Chapter 70: Say It With Flowers

"Did you see that?" Flora asked Kaiba as she paused watching a whirlwind of pink pass them. "Hmm?" Kaiba asked not even looking up as he tried to tell the herbs apart. "Nevermind. How many herbs have you gotten so far?" "I lost count at zero..." Kaiba muttered sarcastically. "Oh...well I wanted to thank you. It really takes more than one person to gather herbs. You know? Four eyes are better than just two." Flora offered a smile.

"Yeah...if you have someone else's eyes maybe...I can't tell a weed from a flower...I don't need to with my job. I just need to say when and where to put the concrete..." Kaiba remarked. "But Flowers and plants can do many things...all you need to do is to tap into their potential. For instance, there are several kinds of flowers and they all have their very own special meanings." Flora smiled.

"...You speak...to the flowers?...why am I NOT surprised...? Kaiba held his head as a groan escaped his lips. "The colors and the type of flower is what determines their meaning. And I just had a great idea! The perfect way to cheer Bloom up is for you to bring her a WHOLE bunch of flowers that just shout from the tips of their petals that you love her! It'll so romantic. She'll love it. i'm sure of it." the faerie of Nature told Kaiba.

"I thought we were picking herbs to help Bloom." the CEO questioned. "Kaiba sometimes there are better cures to ailments than just medicine. "Both you and Bloom are filled with so much love for one another. Tied by the red string of fate...it can be something so small...and yet blossoms into something bigger than itself...and true love whispers Forget-Me-Nots..." Flora smiled and manifested into Kaiba's hand and huge bouquet. "Good grief..." Kaiba groaned as his cheeks reddened embarrassed.

"Now! Go and take those to Bloom I can finish up here!" Go Go!" Flora urged Kaiba. "Alright. Already I'll go...however..." Kaiba took one flower and gave it to her. "Perhaps instead of cheering on others...you might want to try acquiring happiness for yourself...just a word of advice..." the CEO muttered as he left her be. "B-But what is that supposed to mean?" Flora questioned before the faerie paused hearing Joey's voice.

"HEY!" Joey called with a grin as he nearly tripped with a full plate in hand. "Joey watch out!" Flora cried as she quickly cast a spell to get him back on his feet. "Yikes! Dat was a close one!" the blonde exclaimed. "I brought ya some food...uh...weren't ya were with rich boy?" Joey questions confused and looks around. "Kaiba just went to see Bloom to try and cheer her up." "Heh well, that's somethin I neva thought i'd see...Kaiba carin bout anyone otha dan himself." "But he really does love Bloom." Joey only sighed.

"I know dat," he admitted. "But I gotta wonda...can Kaiba really open his heart ta another person? I still remain unconvinced. "Well, I don't know Kaiba as well as you do. But he does seem like he is trying. He's worried Joey...you can see it in his eyes. He's frustrated that he can't snap his fingers and make Bloom better. Just think of how he must feel..." Flora frowned sadly. "...Awful...most likely..." Joey admitted feeling a bit guilty himself.

"Maybe I am bein too hard on da guy...with Yug gone he probably needs support...though I doubt i'll be much help. Otha dan an outlet for his frustration..." Joey partly joked as he offered Flora some souffle. "Dare pretty tasty." he grinned as Flora took a fork and tasted some. "Mmm light and fluffy!" the faerie smiled. "I know right!?" Joey laughed with Flora. "So? You were pickin herbs for Bloom yeah?" "That's right. "I could use your help."

"Sure! Leave it ta meh!" Joey exclaimed and started to look around. Flora looked at Joey and the flower in her hand. Part of her wanted to tell Joey how she felt. But she was also terrified. She remembered just how much courage she had to muster to tell Helia how she felt. And now that she had to do it all over again it scared her. How DID Joey feel about her? Maybe she could ask one of the girls for advice. Joey looked over at Flora as his cheeks reddened some.

"Man...what is meh damage...? Joey asked himself silently. Why couldn't he just man up and tell Flora how he felt? There was one thing Kaiba had that he didn't. And that was confidence. Bloom was this amazing girl and Kaiba was this stuck up prick. And yet somehow he was able to open up his heart to her. Something Joey had failed to do with Mai back before she left Domino city. There was only one thing to do. "Flora i'll be back. There's somethin I gotta take care of." Joey told the faerie.

"Oh. Ok." Flora murmured as she watched him leave. The faerie of Nature sighed softly before she saw Stella nearby and walked over to her with her basket of herbs. "Ugh! I can't stand this! Without Bloom, a party just isn't a party!" Stella whined before she saw Flora. "Hey, Stella." Flora forced a smile. "Hey, yourself. Oh are those for Bloom?" the blonde inquired as she pointed to the basket of herbs. "Yes. Kaiba was helping me pick some earlier." Flora smiled.

"Really? Wow, I guess tall dark and moody has a soft side when it comes to our Bloom." Stella giggled. "Yes, he certainly does." Flora agreed. "So how are YOU doing? It can't be easy seeing Kaiba all...well...how should I put this..." Stella's voice trailed off. "Being so protective over Bloom when Helia's off playing Knight with Princess Krystal." the blonde frowned as did Flora. "We were together for so long...it's hard to believe that it's all over...at least...that's what I've decided..." she told Stella softly.

"...Have you told Helia yet?" Stella asked Flora. "No, I haven't. But when he left for Lymphia he made his choice...I just thought that our feelings for each other would remain the same...but...I didn't understand a thing...Princess Krystal and Helia got so close so fast...after all, they are childhood friends...I should've realized that it was much more than that...I feel like such an idiot...expecially after how hard it was to actually confess my feelings..." Flora confessed as tears rimmed at her eyes falling down her face.

"Oh, Flora..." Stella frowned. "But...now I know in my heart...that Helia wasn't the one I was meant to be with after all...I couldn't find him because he was in a whole other world...but his smile is like the shimmering sun...and his voice always speaks right to your very soul...he's not always the most graceful...or poetic...it's true...but he has a very kind heart...one that is so rare to find...even if you searched an entire lifetime...when I thought my world was crashing down...he was there for me...and after spending day after day with him in this crazy mess we're involved in...I came to understand that...I love him...Joey Wheeler..." Flora told Stella as she trembled. Gently Stella placed her hand over Flora's.

"That is one of the most romantic things I have ever heard Flora...i'm glad you shared that with me," Stella told Flora. "But...i'm scared...it was hard for me to tell Helia how I felt...and now to do so once more...I...I don't even know if he feels the same way I do...if only I knew...then maybe I could work up the courage to tell him myself..." Flora sighed. "I see...hey wait...what's that...?" Stella questioned as she saw the flower in Flora's hand.

"This? It's called Forget-Me-Not. It's a flower that represents True Love in the language of flowers. I conjured some up for Kaiba so he could take them to Bloom and cheer her up. I thought it would help her to feel better..." Flora smiled sweetly. "Though Kaiba said something to me afterward." "What did he say Flora?" the blonde questioned. "He said that rather than wishing other people happiness...that instead, I should try to pursue my own..." the faerie of Nature told Stella.

"I think Kaiba might just be right about that. Though I doubt blondie will know what each flower means in the language of flowers. Actually, you're probably the ONLY one that would know any of them." Stella giggled. "My point is you should try and follow your OWN advice. If you really like Joey then be brave and take a chance! You have nothing to lose sweetie. Besides I have a feeling that silly goofball likes you too." Stella winked. Flora slowly smiled. "Thanks, Stella. I'm going to search for the perfect flower to convey my honest and true feelings to him!" the faerie of Nature smiled and hugged Stella before she gave the basket of herbs to the blonde.

"Make sure you give those to Raeger! I'll be back soon!" Flora exclaimed as she hurried off into the forest. "Sure thing!" Stella called out to her and smiled to herself. "Man i'm good!" the blonde giggled before she noticed Layla with Marik. The darkly skinned Faerie brought out a bunch of brightly colored fizzy drinks with a fruit gummy slice in them which immediately drew many people over including Stella.

"You're just in time! One more minute and you'd have missed my Fizzy Pop Explosion drinks! I created them in my spare time. They're fun and great for parties." Layla smiled. "Well, you know me! I NEVER pass up on a party!" Stella giggled as she picked up a yellow fizzed drink with a gummy lemon inside of it. "You'll love it. The gummy absorbs the fizz and it's an explosion of flavor." the darkly skinned Faerie told her before she handed Mark a purple one with small gummy grapes in it. "Here you go, Marik. There's plenty of go around," she told them as Musa walked over getting two. "They're pretty cool," Musa admitted listening to the rhythm of the popping bubbles.

"Hmm, there are so many bubbles lurking inside the cup that i'm curious as to learn what might happen if one were to drink a tad too many..." Marik muttered before he took a sip twitching his nose some from the fizz. Musa and Layla both burst into laughter. "What are you laughing at?" Marik demanded to know. "Your face..." the darkly skinned Faerie giggled harder. "Aw man, that's priceless." Musa giggled. The tomb keeper furrowed his eyebrows.

"Don't make too many sour faces Marik. Your face might freeze that way." Layla teased as Marik groaned as his cheeks reddened. "You try drinking it and see if you can keep a straight face." he challenged them. "Oh goody! A contest! I want in too!" Stella beamed. "A challenge huh? Alright, I accept." Layla grinned as a mischievousness glimmered in her blue eyes. "I'm game," Musa told them before they all started to drink their fizzy drinks. But no one could keep a straight face with bubbles coming out of Stella's nose. The girls tried to suppress their laughter but it was useless as all of them started to crack up laughing.

"See I told you that it was impossible," Marik told the girls. "Alright smart guy you win THIS time." Layla giggled. "But just you wait next time it'll totally be a different story." the darkly skinned faerie told the Tombkeeper. "Oh? what do you have in mind?" "Well...AHA! The gummies! First one to consume the entire gummy without making a face wins!" Layla told Marik. "Very well...and just what is the price should I happen to beat you at your own game?" "Your choice." A grin manifested upon the Tomb keeper's face. "I accept. Let the game begin." Marik snickered as they both began to eat their gummies. "This oughta be entertaining..." Stella admitted watching as Musa's eyes wandered elsewhere.

Cupid laid in the lush green grass away from the crowd. His blue eyes gazed up at the sky above him quietly thinking to himself. The redhead jumped up as he felt something cold brush against his neck startling him. "Gah!" Cupid cried as Musa laughed. "I didn't disturb you did I?" she teased. "No, not in the least." Cupid teased back. "You miss me already?" "Very funny. Layla made these way awesome drinks. And with the way they were getting snatched up, I figured with you WAY over here you wouldn't get one." Musa smiled as she held a pink fizzed drink out to him with a cherry garnish. Hers being the same one. It was the only drink that didn't have a gummy in it. Similar to a Shirley Temple. Cupid only gave Musa a questioning look.

"Ok...what did you put in it?" Cupid questioned. Musa only laughed at his response. "Nothing I swear." the faerie promised. "It's just a drink. It's not like it's going to bite or anything." "How do I know that though?" the redhead teased with a grin. "Just drink it," Musa told him. "Yeah yeah!" he waved her off before he removed the cherries from the glass and made a face as the fizz foamed up in his mouth. "Mmm, this is pretty darn tasty!" Musa admitted before she noticed Cupid doing something rather peculiar.

"...What ARE you doing exactly?" Musa questioned as she watched the redhead. In but a few moments Cupid removed the cherry stem twisted into a heart. "Woah!" the faerie exclaimed as her eyes widened and laughed. "That is SO cool!" Musa exclaimed. "Do Ya wanna learn?" Cupid winked with a grin. "Yeah! I mean if you give me some tips first." the faerie told him. The redhead laughed as he watched Musa make silly faces with her cheeks puffed up as she tried to work the cherry stem in her mouth.

"You are awful..." Cupid laughed before Musa burst out laughed herself as she spat out a broken stem. They both just laughed and laughed until their stomach's hurt. "Ah...it feels SO good to laugh...especially with everything going on...thanks...you might be a goof ball but you're a good friend," Musa told Cupid. That's what i'm here for." the redhead joked.

"So are you REALLY Cupid the deity of love?" Musa had to ask. "Cuz...that's KINDA hard to believe." "Yep yep! Cupid heir to Sorren's throne. Last living and breathing heir anyway." "...Really the last one?" Musa paused. "Pretty much." "I've always been kind of a loner too, to be honest. Before I met the girls...It was just me, my dad and my mom...well before she died anyways..." Musa murmured softly. "Melody wasn't the biggest place...but to me, it will always be my home...where we all exist there together..." Cupid only listened quietly.

"But...there's someone else close to you're heart..." he softly spoke up. Musa paused as her eyes widened. "...Y...Yeah, there is...how did you...?" "I'm the god of love... Need I say more oh Faerie of Music." the redhead teased. "Yeah though only now do actually I believe you." Musa teased back as Cupid pouted playfully. Musa giggled some. "This is...kinda personal...but I was hoping I could talk to you about my boyfriend Riven." "I'm all ears." Cupid told her.

"Uh...right...um...Riven and me...we've always had our ups and downs. More so than the other girls...but I thought that we had everything figured out you know? Relationships can be complicated...with all the drama and watnot...but...when I told him that I was dropping out of the Seminar in Magix and coming to help Bloom and the others...he...he got really upset...like he didn't want me coming here at all in the first place...we got into a fight on the phone...and now...and now I don't know exactly HOW I feel anymore...like everything has gone all wrong...and I just...just hoped...you might be able to tell me what I should do..." Musa bit her lip. Even though she tried to force back the tears. They came anyway.

"Sorry...I really wasn't trying to get...well like this..." Musa apologized as she wiped her eyes. Cupid took a moment to think. "Well...if you believe in those feelings you have for him...and you keep them in your heart...they'll reach the one you're thinking of." Cupid began. "But...if you're uncertain...however...you may want to consider whether or not...it was truly love to begin with..." the redhead told Musa softly. Musa paused as she thought about it.

"...Yeah...that...makes sense in its own...kinda way..." Musa confessed as she sniffed before she saw a rose held out before her. "I hope you find what you're looking for Musa," Cupid told her with a soft smile. Musa smiled in return and took the rose. "Thanks, Cupid...if only for listening... to my dumb rambling..." the faerie told the redhead. "Sure thing. Oh. By the way." he began as he stood up. "Your voice is really beautiful. I'm certain whoever you sing for...is listening somewhere out there...and she's very proud of you." Cupid winked. "Catcha later!" he waved before the redhead walked away. Musa only smiled more and looked up at the starry sky. "Are you watching mom..." Musa asked in a soft voice.

Cupid only to himself. "Heh...she's really something...there's no guy written above her head...but instead I can see it very clearly...her heart always will belong to her mother..." the redhead murmured as a gentle breeze blew against him. Cupid paused as he saw Roxy and Rager. "Those two are hopeless but cute." Cupid chuckled with a grin as he watched them. Raeger and Roxy trying to carry on a conversation while avoiding each other's gaze. "So...I wonder if Yugi's doing ok...we havn't heard from him in awhile..." Roxy began.

"So...I wonder if Yugi's doing ok...we haven't heard from him in awhile..." Roxy began. "I do hope so, however, he's with Daunte so I believe he should be just fine," Raeger told Roxy. "But isn't the Abyss forest dangerous? You said it yourself." Roxy frowned. "All we can do is just wait for him to return...how is Bloom doing by the way?" the Guild Master asked. "She seems to be doing better. Which is good I just hope it stays that way...i'm still extremely worried...I wish I could have gone with Yugi to help him. I don't like this one bit..." Roxy told Raeger.

"Nor do I Roxy. But Bright is doing his best to manage the situation at hand here. I prepared some porridge for Bloom to eat...though...come to think of it...I haven't seen Bright..." the Guild Master frowned. "...I did see a crowd gathering up ahead awhile ago...but I couldn't see a thing..." Roxy admitted. "...Mmm, that is odd...why don't we go take walk and see if we can find him. He might be outside getting some fresh air by now." "Good idea." Roxy agreed before she reached out for his hand. Gently Raeger took her hand in his and walked with her around where Roxy last saw the crowd gather.

"There up ahead!" Roxy pointed as she caught sight of Bright on the sandy beach. Just staring out into the ocean. "I see him!" Raeger exclaimed as they hurried over to the prince. "Bright!" Raeger's voice reached out towards the blonde who only slowly turned towards them. "...Raeger...Roxy..." he murmured pitifully. Just the look on his face was one of utter despair. The Guild Master's eyes widened. "Raeger what's wrong?!" he asked alarmed by the blonde's expression as tears trickled down Bright's face.

"He's gone..." Bright wept as his voice cracked slightly. "Gone? Who's gone what do you mean Bright?" Roxy questioned. "Xuri...they took him...to Requiem..." "WHAT!?" Raeger cried as he couldn't believe his ears. "I...I don't understand what's going on here?" Rozy asked the Guild Master confused. "...Someone...pretended to be me...and they got to Xuri...Derrith told me everything...that he was charged with murder...and taken to Requiem...and I was too late to stop it..." Bright sobbed. He couldn't cease the pain flowing through his heart. And he didn't care who saw him.

"Dumon! That's gotta be him! He's the only one that can shapeshift! OH that BASTARDS gonna pay I sware it!" Roxy found herself enraged by the mere thought of it as her blood boiled in her veins. "...Dumon...?" Bright questioned. "He's one of The Wizards Of The Black Circle. The same guys who attacked Uncle Arthur." Raeger narrowed his eyes. "...I see...so it was them..." Bright nearly whispered.

"And it was probably them that poisoned the fountain at Dawnshire! All of those innocent lives!" Roxy spat angrily. "Where is it!? Where is Requiem! I'm going there RIGHT NOW!" the faerie exclaimed. Bright frowned and shook his head. "...It doesn't work that way, Roxy..." Bright began as he placed a hand on her shoulder. "The prison's entrance is in Aura's Ocean yes...but the actual prison is located in another dimension entirely...the barrier is strong and none can penetrate it...many have tried and failed...the guard inside and out is nearly impossible to get past...and they take no prisoners if you try and cross them...that's why they call it Requiem...the prison of no return...souls are trapped there for eternity..." he bit his lip.

"...T...That just can't be..." Roxy murmured softly. "NO THERE HAS TO BE WAY INSIDE!" Roxy exclaimed. "I'm NOT giving up! WINX CELESTIX!" the Faerie of animals cried as she transformed.

Celestix

"Feel It Wakin Up Inside Me,

The Blessings Of The Stars Have Found Me

"Voices Call Out To Me This Hour,

Evoke That Divine Power!

"Although You May Try To Bind Me,

Nothing's Gonna Stop Me!

Celestix...Celestix...

Roxy took off like lightning and flew past Bright and Raeger going out towards the ocean. "WAIT!" Raeger cried before he frowned. "HOLY SHIT!" Bright exclaimed as his eyes widened. He'd seen a lot of things but nothing like that before. He almost believed that Roxy could do the impossible.

In Zaloz's Agethrim

As Yugi and Daunte entered the Abyss Woods they were eclipsed into a deep darkness that nearly made the scarlet eyed male's blood run cold. He could feel this unfathomable chill that seeped into him the further they ventured. Yugi barely saw the chilled breath in front of him through the pitch black all around them. "...This whole place gives me the creeps...I can't imagine ANY place worse than this...well other than the Shadow Realm..." Yugi admitted as he rubbed his arms.

"Dunno about that pipsqueak," Daunte spoke up after a moment. "Ever heard of Requiem Prison?" Yugi shook his head. "N-No I can't say I do..." Yugi told him. "Just what is it?" "Heh A place of nightmares...it's a prison closed off from all realms...it's frigid embrace chills you right down to your bone...far worse than what you're experiencing now...your soul is bound to its very essence...the smell of death permeates through your nostrils...death and decay with every step you take...trapping you in a perpetual Hell of which you can NEVER escape...body bags stained with blood...a tribute to those whom tried and failed..." the Black muttered.

Yugi gripped at his stomach. Just the sheer thought of the images manifesting into his mind made him ill. {I was unaware that a place far worse than the Shadow Realm even existed...} Atem spoke up. "So was I...to be honest I didn't think it was even possible..." Yugi admitted as he shook like a leaf. {It is best that we focus on what lies ahead for now...} Yugi nodded. "Yeah I agree Atem." the scarlet eyed male agreed before he gasped coming up a huge labyrinth made up of thorns and black vines.

"I'll go first," Daunte told Yugi before he proceeded to enter the unknown territory. "Move with caution...should you do otherwise you WILL get cut by the thorns...and believe me it's not a damn bit fun..." the Black warned. "I think I could figure that one out for myself..." Yugi swallowed hard and gradually moved forward immersing himself into the thorned barrier. However, it was much harder than it looked as the scarlet eyed male turned his first corner gasping as he was knicked on his cheek. The blood trickling down his face.

"Gah!" Yugi cried out in pain before he paused hearing something. "...Atem did you hear that...too...?" {...Yes...I can feel a dark presence nearby...we'd best be careful...perhaps I should take over for now...} the Pharoah suggested before he changed places with his other half. "Damn it...hold still!" Daunte loudly whispered from up ahead as they could hear a loud hissing echo in their ears. Atem slowly felt sweat beating down his face as he froze in place. His heart pounding in his chest. Daunte held his breath as he tried to see where the sound was originating from.

Back In Aura

Bloom laid in bed as she looked over at the beautiful flowers Kaiba had brought for her. It was such a thoughtful gift and totally not his idea but she knew who's it was and she was still just as happy. Yep. Her friends were the best. Though she was STILL trying to figure out what was going on with Joey and Kaiba. They were always fighting and giving one another a hard time. In a way, it kind of reminded her siblings. It wasn't hatred more like they always had something to prove.

It was surprising actually. Seeing how Joey just charged in while Kaiba was with her and challenged him a random duel. The fact that Kaiba accepted was even MORE of a shocker. She just didn't get those two boys. As long as they didn't actually fight she supposed it was ok. Sort of. She just wished that she could watch. But her stomach was starting to have problems again so she decided it was best to just sit this one out. She hoped everyone at the very least was enjoying the party. Still, she was worried about Bright and Xuri.

"It must've been so hard for Bright to have only grown up with just one best friend...then again that's sometimes more than what most people have...speaking of which...I wonder how those two are doing...ever since I left for Alfea I haven't had any time to give them a phone call...or even an email...I bet they're REALLY steamed at me. Today would've been our Sophmore year in College...time really does fly...maybe I will send them an email after all...now what should I say..." Bloom pondered as she started to write. "And...Send...I hope it manages to go through ok...i'd love for everyone to meet them...if they could..." Bloom murmured before Oritel hurried into the room. "D-Dad? What are you doing here?" she questioned completely taken by surprise.

Meanwhile In Gardenia

{EverGreen University}

A man with black hair wearing a blue long sleeved T-shirt with jeans wearing thick black glasses, walked into the cafeteria yawning with black circles under his eyes. He pressed a button on one of the machines and waited until a cup fell to the bottom. The male took the cup and pressed another button filling it with coffee. The coffee had a bluish tint of color as the scent of blueberries nearly filled the whole room. The students did their best to avoid their gaze as they watched the male sit down at a table situated from the rest of the students. Without a word, the black haired male sipped from his cup silently.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed one of his students hiding behind a book in his hands as he found himself a table sitting as far away from him as possible. The male student had black hair with tannish skin and brown eyes wearing a yellow hoodie and blue jeans with white sneakers. "Aw man...WHY did I have to take a Mythology course!?" the male groaned as he stared hard at his book. "I think i'm totally screwed...I can't remember all this! It's hopeless! Hopeless I tell you!" Carlos cried as he slammed his head on the table.

"Writing your Will already dude?" another male questioned with black hair wearing a red t-shirt with a jean jacket. "Very funny Andy..." Carlos made a face. "Hey, i'm just saying. Why did you pick a class with HIM anyways? You know that he's got one hell of a nasty temper and he fails any student he doesn't like..." Andy pointed out. "...B...Because we all made a promise." Carlos began. "Oh yeah?" Andy raised his brow intrigued.

"Bloom, Selina, and I...when we took a trip to this college...we all promised that we would graduate from Highschool and take the professor's class together. "Seriously!?" Andy's eyes widened. "I saw Bloom not too long ago. She was in Gardenia with a whole bunch of new friends. She even formed a band! It was awesome!" Andy told Carlos. "SHE WAS!?" Carlos shouted before he sheepishly sat back down and frowned.

"Well...I didn't hear a word about it...I wonder if Selina knows..." Carlos pondered. "Speak of the devil." Andy grinned as Selina came over to the table. "Hey! Sorry, i'm late. The project i'm working on with the professor took a bit longer than I thought it would." she apologized. "But I brought you coffee so you're not allowed to be angry." Selina teased. "Got me there." Carlos chuckled as he took one of the coffee. "You might wanna..." Andy began. "OW! MY TONGUE..." Carlos cried. "...Blow on it first..." Andy finished before he checked the time.

"Oh boy! I'm gonna have to run if I wanna catch my next class on time! Later guys!" Andy exclaimed and bolted out of the cafeteria. "Look at him go!" Carlos chuckled. "He really should have tried out for track instead of picking up the guitar," Carlos added. "Remember when Professor Takuna took away his guitar when he caught Andy trying to recruit band members in the hallway?" Selina questioned. "Yeah. The look on his face." Carlos laughed before Selina joined in.

"...Though I REALLY should be the last one laughing right now...I just KNOW the professors going to slam a pop quiz down next class..." Carlos slammed his head on the table again. "COLLEGE SUCKS! Why do YOU have to be a Professor's favorite student AND live in his house..." he pouted. "Things just kinda...happened that way," Selina told him. "...Excuse me while I go face the executioner's block..." Carlos groaned as he got up with his coffee and made his way towards the door awaiting his next class with dread. Selina giggled.

"Oh dear...well hopefully, the morning java will give him the jolt he needs to pass that pop quiz." she thought out loud to herself and made her way over to the Professor's table. Speaking of coffee addicts. "Still waking up I see." Selina murmured. "He's as noisy as ever. That's probably why he doesn't learn a lot in class." Takuna muttered in response as he set down his cup of coffee. "Maybe but Carlos IS trying. Although for him it takes him longer than most to grasp anything too complicated."

"That I WOULD believe...lucky for him I was too busy last night to even create a pop quiz...so we'll probably just go with a review today...kids these days...they always take my class trying to get an easy grade...then freak out when they realise that NOTHINGS that easy in life..." the professor let out a heavy sigh. "...I still remember when Carlos, Bloom and I all went to see your lecture. It was so incredible. Like you actually believed in what you taught...back then I had no idea Magic actually existed...outside Faerie tales...who would've thought that years from now that i'd be living together with you." Selina told Takuna.

"I only wish that I could've shown Bloom too...keeping it a secret from Carlos is difficult enough..." Selina frowned softly. "It's for the best though...people who don't understand magic...can misuse it as well...the day that you went to the museum...I knew that you were different than the others Selina..." the professor told her as he looked deep into her eyes.

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