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Chapter 16
The girls hugged each other for around five minutes, before the winx (minus Bloom) backed off.
"Bloom, you are burning!" Exclaimed Flora. Techna snapped out a gadget, and a bug flew out, examining Bloom. "Don't worry you guys, she is great" Techna said.
Bloom snapped out of her dazzled state, and then turned to the winx. "I may have just figured out the riddle you guys." The barrier was forgotten and put down unknowingly in this excitement, as the girls crowded around Bloom, eager to know what happened. Techna replayed the record of the riddle, and Bloom began.
"The first 3 lines are warnings for the 'ray'. We then get to know how that happens; it happens because of fate; ie; the 'ray' cannot stop the event from happening and must be aware."
"No offense Blue, but who or what is the 'ray'?" Asked Muse.
"I'm getting to that" Bloom said excitedly. "The ray is supposed to be an ancient term used for 'the protectors of all that is light' or 'all that is good'. Often, light is associated with good magic or fairy magic, and all of us know about the light rays. Hence, we get to know about the term ray. Gosh, how could I have been so dumb?"
Silence prevailed as everyone tried to digest and process the information.
"Hmm... what she says is right according to my data. I actually checked the UWW (universe wide web) instead of the AWW (ancient world net). How did you know?" That was obviously from Techna.
"Let's just say that I am an innocent, good, hardworking, and sincere student" said Bloom, winking at the others, who laughed.
"Back to the riddle" said Bloom sobering down a bit. "The next 2 lines tell us about the extent of this 'calamity', and then the next 2 lines after that tell us the type of problem; sadness. So, the ray is encouraged to be free from sadness, and be happy, so we can believe that that would reduce the extremity of the situation at hand."
Flora then asked Bloom about the last 2 lines, and Bloom sighed, looking troubled.
"That is where the problem arises. I need to perform a spell. This would help me contact that being without its will; and it takes a lot out of me. The problem is, that if I am not able to bear the pain, it automatically gets transferred to those who care for me but are not my blood relatives."
"We are so ready for it. Let us kick the Trix's ass!" Aisha exclaimed, enthusiastic as ever.
"Thanks you guys, I really appreciate it. This means a lot to me."Bloom said happily.
Miss Faragonda saw this through her mirror, and smiled sadly.
"Our girl is growing up showing the characteristics of the cold ones, Farry."
"You got that right Griffy."
"Something tells me, young ladies, that the new company of light is on its way of formation. All hail the new found ray!"
"All hail the new found ray." Everybody agreed quietly to this as they watched the strongest being of the entire universe, their granddaughter and most probably the future heir to the throne of Sparx, enjoying with her friends, contently oblivious to her duties.
The winx spent rest of the night checking out their dresses for the ball. Bloom's dress got oh's, ah's and squeals of approval from the rest of the winx, and the pixies came to see what was going on. Indignant at their bonded fairies for not waking them up, they flew back and fell asleep.
"So Bloom, do you know how to behave at the ball?" asked Techna.
"Nope, I have no idea. This would be the first ball we witches would be invited to, so yup."
"WHAAAAAAAAAAT! Leave it to us." That was of course, from the princess of Solaria and the pixie of manners.
"Big deal. It is not like I know how to." Techna said.
"This is how you bow" Tune and Stella demonstrated. Techna fared well, but when Bloom tried, she ended up falling face first. Luckily for her, Aisha managed to put a pillow where she fell, and warned her that she 'might not be so kind next time'. Soon, it was midnight, and Bloom and Techna had mastered the technique of behaviour in the ball. Bloom still had problems with bowing, but managed well.
The boys, meanwhile, were having a blast. They were playing video games, drinkning and hooting and making perverted comments (thanks to a sonic barrier, which was a result of Nabu and Riven's combined effort).
"I really find your sister sexy bro." Now that, was obviously from Riven, who needed to instigate Brandon somehow.
"Let me tell you something. Stay. Away. From. My. Sister." Brandon was in a mood to fight, so Riven just agreed with him.
"Though I love to see the way she moves her waist. How I would love to hold her close and breathe in her scent! I wish I could get lost in her wavy red locks forever..."
"Stop your poetry you lovesick fool" teased Sky.
Helia then said seriously, "No, nut if you want I can make a poem on her; if you give me what you fell of her, that is."
Riven thanked him, and the guys started to play truth and dare. Riven got a dare to go and ask Bloom to be his date, which was not approved of by Brandon, who whined, "Stop trying to corrupt my innocent Sparx!"
The effects of champagne soon wore of, and Riven climbed into the girls' dorm silently from the window. He decided to eavesdrop a bit before starting of.
Meanwhile, the winx were also playing truth and dare, and when it was Bloom's turn, she had told the them her story with Jeremy, and how he had help get a man arrested for trying to rape her. Everyone comforted Bloom, and continued with their game. It was Bloom's turn again, when the winx ganged up on her and asked her a question.
"Do you like Riven?"
"Wait, what?" Bloom asked, evidently confused.
"Tell the truth!" said Stel in a teasing tone.
Bloom began to blush and played with her finger tips, before answering.
"Umm, I guess so." She received fierce looks from her friends, before sighing and saying, "It is just a school girl crush you guys, don't make a mountain out of a mole hill!"
"So that is why you were so protective of him during lunch" said Techna teasingly. Everyone (minus Bloom) was surprised, but shook it off. Techna was not the joke type of person, but this was a pleasant surprise.
"I guess so."
Riven decided to come out of his hiding and startled the winx (minus Musa). Bloom noticed this, and decided to talk of it later. Riven ran his hand through his hair before speaking.
"Um, Bloom, would you be my date for tomorrow if you don't mind?"
"A bit to early don't you think?" She replied sarcastically, before saying yes in a softer tone, blushing 10 shades brighter than her hair's colour.
"Great! See ya. Good night Dragon. Oh, I do remember the poisoned icicle incident."
He winked before disappearing, and the girls pressed Bloom for more information. Sighing, she told them everything. Soon, it was 3 in the morning, and the girls decided to get some sleep. They had to wake up early the that day, and help in decorations.
The girls got ready in a jiffy, with Stel not making a fuss for the first time in her life, and ran to go down. The RF boys had arrived already, and the girls got to work.
Stella exclaimed suddenly, "We need outfits!" With a snap of her fingers, everyone's clothes changed.
Stella wore a bikini type red top and white shorts. She wore red platforms and red gloves. Her hair was braided into 2 braids.
Musa wore a pink bikini type top and green shorts. She wore pink platforms and pink gloves. Her hair was braided into 2 braids.
Flora wore a white hooded jacket which showed off her stomach and a blue loose fit mini skirt. She wore white sneakers and white gloves and her hair was tied into a high ponytail.
Aisha wore a grey hooded jacket which showed off her stomach, and an ochre loose fit mini skirt. She wore grey sneakers and grey gloves. Her hair was tied up into a high ponytail.
Techna wore an orange top which showed of her shoulders and stomach and a black denim skirt. She wore orange heeled boots and orange gloves which showed her finger tips. Her hair was short, so it was left open with a strand falling over her right eye, making her look seductive.
Bloom wore a violet top which showed of her shoulders and stomach and a dark blue denim skirt. She wore violet heeled boots and violet gloves which showed her finger tips. Her hair was tied up into a bun with some strands falling seductively on her face.
"Umm, I so you got your calculations right Stel."
"Don't you think you covered us up to much?"
"Yippee!" Yelled Stella. "That is quite a lot coming from you guys."
Everyone sighed. "They are being sarcastic sweetie." Said Flora.
"You don't like it?" Asked Stella, feeling bad.
"Of course we do!" Bloom exclaimed.
"It is just not for this occasion though..."
Everyone saw that this really hurt Stella, so Techna and Bloom put up an encouraging smile, and agreed to wear it.
Inside, Stella was gloating with happiness. Her little trick worked. These girls had a low love life, so Stella took it upon herself to make sure they enjoyed.
The girls walked over to the specialists, who were surrounded by the winx rivals.
Diaspro wore a short tight yellow dress and heels, Chimera wore a short tight red dress and heels, Galatea wore a short tight pale blue dress and heels, Krystal wore a short tight pale green dress and heels, Maya wore a short tight pink dress and heels, and Tina wore a short tight orange dress and heels.
Everyone looked mad, and Bloom's delicate blue eyes caught orange flames with navy blue tips. The red head snarled involuntarily. All heads shot towards her, and she walked towards them with a menacing vampire like stance, scaring everyone, including the vamps.
"Back off from them!"
And much to everybody's surprise, they did. Bloom smirked at them triumphantly, before relaxing and walking over to an apprehensive Riven.
"Let us get to work."
The guys nodded, and began. Sadly, the vamps did not leave them. Flora sighed. "This is going to be a long long time..."
So, enjoy the chapter people! And btw, my exams are coming up so I might not be able to post more chapters for a while. But I will do my best for my dear readers!