Disclaimer: Ranma ½ belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and Viz Video and Winx Club belongs to Iginio Straffi and Rai S.p.A (NOT 4Kids!!). Song, 'Kaze no Hana' belongs to Someday's Dreamers, and 'Drastic My Soul' belongs to S-Cry-Ed.
Note: this follows the Rai version of Winx as the 4Kids version butchered it too much, like with every anime it dubs.
Chapter 18: Nerima, Here's the Winx!
Opening (Someday's Dreamers style, 'Kaze no Hana')
Music starts. A white winter sky opens up, then shows an image of Ranma superimposed over it.
Yume tooki Ashita no koto wa (As for the dream-filled tomorrow,)
Dare ni mo mienu deshou (No one can see it…)
Ranma looks towards the screen. Next to him is a smiling Ranma-chan. Zoom out on them on a watery background as they mirror each other's movements. We then see Neko-Shampoo and Kitsune-Ukyou sitting and looking at the camera just as fireworks explode in the background, the flash turning them into shadow silhouettes. It shows a glimpse of Nerima at night.
Me wo tojite Kimi wo omou (I close my eyes and think of you,)
Itsuka deau (Who I'll meet someday…)
Bloom is seen over a background of a flaming dragon while closing her eyes, as if she's in a prayer state. Stella comes next, over a background of the sun and moon, seemingly mearging with each other. She slowly opens her eyes as she looks up at the screen. Flora is seen over a background of a lush forest. She runs a hand through her hair as the wind blows.
We then see a glimpse of Nodoka as she walks in her kimono while carrying her bundles katana.
Kaze no hana yo Saa Hiraku no yo (Flower of the wind, please bloom.)
Watashi no kono me ni Haru wo misete (Show the spring to theseeyes of mine.)
Musa is seen over a background of music notes and scores while she takes a bow as if before an audience. Tecna is over a background of what looks like the circuitry of a computer while she hugs herself as if she's feeling cold. Layla is over a background of the ocean as she tosses her hair back, then folds her arms.
Kaze no hana yo Saa Hiraku no yo (Flower of the wind, please bloom.)
Sayonara Fuyu no machi (Farewell the city in winter.)
The scene switches to a shirtless Ranma laying asleep on a large bed face-up. Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, Tecna, and Layla, also all topless, were laying asleep on top of Ranma on the bed with their backs up. The image gets obscured by falling snowflakes, which then glow white. In the darkness, a sad-looking Kasumi walks out. We see the side of her face from behind as she sheds a tear.
Kaze no hana yo Saa Hiraku no yo (Flower of the wind, please bloom.)
Watashi no kokoro ni Haru wo yonde (Call the spring to my heart.)
Shows a shot of Nodoka's house, the Neko Haten, the Ucchan's, and Furinkan High. We then see Bloom's sketchbook, which displays a drawing of Ranma and the Winx girls. Ranma is seen falling into the background while spreading his arms. Shots of Domino, Solaria, Linphea, Melody, Zenith, and Andros flash by. It then stops on a shot of a stream in a forest.
Kaze no hana yo Saa Hiraku no yo (Flower of the wind, please bloom.)
Sayonara Yuki-tachi yo (Farewell, snowflakes.)
Ranma, Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, Tecna, and Layla are seen on top of Tokyo Tower looking up at the falling snowflakes. Portrait shots go to each of the girls before going to Ranma. The snowflakes are then replaced by cherry blossoms.
As the music ends, the Ranma Club logo appears over a white background.
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End opening
Saotome residence…
A portal of light opened up in the living room of Nodoka's house. Out stepped Ranma, Nodoka, Shampoo, Ukyou, and the Winx Club. The faeries of Magix also had their pixies accompanying them and Kiko in Bloom's arms. Each of them was carrying some pieces of luggage.
"We're back again." Said Nodoka as she and the rest put down their stuff.
"Sorry to impose on you like this, Saotome-sensei." Said Bloom.
"Don't worry about that, girls. As I said before, you're practically family to me." Said Nodoka.
"We appreciate it very much." Said Flora while everyone else nodded.
"I can't believe you guys wanted to come here…" said Ranma. He thought back to the events that lead to this situation.
Flashback…
After the party, the Alfea students, along with the Red Fountain and Cloud Tower students, had to sleep outside in tents on account of most of the school having been destroyed by the crystal demon army. The next day, Faragonda had an announcement in the courtyard. On either side of her stood Griffin and Saladin. Standing behind them was the rest of the faculty.
"It is a happy day to know that the Trix are captured, and Valtor is once again sealed away." Said Faragonda. "However, they've certainly left their mark here at Alfea." She gestures to the wreckage all around that was once the proud college of faeries. "Rebuilding Alfea back to the way it once was will take a while. However, why stop there? We should take this opportunity to rebuild Alfea bigger and better than ever! Doing so will take a few months at best. Therefore, all students will have an early vacation until Alfea gets back on its feet. The same goes for Red Fountain and Cloud Tower."
All the students cheered that classes are canceled for an unknown period of time.
Some time later, after Ranma and the rest packed their stuff, they all meet up in the center of the courtyard. All the other students had used teleportation spells to get back to their respective homes.
"So now what?" asked Layla.
"Call me crazy, but I'd like to spend the time on earth!" said Stella.
"Good idea, Stella!" said Bloom. "Back to Gardenia?"
The other four Winx also liked the sound of that.
"No, not this time." Said Stella.
This caused them all to look up in surprise. "Huh? Then where?" asked Musa.
"I was thinking we ought to spend the time in Nerima." Said Stella.
"WHAT!?" Ranma said in shock. "Are you out of your mind!? Why would you want to go back there!?"
"Just thought it would be a good way to bond with you, get to have a better understanding of your life." Replied Stella. "And what better way of doing it than going to your old stomping grounds? You've already seen ours, so…"
"Stella has a good point, Ranma." Said Flora. "Plus, I'd like to see more of earth, too."
Bloom smiles. "I'd also like to see more of Japan! I think it's a great idea! Mom and Dad always said that it's a good idea to broaden the horizons."
"But… you don't know what it's like there… those two days alone should've told you what kind of place it is…" said Ranma.
"After what we've gone through the past few weeks, Ranma, that will be nothing." Said Musa.
"And you've already proven that you're more than able to take care of yourself now." Added Tecna. "You've been living that life with no knowledge of your magical prowess. Imagine what it would be like now that you do."
"Yeah! Think of this as doing it right the second time around!" said Layla.
"Shampoo have no problem." Said Shampoo.
"Same here." Said Ukyou.
Ranma looked defeated. He really didn't want to see those jerks back home, but he was outnumbered. Although, Layla did have a good point. This would be a good chance to do things right in Nerima. He had magic now. No one there can force him to do things he doesn't want or attack him for stupid reasons, lest they want a spell shoved up their ass. He'd get a chance to give closure.
"Fine… we'll all go back to Nerima…"
The girls cheered at Ranma's acceptance.
Nodoka tells the girls to notify their families of their plans before going. It was the appropriate thing to do, after all. Surprisingly enough, the Magix phone system was still operational. The Pixies also had to go tell the rest of Pixie Village where they will be, as they, too, wanted to accompany the group. Once that was taken care of, Nodoka teleports them towards Nerima.
End flashback
"It good be back." Said Shampoo as she put her suitcases down.
"In any case, I could sure use a nap right about now…" said Ranma as he put his stuff down and crashed on the couch. Kiko nods and follows Ranma's lead by crashing on the couch next to him.
The girls also had to agree. Just yesterday, they were all involved in one of the biggest battles of their lives, and they were still feeling bushed. They also hoped that they've seen the last of Valtor.
Nodoka then uses a dimension growth spell to increase the interior space of her home while leaving the outside unchanged in order to house the additional accommodations.
"Alright, everyone, go ahead and unpack your things. We'll be here for a while, until we get a call back from Alfea." Said Nodoka.
"Sure thing, Saotome-sensei!" said Flora.
"Um… Mom, would it be all right if Shampoo and I stayed here?" asked Ukyou.
"Of course it would be all right, Ukyou." Replied Nodoka. It was a good thing that she increased the living quarters. "What about your restaurants?"
"Shampoo come in next day once she ready." Said Shampoo. "Right now, to tired to leave for restaurant home."
"Same here." Added Ukyou. "And thank you for accommodating us."
"It's nothing, girls. You're both my daughters, now." Said Nodoka.
Amore clasps her hands and sighs. "Ahhh… parental love is so sweet!"
The rest of the night went by uneventful. While Ranma and the girls were working to settle in, Nodoka left the house again for some reason. She came back later to fix up some dinner.
As everyone ate, Ranma was a bit curious about something.
"Hey Mom, where did you go earlier?"
"Well, Son, as a teacher of Alfea, I want you all to be productive during your stay here." Replied Nodoka.
Ranma and the others didn't like the sound of that. "Wait… productive…? You mean…?"
"That's right! It's a school night! While you're here, you'll all be attending school!" said Nodoka.
Ranma facefaults into the table while the girls groaned.
"But this is supposed to be a vacation!" said Stella.
"But it's the middle of the school year right now." Said Nodoka. "Besides, it's against the law for kids in the area to not be in school."
"I guess that makes sense…" said Bloom.
"Plus, I won't have any of you living like vegetables! Life is all about learning!" said Nodoka with her teacher's air. "Sorry, Ranma, but unfortunately no other school will take in late entries other than your former one, Furinkan High."
"Typical…" said Ranma. So that's where she went.
"I've signed you all on as exchange students. You'll all be starting tomorrow." Said Nodoka as she puts out nine backpacks.
"Back to school again…" said Layla.
"I didn't expect it to be so soon." Said Musa.
Ranma sighed and took his bag. Although he and the others will be going to the most violence-prone high school in Nerima, he was glad for the time-out at home. He certainly didn't want to have any run-ins with the rest of the Nerima residents on the first day of his coming back.
The next day…
The teens were sitting at the table with Nodoka, eating breakfast. Kiko and the Pixies were eating on the coffee table.
"Hurry, everyone! You don't want to be late!" said Nodoka.
"Sure, Mom." Said Ranma as he finished eating and got up.
Nodoka then addresses her other students. "Ranma knows the way, so just follow his lead. Have a nice day, everyone!"
On the streets towards Furinkan…
Ranma was once again walking on top of the chain link fence, while Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, Tecna, and Layla walked on the sidewalk next to him. The Pixies were floating after them. Kiko was left at home with Nodoka, and Shampoo and Ukyou broke off to their respective restaurants to let them know of their arrival in Nerima. The two girls would meet up with the others soon.
"Can't believe I'm going back there again…" Ranma grumbled. "I don't think I ever remembered learning anything there because of the craziness that occurs at that place."
"Is it really that crazy?" asked Flora. Although she and the other girls had glimpsed at Ranma's high school life during the Neko Ken exorcism incident, they still couldn't believe it.
"It is, and a lot more, Flora" replied Ranma. "Like our last visit, don't feel like you should hold back on using your magic when something happens. Go Enchantix if you have to."
The girls nodded as they continued on towards Furinkan. Ranma leaps down off of the end of the fence and walks with the girls once the school entrance was visible. Before continuing, he holds both arms out, halting the girls.
"Ranma? What is it?" asked Bloom.
"The morning fights…" replied Ranma as he and the others looked at the carnage happening in front of the school.
"AKANE TENDO I LOVE YOU!"
"PLEASE DATE ME!"
"THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!"
"I'LL PROVE MY LOVE!"
WHACK! BAM! POW! WHAM! SMASH! CRUNCH! CRACK!
The Winx look in awe as they saw a huge number of boys dressed in all sorts of sports gear assaulting one schoolgirl. Said schoolgirl was beating the living daylights out of them, sending them flying and sprawling every which way. The boys, though numerous, were very sloppy as they attacked the girl in a disorganized fashion.
Ranma could only sigh. "Looks like the 'beat-Akane-so-you-can-date-her' routine is back in session."
The girls behind him looked incredulous.
"They're fighting her for DATES!?" asked Layla.
"Unfortunately, yes…" replied Ranma. They observed that Akane had managed to take out the last of the hoards, though she was a bit winded afterward. "Looks like she's done. All that's left is-" All of a sudden, a rose is thrown in Akane's direction, who catches it, then throws it away in disgust, knowing who it came from. "Right on time…"
Sure enough, Tatewaki Kuno, AKA the Blue Blunder (as Ranma calls him), steps out from behind a tree. He was dressed in his dark blue kendo outfit and held his bokuto at his side.
"These weaklings, truly a boorish lot. They believe themselves to be worthy of winning thy hand, Akane Tendo, if they could manage to defeat you, that is. What fools these mortals be." Kuno said with his poetic tone and arrogance.
Stella raised an eyebrow. "This weirdo talks funny."
"That's how he is, Stella." Said Ranma. He starts to walk forward. "Better stay far behind me for a while."
Akane lets off a depressed and disgusted sigh that Kuno was once again trying to defeat her. "I don't have time for this, Kuno! Now step aside! I'm going to be late!" As she move to go around Kuno, the kendoist holds his bokuto in front of her.
"Oh, she be but little, she is fierce!" said Kuno as he then holds it in front of him in a stance. "Wilt thou spar with-" It was then that Kuno noticed the bane of his existence entering through the gates. "YOU! So the cowardly Saotome returns from whatever hole you crawled out from!"
Akane immediately turns around after hearing that name. Sure enough, there was Ranma, her ex-fiancee, coming through the school gate. "Ranma?"
From the second story window, Nabiki looks down with interest when she saw Ranma entering the school grounds after an absence of nearly two months. 'He's back?'
"Nice to see you, too, Kuno." Said Ranma sarcastically.
Kuno walks past Akane to face off against his foe. "So the foul sorcerer has come to spread his evil reign over my prestigious school once more! Not on my watch!" Ranma could only inwardly chuckle. For once, Kuno was right in calling him a sorcerer considering his new magical abilities.
"As much as I want to enjoy kicking your sorry ass, Kuno, I don't have the time, and we don't want to be late on the first day." Said Ranma.
'First day? We?' Akane thought. It was then that she realized whom he was referring to. Her suspicions were confirmed when six girls entered the gate. Her face wore a scowl as she looked at the Faeries.
"Enough! I shall smite-" Kuno stops in his tirade when he finally noticed the six scantily-clad gaijin beauties who came in and stood behind Ranma. Some of the beaten boys who were still conscious managed to get a glimpse of the Alfea students and were instantly enamored. "Hold! What do mine eyes see? The heavens surely smile on thee to bless me with the coming of not one, but six beautiful flowers this day! What are thy names, beauteous ones? I would know them so that I may shower you with the glory that is myself!"
By now, the Winx girls were more than annoyed at this loser spouting out poetic nonsense. The fact that he tried to flirt with all of them at once irritated them even more. They already had their sights on Ranma, and this wannabe-samurai couldn't even begin to compare to him.
"Geez… what's with this guy?" Musa whispered.
"Just ignore him…" said Tecna.
Giving Kuno looks of disgust, the Winx proceeded to walk towards the main entrance. Said kendoist, however, was too thick-headed to notice that the girls were giving him the cold shoulder. He then puts himself in front of the group. "Will you not give thy names to the greatness that you see before you? Perhaps an introduction is in order? Yes! It is proper to give one's own name first, after all! I am-"
"Listen, can't this wait? We really don't want to be late." Bloom said, cutting Kuno off.
Kuno then turns his attention to the redhead beauty. "Oh, Pig-tailed Girl, my love!" Bloom practically screamed when Kuno suddenly grabbed and hugged her tightly. The other Faeries gasped while Ranma looked pissed. "My love! You have returned to your knight in shining armor!" He then attempted to shower her with kisses.
"Let go of me, you creep!" Bloom shouted. Kuno was suddenly blown backwards when Bloom used a fraction of the Dragon's Flame to blast away the insane kendoist. He fell seven feet away on his back, his bokuto reduced to ashes.
Akane gasped at what just happened. This wasn't lost on Nabiki and all the other students who were at the windows, looking shocked.
"Whoa! What did she do?"
"Ranma's back, too!"
"Who're those hot babes with him?"
"They must be more martial artists if they're with him."
"I wonder if the school can take the damage?"
Bloom felt like she was hyperventilating after she had blasted Kuno away with a small fireball. Stella comes and puts an arm around her shoulder for support. Ranma does also on her opposite side.
"You all right, Bloom?" asked Ranma with worry.
"Yeah, I'm all right." Replied Bloom as she glared at the slightly smoking kendoist.
"What a creep! He went and grabbed you right on the first meeting!" said Stella.
"He's a moron. Well, let's go. It'll take more than that to take that idiot down." Said Ranma as he led the girls towards the building.
"Ranma!" Ranma and the Winx turned to look at Akane, looking slightly miffed. "You've got some nerve showing up back here again! And what are THEY doing here!?" She still remembered how Stella blasted her back that one time and continued to hold a grudge against her and the others.
Ranma could only frown. "Nice to see you, too, Akane. I still go to this school, and they're attending as well."
"What!?" Akane couldn't believe it. Those six hussies were the cause of all her problems, at least in her mind. To think that they'll be attending the same classes as them was infuriating. And they had the nerve to enter wearing those skimpy outfits to boot! Not that she's jealous of their figures, mind you.
"That's right. Well, we'd better run!" Ranma and the Winx quickly ran into the school, leaving a still stunned Akane behind. Snapping out of her stunned state, she then gives chase.
"Hey! I'm not done with you!"
As she ran into the building, the still smoking Kuno wore a stupid expression on his slightly charred features.
"My fiery-haired beauty! You make my soul burn with passion!" (A/N: Moron…)
A classroom…
The attention of the Furinkan students in the room were fixated on the seven additions to the class standing at the front. The male students were practically drooling at the sight of the Alfea Faeries due to their beauty and figures. Their normal attires helped further those points.
"Class, I'd like to welcome our newest foreign exchange students, as well as welcome back an old student, Ranma Saotome." Ranma and the Winx girls took a bow. "We all know of Ranma, so please introduce yourselves, young ladies."
Bloom nods and steps forward. "My name is Bloom Domino. I come from America, and it's a pleasure meeting you all."
Stella then steps up. "I'm Stella Solaria, and I'm from… Italy. It's great to be here in Japan!"
Next was Flora. "Hello, my name is Flora Linphea. I'm from Brazil. I hope we can all be good friends."
Musa steps forward. "Yo! I'm Musa Melody. I was born here but raised in America. I'm hoping to get back to my roots."
It was Tecna's turn. "Greetings. I'm Tecna Zenith, and I hail from England. I am looking forward to attending this school and getting to know one another."
Finally, it was Layla. "Hey there. I'm Layla Andros, from Kenya. I'm here to broaden my horizons and meet new people." (1)
Before heading to school, Nodoka, Ranma, and Bloom had to tell the others that they can't tell of their real places of origin. Bloom came up with the idea of assigning the other five girls countries of origin on earth. Since she was raised in Gardenia in America, she'd use that for herself. Plus, at Stella's request, Nodoka had also gotten the school to grant special permission for the Winx to attend in their usual clothes, just like Ranma. Stella was NOT a uniforms kind of person, and she thought the ones at Furinkan looked tacky. (2)
"Thank you, ladies. Now let's all make them feel welcome here at Furinkan." Said the teacher. The students all give them a hand while Akane glared at them from the back of the room. "You all may take your seats."
Ranma and the girls took seven empty seats in the middle of the room. Coincidentally, the arrangement was the same as in Nodoka's classroom at Alfea; Bloom, Stella, and Flora on his right, with Musa, Tecna, and Layla on his left.
As the lesson was about to begin, the students whispered amongst themselves.
"Wow, those gaijins are hot!"
"Are they all martial artists like Ranma?"
"I wonder what their relationships with Ranma are?"
"That blonde is the sexiest!"
"The redhead's the most beautiful!"
"The tanned girl looks so sweet!"
"School might be interesting again!"
Ranma and the girls could only chuckle as they heard the whispers due to their magical senses.
In the back, Akane continued to fume. 'Hmph! Those hussies aren't that great! What's so special about them, anyway? Ranma no baka!'
Ranma had the nagging feeling that he was being watched. Sensing that there's no danger from it, he ignored the feeling and focused on the lecture.
To be continued…
Preview…
Bloom: Well, we've settled into Nerima.
Stella: This place can be really nice, if you don't count in the weirdos.
Ranma: Sorry, Stella. Nerima is teeming with them.
Tecna: The learning materials and facilities here are pretty ancient for my standards.
Musa: That Akane girl is still as sour as she was the last time.
Layla: What's going on? Another attacker? It's him…
Ranma: Welcome to my life… Next time, on Ranma Club, 'In Session! First Day at Furinkan!'
Flora: This is quite an interesting school here, Ranma.
Ranma: 'Interesting' is not the word I'd use…
Ending (S-Cry-Ed style, Drastic My Soul)
Music starts. A night ocean mist passes by, then reveals Ranma sitting on a small rock formation jutting out of the ocean. He looks as if in thought.
Ima sugu sutetai (I want to myself away)
Itsuwari no kamen tsuketa kono jibun wo (The one that wears a mask of deceit)
Giratsuita tsuki to yami ga (The shining moon and darkness)
Kousa suru Spiral Sky (Are crossing in the SPIRAL SKY)
Ranma's reflection is seen on the water's surface. The reflection shows shots of Ranma's back, his arms, his legs, and his pigtail. When his full reflection shows again, he is accompanied by the visions of Sky, Brandon, Helia, Riven, Timmy, and Nabu.
Kagami aru futashika Relation (There's an uncertain RELATION in the mirror)
Toki ni kizuna sae kokoro wo shibaru (It's binded to the heart through time)
Ranma sits on the rock formation, then the camera pans to his front. He then fades into female form as she I now sitting in the middle of the ruins of an unknown world.
Ugokenai? soretomo ugokanai kodoku wo tsubasa ni kaete (Can you move? Or will you not move? Change loneliness into strength)
Zoom in on Ranma-chan as she looks sad. She holds out her hand and creats a ball of ethereal energies.
A shot of Ranma-chan's image is distorted by a drop of water. Another shot of Ranma's image is distorted by a water drop. Finally, a group shot of the Specialists is distorted. Back to Ranma, whose eyes snap open. In a patch of grass, we see Neko-Shampoo, Kitsune-Ukyou, and Kiko jump up.
Drastic my soul aruka mama (DRASTIC MY SOUL)
Kono kokoro wo michiite (Guide this heart as it is)
Bloom is seen kneeling on a patch of grass near the water, holding her hands to her chest. Stella is lying on her belly near the water, her hand touching the surface.
Drastic my self negai koete (DRASTIC MY SELF Surpass desires)
Atarashii jibun e to (To become a new self)
Flora sits on a low tree branch over the lake, her bare feet half submerged in the water. Musa is reclining on a higher tree branch, looking out into the distance.
Oh Drastic my soul tashikametai (OH DRASTIC MY SOUL I want be certain)
Ima koko ni ikiru imi wo (About the meaning why I'm alive here)
Tecna is lying against a tree, holding one of her knees close to her chest. Layla is sitting on a small rock formation in the lake near the shore, her hand dipping into the water.
Drastic my self motto kooku (DRASTIC MYSELF Higher up)
Ukai yami tsukinukete (Piercing through the darkness)
Back to Ranma, seen from behind as he sits on the rock in the ocean, the pixies fly overhead.
I believe in drastic my soul!
On the ruined planet, Ranma-chan looks up. On the rock, Ranma looks up as he stands, the Specialists' visions behind him.
End ending
Author's notes:
(1) If the Winx were born on earth, I'd imagine that these would be their nationalities from the look of them, though Bloom was easy to explain since she was raised on earth. Yes, I made their last names the names of their respective planets since they were never officially given last names. Had to do so since in Japan, those with no family names are looked down upon, not to mention suspicious. Okay, Bloom, Stella, and Layla's last names are most likely true, since they're the royalties of their planets. The other three I'm not quite sure.
(2) Hey, if Ranma can get away with not following the school uniform rule, then so can the Winx.
So there you have it, the Winx's adventures in Nerima has started! How will things turn out now! Be sure to tune in!
Jerry Unipeg: You know what they say, "you can't keep a go- er… in this case… bad guy down".
Andrew9000: Nope, the bad guy will never stay down that easily, at least in this fic.
Dumbledork: I'm trying to here…
Erick Genryusei: Get ready… the upcoming craziness of Nerima will continue on!
kidcrud: Glad you like it.
Rictor Yagami: Heh, thanks. I learned from the best authors I know.
Bloomforever: Glad you liked the script! BTW, I've not seen ANY good 4Kids stuff. As I said, they ruin everything when dubbing foreign shows.
I swear, 4Kids has this thing about jumping straight to the point of things by showing spoilers early on. No respect for plot build-up...
When Bloom uses her powers for the first time.
4Kids:
Stella: "Whoa, you've got winx, girl! Major winx!" (Huh?)
Bloom: "What? Me? What do you mean?" (I'd like to know that myself...)
Stella: to Knut "Laught all you want, fashion fiasco, you're going down!" (Nice insult…)
Rai:
Stella: "Are you okay?"
Bloom: "Uh.. yeah..."
Stella: to Knut "I have my scepter back. You don't scare me anymore!"
Yes, keep it simple!
When Stella was in Bloom's room
4Kids:
Bloom: "Do you think I'm like the girl in that book?"
Stella: looking through faerie book "Hmmm, let's see... kinda, but this book was written by humans. You're much more cooler than this, and fashionable!"
Bloom: "Wow, I can't believe I really do know magic! And I have, what did you call it, winx?" (sigh... it's MAGIC...)
Stella: "Magic's always been inside you. It's like my faerie godmother used to say: sometimes you just need an ogre to attack you to find out what you're really made of!" (WTF? Why would anyone say THAT!? Overemphasis on the 'fairy tale' bit here…)
Rai:
Bloom: "Is your world like that?"
Stella: looking through faerie book "Hmmm..."
Bloom: "Is it?"
Stella: "Yes... almost... but it's much nicer in here. It's so different."
Bloom: "I guess it all depends on your point of view, Stella. I still can't get over what hapenned. "
Stella: "Strong feelings such as fear have summoned up the wonderful powers that are in you. They were always there, you just didn't know it. It's just a question of concentration."
Simple explanation there. There was no need to change it. As I said before, 4Kids decided to make "winx" the power source for faeries. Rai Bloom simply made the word up in the 2nd episode.