Chapter 14: Party Crashers
As everyone was having a good time at the party, they were unaware of a bright vortex opened up outside in the courtyard. Casually stepping through was the Cyber Lord Aqua Seneschal, his eye scanned the area and indeed no one was present until his sensors picked up several signatures from one of the dorms. This somehow complicates their plans to sneak into the school without anyone knowing and could pose a problem. A flash of purple lightning struck near him, only to change into the Trix who arrived at the same time.
Icy spotted him and nodded. "So you did show up, was wondering if you were going to or not."
Seneschal remained neutral and ignored her comment. "Though it seems we may have some… unexpected circumstances."
Uncertain what he meant until Darcy heard something, almost like music, realised what he was talking about and stepped forward. "Hey, didn't you say the school was suppose to be empty?"
The group turned to see the lights on the third floor, where the music was coming from, the Trix were thinking of flying over until Seneschal brought his hand up to stop them. "Wait. They might see you and I have brought drones with me for extra eyes." Summoning a small drone hovering around them and giving the command to investigate, small and unnoticeable for them to slip passed. Moving closer to the window without being spotted and find the Winx, Keyblade wielders and the Speciaiists in the dorm rooms having a party, drinking and having fun. Oblivious to what is going on outside and remain hiding from their sight.
"It is the Winx, along with the Keybladers and Specialists."
Icy didn't like the sound of it but feels a strong source of magic close while her sisters have other ideas.
"Too risky with that many people around, let's go back to Cloud Tower." Darcy suggested but Icy stopped her while in thought.
"No, sisters! I have this feeling... Let's conjure up the vacuums... I feel that the energy we're looking for is somewhere in the school, hidden in something perhaps." She explained, uncertain where the source of the power but it was somewhere in the school.
"And using the Vacuums to find the strongest source of magical energies. But to do so we must keep our enemies distracted while Vacuums search for the Flame." Seneschal suggested which could work in their favour, creating a plan to keep their enemies distracted for the Trixt to find it.
"Alright sisters prepare for the conjuring." The Trix moved into a triangle position, using their magic to create three bottle-shaped crystals, each different but share a colour such as blue, purple and red by the Trix, swirl designs wrap around the cyrstals. They connected each other with purple energy in a triangle formation like the witches after the conjuring was complete.
"The Vacuums will take us to the source." Icy said but hears Stormy brining up something else that could be a concern.
"But… the Winx and the Keybladers?"
"That's where Seneschal comes in, Stormy to keep them busy." Darcy told her.
The Cyber Lord nodded in agreement. "Correct, though perhaps it is best to keep them separated from each other. Their numbers will surely be in favour against the Grimm."
"Not to worry, I got an idea that could give them a helping hand to take care of them for good." Icy says, leading the group into the building to sneak in and could wish she do it personally but had the mission in mind. They entered the main hall and found it the perfect place for them to summon up a small force to deal with the students, they watch Seneschal pull out a small device in his hand with the same type of crystal they use to summon and control the Grimm.
"Stand back." He told them before summoning a small pack of Beowolves. They looked about and snarled until the Cyber Lord commanded them to be silent from giving away their presence "They shall cause a distraction to the Keybladers, and perhaps the Specialists in training."
Icy nodded to him and ready fro her turn. "Alright, now its our turn. Are you ready?" Asked the witches who nodded and held each other's hands to cast a spell to summon their own creature.
"Elevat onum in abbat. Ercat sorennum. Inya re sabat. Alfea devastat in lamine et piantum!"
A swirling vortex opens up within the centre of the trio and came out of it was a large minotaur-like beast rose from the floor, like the creature of Greek myths it had the body of a man and the legs and head of the bull, a large pair of horns, dark blue skin with four powerful arms with wristbands and a red mane. "Sisters, Seneshal, I present to you the Whip."
The creature named the Whip snarled, stood beside them until it noticed the Grimm and let out another snarl as if it sees them as rivals, the Beowolves possible felt the same but halted to obey their masters.
Seneschal was impressed by their summoning of a powerful creature, may not be a match for the keyblade wielders but to others with the Grimm could make a difference. "Most intriguing. Now to begin our plans"
Back in the Winx's dorm room the party seems to have come to an end, much to everyone's disappointment with the teachers and the rest of the school to be back soon.
"Well, guess it's seems the party's over I guess." Mirta had somewhat hoped to last a little longer but did had fun.
Bloom nodded and had the same idea. "Yeah, it's too bad the party can't go on forever."
"Maybe not forever but I was hoping it would go on at least until morning." Sky said.
Taren grins and liking the sound of it since its been awhile that they had fun and not think about their mission about Grimm, bad guys and stuff. "Yeah, wish we could."
Ben chuckled but hated to ruin the moment. "But knowing Macbeth, he'd rather we be in top shape then party a lot."
"That's true, but as long as we keep the place tidy!" Flora said and turned to Mirta. "I hope you had a good time, Mirta."
"It was great, hoping next time to hang out." She smiled back at them and glad to have come along with Mal, feeling much better after being bullied by the Trix. Suddenly she heard a faint rumbling noise and looked out the window. "Hey, did you hear that?"
Stella looked to the prince once she heard it too. "Um, is that your stomach rumbling? You want to eat something?" Offering him a sandwich.
"No. But, kinda thirsty." Brandon said after declining the food and held out his cup for her to fill but suddenly felt the floor shaking.
Stella noticed and thought something was off with him. "Your highness, are you nervous?" She started to feel the tremors getting bigger, spilling over his hand by accident.
"U-u-u, per-fectly clam it's the school that's shaking!" Brandon exclaimed and this time everyone felt it.
"Ok, nobody told me there be earthquake in Magix." Genie said and pulled out a guidebook to look into.
Flora opened the main doors to find out. "It's coming from inside!"
"No way, that felt like something coming from outside." Taren could tell something wasn't right and felt something a moment ago. Most of the group stepped out in the balcony to check it out.
"M-maybe one of the classmates left the TV on too loud." Stella thought.
"It must be really big with speakers to do that shaking." Mirta said and doubt that a TV could do all the shaking but then felt them stopped. Mal agreed with her on that where as she can feel strong magic coming from the school, someone or something was here.
"See? It stopped." But seems Stella was proven wrong when something was thrown out the top window on the other side of the school. "Or…or maybe not." Stella started to doubt herself and shaking with fear, and not the only one with Bloom and Flora beside her.
The Specialists called for their wind riders while Genie can easily teleport the others to where the destruction happened. They find the place a mess with cracks, large debris and possibly marks that made them by a large beast.
"What kind of creature could do this kind of damage?" Timmy pondered while trying to examine the area for clues but Tecna found something on the walls.
"A big, heavy creature."
"Oh golly, I never would've guessed(!)." Riven replied in a sarcastic and unimpressed tone to her but she seems to ignore the remark.
Turned to Riven to give her response. "It's two and a half metres tall and weighs close to a ton, its fur is bristly and has horns, multiple clawed arms. It also has a musky odor. Now, is that better?"
Stella couldn't help but laugh and smiled. "Hahah, way to go, Tec-Whoooh!" Suddenly the shaking happened and spooked her.
Brandon and Taren knew something was close by and big to make the ground shake. "Ok, that was it!"
"Yeah, that came from the big hole in there." Taren agreed with him on that.
"Well what are we waiting for, let's go!" The prince was ready for action, bringing out their phantoblades before going further.
"Wait for us, we're coming with you." Bloom wanted to help but stopped by Riven.
"Stay where you are, little fairies. This isn't a job for you."
Mal glared at him along with Musa. Riven didn't know what was the music fairy's problem and left them. "Um, did he forget they CAN'T use magic? It be a bad idea to leave them vulnerable."
"She's right, maybe be a good idea for some of us to stick with the Winx in case there be more." Taren said and not liking to leave them in danger, but couldn't leave the Specialists on their own in case it might be the Trix or Tesserect around.
"Hey, I can use my illusion magic to keep us hidden from whatever's out here, I maybe a witch but doesn't mean I can't help." Mirta thought and maybe be of some help.
"You sure about that?" Mal was a little uncertain to put her at risk, especially if she knew of their secret.
"We got no choice, me and you will have to go after the guys in case it be Grimm, Taren you stick with the Winx with Genie and Mirta being the only ones to do magic apart from us."
Tecna nodded and found it reasonable. "That sounds logical."
Genie changed into a knight with a sword in his hand. "As knights of the Round, no harm shall come to the fair maidens."
"Ok, best of luck to you." Bloom said before they split up to find the beast in a different direction, running through the hall with their knowing around the place.
"You guys know where we going?" Mirta asked to keep up with them.
"Don't worry, just follow us and look out for anything." Musa told her.
But the group were unaware they were being followed by the Trix's Vacuums that were leading them to the source of the Flame. They stopped and uncertain what was going on.
"That's odd, the Vacuums stopped." Icy was curious of what was going on but decided to check on their partner. "Seneschal, it's Icy anything on your end?" Speaking through their phone to contact him.
"Just as I had predicted, the Specialists have separated from the others but appears two of the wielders are with them. The Winx have yet to be found."
Darcy smiled with a devious look on her face. "Well if the Whip doesn't get them, the Grimm sure will."
Meanwhile the Specialists alongside Ben and Mal who caught up with them followed the carnage left by the monster, entering a classroom that was pitch dark for them to see.
"Seems we need to make some light around here." Mal suggested.
Brandon nodded and thought it was a good idea. "Yeah, Timmy why don't you give us some light?"
"Sure thing." He managed to bring some light in the room using one of his gadgets to help. Lighten up the room and revealed more damage then the rest, but what caught their attention was the huge hole in the roof which could be where the beast might have made to escape.
"It went up that way. Let's go" Brandon told them, leading the group to climb up.
Ben followed but something didn't seem right to him, his ears picked up something, a faint snarl… and yet familiar. "Guys wait." He called out to them before they could take another step.
Brandon was confused and turned to Ben. "What's the matter?"
"Do you see something up there?" Narrowed his eyes to try getting a good look, he could clearly see something moving and more then one by the look of it until he noticed familiar glowing eyes. But now he heard a low growl that came from behind them, the prince turned and gasped.
"RIVEN LOOK OUT!"
Riven didn't know what until it was too late when the first thing he saw was a great big lycanthrope with black fur and bone white armour leapt towards him with it's jaws ready to tear him apart. It pounced on him to the floor but he quickly grabbed its jaws with his hands before it could sink them to his head.
"Riven!" Brandon cried out in alarm to not see it coming.
The Magenta haired specialist grunted, using much of his strength to keep this monster from trying to eat him. "No way… you having me… for dinner!" He was having a hard time and could not reach for his blade to skewer this beast while his hands full at the same time. But luck was on his side when the Grimm was attacked from the side, throwing the beast off him towards the wall hard by Timmy's gun and Mal's keyblade.
Brandon and Ben ran towards him to help him up. "You ok?" The squire asked him.
"Yeah, I'm fine. But what the hell was that?" Riven grunted and dusted himself off, no scratches so far on his body.
"A Beowolf. A wolf type of Grimm we fought on our arrival." Ben answered and seeing the Grimm stagger from a surprise attack.
"So another Grimm? But this one couldn't have done all this on it's own." Brandon thought, held his weapon close.
"Which means there are more then one here." Timmy remembered what Macbeth told them about the Grimm come in various shape and form, it bears the resemblance to a Lycan or werewolf, and some could come in packs.
"They must've been waiting for us up there to make an ambush." Sky concluded.
"Very perspective." Everyone turned to the direction to the end of the room and find a strange being with a single eye and wearing a high tech suit. "It appears I need to step up my plans more."
"And you are?" Mal asked, she feels something about him wasn't right and her instincts were telling her to be on guard.
Brings out his hand to his chest to answer her question. "One of many foes you will face in the coming battles, my dear." Crawling out of the hole were more Beowolves, jumping through the roof and landed around them.
"Then you must be working with Tezzeret and the Trix then." Ben stated and knew he was right if this person was able to control the Grimm.
"Correct and according to my scans on the Winx, they are without magic and there for, vulnerable to our attacks." The group gasped and realised he was on to what happened, but so long as Taren and Genie were with them, the girls were safe. "Grimm. Dispose of these… sub forms." Giving the command and the Beowolves snarled, eager to sink their claws and fangs into their prey.
"Oh that's it! NO more miss nice witch when I break you into pieces, one eye!" Mal retorted and pointed her keyblade at him.
"First time we agree on something." Riven stood ready to fight and not let some alien Cyclops insult them. "Now this is my kind of party."
The others grouped up when they all ganged up on them using their numbers to the advantage, keeping the Grimm away with their weapons and help each other out. Brandon held his shield up and clobbered one of the Beowolves in the face and skewered the second through the rips. Riven ran straight to them instead, swinging his blade at them but it caught it using it's teeth. Riven would take it by chance and yanked it back to threw a punch in it's face, knocking it back to loose a grip and allowing him the chance to slice it's upper jaw clean off.
Smiles in victorious of his plan worked. "They ain't so tough." Unaware of another Beowolf stood behind him, noticing too late when it was about to throw its claw down on him when it was showered by multiple bolts and fell to the ground. The one who shot it was Timmy holding his high tech gun.
Sky jumped over the coming Grimm and slashed his sword across it's back, staggering it and thrust it through to finish it off. "Might wanna stay focus, Riven." He said and nodded to Timmy for saving his teammate. The brunette was worried for the girls, especially Stella that could be in danger.
Riven didn't appreciate it and glared at him. "I didn't ask for your help, just go help your prince."
Mal and Ben teamed up to take on the biggest and meanest looking Beowolf of the pack, using its clawed fists to clash with their keyblades until Ben threw a roundhouse kick to the side. The Grimm groaned and turned to the prince, growls but then felt something coiling around it's legs. It realised there were growing vines as they reached up to the waist to prevent its escape, allowing them to finish it off.
"Ben."
"Got it!" He nodded and leapt towards it with Mal beside him, both simultaneously slashed their keyblades diagonally through its chest. The Beowolf remained still and then evaporated. He sighed and glad none of them were hurt before he turned to Mal. "That was great, you really starting to get better."
Mal took it as a compliment. "Well, learnt something new and weren't so bad yourself."
"Everyone ok?" Sky asked to be sure.
Timmy nodded. "No bones broken. But, I'm afraid our 'guest' decided to leave." He said and everyone realised Seneschal was nowhere in sight.
"He must've used them as a distraction. We gotta warn the girls." Brandon said and knowing Taren will need help.
Mal used her phone to call them but receiving static and unable to reach them. "Ugh, no signal."
The others checked theirs and strangely it was the same thing. "This can't be a coincidence, that thing must've done something to block the signals." Timmy theorised and tries to get it working.
"Won't have time, they could be in danger right now." Ben told them and head off to find them before its too late. But they were unaware that Seneschal had not even left the room, only to using a cloaking device to hide his presence. Although he suspected they would succeed, but it did provided him to know about the Specialists and perhaps use it in their favour. It was decided to leave and allow the Trix to complete their part of the mission, IF they succeed.
The girls including Taren, Genie and Mirta searched the other part of the school and so far no sign of anything.
"Nothing. Maybe it went away." Bloom suggested in hope while having no magic to defend themselves.
"Maybe it was just a wild animal." Flora thought.
Taren didn't seem to believe it. "I dunno, Flora, something's not right about this."
They noticed Mirta with her phone and getting scrambled signals. "Yeah, my phone's got no signal. It was fine a minute ago."
Tecna was curious about it and took a look at it. "Let me see." Mirta handed it over to her and find out what she could find. "Hmm, that's odd. Everything seems fine with it but no signal is coming through."
"That's real comforting, what if something comes after us." Stella was a little shaken up with the idea.
Genie decided to try cheering them up. "Nothing to worry about, me and T will take care of anything dangerous with my cosmic powers and his ke-uuh…keen skills of survival! That's it, the kids had a special course to deal with these moments back home." Almost slipped the secret to Mirta who was unaware. Puzzled by what he was going to say but let it go and moved on.
Flora walked beside her and smiled. "Don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing, probably the way he acts." Secretly giving a glance to Bloom and Stella, nudging her head to Taren.
Nodding her head and thinking the same thing but not sure how Mirta will handle it. "Stella, I think maybe she deserves to know the truth before something happens."
Stella nodded and whispered back. "True, but somehow I doubt Taren will be willing since it's meant to be top secret."
Bloom sighed and knew she was right, plus Mirta spoke highly of Mal like a true friend, she'd hate to ruin the friendship they have if something bad happens. She sees Musa taking the lead when she suddenly bumps into something.
"What the?" She steps back to notice something in the way. "Hang on! There never used to be a wall in this corridor.
Mirta noticed it was moving and made her nervous and feels she should move away from it fast. "Uh, I don't think that's a wall."
"And walls don't have horns." Taren added when they see it turned and revealed to be the Whip summoned by the Trix. The Whip let out a loud roar, leading to spit landing on Stella's face, much to her disgust.
"EWW! That is totally disgusting! UGH! You are so gonna get it!" The princess screamed out of frustration, eager to teach the monster a lesson. But there was one problem.
"Uh, Stella, didn't you say you got no magic?" Taren reminded her of the problem, causing Stella to smile and chuckle weakly upon realising it.
"Eh, right, what I meant to say is YOU deal with it." She slowly backs away and decided to let Taren and Genie take the fight instead. Before they could do anything the Whip stopped and sees many bugs flying around it, trying to swat them as they were annoying the beast.
"Huh?" Everyone turned to find Mirta casting her magic to distract the monster.
"Sorry but thought maybe a better plan to find the others?" Mirta suggested and not sure how long she can hold it up
Taren nodded and thought it didn't seem like a bad idea. "Sounds good to me. Run!" Giving the word and the group wasted no time thanks to Mirta's help.
But by the time she lost control it started to chase after them. Running through the corridors to outrun it, taking the stairs to the next floor in hopes to buy time for a plan. Taren was right behind them along with Mirta when they see Flora tripped over and slowly getting up again, came to her side to help. "Come on!" Grabbing her wrist but careful to avoid pulling her too hard.
Thinking this be far enough for them and taking a stands. "You guys find the others, I'll take care of the guest."
Flora looked to him in worry. "Are you sure?" But knowing he made his mind and did dealt with larger beats such as the Grimm.
"Not to worry, Genie will help I got some ideas." Not caring if Mirta will learn and will explain later as he summons the Light's Rebellion for combat.
The witch sees it for the first time and couldn't believe what it was. "Wha-is that-"
"We'll explain later, Mirta but trust me he can handle it." Bloom said to him and glanced at him. "Be careful." She whispered and the Winx head off for cover. While doing so Genie built a wall made up of bricks to block it's path or slow it down.
"Those are some fine bricks, not even the Big Bad Wolf could blow them down." Genie said with confident.
"Yeah, but could it deal with a four-armed Minotaur?' Taren pointed out, which seems to have slipped Genie's thoughts when he suddenly realised it.
He didn't need to answer that when the Whip punched through it easily, along with its strong hooves to kick the debris. It looked for any of the girls until spotted two males that were with them, one suddenly dressed as a bullfighter flapping a red cape.
"Taro! Taro!" Genie spoke with a Spanish accent, this time Taren joined him with his jacket to do the same.
"Come on, you a bull or a chicken?" Taunted the beast and hoping this idea of his works.
Flaring its nostrils, just like any other bull it prepared itself for the assault with the horns out front and fists against the floor. Charging towards its targets at full speed to strike.
"Steady. Steady… " Genie said and when the Whip was close they leapt to the sides and let out "OLE!" Flapped the cape and made it rammed against the walls thanks to the sharp horns, but not before Taren delivered a horizontal strike across the side to wound it, causing the Whip to roar in pain and anger.
Tecna came out to check and let out a sigh in relief. "Nice job."
"Can't believe that worked." Taren got himself up and breathed easily with the creature subdued and ready to finish the job done, but curious of who or what sent this thing as it wasn't a Grimm but certainly magical.
Stella walked close to it with her hands on her hips. "Look at him, he's struggling and sweaty, he really stinks too."
Taren arched an eyebrow of her statement. "Not sure how that helps, but least we caught it."
Genie decided to give a smell to find out if she was right and flinched after getting a whiff of it. "Pee you!" Puts a peg on his nose. "Don't know where he's been but obviously never heard of a shower."
Stella smiled and had something to help. "Not to worry. This will help." Pulls out a can of perfume which some were confused of where she got it but watching her ready to spray it, only to make it more aggressive then ever once freed.
"Great, Stella! You made him even more angry!" Tecna exclaimed and can see it looking at them for another round.
The Whip chased after them through the corridors, but Genie appeared with a stop sign to pull and blew a whistle. "Stop! In the name of the law!" Stood there thinking it would work, but the Whip made no attempts to stop and sent him flying straight over the teens.
Musa looked behind her shoulder and saw the Whip closing in on her first. Decided to do something to help then let be some damsel, she jumped to the side of the wall using acrobat skills and able to push the Whip downwards on its head, giving Taren the chance and do the same but threw a high kick into the furred chin.
The Whip stopped chasing them and focused on the two that attacked it, starting with the fairy by throwing a strong punch while she was in mid-air.
"Musa!" Taren shouted and glared at the monster for attacking his friends. But stopped to see someone catch her in time. Revealed to be Riven along with the Specialists and his friends.
"That's it you beast, you asked for it!" Riven said, gently putting the recovering Musa on her feet.
"Sorry we were late, but had some pest problem." Mal said with her keyblade out, which didn't go noticed to Mirta who saw it just like Taren's but different, especially Ben's too.
"Girls, you can sit back and relax. We'll put him through the wringer!" Riven said.
Mal's eyebrow twitched and not liking the way he talked that way. "Um, better rephrase that smart mouth! Cuz no way I'm letting you have all the fun."
"Fine but stay out of my way, cause now I'm about to finish this party crasher." Riven engages in battle with the Whip, slashing his sword against it but received no damage to it. Lashed out at him but Riven jumped back to keep clear from the fist.
"It won't work, we need to work as a team." Brandon told him.
"I'm with Brandon on this, my keyblade hasn't done much work on him so far." Taren agreed while behind it, using a thunder strike to hit it from behind but causing it to roar out in anger and tried to swipe him but kept moving to distract it. "Remember what Macbeth said, we have to work as a team!"
Riven scuffed at their advice and more on the action. "Just worry about your prince, pageboy and same to you keyboy."
Charged in with the Specialists to join the fight, Ben and Mal were about to help when Riven took the hard punch and sent straight to a glass window in another room. "Oh, that's gonna hurt." Mal mumbled but thought he should have been more focus on the battle then his own ego. She slipped past it while focusing on the guys to check on the girls. "You alright?"
"Yeah, we fine. But we got to do something to help" Flora said.
Mal hummed and stroked her chin to think of something. "There's gotta be a way." Tapping her keyblade softly on the floor while thinking, they can't hold it off forever so a spell will need to do with it.
"Maybe this could help?" They heard Mirta who was carrying some brushes while Stella was holding a few buckets.
"Look what we found?" Stella said with a smile and gave Bloom an idea.
Ben lashed out a Aero strike against it, dodging a fist and used a reflect spell to protect himself, giving helped the prince and squire with Taren coming to their aide. "Remember the spar with Macbeth? We need to work together to outsmart it."
Sky was a little beat up but understood what he meant. "Your right, one thing for sure is this guy ain't Macbeth. Need something to distract it for an opening."
Taren nodded and noticed the girls up to something, Bloom nodded to him with a smile. Nodded back and looked up at it. "Hey, big ugly! Yeah, you! I bet your brain so small, you can't even count to four!"
The Whip turned to Taren and glared at the red haired teen.
"Taren what are you doing?" Brandon asked.
"Giving us time for an opening." Taren took a moment to focus and rushes towards it, dodging the stomping hooves and slid under. Jumped on it's back slashed his keyblade down across it's back, knowing it a single strike wouldn't hurt it much but enough to annoy and distract it.
Ben caught on to what he was doing, along with the Winx using some tools they had for something special and smirked along with the others. "It's working." Using some of his to strike it onto the legs while Timmy short some lights to blind it for a few seconds.
"Whatever the girls are planning, better work."
Mal whistles to it for her turn of the plan. "Yoohoo! Big, blue and muscles, come and get me~" Waving her hand nervously, hoping it works as the beat noticed her too and chased after her. 'Bloom, this better work for your sake!' She mentally groaned of being the bait and stood where she is for him to see.
"Mal! get out of there!" Ben called out for her, until she sank into the shadow under her feet, causing the Whip to run straight past her.
"Now!" Bloom gave the signal and they drenched the floor with soap and water, causing the Whip to slip on it and going so fast it fell straight into the courtroom, unconscious.
The group followed it down to the find the beast not moving, much to everyone's relief.
"Damn, this thing is big." Taren said in amaze after getting a closer look at it.
Flora shivered in fear of it. "You certain it's not moving!"
Taren pokes it with his blade to confirm and hear it breathing. "Not dead, for certain."
"I almost had him." Riven said.
Mal rolled her eyes. "Just be glad we took care of the problem." Making sure it won't cause more damage she summons a few vines to wrap it up by the hooves and arms together to prevent its escape. "There."
Mirta watched in awe of seeing her use her magic and didn't miss the part where she just vanished into the shadow like a ghost, so much to ask her when Bloom spoke out.
"What I want to know is where did the creature come from?"
"Well it turns out, this guy wasn't the only one who was here. We ran into a pack of Grimm." Timmy replied.
"Grimm? They couldn't possibly came here by themselves and paired up with this thing." Tecna thought and knew who sent them.
"That means Tezzeret was here." Taren narrowed his eyes at the creature.
Stella nodded. "And possibly a gift left by the no good Trix'R'us company."
"I'm starting to think this was a big distraction, whatever they came here for can't be good." Mal said.
"She's right." Bloom agreed with her and had an idea after learning much about the school during her stay. "Let's go to Faragonda's office. I know that with her crystal ball she can keep watch over pretty much the whole school."
Some of the Winx weren't so sure about it and not wanting to get into further trouble then they are now. "But that wouldn't be right! We can't go into Faragonda's office if she isn't in there!" Much as Flora wanted to but too nervous of breaking the rules.
Tecna had to agree in reluctance. "That's true. It's strictly against the rules."
"Rules are made to be broken at times and we won't know what they're after if we don't do anything." Mal told her since she wasn't much of a person to follow them all the time. "I'm with Bloom, even if the rules are for everyone's own good its better then not doing anything." Looking at everyone who seem to agree but then realised someone was missing. "Uh, anyone seen Genie?"
"Found him." Brandon pointed up to see a pair of blue legs sticking out of the wall, which slipped passed them in a funny way.
"Hey, Genie? You ok?" Taren called to check on him after getting knocked out by the Minotaur.
"And that's the story's of how we found the fairies. Next week, I'll tell ya about Goldilocks and the three excruciating head impacts."
Musa sighed. "Well, I think it's safe to say he's ok."
Not wanting to wait another moment, while Genie was recovering from a minor injury for him. They made their way to the Headmistress' office, so far everything seems quiet and no lights about and maybe catch the Trix by surprise.
"There's someone in here." Riven said.
Mal turned to Mirta knowing she can't be seen with them for her safety. "Mirta, you better find a place to hide. Can't let them see you."
She nodded and had the same idea. "No kiddin." Much as she wanted to help, but was no match against the Trix and still afraid of facing them in Cloud Tower. But decided to help give them cover and wait for the Trix to arrive with a bright shining orb. They looked about and followed it until they stopped. "
"Hmm, this is odd." Icy said. "The vacuum clearly indicates that the power of the Dragon is hidden in this room but I don't see anything."
'So they are looking for the flame.' Taren thought but curious to know why they come here, could Faragonda know something about it? But remembering what the Fates said a while ago, what was it they said.
Icy narrowed her eyes and was frustrated to not find it easier without their ally who was possibly busy with the others. "I guess we'll just have to trash the place and search every nook and cranny until we find what we want-"
"We won't let you!" The startled Trix discover the WInx, Specialists and Keyblade Wielders right before them. Icy growls and Bloom jumps onto the desk. Icy gasps, and Riven turns on the light and laughs triumphantly.
"What are you doing here?" Icy asked out of frustration.
Bloom glared at her and was just about to ask. "No. What are YOU doing here?"
"That's what I was going to ask you all."
Everyone was startled to find Faragonda walking in her office, alongside Macbeth who followed her. "Until a moment ago, this was my office."
"And perhaps you like to explain why you're on her desk, young lady?" Macbeth asked her with his arms crossed as he sees the Trix for the first time. His hard gaze caused the witches to flinch.
Bloom quickly jumps off the desk and tries to explain to the teachers of what happened. "Well, you might not believe this but we can explain."
"Better come up with a good excuse." Taren taunted them with Mal snickered and stuck a tongue out to them to further annoy them.
The Specialists were getting their things together once the Whip was secured in a bubble, ready to head off after they say their goodbyes to the Winx.
"Everything's set, the Whip won't be going no where." Brandon said after checking the containment. "How's Genie? He's gonna be fine?"
Taren chuckled and smirked. "He's taken more hits then any normal person can."
"No worries, pal." Genie grinned and was in good shape. "Say, remind me to tell you guys about my adventures back in Agrabah."
Brandon gave a grin at Taren. "Listen we'll give ya a moment before we head off." Genie noticed and waved to him with a wink to the confused Taren.
"Hey." He turned around to see the bashful Bloom smiling at him. "Listen, thanks for everything, Taren. Even if it didn't turn out as I hoped."
He chuckled nervously. "No worries, lot of fun. Aside from the monster chase."
They smiled and then saw the prince gave the surprised Stella a kiss on the cheek. "Ok, that's probably something unexpected." Taren said, causing Bloom to giggle and thought of teasing her in the future for payback.
Not aware that Flora looked at them with a smile but something made her feel a little odd inside and wanted to thank him for saving her but too nervous, especially with Bloom it would make things somewhat awkward if she came up with these strange moments. Especially after that accident in the game. "Hey, something the matter?" Snapped out of her gaze and looked to see Mal with Mirta coming up to her while the Trix were still inside to be brought out.
"Wha? Oh, no nothing's the matter. Just thought it was an interesting night. And really sorry how it turned out for you, Mirta." Flora apologies to her and feel pity for Mal to answer what was going on.
Mal sighed and uncertain what she would think. "Listen, I'm sorry I didn't say anything. But the thing is no one can't know about me being a-"
Are you kiddin? It was awesome how you guys used those things! I mean, sure I was a little annoyed you kept something like it but wasn't my business." Mirta told them with a smile, making them happy to hear. "And I actually thought you were cool facing that monster, Mal. Maybe next time we hang out be someplace without being chased about. Deal?"
Flora nodded. "Deal. And look forward to seeing you again, Mirta."
"Yeah, and uh, next time you have a party - don't bother to invite me, alright?" Hearing Riven's remark shocked the girls and huffed when he left, much to their relieve.
Mirta huffed and crossed her arms over her chest, couldn't believe he said that after the effort they did. "A 'thanks' would've been nice. Gees, I can see why you think he's a pain."
"No kidding." Mal agreed, felt Kiko was on her shoulder with the crossed Genie beside them when Bloom's pet bunny gave his reply by blowing a raspberry.
"Kiko! Show a little respect! Riven can't help it if he's mean, and pig headed, and OBNOXIOUS, AND CRUEL-ahh, go ahead and rasp him." Genie said in a casual tone after briefly raising his voice.
Kiko again blew a rasp. "I'm with him, though not sure what Musa sees in him." Mal whispered, causing Mirta and Flora to chuckle.
"Then what about you and Ben?"
Hearing this statement caught her off guard when Mirta suddenly remembered something. "Oh, yeah, I thought his name sounded familiar. Didn't you say he was prince-"
Mal panicked and clasped her mouth with her hand before she could finish the sentence and laughed nervously. "Of course he's a prince! Yeah, but look at the time! Webettergonowniceseeingya!" Making a quick leave and pushing the surprised Mirta in front to make their leave with Genie catching up to the others. But didn't go unnoticed to the amused Musa and Flora who had a pretty good idea.
Once they were gone, Macbeth and the head teachers brought the Trix. "Griselda, remind me to send a letter to Director Saladin of thanks for the help his students gave us. And as for you three young witches in training, I will immediately take the matter up with Director Griffin." Giving her statement towards the witches on their actions. "Your behavior here this evening was totally unacceptable. Tomorrow morning, she will receive from me a formal complaint. I have never seen such total lack of respect! I trust that you will be disciplined accordingly. Goodbye, girls." Snaps her fingers and sends them back to Cloud Tower to receive their punishment. Now the three turned their attentions to the remaining group.
The Winx were glad they were gone, but not out of the woods yet when Griselda spoke up. "And now... it's your time."
The Winx stood before Faragonda and Macbeth to await for her response to them after the incident. "Now... I've looked at the situation as a whole. And so, I will not reprimand you" Faragonda said. Seeing the relieved expressions on their faces to not be punished. "This evening's events have shown that you can handle difficult situations intelligently, creatively and without magic. An so, I will give you back your powers. Your punishment has lasted long enough." The headmistress smiles and snaps her fingers. Girls powers are returned to them. After the girls had left the office.
Macbeth smiled and glad to see things go well for them, before making his leave for Red Fountain there were important matters to deal with. "With the sudden news of another foe, this worries me for the students. It was plain obvious the Trix were after the Dragon's Flame."
Fargonda nodded upon the news. "Yes, but what would they have found in my office? I made certain nothing important could be found." Pulling out the crystal ball to show them the image of the mysterious being the Specialists and keybladers encountered puzzled them. "I feel we may need to contact Yen Sid of the recent development. While they have shown working together better, but there are trials to be tested of their bonds if they are to overcome any challenges."
"Indeed. We must find the Flame before it is too late. I will have to make my leave to inform Saladin about this, I hope Griffin knows what she be doing to keep those Trix from getting further involved." Macbeth said.
"We were so close and those brats beaten us! AGAIN!" Icy screeched in anger, not only being beaten but will face punishment from her headmistress too along with her sisters. Contacting Tezzeret of the update while he was receiving some updates on his cybernetics.
"Yet now we know it is within Alfea somewhere. But no doubt the remaining Company of Light and Keyblade allies will be more determined to find it before us." Watching the footage of the students working together, fighting off the beasts and Grimm. "They are getting better, stronger and will use that against us unless we have something against them." Clutching his metallic clawed hand and his right eye glowed bright red.
"They're suppose to be newbies at this and yet they keep beating us! How are we suppose to beat them if those damn Keyloosers keep helping them and the hero wannabes?" Hearing Stormy's whining and complaints would've annoyed the others until Seneschal took the
"Perhaps we may have a solution." Seneschal stood beside Tezzeret to receive the audience. "Perhaps we could use someone from within to our course. To be our eyes and ears."
Now intrigued, Tezzeret became more interested to hear more about this. "You sound as if you already found one in mind."
The Cyber Lord nodded and brought the image of Riven. "This male is so far the most aggressive and less social among his team. Eager for action and glory, does not trust the others nor the Keyblade Wielders."
"Seneschal's right! When we found him, I can feel some force of darkness within him, almost at the level of a prince of darkness." Darcy supported the idea.
Stormy didn't seem to think so. "I think he's just another average joe idiot, a waste of time. Besides if he knows of us it won't work"
"Unless we have something in mind to make him work for us." Icy suggested and smiled. "I think he could be useful to us indeed. But not yet when it feels right. What do you think?"
Giving time to think in silence and stroked his bearded chin and slowly gave a small smile on his face. "I think we have an agreement. And one thing, did you say you met a mentor by the name of... Macbeth?"
"Yeah, old guy with a thick accent from someplace. Looks tough as well and heard he started working in Red Fountain the same day those keybladers showed up. You know him?" Darcy asked him as they could see him chuckling softly with a smile.
"Oh... very, he and I go back a long, long time."
Destiny Islands
It was getting dark as the sky was dark orange, Sora decided to make his way to the Secret Place he use to go to with his friends since their childhood. Bringing back fond memories of when they made drawings on the walls, and one that brought a smile to his face of a picture of him and Kairi sharing a paopa fruit as kids. So many crazy and bizarre adventures they took, even after the war against Xehanort was over it hardly seem to have stopped them from carrying on to be heroes.
He remembered it was in this cave that he proposed to Kairi for her hand in marriage, which was funny how she tackled him to the ground in joy. The keyhole still there but this time made some protection seal over it so that only a keyblade would activate it for precautions. Kneels down and softly runs his fingers across, a lot of things have happened over the years.
"Thought I find you here." Sora turned and noticed Kairi behind him.
"Kairi? Shouldn't you be at home with Hana?" He asked her.
"She's asleep with Riku looking after her and thought to check up on you." She made her way towards Sora, reaching out towards him with her hand stroking his cheek
"Just thinking of so much have happened in our lives, especially the days when we were just kids." Sora remembered how everything changed when they started going adventures and fighting to save the worlds.
"Yeah, but after the Keyblade War things began to settle, which I was glad. Well apart from searching your butt for saving me."
Sora chuckled and pulled her in his arms. "Hey, you know the moment you wanted to spend the rest of your live with me after sharing that fruit."
She smirked and pulled him for a kiss on the lips. "And I would never regret it, the day you brought me here to propose and then have a family with you. Sora Strife." Indeed as the name he shared with Cloud when in fact they were cousins when separated, much to everyone's surprise but Aerith who found out through her feelings for him. Sora found out that Cloud was watching over him in a promise to his late father should anything happen but didn't see him due to keeping his enemies from knowing. Some speculated why the two had some similar traits and now know the reason, which Sora was happy to know he had cousins and accepted the name.
Kairi smiled for a moment and sighed, burying her face into his chest. "I really miss him, I just hope nothing bad happens."
"I know, we'll see him soon when we get there to help. After all, he's not alone and I'm certain he's missing us too. He's gets some of it from us."
She looked up at him with a face that tells she was not amused. "Or more of you, and if he does do something similar of how you rescued me, twice. He's grounded for life. Got it?"
Sora nervously smiled and remembered when they reunited after using the Awakening she said she will never let him leave her sight, even began to scare him at times whenever she gets mad. "Oh come on, I'm certain it wont be like those times since we're not dealing with Heartless anymore." Calming her down sits down by the stone next to the door while Kairi was rubbing her eyes when feeling a little tired. "Anyway, I spoke to Yen Sid and he told me the Company of Light will be close to-WAHHH!"
Kairi blinked and puzzled by his words. "Close to Wah? Sora, are you sure your head is in not in the clouds aga-" Turned around to find her husband vanished and a large door-sized hole appeared by the wall. "Sora? What happened? Where did this come from?" She called out and could hear him groaning.
"No idea… but uh, might wanna get a torchlight. Something in here you might wanna see." Kairi couldn't believe there was a hidden passage in their hang out, coming here all these years and almost believed the door to the world's heart was just the only thing here. What was down there that Sora found and how long has it been here?