"Well, he apologised five times, till I couldn't keep in character any longer…so does that count as a win?" Blade asked as they finally had brought all the baskets with food together. The Sorceresses were gazed at from a good distance since the other Fairies were not used to seeing them run around in masses in the courtyard and others glared at them as if they could burn them to the ground that way.

"Witch lover…" A Fairy made a hard pass at Blade bumping into her shoulder.

Kitty instantly hissed, "HEY! That's Sorceress and at least she has a friend that likes her for who she is and not-"

Dusk gave her a head slap, "Don't bother…waste of time, believe me."

"Guys…" Birdy tried to help out, "Keep it down, we don't want Griselda to ban you from school grounds…"

"Pfff, she asked for it if you ask me," Marble rolled her eyes.

"Exactly," Kitty nodded in agreement. "Hey, guys! We got the food!" She waved to the other Sorceresses waiting in the middle of the courtyard, quickly they ran up to the others and now both of Blade's classes met up.

"Party time!" Serina high-fived Kitty, "For a job well done."

"Shhhh," Alyssa bumped her into the side. And the whole lot greeted each other. Even if it was a bit weird with so many onlookers who stared as if they were a zoo attraction.

Blade breathed out slowly, 'This better work…'

"Hey," Steela gave her a notch, "Now's not the time to look like a downpour. Something wrong?"

And as if on cue a voice of rage echoed from the Alfea gates, "YOU!" Huffing and puffing Stella stormed towards Blade, "How dare you?! THE NERVE! IM YOUR SPONSOR AND YOU - YOU!"

"Oh, shit…" Nebula looked to the other princesses, "Guys, we got to…"

"Queen Stella, it's an honour," Tasu stepped towards her hands held slightly up to calm her down.

"Do you know what mess you have created!?" Stella rose her finger enraged directly into Blade's face. "APOLOGISE!" She was like a one-track train and left Tasu standing.

"Hey, hands off!" Kitty bashed the Queen's hand away. "It's your fault for being a stupid b-" Dusk hurriedly stomped on her foot as nothing short would shut her up.

'Oooooh, sooo much fun!' Stella growled at the Witch, "Who do you think you are? You lowly Witch!"

"What's going on?" Misery asked totally confused.

"Oh, Ms Crown-face threw Blade into the dungeon for two hours, because she couldn't care less to remember her charm persona for Sorceress missions," Marble pushed Blade back and blocked Stella. "How is your sloppiness her fault, the only one who should be begging on her knees is you! Stupid glow worm!"

Stella puffed offended, "Begone you leech, no one needs you." Stella budded heads with her.

Nebula went white as a sheet, "Guys…"

"WHAT?!" Alyssa and the rest from Cloud Tower lost it, "Piss off!" she instantly flared up her dark magic as did the rest.

Stella didn't even need to call for backup as promptly a good twenty students activated their Winx and came to her aid. "Tch." Dismissingly and high and mighty as one could be Stella looked down upon them all. 'Seriously? What was that? Not even ten seconds… no etiquette is an understatement.'

"People you got to chill!" Tessa turned to face the Sorceresses. The Fairy class hurriedly tried to calm them all down to no avail. 'This is a disaster! To come here so openly what is that Queen thinking?! Rise wasn't kidding when she said Queen Stella has a temper…'

"Pah, are you telling me you will stand for that hussy!?" Kitty pushed Amber to the side. "I say bring it! Blade's not apologising to someone as dense as bread!"

"What's the meaning of this?" Faragonda had hurried out of the school building, just to see two armies facing off. 'What happened? Stella?' Other Professors came running as well that flare-up of magic had spooked them all and more people were still to arrive.

"Oh, we'll trash you!" The air around Vulcano already shimmered from the heat she gave off.

Blade gulped, she knew this would make a commotion, but this was out of hands more than she had expected.

"Faragonda, refer these ingrates off the school grounds. There's no place here for ticks like you," Stella demanded. "BEGONE!"

"YOU WISH!" Marble was about to throw her magic sphere.

But Blade caught her hand, "STOP!" Blade looked to Stella.

"I'm waiting," Stella tapped her foot, "Bow, KNEEL and apologise! The nerve I am your SPONSOR how dare you compromise MY public image like that! In the COUNCIL no less! People saw! Bow till your head hits the floor or you can kiss your scholarship goodbye!" She ranted on, 'Aahhh, so much fun, so easy to trigger.'

Faragonda went a bit pale there, "Maybe it's best you come in and we'll talk it out…" She still wasn't sure what the heck was going on. 'What is she thinking? Stella, why would she risk our plans like that? Blade what did you do?!'

"NO MAGIC outside of classes!" Griselda rushed outside and hollered at everyone. "And you behave! This ISN'T the TOWER!"

Wizgiz, Palladium and Avalon were a bit perplexed, unsure who to stop first. If everyone would start firing there was no way that they could stop them all. This was up to Faragonda.

"Please, Queen Stella…" Faragonda tried anew as she suddenly heard a whisper in her ears.

"Don't interfere, let it play out."

Faragonda glanced slightly behind her, she could see through the invisibility spell it was a Council guard member. 'Pre-planned…hmmm…Stella's riling up the Sorceresses…' Fargonda gave a slight nod unseen by everyone else.

Blade stepped forward attempting to apologise. "Heck no," Alyssa pulled her back, "Blade, won't apologise for your fucking blunder! How dare you imprison her, you bitch! Maybe we should stick you into a dungeon and see how much you like it!"

"YEAH!" The Sorceresses were on the verge of attacking. The air filled with magic. The Fairies were ready as well.

"LADY RISE! Get over here," Stella demanded, yet the girl was stuck between chairs unsure what to do.

Misery looked to Tasu she had a hard time keeping Breeze back and quickly stepped in, "You want something from a Sorceress you gotta fight her for it! You win the duel, Blade apologises. She was on a Sorceress mission, this will be resolved as such or you can kiss your apology goodbye. Or are you too scared to lose?" Misery looked to Blade, 'Be smart girl…choose the rules wisely.'

Stella smirked, 'Uuuh, smart move, that one can play Court, who is that? But there is no way Blade can win against me. Hmm, why not…better than a student brawl, Faragonda would never forgive me that…' Steela flicked her hair over her shoulder, "Sure, I'll teach you some manners. Tell you what I make it easy and only use my Winx, don't want anyone spouting around that I am not a just Queen," She transformed and summoned her ring staff and twirled it.

"Fine, but first some rules to agree upon," Blade bit her lip, 'Ahhh, really fighting her wasn't the plan…how do we get the best outcome… what was Misery playing at…oooh… smart, yes, that's it, that'll work in our favour!'

"Spit it out, Ms ASHFALLOW, I'm waiting," Stella stomped down her staff.

Blade breathed in, "The match is right now. The first to land a hit will win. No more rules. Loser makes a bow and apologises," Blade was all fired up now. 'Doesn't matter if I win or her. It'll be cheating in Court's eyes either way.'

"Fine, but when I win, I want to see a bow till you hit the floor," Stella grinned and waved so the students that had rushed to her aid left to the sidelines.

Palladium and Avalon looked at each other confused, "Why is Faragonda doing nothing?"

"Hmmm, those rules, smart of Blade," Wizgiz grinned, "But Court wise…"

Blade stepped forward as she transformed she activated her Winx as well. She already could feel the Sorceresses were ready for action. They had picked up on her little scheme.

"So, who is calling the start-" Stella asked annoyed but couldn't even finish the question.

"Willow's grasp!"; "Stun spores!"; "Shadow binds!"; "Chains!"

"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhh!" Stella shrieked as out of nowhere she had been hit by multiple spells. She looked forward ready to flare up her magic to break free yet promptly felt a palm hit her stomach and the spells binding her vanished as quickly as they had come. She got thrown back to the ground.

"HA!" Kitty smirked her ass off.

"I win," Blade glared down at her. 'Sorry…'

"YOU CHEATED!" Stella flung herself up, she was really pissed now, it wasn't just pretend. 'How?! Oh, that… no honour…grrr…well nicely played for the scene…still, she spends way too much time in that Tower… how the fuck could I lose to a second year, grrrrrr.'

"No, I stuck to the rules we agreed upon. Nowhere it said we need a referee or I have to fight alone," Blade enjoyed this just a bit. "I beat you fair and square within the rules you agreed to," She smirked. 'I really won! Backstabbing win but I won! Ha! Sucker punches are the best.'

"Honourless Witch!" Stella balled her fists as she stomped her foot.

"Well, then bow till you, what did she say, oh right, hit the floor?" Kitty couldn't wait to see that.

"She broke the code…"

"How could she…"

"No honour…"

"Well, was clear that a commoner would do something this despicable…"

"It's Sorceress! YOU MOTH!" Polarissa and a few others screamed back at Stella.

"Ohhh, is that supposed to hurt," Stella laughed her ass off, "No matter how many years pass, Witches are Witches, no style, no manners, don't make me laugh," Stella glared at Griselda, "I am still waiting. Or is Alfea's stance that something like that stays on school grounds? Will you let this stand?"

Griselda sighed deeply, "You got to leave," She addressed the Sorceresses. 'What were they thinking?! Blade why didn't you simply apologise…foolish kid. She has learned nothing!'

Marble chuckled, "Predictable, you thought you'd win. And there was NOOOO way that you'd lose." She crossed her arms. "And now you need your Ex-Professor to save you. Pathetic."

"Always the same…" Vulcano grunted displeased, "And where is your honour upholding an agreement, huh? We're not leaving. Piss off!"

"Yeah, the only hag here, I see is you! Go to the shadowlands and DIE!" Kitty was on a short fuse. Just the thought of Blade being stuck for two hours alone because that Queen was utterly ignorant made her blood boil.

"That's enough! LEAVE!" Griselda had it now and pointed outwards, but the girls had no intention of listing to anyone. And the unrest grew as more students were on the edge of starting a brawl again.

"Nothing to say Ms. Ashfallow? You're, oh, so quiet, I AM your SPONSOR. Will you truly let that stand? Nothing to say at all? Even you can't be so blind," Stella addressed the blond Fairy expectantly.

Brandon just had arrived and stopped his sprint, he had felt the magic and that standoff did look even worse from close up, "Darling, what's going on?" He caught his breath and tried to stay as composed as possible as he spied Blade in the midst of enraged Witches.

"Not to worry, sweetheart, I got this," Stella stepped up to Blade who was all tense and stared at the ground, "It's either them or me. I am your sponsor will you let them insult me like that in front of all these crown houses? What will it be? Speak!"

"Stella?!" Brandon wide-eyed moved up to her and whispered, "What are you doing?!"

"I'M WAITING!" Stella ignored him.

"Blade?" Confused Alyssa stared at her. So, did the rest of her Cloud Tower class.

Kitty couldn't believe it, "Come on, tell her! What are you waiting for? Tell that-"

Dusk laid a hand on her shoulders and shook her head, 'That's not a fight she can win.' She tried to convey with her gaze.

Blade bit her lip in silence.

"You can't be serious!" Kitty hissed at Blade. "You- All we fought for and you'll throw it away for her?! You know what you can kiss my ass - UNBELIEVABLE!" She was beyond angry and all besides Dusk were equally upset with Blade. "Traitor…"

"Shut up, you already know my answer, let me think how to fucking put it into the right words!" Blade trembled although this was pretend her heart was pounding. 'Is our alliance so fragile?' She looked into all those faces. 'If I would stand with Stella, I, we, would lose it all, all that Police stuff all our efforts would be wasted. And if I would turn against Stella, for real, I…'

"I'm waiting," Stella growled at the young Fairy, 'Cheeeehehe, even my darling believes this is real. Ahahaha, Stella mastermind, pro actor and fashion designer.'

All eyes laid on Blade as she finally took her step forward. She took a deep bow, "Thank you, for your patronage. But I don't sell out my friends for anything." Blade gulped all those whispers, all that pressure, the gazes of her Professors in utter disbelief. Teary-eyed she turned around to her friends.

"Blade…" Nebula stared at her, she, all of the Fairies in fact, knew what this would mean for her.

"Well, then, you made your standpoint more than clear, be ready to pack your stuff, you won't stay here very long," Stella puffed insulted and looked down upon Blade. "Seems like you finally can make Cloud Tower your home, what else could we have expected," She shrugged and gazed at Faragonda, "A commoner with no talents for magic, a Fairy, delusional sentiment."

"Piss off already, no one needs to hear your lies! Blown up ego much? She most certainly won't pack no bags of hers, the nerve, there are more than enough kingdoms to pay her scholarship, she doesn't need your money, stuff it up your glowing ass. Come, we got a picnic to attend to," Kitty turned to Blade to pull her along yet Blade bashed her hand away.

"Blade?" Serina was utterly confused, Blade was crying, bawling her eyes out. Even if she tried to keep her tears in. The other Fairies looked equally devastated.

"Finally, the Witch lover's gone…"

"To think she would choose them…"

"…Is she crazy? She'll never get taken into any other school."

The whispers and comments rose from the sidelines. Palladium stared at Faragonda, who simply had watched it all unfold, "What is she doing? What is she waiting for?" Irritated he looked to Wizgiz.

"This was inevitable at some point someone would have asked that question…" Wizgiz sighed, 'But Stella? Why her? With anyone else, this would be a statement but not a death sentence to Blade's dreams. What happened that Stella would destroy all those years of work for a petty sentiment?'

Avalon intensely stared at the adversaries, 'Somethings off… why is Stella happy? More than that she is enjoying this…and Blade's not even remotely as devastated as she should be. And Faragonda…' He glanced at her, 'She's calm but confused. What's going on?' None of the Professors had made a move since Faragonda hadn't and she was the best of all in politics and the closet to the Winx even after their graduation. Now many of them seemed to regret their choice of staying silent. Pikass was as pale as a Vampire and on the verge of fainting.

"What are they talking about?" Alyssa stared at Blade. Irritated the Sorceresses turned around in circles, there was no way to ignore all those comments and the dire atmosphere hanging in the air.

"You truly are clueless," Stella raised her voice. "Congratulations, in just three minutes you got Blade kicked out of Alfea and destroyed any chances of her joining any Fairy school."

"What? She has more than enough money and friends! Liar!" Marble hissed. "She needs none of you!" Her statement was somewhat puzzling to a lot of the other Alfea students.

Dusk shook her head, "That's incorrect." They all stared at her.

"What do you mean, even if all kingdoms had to retract, Blade's family has-" Vulcano was so confused now.

Stella relaxed again and swapped into her teacher voice, "My dear Sorceresses. Blade doesn't need me or the other Queens and Kings of the Winx club for money. Never had. We are her political shield. I have more than enough reports and knowledge of her progress or lack there off. If that were brought to the opposing side Blade wouldn't last a week in Court and therefore her scholarship would go up in smoke and if she fails because of Court no other Fairy school would ever take her. The backlash would be too great."

"Uh?" Marble frowned, "Wait, why aren't you? … This was a trick!" Flustered she looked at Blade who still had a hard time calming herself down this realisation had hit her hardest.

"Indeed, you got coaxed," Stella grinned superiorly. "It all was a ploy even the two hours prior in the Council Headquarters." Proudly she twirled her hair.

"WHAT!?" All eyes were on Blade now but for totally different reasons.

Brandon sighed, "Gesh… give me a head's up next time." He was so relieved.

Stella cleared her throat, "Blade, Court is important and while the Winx club is more than happy to see Sorceresses and Fairies working hand in hand. Please, be aware of the pitfalls. Take that weapon seriously. Today, this was a scheme, but there is no telling than our enemies will come for you." She focused on the students from Cloud Tower, "And you, when will you actually be her ally instead of a liability? You might not care or need etiquette or standing in Court, although I still doubt that. If you plan to achieve anything BIG you'll need it if you want to or not. Blade's far from untouchable, and her choice of friends and who she stands up for have a major impact on her studies. You have the chance to change history, the view of all these Crown houses gathered here yet you squander it. You might call yourself Sorceresses but all I see are the same old Witches. Rebranding isn't enough anyone can do that." She admonished them firmly yet kindly. "We believe in you. Show me, show us, what your generation can achieve." She gave a nod and turned around to leave.

'Stella has grown so much…' Faragonda smiled proudly. 'A lesson the kids hopefully take to heart.'

"Oh, one more thing, I nearly forgot," Stella laughed out loud, "Blade." She turned around once more.

Blade looked up irritated still pondering about her words, "Yes?"

Stella smirked, "You said, that Sorceresses spent too much time worrying about money and how to finance missions." She snapped with her fingers and a chequebook appeared. She scribbled something down and ripped off a sheet. She approached her. "Here, three million Maggi. Show me, as your sponsor, what your little troop here and whoever else might be part of your … coalition… can do. Surprise me. Invest it. Make an impact in Court," she held out the check towards her and shortly pulled it back as she could already see the surprised and drooling faces of Blade's Cloud Tower friends, "This isn't food money. This is to finance missions and cover whatever costs come up with this. Be wise. Who knows, IF," She stared at Kitty, "you impress me, Cloud Tower itself might just get a Royal PATRON for the first time in history." She pressed the check into Blade's hands. Happily, she skipped along the courtyard path is still an elegant way. And slung her arms around Brandon's hip, "What do you say we could eat today…" She moved on with him as she blushed, Brandon was so proud of her, she could tell.

"By the Dragon…" Iolas whispered surprised still invisible next to Faragonda and cleared his throat, "Well, all sorted out. Thanks for obliging us. Take care-"

"Well then Blade, be wise!" Faragonda congratulated Blade and turned around so no one would see her talk, "That blunder in the Council Headquarters…that was real, right? This is a cover-up," She asked sternly.

"Whatever do you mean, this was all a ploy of course, I haven't heard anything differently," Iolas answered in a cheeky tone.

"Mmmh hmm, well this version surely will make its rounds… don't screw up again, Eques Iolas. I'll report your success to Master Aithlin," Faragonda rebuked him.

"You…as amazing as ever," he had to chuckle there. "Shouldn't expect less of an Order of Light member. It won't happen again. I'll take my leave now. Please, tell Blade, well done." And off he was with his lightning step to catch up with the Queen. 'Faragonda is one scary Lady. That she remembered my magic composition from the hearing to tell who I am, she'd probably could tell my whole squad apart... just by sensing our magic.' A shiver went down his spine.


"Iron bark!" Alyssa cast her shield.

Blade grinned, "Pierce!"

Snow hurriedly stretched out her arms, "Ice Wall!"

"Blade!" Nebula gave a glance and cast, "Fog image! Mirror space!" She flung Blade behind the two as the pierce broke through the ice wall and crashed into Alyssa's shield cracking it up.

"Fairy edge!" Blade manifested her sword.

"Dark strike!" Kitty had rushed to defend their backs, "HA! Gotta be faster than that!"

"You weren't even part of the match!" Blade complained and boosted her body with magic and they traded some blows.

"Freezing heart!" Snow aimed at Blade. "Serves you right! Playing a trick on us like that! Today of all days!"

Nebula hurried, "Veil!" and her slim fog layer took the icy blow and it froze over and crashed to the ground and shattered like glass. "White fog! Blade now!" All five of them vanished in the cloud.

"Fuck, Iron bark-"

Snow squeaked surprised, "EEEEEEHHHHH!"

"Answer my call B-" Kitty started her summoning but was too slow.

Everyone else watched as Alyssa and Snow both crashed into the Roccaluce lake, they had been flung against each other and Alyssa's shield blocked the damage but couldn't prevent the fall.

"Tch," The fog lifted and Kitty was faced with Blade's sword to her neck and Nebula's dagger to her back. "You're so annoying…"

"Gotta be faster than that," Blade stuck her tongue out.

"Yeah!" Nebula laughed her ass off, "Your summonings are strong but take too long for a counterspell. You should buy more time or hide behind Snow's shields they hold out longest."

"GUYS!" Birdy shouted up to them. "Let's eat already!"

"Coming!" the three girls shouted at once and helped the other two out of the water.


"Ahhhhh," Palladium's heart had sunk to his boots. He had snuck off with Avalon to check on the girls after that harsh yet needed intervention of Queen Stella.

Avalon snorted, "You should chill more, Palladium." But he had held his breath as well.

"Chill? They are firing spells at each other in mock battles without anyone-" Palladium complained gesturing wildly.

The paladin smirked, "And you haven't done that, at all, when you were young?" He wouldn't believe that.

Palladium flustered searched for words, "Stupid and dangerous, still are stupid and dangerous." He protested. "That can go terribly wrong!"

"Oh? I don't think I heard that story," Avalon was intrigued, to say the least, "Well, we could invite them over to have some joined training. Didn't Blade ask you if Marble could come to watch one of her extra simulator training sessions?" Avalon suggested.

"Yes, she did, and I am sure that is some payoff for a favour… no way I let a Zenith teenager at my consoles," Palladium declined firmly.

"That's what you're scared off? You should be more than qualified to get rid of any virus she gifts us with. Come on, let's go back. They are all fine and chipper and from this distance, we can't reach them in time if they actually manage to shoot each other out of the sky." Avalon joked around.

"Not funny." Palladium wasn't happy yet followed him back. "I need a break…pandemonium class is too much work…"


The boys had joined later and as the sun was setting and they were all stuffed. The discussions grew a bit more serious.

"So, Blade, what will you use that check of three million for?" Julius asked as that was on everyone's mind.

Blade breathed in, "Well, for our cause of course. Stella doesn't know at all of our plans with Councillor Nerrocean."

"You're joking?" Birdy nearly spit out her juice. "I was sure that was part of the cover-up…"

"Cover up?" Gilliana was so confused. "What cover-up they simply played us…"

"Yeah," Steela was a bit salty still, "not fair."

Tessa giggled, "Oh, you have lots to learn about Court. I bet the plan came to fruition as that Eques had to save his ass. Well, remedy the mess he had made." The Fairies had seen through it, of course, but only because Blade had been so genuinely pissed then she had talked about it before that Elf's visit.

Blade let herself fall on the blanket, "Well, Iolas, did screw up. But he meant well. Stella called Court games a weapon of war, a sword fight… We all should work on that if we want the best impact from our police hunt. There are two aspects… safer streets and Court, so far we have only focused on one."

Breeze sighed, "But I don't get that stuff at all…"

"Makes two-"

"Three."

"Four."

"Five," Blade chuckled, "Yeah, we all can improve on that one. She held the check-up into the air. "Three million… well, we don't need to pay people or bribe… so equipment?" She thought for a second. "Oh, that's it!" Quickly she took out her phone and call up a number after a few beeps a cheerful voice resounded.

"Hey there, my favourite daughter!" Uncle Basil rejoiced, "You totally should call more often how are you doing? Do you feel any better yet? All wounds healed from that skirmish?"

"Yes," Blade answered, she had not told her family of the assault, she wasn't quite sure how to do so and had put it off. "I have a business question, though. My friends and I want to buy something. But we need a stand-in."

"Oh, what do you want to buy?" Uncle Basil asked surprised.

Blade looked to the others, "Well, I got three million to invest. And I hoped to buy more bracelets. You know like the one I have. You are mass-producing them now, right? The system is going online for the schools and my Cloud Tower friends can't afford them. And I also have some more Red Fountain boys… Alfea already secured theirs for the whole school, right?"

"Ohhh, Sorceresses with a leash? You sure they want it?" Basil laughed amused.

"HEY!" Kitty shouted out.

"Ahahaha, they are right next to you, aren't they? Well, well, with three million you can buy around one hundred fifty as one costs around twenty thousand."

"Twenty thousand!?" Everyone was a bit perplexed.

"Yes, is that investment worth joining in on? As I know you when you set your mind to something you go all out or do you simply want to be generous?" Basil asked straightforwardly.

Blade looked to the others, "Well…it will make a lot of press I guess... I can't tell you though for what we need them."

"Hmm, if you want to sell a dark horse you should be more confident my dear," Uncle Basil responded in thought.

Marble laughed out loud, "Oh, dear Sir, it will be grand, so grand that Sorceresses are willing to wear leashes. What more of an incentive does one need to chip in? And there is a one hundred per cent win rate. Not to mention that the three million come from Queen Stella who wholeheartedly supports this cause. Even if it is need-to-know." She rambled off.

"Ahhh, now that sounds promising! Young Lady you should consider a job in pitch sales," Basil was more than charmed. "Alright, how many do you need?"

Mercury scrolled into the chat, "In total currently three-hundred-sixty- seven…"

A whistle from the other side of the line, "I'll see what I can do. Just bring me the check once you come over for this weekend. I'll reserve around four hundred from the once we produced so far. If you can manage to get more funds they are all yours. For now, Lunasteel will be willing to invest another three million. So, if you want the other hundred, work hard or find some more sponsors. See you Sunday, Blade. Enjoy your evening kids, and don't do anything I wouldn't do! Ha! What great news! Have at it youngsters, make your sponsors proud! Good luck." He hung up again.

"Wow…that was…" Tasu was baffled, "Your Uncle is…"

"Something else," Blade smiled.

Kitty scratched her nose, "Okay, not to be a bummer but why do we need so many? I am not sure if we can convince others… I'm not even sure I want to wear those…"

Dusk stood up and stretched, "It's the best thing we can do. That way more people are safe, plus we can team up faster, on top of that we have a safe way to communicate on missions. Also, we'll need fewer tag teams."

Lion pondered, "We should update Nerrocean. Only thing missing is that we get a Council guard or two into Red Fountain Command Centre to supervise our data so none of the other Headmasters or Professors know what we are up to."

"Okay, okay, enough planning who is up for some more sparring!" Memphis jumped to his feet. "You all need to brush up on it. We don't know what creeps you'll encounter." He stared at the Sorceresses.

"Ahhhh, since when are you so eager to train?" Damon rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, let's do this!" Kitty already went in for a flying kick which Memphis with ease evaded.

"Predictable!" Memphis laughed his ass off, "You'll never hit me that way, ahahaha!" He jumped backwards took her arm into a hold and grinned into her face, "Surely, you can do better than that!"