Chapter Five: First Day of School

Alfea...

Euphoria of Solaria was stopped by several freshman for autographs. They kept chattering about how they'd seen her in magazines and television. Her fans asked her questions on how she kept her bluish black hair so shiny and skin so creamy. They tried to get her attention by modeling the clothes she'd worn on the runway. Euphoria gave them her pageant smile before slipping away to her dorm. With a snap of her fingers, her clothes hung themselves up and her side of the room changed to her personality. The walls, ceiling and carpet looked like it was nighttime sky and her bed was white like the moon. It glowed with enough light for Euphoria to read comfortably at night. With everything settled she opened her window and stretched in the sunlight. It was the perfect day to read.

A dark-skinned girl walked in carrying one bag. The girl looked around and seemed surprised at the simplest things. Euphoria wondered if she was lost. The new girl looked like a freshman, a poor freshman. Euphoria was twenty. She didn't know why the girl would be in an upperclassmen dorm. The silver-eyed princess raised an eyebrow when the girl unpacked manually. She didn't know if she should introduce herself or leave her the girl alone. Euphoria decided to go for it. She had to figure out who this girl was. "Hello"

"H-hi." The green-eyed girl replied shyly.

"I'm Euphoria of Solaria, fairy of the stars. What's your name?"

The dark-skinned girl held her hand out. "I know who you are. Everyone knows Princess Euphoria of Solaria. I, Topaz of... I guess Eraklyon, am the fairy of the wind."

Euphoria shook Topaz's hand. "Are you lost? If you don't mind me saying, you look rather young, this floor is usually reserved for upperclassmen."

"I'm seventeen, but Faragonda thought it'd be nice for the daughters of the Winx Club to room together." Euphoria's jaw dropped. She tried to guess which Winx was her mom, but Topaz revealed it before she could try. "Daughter of Flora."

"Oh!" Euphoria looked at Topaz. She didn't strongly resemble Flora minus her green eyes. She was a little darker than the nature fairy; her hair was dark brown and cornrowed. The plaits reached her waist. It was rumored that Helia was the father of Flora's daughter, but Euphoria could tell that this girl wasn't her little sister. "Forgive me for staring."

"It's okay. How's life in Alfea? Well, school in general. I've been homeschooled all my life."

"Boring." Euphoria ran her fingers through her silky hair. "Actually, I'm the wrong person to ask. It's hard for me to focus on anything. I'm usually daydreaming, doodling or writing poems instead of taking notes and listening."

"Don't worry, I'll probably be the same. I'm not used to sitting still. My mom and I move around a lot. We go to different towns in Eraklyon, clear the rubble, cater to the sick, feed the hungry, grow plants, and leave it stable and looking amazing. Then we leave it to start the process all over again. So we never stay put. I think I miss her already; but, I know she's fine." Euphoria laughed nervously. Here she was doodling in her notebook while Topaz and her mother were doing something worthwhile. "I've actually never been away from her. I might be one of those students who go home every weekend if I can." Euphoria didn't respond; Topaz blushed and tried to think of something to say to make her seem less lame. She didn't want the most popular fairy in the school to think she was a loser. "Just kidding! Haha! Of course I can be away from my mother. I'm in college and a woman." That helped nothing... Topaz played with one of her braids. "I'm gonna stop talking now."

Euphoria laughed and patted the girl on the shoulder. "No, you're fine. It's okay to be nervous; it's a new experience. Sorry if I was looking at you weird. I just found it interesting that you're so eager to see your mom again while I feel smothered by mine. She multiple times a day. If she isn't prying into my business, she's telling me about some photo shoot or something I have to do."

Topaz looked at Euphoria's stylish periwinkle dress and silver stilettos. Her fingers and toes were perfectly manicured, painted peach, and matched her lip gloss. Euphoria was easily the most glamorous person she'd ever seen. She definitely outshined Topaz's meager brown t-shirt and green overalls. Her boots were once green too, but they were covered with so much dirt that they appeared tan. Plus, Topaz had calluses. "I like your outfit."

"You're welcome to whatever in my wardrobe. I don't care much for clothes, believe it or not. Most days, I'll just be wearing socks and a large t-shirt." Topaz's eyes lit up. She'd never worn anything so stylish in her life, she wanted to try them on as soon as the words left Euphoria's mouth, but the princess got a call. "Hello mother..."

While Euphoria spoke to her mother, Topaz sat on her bed. She snuggled into it before deciding it was too soft. She was used to sleeping in hammocks. She jumped out of her bed and tried to think of a spell to make her side her own. Topaz bit her lip and rubbed her neck. This was a simple spell; she didn't know why she was so nervous. After reciting her spell, her bed turned into a hammock; her carpet became sand, and her walls were splattered with paint, and "TOPAZ" was graffitied on her side of the ceiling. Her desk and drawers remained the same. Euphoria looked over and gave a thumbs up. She snapped her fingers and the stars on her side formed her name in a constellation. Satisfied, she returned to the conversation with her mother. Topaz smiled brightly and relaxed in her hammock. Her first day wasn't so bad, there was a good chance that she made her first college friend.


Professor Tecna introduced herself though it was superfluous. Everyone already knew; there was no way an Alfea student didn't know the famous Winx. Despite her popularity, most students chose not to take her class. Tecna was infamous for being strict and difficult. Her class was Common Sense and Fast Thinking. Not only did you have to be mental sharp, but also dutiful in study and homework.

Topaz placed all of her concentration on taking notes. This was already a good day for her. She was wearing a cute magenta tube dress with a jean jacket. Walking in heels was a failure, but wedges were okay. Euphoria also took her to get her nails and makeup done. She looked and felt great. Flora sent her a letter stating her dad was in the area and he'd visit within the week. She was excited about that too. Her father's visits were few and far in between. Topaz knew he loved them even though initially her parents fought against each other in the Eraklyon war. The reason for his sparse visits was because Flora was hard to find and the nature of his job. Topaz wondered what he'd say when he saw her all grown up and trendy.

Euphoria looked at the happy look on her roommate's face before turning back to Tecna. She couldn't really focus on what her professor was saying. She passed a few notes to her friends before getting distracted by Tecna's outfit. She wore a simple black and white business dress and flats; but, it hugged her curves and the top button wasn't fastened. Euphoria watched as Tecna moved. There was an undeniable sway in her hips. Perhaps she was imagining it; she'd heard the rumors. The Solarian Princess opened her notebook with sudden inspiration.

The sin of a good time cannot be hidden behind sharp glasses

I know the bliss you feel

I know it cannot be contained

Be it elf or prince, there is no logic in pleasure

Common sense and fast thinking are not love's allies

In due time, you'll give in to what you failed to hide

"Daydreaming again, Euphoria?" Tecna asked sternly

Euphoria popped up and put her pencil down. "No Professor, I was taking notes."

"That'd be great. Except we're have a class discussion." Tecna's eyebrow raised. "So how about you share what's so interesting that it's taken you away from my class."

Euphoria looked at her poem and then again at her professor. "May I please just take my punishment now...?"

"Now."

Euphoria swallowed the anxiety and went into pageant mode. She seemed unfazed reciting her racy poem. Tecna's jaw dropped once she began; she grew speechless and red. The class erupted in giggles and whistles. Topaz didn't understand the poem to be embarrassed by it. Euphoria knew her teacher needed a moment to compose herself; she headed to Faragonda for her detention just to save time.

Cloud Tower...

Regina strutted down the halls of the sleeping quarters. Her bags had sprouted legs and were following her. The witches gave her sharp looks, but moved out of her path. A freshman was to busy talking to a friend to pay attention. Suddenly she felt her body move itself out of the walkway and against the wall. Once Regina walked by, she fell.

The freshman shivered. She tried to gather her bearings, but couldn't. Her body still tinkled eerily from the magic. "Who was that?"

"Princess Regina of Andros, witch of blood and battle. It's just for the best that you stay out of her way." Her friend whispered to her.

'Damn right' Regina thought to herself. She smiled cockily. It pleased her to know that her name stuck. Even though physically moving people took a lot out of her, it was worth it to keep the fear in their hearts. Nobody liked her, but they would respect her. Her sister was worried about nothing. She could see in Lily's eyes that Nabu's strike frightened her. However Regina had always taken care of herself. She didn't fear the washed up wizard and she didn't fear her peers. Her phone snapped her out of her thoughts. Regina opened it and a full hologram of her parents appeared. "Hey."

"Why did we just find out Nabu attacked you?!" Aisha scolded Regina. She rolled her eyes. Lily couldn't keep a secret.

Riven snapped at her. "I don't care how far you are. You will not roll your eyes at me or your mother, Regina."

She could hear the snickers from her peers at Cloud Tower. Great. "It wasn't a big deal. I healed; he apologized."

"It is a big deal. Nabu emptied his money and disappeared. We are searching all of Andros; but, your father and I think that he's not here. I don't think you're safe and I want you to come home."

Regina opened the door to her room. It was a single. Griffin thought it would be best if she didn't have a roommate. Regina was temperamental and students weren't the most tolerant to witches born of fairies. That was proven by the huge GO HOME, FAIRY-BORN message on her wall. Her mother growled. Riven hit his desk. "Regina, you are coming home now!"

"No. I'm going to clean my wall and go to class. I love you both. You're worried about nothing. Bye!" After ending the call, she lost her cool facade. Regina flung her phone at the wall in anger. "Fucking coward! My mom saw this!" She hated that her parents were so worried. She'd get her revenge. Regina touched her wall. "Empty mind should mean empty head. Hatred is ugly, now your beauty will shed. Erase the pain when my vengeance is fed."

Regina could hear a scream and several laughs from outside her door. She calmly unpacked her bags. Although she wanted to fight the trespasser, she needed to remind her peers that she was both brains and brawn. She didn't care who it was. Her curse would fix them. Nobody could hide from her. Hopefully no one would be bold and try it again. Once her bed was made, Regina picked up a travel case and opened it. A grey cat with black eyes and six tails walked out. Regina pet her before giving her a small treat. The cat, Toad, crawled on her lap and began to play with the chains on Regina's belt. She laughed at Toad's antics; a knock on the door made her stop. She snapped her fingers and it opened. Headmistress Griffin looked at her wall before turning to her. "Your parents informed me about this incident. Hate crimes are not tolerated at this institution."

'Where was this my first couple of years?' Regina thought to herself. She rolled her eyes and tickled her cat. "Do what you think is right."

"I will. That is all. Don't be late for class."

Regina nodded before focusing back on her cat. Toad never failed to put a smile on her face. She was from Love and Pets, so she floated and was made of fairy magic. It was probably why she loved her cat so much. It reminded her home.

Suddenly Toad hissed and stood in front of Regina. The witch picked her up and looked towards the door. Her green-haired rival stood at the door frame. A sly grin formed on Ismene's black lips. Regina felt like hissing with Toad, but settled with glaring. "If it isn't the fairy of menses."

"How about you and your lopsided freckles get out of my room! Or do I have to drag you out myself."

Ismene swallowed and faked a pout. "Aww, and here I thought we could call a truce."

"Go to hell."

"I wonder what Queen Mommy and King Daddy would say if they knew their daughter had such a potty mouth." The pale witch taunted.

"My dad would say, send that bitch to hell." Regina answered honestly.

"Nice..." Ismene turned, but then poked her head back inside. "Pleasant dreams, princess..."

Regina glared and held Toad a little closer.

(A/N) First part two friends, second part enemies. LOL I outlined this story and found out it's going to have about 16 chapters. :D

Euphoria is the daughter of Helia and Stella (details on how later). No, the two aren't together, think of Helia like a Stedman to Stella's Oprah. Euphoria is pretty much a carbon copy of the faux Miss Popularous except with silver eyes. She is actually introverted and hates crowds so when she's in one she reverts to pageant mode. Topaz is Flora's daughter. She is an awkward girl after being homeschooled. She just wants to fit in and make friends. Ismene is Regina's rival. They both fear and intimidate each other. She's pale skinned, freckled, with black eyes and lipstick.

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