Note To Readers: Hey guys! Sorry for the long wait. I've had to work on my story as well along with school stuff. So thanks a bunch for your patience! Here's Chapter 74!
Chapter 74: A Whisper In The Dark
"I think I might be able to help you..." Kendra told Kenshin and Yugi. "Of course...that's in exchange for a "little" something..." the mage mused. "What is it that you want?" Yugi asked afraid of the answer she would give. "Oh, that? Don't worry about it. You don't have to pay up now. Let's just say you OWE me one and call it even." Kendra smiled before she pulled out a vile from her cabinet.
"In this vile is called Crowe's dust. It will dispell that pesky incantation the old man placed on you...at least long enough to get through the Portal Gateway." The scarlet male eyes lit up with utter joy. "Are you serious?! That's awesome, now we can help Bloom!" Yugi smiled brightly. Atem smiled as did Kenshin. "Yes. In exchange for helping Daunte, i'm more than happy to help you in return." Kenshin told Yugi. "Oh and don't worry about sleeping beauty. I'll take care of him while you're gone." Kendra assured the bluenette before she wrapped a bunch of herbs up for him and extended them out towards Kenshin. "Here, never know they just might end up coming in handy." Kendra shrugged before waving them off.
"So where to now exactly?" Yugi asked as they left the library. "There's a gateway near here...a little ways beyond the Juniperian temple..." Kenshin told Yugi and led him to it. "Here goes nothing..." the blunette took a deep breath and dusted himself with the Crowes dust. Turning towards the portal both of them entered. A flash of light manifested them in a rather noisy environment.
"WATCH OUT CARLOS!" came a female's voice "Huh?" the Mexican questioned before he gasped snagging foot on the guitar cord coming from the stage. "OH SHIT!" he cried as he tripped taking the tray of smoothies came crashing down with him right on top of Yugi and Kenshin who now found themselves in one hell of a sticky mess. "Aw man..Klaus is going to give me SUCH an earful..." Carlos groaned as a magenta-haired young woman quickly hurried over with a handful of napkins. {W-Why did we appear back in Gardenia!?}
Meanwhile In Alfea...
"It's been a long time mom..." Takuna smiled as he hugged Miss Faragonda and she smiled embracing him in return. "Yes, it certainly has. Too long. I wish you'd at least write every once in awhile." the headmistress scolded. "Yeah Yeah." the Professor sighed before he looked at his phone. "Well I wish I could continue this little chat but my class awaits. I believe for now I shall leave my student in your capable hands till I'm finished." Takuna winked before he headed into the school.
"P-Professor W-Wait!" Selina cried out after him before her eyes met Miss Faragonda's. She could already feel panic spreading throughout her body. Why did he leave her with the headmistress ALONE!? Miss Faragonda's voice, however, brought her back to reality. "So my dear. What is your impression of Alfea so far?" the headmistress asked as she began to walk inside with Selina.
"Um...well it's...very big...I must admit that I've never seen anything like it before. Uh besides the college I attend on Earth that is." the faerie corrected herself. Miss Faragona only laughed softly. "Yes. My son tells me you show great talent and promise. Especially as an up and coming Faerie. But you know you're not the first Faerie to have come to Alfea from Earth." she told Selina.
"...Really?...Then...would anyone by the name of Bloom have attended here by chance!?" Selina nearly blurted out. Immediately gaining the attention of Miss Faragonda. She adjusted her glasses slightly. "...My apologies...I didn't mean to raise my voice." the Faerie quickly added. "...Selina dear. Might I ask what your connection to Bloom is?" "Oh of course. She's one of my best friends. Well was...until she left Gardenia...the Professor mentioned that he would show me where Bloom was...and then he brought me to Alfea...so if you know ANYTHING I ask that you PLEASE tell me! Selina cried.
"I actually received an email from her and it sounds like she really need us! I want to find her as soon as possible I-" "Please try and settle down..." Miss Faragonda told the Faerie as she led her into her office to have a seat. "...You must understand Selina that a lot has taken place over the years...since Bloom left Earth..." "I know...Bloom told us as much in her letter." Selina replied. "However...I'm afraid that it's not my place to tell you...only Bloom has that right..." the headmistress regretfully informed her.
Selina narrowed her eyes as she abruptly rose from her seat. "AND HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO TALK TO BLOOM WHEN YOU WON'T TELL ME A DAMNED THING!?" the Faerie cried angrily and stormed out of Miss Faragonda's office. "Oh dear...perhaps I should've said something after all...she did seem very worried...which in turn worries me..." Miss Faragonda frowned. The headmistress got up and went to find her. Selina, however, was already off on her own wandering into the library. She was already regretting her behavior.
"...Ok so maybe that wasn't the best way to handle that situation...but what was I supposed to do? If Bloom DID come here then how exactly did that happen? I wish I knew..." Selina frowned before she noticed in the library there was a gate filled with books behind it. "...That's odd...why keep those books locked up in there?" the Faerie questioned. Suddenly the gate began to rattle uncontrollably before the books burst forth throwing themselves at Selina right as Miss Faragonda came into the room.
"MISS FARAGONDA!" Selina cried as she tried to dodge the books using her power to put up a shield. "SELINA!" Miss Faragona cried once she finally spotted the Faerie and hurried over. "ORDERUS!" the headmistress cried as students screamed fleeing the library. Within a moment the tomes ceased movement and dropped to the floor. Miss Faragonda found this all FAR too familiar as she paused picking up one of the books. On the cover, it read "The Goddess Of The Thirteen Stars Legacy"
"Come, my dear. Back to my office." Miss Faragonda escorted Selina back to her room. "Stay here. I'm going to get the Professor. "...Alright..." Selina barely uttered and watched as Miss Faragonda left the room. "...What was that all about...?" she wondered before she walked over to the mirror. "I just want answers..." Selina frowned before she gasped seeing the mirror lead to another room. Looking around Selina's curiosity nearly swallowed her as she began to explore the hidden sanctum.
"Woah..." the Faerie murmured in awe. It was like a whole other world down there. With statues painting and even more books. But why would they keep it hidden? Selina ceased her footsteps as she happened upon a hologram of Six Faeries in their Enchantix transformation. "...Wait a second...that looks like...Bloom..." Selina's eyes widened in surprise as she smiled. "I knew it! She WAS here! the faerie smiled. Slowly she continued to look around wandering into a much more sinister section. Paintings filled with the threats of the Magix Dimension.
The Trix, Lord Darkhar, Baltor, The Wizards Of The Black Circle and much much more. "This is SO cool!" Selina exclaimed exhilarated by the realistic artwork. She paused as she felt her foot book and jumped startled as yet another secret passage revealed itself. "Now THIS is more like it..." Selina grinned and descended the staircase. Selina felt her blood run cold as the passage closed shut. Turning her gaze ahead of her the faerie froze in fear. She could see a trail of blood in the shape of a Moon crescent. The whole place slowly lighting the torches with green flame.
"W-What's going on!? What IS this place!?" Selina cried as she screamed. Spirits emerging from the bones that were scattered all at her feet. Reaching out towards the faerie. "GET AWAY FROM ME!" Selina cried as she tried to use her powers to blast the ghosts. But it was in vain. "Selina..." a whisper echoed from the darkness. Quickly the Faerie looked around trying to figure out where the voice was coming from. Suddenly a light burst through the pitch black. Something was glowing dispelling the ghouls. "Move towards the light...Child Of The Stars..." the voice called out once more. Slowly as if her body willed it Selina began to move towards the glow before she found a Moon Shaped Crystal Puzzle Box hidden within the pile of bones.
Meanwhile Back In Aura
{Earlier}
Oritel hurried to the castle gate once Natsume had led him to it. "I must return to Lord Loric. But I hope you find your daughter," she informed him. "Thank you for your help." the king offered a smile before she bowed and hurried off. The guards, however, would not allow him to enter. "You may not enter...Authorized personnel only..." the Knight muttered. "Stand down men." "...Very well your majesty..." the guards stepped aside as Bright turned towards King Oritel.
"My sincerest apologies ...to think they don't recognize the Lord of Elementia..." Bright shook his head. "It has been far too long Lord Oritel." the blonde bowed respectfully. "Heh, you've grown into a man. Last time I saw you, you were but a small child." "Indeed. So what brings you to Aura Lord Oritel?" Bright questioned curiously. "I doubt it's because of my birthday." the blonde chuckled. Oritel shook his head.
"No. Still Happy Birthday. How old are you now?" "Twenty-Two Sir." "Wow...time does pass us by...my daughter is a few years younger than you." "Your daughter?" "Yes. I'm looking for her. I was told that she was in this castle. "Her name is Bloom." Bright's eyes widened. "Perhaps you know her?" "Yes. She is staying with us currently...regretfully though she's ill...so I've allowed her to rest in my quarters." "...She's sick?!" Oritel cried alarmed. "Please take me to my daughter immediately!" "Yes right away." Bright bowed and led Oritel back to Bloom's room.
"Bloom you have a visitor," Bright called out as they arrived at his room. "Who is it?" Bloom questioned before she gasped as Oritel walked into the room. "DAD!?" she cried surprised. Oritel wasted no time in hurrying over to his daughter's side. "Thank the Phoenix you're alright...but what on Aura are you doing laying in bed!?" Bloom only frowned. "I'm afraid that I haven't been feeling well...for a few days actually..." the faerie told him softly.
"Have you been to a doctor yet?" Oritel inquired. "One is supposed to be on its way." Bright began. "THAT'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH!" the king nearly exploded with anger and worry. Loore hopped on the bed and curled up in Bloom's lap as she gently petted her. Oritel frowned as she took one look at his daughter. She was utterly miserable. The king let out a sigh. "Bloom...I think you should return to Earth for the time being..." Oritel finally spoke up. Bloom looked towards her father and frowned as she thought it over.
"Bloom. I think in this case King Oritel is correct. Aura is a place where healing magic is nearly nonexistent except for the Mage's Guild...and going back to Covenant may not do you any better with the bitter cold...they're both places that are unfamiliar to you...for peace of mind it would be better for you to go where you feel comfortable...plus because of the current threat...they're more likely to attack you if they know they can get to you...i'm sure your friends would say the same..." Bright told Bloom softly.
"I'll let Marion know what is happening. But as much as I hate to admit it with the threat as Bright mentioned. Even with our palace guards, the enemy is MUCH more dangerous than you can imagine Bloom...Sparks will not even be safe for the time being...Earth is a place that not many will look because of its nonmagical ties...please honey...I don't want to be worried about you...i'd feel much better if you were with Mike and Venessa...I still have things I must do...but I will come and see you as soon as I am able...I promise..." Oritel told his daughter.
"If you...think that's what's best...then i'll go back to Gardenia..." Bloom gave in before she hugged him tightly. "I'll send Kenshin and Yugi to you once they arrive. That way we can get you look at as soon as possible. I'll also inform the others. So please don't worry about anything else." "Thank you Bright. You're the best." Bright smiled. "Just get better," he told her softly. Bloom's eyes widened. "Oh! Kaiba! I need to tell him what's going on!" the faerie cried before she felt another wave of Nausea hit her.
"I'll take care of that as well. Lord Oritel please take good care of Bloom. I'll leave right now to go inform Kaiba about this little arrangement." "Please do," Oritel told Bright before he picked her up in his arms and teleported to Earth in Gardenia. Gently the king placed his daughter on the steps of her house. "Go on inside. I'll come back as soon as I possibly can." "Thanks, dad." Bloom hugged her father again before he left reluctantly. Bloom took a deep breath and used her key to enter the house.
"Mom...dad i'm home..." Bloom murmured before Mike and Venessa got up from their seat and smiled. "Welcome home honey!" Mike exclaimed. "What a wonderful surprise!" Venessa smiled and they shared a hug before they both noticed something was off. Bloom couldn't stop herself before she burst into tears. She had tried so hard to be strong but being bedridden and being absolutly useless in such a critical time was finally hitting the faerie all at once. "Oh mom...oh dad..." she wept as tears fell down her face one after the other.
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