Heyy. Okay ik its literally been over 2 months, but oml school and life is a pain in the ass. Finally I'm on easter break, and I have 2 weeks of relaxation, so I'll try to not be lazy, and hopefully finish this story. Plus, my laptop was kinda messed up so I had to get it fixed but now I have it back so I can continue. Tbh, i kinda had writers block too, with the Brella parts and with the Acheron parts. So I had to read my previous chapters and remember what was going on xD. But yeah, I have the last chapters planned out perfectly which leaves this one, but now I've finally finished it so read on and enjoy...
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Stella's P.O.V.
"Well Well, look what we have here..." Acheron grinned, halting the portal as he walked towards us.
"Give it up Acheron, we have the power to defeat you, and we will use it" Aisha said.
"Oh is that so?" he asked.
Flora suddenly nudged me, pointing to the portal. While he was distracted talking to us, it was slowly closing up again. Except, he didn't know that. And once it was sealed, it would take a long time to open it up again using dark magic.
Bloom quickly took note of this, and started rambling on, getting on his nerves, until it was completely closed up. All of a sudden, I felt a rush of energy and my power was coming back since it was closed.
"You know what redhead, I don't have time for this, I have a magic dimension to destr-" he suddenly paused, noticing that all the portals were sealed again. "Why you little-"
"Save it Acheron, as long as we're here, those portals will never open" Tecna said.
"Well then I'll just get rid of you" he said.
"Oh geez, here we go again" Flora sighed.
"Girls, I have a plan. Tec, come with me, Daphne just contacted me and said she located the book, we need to get there and bring it back here in time" Bloom whispered. Tecna nodded, as they quickly disappeared.
"The grounds shaking again.." I said, as he started to cast another spell.
"SONIC MIRROR!" Musa yelled, quickly creating a shield as icicles descended from above.
"WATER BOLT"
"LILAC VORTEX"
"INFINITE ECHO"
"LIGHT SPECTRUM!"
"It's not working! It has no effect on him whatsoever" Aisha said.
"Our spells aren't as powerful in here that out there, plus, we've literally been doing the same thing for hours, when are they gonna be back?" Musa groaned.
"I don't know, but for know we should just defend ourselves" I said, as we all put up defence shields.
"Winx!" someone yelled.
"Roxy? What the hell are you doing here its dangerous you should be at Alfea!" Flora said.
"You guys need all the help you can get, trust me I have an idea" she said.
"Well you better hurry before we're all crushed to death like we almost have been for the dozenth time today" I said.
"Somehow, I don't know how, but somehow, I managed to gain contact with his ice serpent creatures. Turns out they aren't his creation, just defenders of realms that he spelled. I managed to get them all back to normal, but I told them to act like they were still under his control, then at the right moment, they'll use their powers against him too which would buy you time to generate a new stone out of that book" Roxy said.
"Woah, good work" Musa said.
"Speaking of the book.." Aisha said, pointing at tecna and Bloom, who were rushing towards us.
"Okay you guys, we have to make this quick. The ice serpents are gonna bust through this wall and act like they're attacking us, then Roxy will tell us when it's time" Bloom said.
"Here they come" Tecna said.
"Okay guys, 3..2..1.. ATTACK!" Roxy said, as the serpents suddenly shot beams at him.
We formed a circle and out the book in the middle, then used a convergence spell.
"It's working!" Flora said, as the book lit up and bright light filled the place.
A sparkling new stone arose from it, and all the portals in the room started going back to normal, meaning all the realms were going back to being peaceful.
"Winx, this is it, focus your energy. We can do this, now, all together.." Bloom said.
"WINX BLOOMIX CONVERGENCE!" we all yelled, as the stone shone in Acheron's direction.
He started to disengrate, and suddenly appeared as a picture in what was the blank page in the book.
"Oh my god. Is it over? Did we do it?" Musa asked.
"Yeah, Acheron's gone. But there's still a risk of the book being opened again, and the stone can't remain at Alfea, it's too precious" Bloom said.
"Well, I've got a solution. We simply destroy the book, and as for the stone, we need to transfer the power in it to something much more stable...and less breakable" Tecna said.
"How about the tree of life?" I asked.
"That's actually not a bad idea, but first, we need to get the guys. As for you Roxy, thanks for all your help, you need to go back to Alfea though" Aisha said.
"You're welcome, and thanks for, well, saving the magic dimension again. I'll tell Miss Faragonda about the book and stone. Bye!" she said, before disappearing in a portal.
"We did it you guys, we did it!" Musa squealed, as we got back to the surface of the omega dimension and met up with the guys.
"I'm so tired" I said.
"Well we're not done yet. We still have to go to Pixie Village and transfer the power of the stone" Tecna said.
"You guys go without me, I want to go back to my bed" I yawned.
"That reminds me. Miss faragonda told me earlier on that we'll have to stay on earth for the next month, just until graduation, so nothing seems, you know, suspicious" Bloom said.
"Shit, that reminds me, when we get back you guys all have to act as if you just came back from my mom's wedding" I said.
"You told Daniel that huh?" Nabu asked.
"Yup, and I assume he told everyone else. So if anyone asks questions, make shit up based on that" I said.
"We can discuss all that later, we need to get to the tree of life pronto" Bloom said.
Once we got there, we were greeted by the pixies, and Flora connected with the tree in order to transfer the energy from the stone.
"Finally, it's all over. We can go back to Gardenia and live in peace for a bit" Musa said.
"Can we come with you?" Chatta asked, as 5 other eager pixies surrounded us, pulling their best puppy faces.
"Well..." Flora said, tilting her head in thought.
"Pleeeaase?" Caramel begged.
"Okay okay, but you guys can't cause any trouble, clear?" Tecna asked.
"Crystal!" Lockette nodded.
"Can we go home now?" Sky asked.
"Yup, we're finally done for the day." Bloom said, as one of the pixies created a portal.
Within a minute, we were back on earth. We all watched TV for about an hour, with absolutely no disturbances or constant fear of getting attacked for once.
"Hey, you guys wanna go get dinner? There's this really good restaurant and I can get reservations now, it's an hours drive but I heard it's totally worth it" Tecna said.
"Yeah, we really deserve a night out after all we've done" Musa said.
"Well it's like 6, so we should probably leave now, before the spots fill up" Helia said, as they all got up.
"Can we come?" Chatta asked.
"Sure, why not" Flora said, making them jump around in excitement.
"Stel you coming?" Aisha asked.
"Huh? Oh, um no you guys go without me, I'm really exhausted" I said, clicking my fingers which changed my outfit to PJs while I grabbed a pillow and snuggled up into a more comfy position on the empty couch.
"You sure?" Musa asked.
"Yeah" I said, closing my eyes.
"Kay then bye" Bloom said.
"Bye" I yawned. Before I could even hear the door close, I fell into a well deserved deep sleep.
I woke up to someone gently stroking my hair, and I could feel a warm blanket on me.
Thats weird - I don't remember getting a blanket...
Slightly confused, I let out a soft groan as I opened my eyes.
"Hey Sunshine" someone said nonchalantly.
Wait a minute...
"Brandon?" I said, furrowing my eyebrows. "Why are you still here? Didn't you go with the others?"
"Nope, they were being way too lovey dovey. Besides, I couldn't leave you all alone, now could I?" He said.
"Well thanks I guess" I said, sitting up.
Alone.
In the house.
With Brandon.
Okay, calm down Stella.
"What time is it?" I asked.
"Almost 8" he said. "They're probably out partying"
"Well didn't watching me sleep for 2 hours bore you?" I asked.
"Nah, you were sleep talking. Pretty entertaining if you ask me" he said.
Oh shit.
Coincidentally, I just happened to be dreaming about him...and he heard everything I was saying in my dream.
Fuck my life.
"Really? Um...what did I say?" I asked.
"It sounded like you were talking to a puppy or something. You kept saying things like 'no, I love you more' in a baby voice" he said.
This boy is clueless to say the least. A puppy? Really?
At least he doesn't know it was about him.
But still, it's pretty embarrassing, and I was turning bright red.
"Aw, is someone blushing?" he grinned.
"Shut up" I muttered, hiding my extremely flushed face in a pillow.
"You're so cute Sunshine" he chuckled, grabbing the remote and turning up the volume a bit.
"Wait...are you watching Jersey Shore?" I scoffed.
"Don't judge, there was nothing else on" he shrugged.
"Can we watch a movie? I'm sure there's something else on" I asked.
He nodded and passed me the remote, and I started to loo through the channels.
"How about 21 Jump Street?" I said.
"Okay, you want snacks?" he asked.
"Duh. Can we order pizza?" I asked.
"I'm broke because I gave others what I had left on me" He said.
"Just happens that I'm broke too. Are they going to Vegas to gamble and party or something?" I asked.
"Probably. Can't you just use magic to make food?" he said.
"Nah, the last time I made food with magic...well, you don't even wanna know" I said.
"Then whats left is just raiding the kitchen" he said, getting up.
"What the heck happened? We went grocery shopping the other day!" I exclaimed, opening the fridge, which was pretty much empty.
"Nothing here" Brandon said, opening the cupboards.
"I'm gonna call Musa and ask her" I said, grabbing my phone.
"Hello Darling.." she slurred.
"Muse? Are you drunk?"
"Drunk? Me? Stel how could you accuse me of such- yeah dude I said 2 shots with lime in them!" she said, interrupting herself sounding like she was ordering drinks or something.
"Where are you guys?"
"Some bar in Las Vegas" she said casually.
So I was right...
"VEGAS? WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN VEGAS?!"
"I don't know, Riven said we should go, so we did. Don't worry I'll bring you something back. Besides, you have a night alone with Brandon" I could practically see that evil smirk.
"Whatever. Anyways, where'd all the food go? There's literally nothing here"
"Our room, last drawer under my bed. Knock yourself out"
"Thanks. By the way, don't get too crazy okay?"
"Yeah yeah, we won't. See ya"
"They went to Vegas" I said
"I knew it" he said
"Anyways, I know where all the food went. Be right back" I said, before going into my room.
I pulled open the drawer under Musa's bed, and it was jammed with snacks. I grabbed two packs of microwave popcorn and a pack of Doritos, and for some reason she had a mini bucket of ice in the corner full of drinks which stayed cool thanks to a magic freezer, so I got 2 bottles of Lucozade, then went back to the kitchen.
I threw the porpcorn into the microwave and got a bowl for the Doritos with some dip, then set them down on the coffee table with the drinks.
"Voilà!" I grinned.
"Finally" he said, turning the Movie on.
"You're fucking cops? We partied together, man. You bought us Taco Bell. You made me this friendship bracelet"
"Dave Franco is so fucking hot...like just look at him" I said, practically drooling.
"He's screaming like a child because he doesn't want to die, how is that hot?" Brandon asked.
"Still, look at his face...damn" I said.
"He's like 30 though" He said.
"So? He's still cute. There's no point in trying to argue, so you might as well agree" I said.
"Whatever" he said. "It's nearly 10, and thanks to those energy drinks I'm not going to sleep anytime soon"
"Me either, what do you wanna do?" I asked, switching the TV off as the end credits came up.
"I have an idea. Sunshine go change into something warm" he said.
"What? Why?" I asked.
"You'll see, just do it" he said.
"Okay okay" I said, getting up and going to my room. I looked through my closet, then snapped my fingers, changing my outfit to a pair of black jeans, a grey and black adidas sweatshirt, black converse and a black beanie.
"I'm ready, now can you tell me what we're doing?" I said, going back to the living room.
"You'll find out soon" he said, as he opened the door.
"Fuck, I forgot they took the cars. I guess we'll have to take a taxi then" he said, dialling a number on his phone. A couple minutes later, a car arrived and he told the driver where he wanted to go but I didn't hear it.
"Oh my god Brandon just tell me where we're going!" I begged.
"No"
"Please?"
"No"
"Pretty please?"
"No"
"Pretty pretty pretty please?"
"No matter how pretty your please is, the answer is no. Just be patient" he said.
About 15 minutes later, we finally reached our destination, and he payed the driver before we both got out.
"I thought you didn't have money on you" I said.
"I found fifty bucks in the mess we call Riven's bed" he shrugged.
"Oh. So...where exactly are we?" I asked, since we were on some random sidewalk.
"Well, we could take the long way which is going down that road and taking a left, or we could just jump over that fence" he said.
"Lets take the fence then" I said. He jumped over first, then I did with no problem, which surprised him.
"I thought you'd be more scared than that" he said.
"I'm a fairy, being high is normal for me...oh wait no that came out wrong, but you know what I mean" I shrugged.
"Anyways, is this it?" I asked, pointing to the really tall trees and bushes in front of us.
"Nope" he said, shoving the branches out of the way. "This is it"
A couple metres in front of us, was a massive, beautiful skating rink. Music blared out of the speakers all around it, creating a bubbly and energetic atmosphere.
Trees were covered in fairy lights, and other bright lights surrounded the rink, painting a vibrant canvas on the ice. You could hear the crunch of metal against the ice as people skid past.
Some people span and twirled, dancing the way so few can, and gasps of awe washed over them. Some found it difficult, an arena of challenge, courage and effort. Others were just having fun, slipping and sliding their way to their friends, laughing and joking.
I glance up and admired the sight above me. The night sky was an inky canopy of darkness freckled by hundreds of stars which glimmered against the half moon like diamonds, and it was so tranquil that it complimented perfectly to the lively setting.
An icy breeze blew against my skin and the cold wind tinted my cheeks a scarlet red. I bit my lip, which was trembling uncontrollably.
Yup, I was shaking. Not because I was cold, but because I was in awe.
It was honestly magical.
"This place is...breathtaking" I mumbled. Brandon looked at me with an accomplished smile on his face.
"Well what are you just standing here for? Come on!" He said, grabbing my hand and snapping me out of my amazed trance.
We got a pair of skates each, and then proceeded to skate for a bit.
"You know, I'm actually an expert at this" I said.
"Is that so?" he asked.
"Yep, the whole world gets chills from my amazing performance" I grinned, spinning around.
"Oh really?" he said.
"Yeah, I mean it would take a hurricane to make me fall over, well actually not even tha-BRANDON!" I screamed, before slipping on the ice.
Cold.
Very very very cold.
My ass is not enjoying this.
Well, this is what you get for being cocky, Stel.
"What were you saying?" he smirked.
"You're s-so m-mean t-this is f-freeezing" I shivered.
He just burst into laughter taking no regard whatsoever. I rolled my eyes before an evil smirk plastered itself on my face.
I kicked his skate, making him lose balance, the he came tumbling right down next me. We looked at each other for a second before bursting into laughter.
"Oh man you should've seen the face you made, you never looked so betrayed in your life" I giggled.
"Nah, you've gotta admit, you looked even funnier" he beamed.
He's got such a cute smile..
And the way his gorgeous brown eyes light up when he gets excited, and then he does that thing with his hair...
And when he gets nervous, it's twice as adorable, I mean the way he bites his lip...damn, some one call 911 before the flames of his hotness burn right through my soul...
"Sunshine? Aren't you gonna get up?" He asked offering his hand out, which interrupting my thoughts - or daydreams.
"Oh right yeah" I said, getting back up.
"There's a McDonalds down the street, you wanna go get dinner there?" he asked.
"Yeah, I could use some food" I said.
We both returned our skates and left the place - well, after I took a billion pictures of it of course.
It was only like a five minute walk to McDonalds, so we got there quickly and ordered our food.
"Thanks" I said to the cashier, as I got the food and sat down at a table.
"I wonder what the others are doing right now" I said, digging into my food.
"Probably playing drinking games or gambling. I just hope they don't come back bankrupt or pregnant" Brandon said.
"Yeah, and- hey, is that Daniel?" I said, noticing a guy walk in. I got up and took him by surprise.
"HOLY MOTHER OF- Stella? You scared the shit out of me I swear I'm gon- oh my god, Stella, you're back!" he said, before attacking me in a hug.
"Yup, how you been?" I asked.
"Good, what are you doing here alone though?" he asked.
"I'm not alone I'm with...um, I'm with...you know.."
"Brandon?" he smirked.
"Yeah" I muttered.
Before I knew it, he had already gone to our table and sat down.
"Danny you really don't need to-"
"So, is this a date?" he asked, making Brandon choke on his drink.
"No, it's not" I said, shooting him a look.
"Well, where are the others?" he asked.
"They're in Las Vegas because..um..." I said, thinking of a reason other than the real one, I mean he can't know that we just saved the magic dimension and they're celebrating.
"Because it was Nabu's brother's 21st birthday and he was throwing a huge party down there" Brandon said.
"Cool, but why didn't you guys go?" Daniel asked.
"I kinda got bad allergies, and so I was too sick to go when we came back last night" I said.
"Yeah, and I offered to stay home too since I was down with a bit of a fever and I didn't feel like going" Brandon said.
"Oh okay." Dan said, before glancing down at his phone. "Shit, I'd love to stay and annoy you two with my presence but I really gotta go. See you guys on Monday" he said, then left.
"What time is it?" I yawned.
"11:35, we should probably go home" he said, checking his phone.
After eating our food, we left about 10 minutes later and then took a taxi home.
"I'm literally about to pass out...for the second time today" I said, opening the door.
"Same, I'm gonna go straight to bed" he said.
"Hey, thanks for tonight, it was pretty fun" I said.
"You're welcome. I think if they can go to a high end restaurant then have an unplanned trip to Las Vegas, we can skate and eat fast food." he said.
"Yeah. Goodnight" I said, walking into my room.
"Night Sunshine" Brandon said, going to his.
I changed back into my PJs and jumped into bed, almost instantly falling asleep.
Sorryyyy you guys Ik I'm late again and this is a short crappy chapter but damn okay only 2 chapters to go and I've already written the last one, just needs some tweaking. So yeah this stupid Acheron thing is over which means more Brella. Brace yourselves because the next chapter is gonna have a lot of Brella moments, right before they get together, it'll probably be quite long too. I'll try and update Twist of Fate before this finishes, but once it does i can focus entirely on that. TYSM to StellaBrella for the idea, without it I'd probably take a fucking year to update. Btw, you guys should totally go check out her sotry Twisted Love on Wattpad because it's awesome just like her 😋.
Anyways thanks for being so patient and not attacking me lol, I'lll try my best to update soon.
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