Guest: I kind of exaggerated the Diaspro thing. I did it because he didn't have repercussions from it.
forevertothend: Leon is worse than Sky will ever be. Sky cheated, but he never forced any of the women to be with him; he's not even forcing Bloom to stay with him. I'm hoping you didn't mean this the way it was written. As far as Elliott and Euphoria, I'm still not sure. It's a tossup at this point.
Chapter Thirteen: Grown Folk Are Talking
Ethan screamed as the contents of his pockets were being forced out. Regina had one of his legs and Elliott had the other. Regina always did the same to Caspian when he sneaked into her room; Ethan would be no different. He came in taping their interactions hoping that he'd catch Elliott admit to renouncing his title yesterday, but all he got were hours of Elliott and Regina talk about Leon and Semiramis. He didn't care about that. He must have been loud because he was upside-down and being shaken.
Regina used her powers to hold Ethan while she answered her phone. Her little sister, Liliane waved. "Hey!"
"Hey, Lily. How have you been?"
"Pretty good. Daddy won't let me go anywhere! Mom says I can go as long as I'm back before curfew and have my guards. Grammy and Gramps agree with dad; it's just a mess." Lily pouted. "Where are you?"
"Eraklyon. Why?"
Lily was too distracted by her sister's location to answer the question. "Really?! So the rumors are true?! You actually kissed Prince Elliott?!" Regina dropped Ethan in her embarrassment. Elliott started laughing.
"It's complicated; and I don't want to talk about it."
"Oh alright, but you're not getting out of this! I always thought you'd marry some beefed up, giant and have super-babies. I'm curious to how the water and fire thing will work out."
"What are you talking about?" Elliott asked jumping into the conversation.
Lily gasped. He still had Ethan in his hand as he went over to the screen. "Prince Elliott, Prince Ethan, how lovely to see you two again. You should let the young prince go. He's redder than advised."
Elliott looked at his younger brother before letting him go. Ethan rubbed his backside as Liliane giggled. Having such a pretty girl laugh at him made his blood boil. "This isn't over."
"Yeah, whatever. Now what were you talking about, Princess Liliane?"
"Our parents had a long conference last night. You two were one of the things they talked about."
Regina and Elliott looked at each other. "Why would they care about Elliott and my relationship? We aren't even dating."
Liliane frowned at that news. "Aww really?"
"Focus, Lily."
"I am; I am. I'm just saying... Anyway, last night the Winx and their old Specialists talked about the new generation of the Winx."
"Why?" Elliott asked.
"Because they were explaining how you guys can't worth together."
"What else did they say?" He asked.
"Lucky for you two, I recorded it. I'll send it to you, okay?"
Ismene waited impatiently for Elliott to hook Regina's phone to a screen. They called a meeting for the second generation of the Winx Club; but, they hadn't yet explained why. She was getting impatient. Unless it had to do with Nabu, she didn't care. Euphoria was unbraiding Topaz's cornrows. They'd been spending a lot of time together since Leon's hospitalization. They were practically inseparable. It was also a nice distraction from her ex boyfriend and who she presumed to be his new girlfriend. Semiramis had no idea why she was there. Elliott finally connected the phone and turned to the group.
"A lot has happened recently, so we only have one question. Do you want to stay or let the first generation handle things." The girls looked at each other. "There's no wrong answer. It is their problem. Nabu was their friend and technically an Androsian fugitive."
Ismene scoffed. "I'll stay, but why the hell are you involved? Nobody's after you."
"What is it with witches and trust issues? I'm involved because he's after my family and friends. That includes you, cousin Ismene."
"What?" Ismene asked in confusion.
Regina shook her head. "Doesn't matter. The point is this group needs to start working as a unit because if we don't, we'll be sent home. So we'll ask again, do you want to stay or go home?"
Topaz thought about it for a while. Going back to her mother, where everything made sense, sounded great. She wouldn't have to worry about being hurt again. However, she decided she wouldn't. Euphoria didn't run away. Besides, Leon already hurt her more than Nabu ever could. "I'm going to stay."
Euphoria smiled. Topaz inspired her more than she knew. "Me too."
Semiramis shrugged her shoulders. "Might as well."
Regina and Ismene already made that decision so there was nothing to be said. Elliott nodded and continued to speak. "Okay, so I'll start by saying there will no longer be secrets in this group. Also, the petty rivalries have got to end. Regina, I'm mainly talking to you because you're a part of all of them." She rolled her eyes. "I'm about to show you all what our parents are thinking, so it'll be as I said. No more secrets. So your last time to opt out will be in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1..."
Yesterday...
Tecna called all the parents together after the attack on Leon ended. She realized that her and her friends faced danger while attending Alfea, but it was different. They were all friends and could work together. Ismene, Regina, Topaz, Semiramis and Euphoria were not that. She didn't have kids, but she cared about those girls. Tecna had everyone hologrammed in a conference setting; they were able to see each other. Tecna smiled when they showed up. It was nice to see them again. Helia and Stella were stunning as always; she could see how Euphoria had no chance, but to be celestial. Then she looked at Aisha and Riven. If they didn't have to be serious they'd probably be laughing; she hoped Regina could grow to be as happy. Bloom and Sky looked worried; she knew Sky would be. Although Elliott was his son, Semiramis's birth certificate showed he was her father too. She didn't know how she was going to dance around it when it came to Bloom. Diaspro was there, probably itching for a dispute. The two kingdoms were still at each other's throats; she wondered how they made Semiramis with all they hate they held. Musa and Andy looked well. She could see their daughter Symphony running throughout the hologram unfortunately (or maybe not) the girl would never attend Alfea. Symphony was a normal human like her father. Flora looked well; it still surprised her that Anagan was Topaz's father, but looking at the girl there was no denying it. Looking at his hologram was beyond strange for her. Even the hologram of Timmy and Darcy made more sense; but, that was probably because she was there to watch their love grow. Roxy was next to Leon. They boy had his entire body bandaged. Mirta and Brandon were on separate projections. Brandon shaved his facial hair and actually dressed for the occasion. The eye patch made his boyish looks appear more manly, not that Tecna noticed...
"Alright, I called you all today to discuss getting Nabu ourselves."
"They can handle it." Darcy said giving them a vote of confidence.
Stella growled. "That's easy for you to say. Your child hasn't left home."
"I've seen first hand what the witches can do. It's not my fault if your fairy weaklings are too afraid to fight."
"And who's in the hospital again?" Stella reminded her.
Darcy growled. "Falling into Lucy's trap? How pathetic, Regina and Ismene would have never fallen prey to that. Witches are generally stronger. That's why it always took three Trix and six, oops, seven Winx."
"You never won Darcy." Bloom sneered. "I'm not sure the Winx can continue either. Not with two witches."
Mirta grew offended. "I thought you guys accepted witches and knew they could be friends with fairies. Why the anti-witch dialogue?"
Darcy scoffed. "Who are you to speak? You had the nerve to switch. They only knew sellout witch-apologists like you and Faragonda. Of course they don't view witches well. Why are my girls attending Alfea? They are too strong and too skilled."
Stella scoffed. "Yet again, big talk for someone who's kid isn't in danger."
Timmy had enough on the attacks on his wife. He balled his fists. "Darcy raises good points. She wouldn't be here if our son wasn't in danger. He came after us first!" Timmy defended. "Plus, our son was the one who knew that Lucy wasn't your daughter. My wife taught him that! So don't talk down to her!"
Darcy rubbed his back. He was getting too heated. She smiled heatedly. "You know, I love it when you get aggressive." She ignored the disgusted and annoyed responses from the other parents.
"It's a wonder they don't have more children..." Aisha thought out loud.
Riven smirked. "We would know all about that, huh?"
Aisha punched him in the arm. "Not the time or place!"
Tecna cleared her throat. "This discussion has clearly gotten off topic. Let's stay focused. It's my hypothesis that Nabu is targeting those close to the Winx. For those that don't know, Topaz and Leon are going steady. He was beaten and thrown in her window. If-"
"I'm going to cut you off there." Anagan said. "First of all, I did it. Second of all, any relations that punk had with my daughter ended the moment he forced himself on top of her!"
"He wouldn't!" Roxy yelled. "My son wouldn't do such a thing! I bet you would."
"I should have killed you when I had the chance. You're a piece of fairy trash and your son is garbage too." Anagan growled.
"...Is it true?" Flora asked with tears in her eyes. "Did he really?"
Anagan looked at the nature fairy and nodded. She gasped and let tears fall. "Don't cry, Flora. I'll go and finish the job." Anagan turned off his projector.
Roxy looked at Sky terrified. "I've never asked you for anything. Please don't let him hurt our son!"
Sky nodded. "I'll summon guards immediately."
"It figures. Prince Leon can get away with whatever he wants because of his royal father huh?" Riven laughed in disbelief. "I applaud Anagan!"
"Riven." Aisha tried to calm him down.
"Do you think I'd do any less if it were our daughters? If it were Regina or Lily?"
"Why would you just take Anagan's side? My son would nev-"
"Anagan would never lie to me." Flora said. "It's going to be really hard for me to forgive this..."
"Shame on you Sky, having another child while married to Bloom." Diaspro laughed. "Lucky, for Semiramis, she was raised by a real man and taught better."
Roxy stomped her foot. "Leon's in a two parent home too! Mark's a great father to him and our other kids."
"So one rapist out of what five kids? Gosh, you are an awesome mom." Diaspro said sarcastically.
Everyone started to argue. Riven pointed to Sky. "Your sons better stay away from my daughters!"
Bloom shrugged. "That's fine with us."
Sky shook his head. "Elliott and Regina have nothing to do with Leon and Topaz or me and you, Riven."
Roxy gasped. "You think Anagan was telling the truth too?!"
"I, I don't know him." Sky admitted. Roxy glared at him before stopping her projection.
Musa and Andy looked at each other. "Yo, this was wayyy too much drama we didn't need to know. We'll be in touch; but we'll bounce." Their hologram disappeared.
Tecna began again. "This just proves my point. There's too much infighting with this group. Ismene versus Regina, the triangle of Elliott, Regina, and Euphoria, and probably other things I don't know."
"Sounds like Regina is the main issue with this group." Diaspro commented.
Aisha glared. "I'm getting really tired of you Diaspro. My daughter actually likes your daughter; she must be the opposite of you."
"Whatever."
"Well, Diaspro has somewhat of a point, Aisha." Stella interjected. "Regina so far has been negative for the group. She can't even get along with her fellow witch."
Darcy scoffed. "Have you met Ismene?"
"Thank you!" Riven agreed.
Brandon frowned. "I know Ismene can be difficult-"
"No, Regina is difficult. Ismene is a shit." Aisha nodded in agreement with her husband. "She's the reason, Regina has to borrow Piff on vacations. What's worse, is that she's never provoked your daughter. You're my friend, but I have no idea how Ismene could have come from you too."
"I do." Darcy said. "After growing up with her flip-flop mother, Ismene has had to prove her witchiness even more than Regina! Going toe-to-toe with the baddest witch, Regina, comes with the territory."
Mirta shook her head. "She's been going through a rough patch. I've always taught her to accept herself and not care what other's think."
Darcy rolled her eyes. "Gag me."
Bloom folded her arms. "Okay, so maybe her problems with Ismene aren't just her; but what about stealing Elliott from Euphoria?"
"I thought you'd take pride in man-stealing." Diaspro commented.
Stella rolled her eyes. "It's been thirty years, Diaspro. Get over it!"
"Motion for Diaspro to get over it?" Brandon asked in amusement. Everyone minus Diaspro raised their hands. "Motion passed!"
"I have to vouch for Regina on this issue. I'm afraid my daughter's relationship with the young, Prince Elliott ended many months ago." Helia announced.
"Thank you, so shut up!" Riven told Bloom
"Everyone, settle down. I motion we disband the second generation Winx." Bloom, Stella, Helia, Diaspro, Riven, Mirta, and Flora agreed. Aisha, Brandon, Sky, Darcy and Timmy did not. "I guess-"
"We can't make an agreement. Four parents aren't here." Aisha said.
Tecna nodded in agreement. "Quite right. We'll vote another day."
Alfea...
They group sat in silence for a while. They looked at each other before turning to Elliott. He handed Regina her phone. He didn't know how to defuse the tension in the room. He looked from his cousin, to his sister, the brown girl he oddly felt responsible for, his ex girlfriend and the girl who his mother seemed to hate. Why look at him? He was definitely not the leader they needed.
"Umm... Let's go eat."
(A/N) Okay there will be more than just sixteen chapter. So much for being almost done. There was a lot of dialogue, but had to be done. They need to work together.
Next Chapter: As if Ogron is the type to take orders...
