrowed.
"You must be a stupid animal if you think you can stop me", he growled.
'And you must be stupid if you cannot see the truth Anagan', Duman answered.
"You can talk?"
'Things are not what they may seem brother and if you opened your heart like you helped me do you should realize that this life you have lived is a lie.'
"What are you oof!" as he spoke Tecna and Musa had aimed an attack on him and he was knocked unconscious. The wolf looked at them with sad eyes before joining into the battle again. But suddenly the wizards seemed to have disappeared. So Duman jumped onto a cliff and scanned the area for them. That's when he heard the scream:
"No Nabu!" it was Layla. The wolf looked up and saw that Nabu had used his staff to stop the vortex.
"You idiot!" he yelled. Not that anyone would hear him they were all focused on Layla and Nabu.
"So", Nabu asked. "D-did it work? Did I do it?"
"You… you made it my love", Layla said. "You did it."
"The dark magic took his strength", Timmy said.
"We have to do something right now or it will be too late", Tecna said grabbing his arm.
"Please Nabu don't give up please don't leave me", Layla begged.
"I'll never leave you Layla", Nabu said tiredly. "Wherever you'll be in any time and in any world I'll always be with you." Layla started crying in fear and sorrow. "These eyes Layla mustn't cry… I love you." Then he was gone and they all started crying.
"Layla the black gift", Bloom said. "The last gift of destiny from the Ethereal fairies now's the time to use it!" But Duman saw something the others didn't. Ogron was hovering above them just waiting to strike.
"NO!" Duman yelled and ran as the same time as Layla rose.
"Ethereal fairies I beg of you please give me the spell of life!" she yelled and a small orb came sailing down to Earth and Ogron caught it in his hand.
"Ogron", Bloom exclaimed.
"Give it back to me now", Layla growled at him.
"Oops how careless of me", he said and let it go and the orb sailed towards a flower. But before it hit a scream was heard.
"I WON'T LET YOU DO IT!" They all saw a white furry blur fly at the flower and as it did it transformed into a man, it was Duman. He grabbed the small orb and his pace had been so high he bounced on the ground and his hand landed on Nabu's chest. He opened his fist and the orb sunk into his chest.
"You", Ogron spat as Duman got up on shaky legs. "I knew you were a traitor!"
"The only traitor is you Ogron", Duman said wincing in pain as he got up. "To break a promise is being a traitor."
"SHUT UP!" Ogron yelled and let loose dark energy that hit Duman and sent him flying. "The others will not know of this! I will use your death to spite them!" Ogron raised his arms again but Bloom created a shield around Duman. Ogron glared at the Winx that was protecting Duman and then smirked.
"If I can't use your death to spite them… I shall take your powers and make myself even stronger!" he roared and raised his hands to the sky. Duman's eyes widened and he clutched his chest and screamed.
"Duman", Riven yelled but the wizard held a hand up to stop him and then straightened up with an agonizing scream as dark energy left every part of his body and got into Ogron's hands. Both wizards fell to the ground, both being very weak and Ogron had to flee, taking the unconscious Anagan and Gantlos with him. They watched Duman rise on shaky legs but he nodded at them, a sign that he was okay. The wizard walked over to them, dragging his left foot a bit behind and clutching his right arm with his left hand. Their focus returned to Nabu and Layla.
"Nabu", Layla said shaking him. "Nabu wake up please."
"There's a pulse", Timmy said. "He's alive he's just sleeping."
"Thank you", Layla said and hugged Nabu.
"YOU!" Morgana's shriek was heard and they turned and saw her and her fairies surrounding Duman. The specialists ran in between them.
"Morgana wait", Sky said. "It's not what you think."
"How dare you protect this monster?" the queen of fairies demanded.
"He just saved Nabu's life", Brandon yelled. "And the life of some of your fairies! He fought the wizards… he protected you! Didn't you see what Ogron just did to him?"
"We can't trust him!"
"Morgana", Duman spoke and turned to her with a look of determination on his face. "If my word is not enough for you or the word of the specialists, then let's ask the cliffs of judgment."
Morgana looked into his eyes and then sighed.
"Fine", she spat. "This way."
Duman let the other fairies lead him and saw Riven scoop Nabu up from the ground Layla was walking beside them.
The cliffs shone brightly and Duman walked up to them.
"I regret everything I have done while being under the influence of Ogron", he said. "But it is not entirely my fault. I have been put under a dark spell of the kind no one here can even imagine since it's so old and so rare barley anyone knows of it. I apologize to all the fairies on Earth for the part I have played in their anguish and to the Winx and specialists for everything I've done to them. And I especially apologize to Riven", he looked at Riven. "Because I did nothing to stop the events that lead to him being in the same situation as I am now."
"What are you talking about", Riven asked.
"The dark spell put on you has not yet been broken it is dormant as it is within me."
"But Ogron took your powers", Stella said.
"That is true, he took the power he gave me so long ago. However the curse put on me is still there… close to my heart and should I ever falter it will take over again and the evil creature that I have been will return. And then not even Ogron can stop it."
"So you aren't completely good", Morgana asked.
"As I am now my soul and mind is good but I have a sleeping curse within me. But I am keeping it at bay. Riven is another case unfortunately… should Ogron decide to use him again there is very little he can do about it."
Riven paled.
"What of you then Duman", asked Morgana.
"I am experienced in his dark magic so it is much easier for me to keep it dormant… perhaps forever. But Riven has none of that experience so should Ogron decide that he has use of Riven of the black circle… Riven will be one of them again."
Musa clung to her boyfriend's arm, it was a bit hard since he was still holding Nabu.
"But don't worry quite yet", Duman went on. "I will not allow it I will stop it."
"You can do that", Bloom asked.
"Not as I am now but soon when I have returned to who I am."
"But-"
"I also apologize to you Layla", he turned to her cutting Bloom off. "Had it not been for me not being able to tell the specialists earlier about Ogron's plans you would not have been so close to lose the love of your life."
"But you saved him", Layla whispered.
"Saved his life yes… but he is still not safe."
"What", Layla asked and Duman smiled sadly.
"The dark spell is the gift of life but… life does not always mean consciousness."
Everyone stared at him in horror.
"Are you…" Bloom began. "Are you saying that Nabu is in a coma?"
Duman nodded. "In one he might never wake up from. I am so sorry Layla."
Layla felt tears go down her face in hate and anger. Anger at Ogron and the wizards and hate for what they did to Nabu.
"Many fairies fell in the battle against the wizards", Morgana said. "Nabu was the first wizard to help us."
"Nabu is not dead", Duman said. "He is just sleeping."
Layla looked at the queen and ignored Duman.
"Will you take care of him", she asked Morgana.
"Until he wakes up again, you have my word", the queen of fairies said and with a wave of her hand Nabu's body was brought into the castle. "I am sorry Layla."
"If you hadn't given up Morgana this would never have happened", Nebula said angrily.
"You dare to speak to me like that?" Morgana asked back in anger.
"Forgiveness has been your greatest fault. We still have one of the wizards here let's kill him and get even."
"No", Morgana said. "Had Duman lied about what he just said the cliffs would have destroyed him a long time ago."
"See this is what I mean", Nebula yelled. "Your forgiveness will be the end of us all! We need a strong determent queen. You should be on my side Layla. You want revenge after today am I right?" She walked up to Layla.
"Don't do it Layla", Bloom begged.
"I'm sorry Bloom but I won't rest until the wizards have been destroyed. You should come too."
"You know we can't."
"Nabu was your friend you owe it to him."
"Nabu is not dead Layla", Riven said. "He's still here thanks to Duman. Will you kill him as well?"
Layla looked at him. "No thanks to Duman my love is still alive but he's still lost to me forever. That's why the three remaining wizards will pay."
"But revenge is never the right way to go Layla", Bloom tried again.
"Then we have nothing else to say to each other", Layla yelled in sorrow and anger. Then she seemed to calm down. "Good bye." She walked to follow Nebula and her fairies.
"You have challenged me Nebula", Morgana said.
"I am used to fighting, we'll await you in the castle."
TBC
ashangel101010 - That he does ;)
Shiary - I don't know.
Nagasha - Do that I don't care if you do.
BeBlessed - Thank you I'm a fan of King Arthur too :D