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Ep:1: Stella
Nuka and Selina bumped around on the floor while Bloom was wrapped up in her bed. Her mom came in, and even though she loved seeing the girls together, it was already late in the morning. "Girls, it's time to wake up," she said warmly while turning on the lights. Nuka hissed when the light hit her eyelids, and Selina tucked her head under her pillow. Bloom grumbled and then shot out of bed. "We're late," they scrambled to get ready, and Selena stopped in the middle of the chaos. "Wait, school is out; why are we in a rush? " Angry Bloom went back to bed, and Nuka followed suit. Vanessa started laughing and ended up telling them breakfast was ready, which was the only reason they got out of bed. In the middle of their discussion about the fairy and witch books they had gotten, Mike mentioned that he got Bloom a gift. Thinking it was a scooter, she rushed outside, but Selina and Nuka knew better than their naive friend. Mike would never get her anything faster than her legs. True to what they thought, Bloom stood outside with a bike and a sad look. The girls comforted her while Vanessa chewed out Mike for seeing her as a child who could take care of herself. Selina told the girls she had to go back to the library to help her mom, and Nuka offered to go with Bloom to the park. "Are you sure? I'll be on a bike," she joked, making it seem like she'd be on the fastest thing on earth. "Oh, I can definitely keep up. I do run track after all," they laughed. With Kiko in the basket, they set off first on foot, talking more about what they read. "I mean, could you imagine a world of fairies and witches? It must be cool they could use magic for everything and anything." Bloom seemed to have an idea of her dream world, but Nuka knew the truth. Magic could in fact be used for anything and everything, but that was for those who knew how to use it. Too much or too little magic was dangerous, and magic could also lead to corruption. Ahead of them now in front of them, they ran into Mitzi, who had some guys unloading her brand new gift. "Oh, Bloom, Nuka vacationing in Gardena this year?" Mitzi was always a pain to deal with; she thought she was the best thing since sliced bread because her family was rich by Earth's standards at least. "No, we'll be leaving really soon, actually." "The same old beach really and you, Nuka?" "Out of your price range, Ritzy," She scuffed and turned to Bloom with a condescending look. "I'll send you a postcard from vacation place; at least then you'll have something to write about when we go back to school." "Ignore her, Bloom. All she's got is Mama's house and Daddy's money. There isn't any real substance to her, just sad glam." They huffed and were off to the park. While on the way, they admired the city and grabbed some fruits for snacks. The park was always buzzing with people and animals, so they went where nobody would see them and found some comfortable shade. Kiko jumped out of the basket and ran off while Bloom and Nuka relaxed under the shade. The relaxation was short-lived as Kiko came running back. He was panicked and led us to someone flying across the air into the bushes. A roar and some growls caught our attention; it was a big, gross green oger and some little red minions. The person jumped up from the bushes, and to Nuka's surprise, she recognised her. "Stella," "Nuka," "Aaaahhhhh," a wave of magic washed over them, and when they looked back, Bloom had blasted away the oger. "Okay, not good. Let's try and get back home before this gets out of hand." Before they could get going Stella passed out and then Bloom left Nuka to figure out she'd get them back to Bloom's house. By evening, Nuka had gotten them back to Bloom's house. Bloom was awake and telling Mike how she saw Stella use magic, and Mike didn't believe her being adamant that he would call the police, but Stella woke up and confirmed everything by turning his landline into a banana and fruit bowl. With Mike and Vanessa clearing things up, the girls went to Bloom's room. "So Nuka How have you been? I haven't seen you since your last trip to Solaria." "Well, Stella I've been great; I haven't been back since graduation from Cloud Tower and am enrolling at Alfea this year," Nuka and Stella talked as if they had known each other for years, leaving poor Bloom confused. "Wait a minute, you guys know each other?" "Umm about that?" Nuka laughed nervously, "I'm not actually from Earth Bloom. I am actually from a planet called Zodosis and am their second princess. I'm also a witch; that's why I didn't fully attend school here I was always in my classes at Cloud Tower, the school for witches, I graduated 4 years ago." Bloom looked upset but sighed Nuka was still one of her best friends and she'd never hold something from her unless it was extremely important. "Is there anything else I should know?" She asked her friend, who seemed to wonder for a bit. "Selina is supposed to enroll at Cloud Tower in 3 years and the wave of magic you gave off—no doubt about it, you are a fairy." They gave each other blank looks and started laughing. Away in a place of dark magical fog, the oger walks out to the clearing after being summoned by his masters. "Nut get out here," "So you have failed," "Not my fault, your Highnesses. I had the scepter in my hands but then this earthling girl showed up and ruined everything." "An earthling girl Nut," "Oh, but she was not ordinary. Your Highness she got power; she pushed back my minions like it was nothing." "Interesting, " "Describe her," "Well, ah, you see my highnesses didn't really get a good look at her," he spoke sheepishly, which enraged his masters. "Nut your glasses. Where are your glasses, you idiot?" the oger begrudgingly took them from his pocket and put them on while being scolded. "A near-sighted oger how embarrassing, " "If only he'd wear his glasses, he'd be fine." "Would you stop defending him?" Nut was embarrassed as it was a shortsighted oger enough his mistress made him wear glasses and he was mocked for it. "That girl could be useful to us, but how will we find her?" "Oh, your Highnesses, that won't be a problem. One of my minions tore a piece of her clothing." "Okay so," "To us, this is just ugly fabric, but to a hunting troll, it's an important item. He'll be able to track her down for us." He waved the cloth and snapped his fingers. A large blue troll in nothing but a leather-guarded belt that covered his bits came to the over and sniffed the cloth. "Good, then go back and find the girl and bring her to us." "And this time don't let us down." Back in Bloom's room, the girls were talking, and Bloom had made up her mind she wanted to go to Alfea. Nuka wasn't worried; she had already been accepted, but Bloom would be a problem since she never applied. "How's about I show you what Alfea looks like?" Stella pulled out a magic postcard and then jumped in to take a tour of the school. Bloom is very interested, and soon they all come out only to find the over and troll have been downstairs recking the house. Stella transformed her long golden blonde hair into twin tails with a sparkling top and shorts to match along with her knee-high boot. Somewhat translucent wings also sparked and seemed to blur like hummingbird wings when she flew and kicked the troll in the face. Bloom and Nuka help Mike and Vanessa escape only for the minions and the oger to chase after them. Having enough of being chased, Nuka transforms. A black turtleneck crop top with long sleeves and a short black skirt with thigh-high boots are all sparkling on her. Glittery, translucent wings reminded Bloom of bat wings before they started to blur as she began to fly. A ball of energy with a dark purple hue hit the minions, turning them into little specks of light and smoke, and she shot another blast to the oger, knocking him on his butt. Stella was sent flying out of the door by the troll, and Bloom rushed to aid her. "It's okay, Bloom I called the specialist." "The who?" Bloom was confused, but Nuka wasn't. "That's kind of a bummer." As soon as the troll stepped out, the boys dropped in, restraining and detaining the troll, but the oger got away. "Bloom met our heroes." "Not all of them are heroes; some are chickens," Nuka said, pointing out Riven. "There's Prince Sky (brown hair), Brandon his page (Blonde hair), Timmy and Riven." The guys introduced themselves to Bloom and said hi to Nuka, as she had already met them once before. "Well, we'll be off, ladies. Have a safe night." They took the troll and left. Stella and Nuka used their magic to fix up the house and showed them Alfea, and after much deliberation, Mike agreed to let Bloom go. Before the girls were off, Mike and Vanessa stopped Nuka and asked if her parents knew, to which their neighbours came out with shocked looks. "Oh, it's okay. I am not from here, and they aren't really my parents," she waved her hand and snapped her finger, and they went back inside. "They will forget I ever existed by the morning." They were shocked, but Nuka said she explained another time, and they left. Now at Alfea, the real challenge began hiding Bloom's identity.
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Nuka Pov "Wow, this place is amazing," Bloom was gawking over it like it was a shiny gem unfortunately for me I spotted someone who was a bit too familiar with me. "Griselda she's the head of the discipline," Stella pointed her out to Bloom and they went over their plan while I went up to her. "Good morning Ms. Griselda. How have you been?" I gave my best smile but she tilted her glasses at me with annoyance. "Ms. Nuka of Zodosis choosing to enroll this year rather than sneak on campus I see," I gave a nervous laugh as she told me where my dorm was and I went off to find it leaving the girls to deal with her. Alfea looked much better than I remembered it I assumed they fixed it up after Stella was done with it. When I opened the door I was greeted by a familiar face "Musa," I practically jumped on her we laughed until someone interrupted us. "Umm excuse me but you blocking my way," A girl with short magenta hair stared at us on the floor and we quickly moved but still laughed. It was great seeing Musa again after so many years. "How are things Musa i haven't seen you since the last day of the rose," I was cautious I knew it was a sore topic for her but that was when I last saw her. Musa previously had an issue keeping her emotions in check it seemed that she had it under control now or so I hope. "Well you know how my dad is but besides him, I've been great what about you?" "I've been great I took my break and enrolled this year things with my family are still kinda rocky but it's all good," I was too distracted to notice Bloom and Stella come in and much to my amusement they looked worried and relieved. Whatever they told Griselda worked but just for now. With things unpacked we gathered in the quad I saw students who hadn't gotten to their rooms yet and unpacked. In the middle of everyone, Griselda was giving them the need to know of Alfea. It's a live-in collage so we'll be living here with suit-mates aka roommates. There's a curfew and those who break it are in serious trouble. After some time I zoned out. I hadn't been back to Magix in 4 years. I hadn't used what I learned at Cloud Tower much as a matter, I hadn't been home in 5 years. Finora gave me regular updates on our mom she'd been getting sick recently and her consort was trying to boss people around. I sighed I'd have to call in later to check on her. As second princess and per our customs I was my sister's first knight her and my mother's safety were to be on top of my priorities instead I've been shrugging it off. When all the talking was done it was back to our rooms. Floral Fairy of Nature. She has long honey-brown hair with blonde strands in her bangs framing her face. Her honey-brown hair seemed dark compared to her tan complexion. Everything was brought together by her beautiful jade green eyes and her cute outfit a puffy crop top and short skirt with some sandals. Tecna Fairy of Technology. Short magenta hair made her light skin tone brighter with her teal-blue eyes. Her outfit wasn't anything I hadn't seen all day a crop top and some comfortable pants and some stilettos. Musa fairy of Music. Her short dark blue hair matched her dark blue eyes they made her light, pale skin so alluring and beautiful. A red single-strap crop top baggy jeans and some normal shoes are her go-to style. Stella Fairy of the Shining Sun. As the fairy of the sun Stella's bright blonde hair never failed to shine brighter than the sun itself. Her Amber eyes showed a brave woman when she wasn't lazing around. Her skin tanned but just enough and medium tone as she called it gave off warmth which was fitting if you think about it. She wore a green crop to tied in it the center and an orange skirt with cute shoes. Bloom. Fair skin red-orange hair and bright cyan-blue eyes. Bloom's power was unknown at the moment but that was okay. Her spirit was enough to get her here so no doubt she would get where she needed to. She wore her regular clothes a crop top and bell-bottom pants. As for me my long platinum hair and pale skin were brought together by my dark green eyes. My black crop top black, purple, and gray skirt, and black boots gave me a real Gothic look. Today blurred off pretty quickly but that was okay Faragonda had made it clear that classes would be starting the day after tomorrow and we would be having a party at least that's what I heard I wasn't paying much attention. For some reason, I was feeling off. I had been gone from Magix for a while. In fact, what were we doing it was already kinda late and we were in Magix. "Nuka," "Nuka," "Nuka," "Nuka," "Hmmm what's up," Where were we? Did I zone out that much? Tecna was helping Bloom with her phone, her earth phone was ancient to Tecna so they showed her a payphone so she could call her mom. We made our way to a fountain relaxing for a bit and making jokes. "So what do you guys think of the princess of Callisto" Stella asked that's when I remembered their little white lie. Having Bloom pose as Varanda since she was sick. "She seemed very sweet," Flora's praise wasn't far off Bloom was a very nice girl. Tecna said she was interested and Musa just hummed. The time seemed to move slowly and I was picking up some faintly familiar energy. Bloom had been gone for a while so we started looking for her. Shocked that she had seemingly disappeared. She should have been back by now. Getting a bad vibe from this we ran back to the fountain and then back to the payphone. A wave of chilies hit us and we followed it only to find Bloom had been frozen. "Leave her alone, take us on instead," "Pathetic. Nut they are all you have fun," Blue-toned platinum hair, fair skin, cold blue eyes, and a leather outfit that was just so last witch, I knew exactly who that was. The oger, Nut, charged at us jumping out of the way we all transformed. While the others helped Bloom and the Oger I was catching up with someone. "Hello Icy," my calm voice gave even her chills and she looked at me with shock. "Nuka," anger was so clear on her pasty face now. "You know her?" The curly-haired one asked "Yeah she's my half-sister," "So she's one of us ?" "No Stormy she's a fairy," "Waoh! Icy and Stormy are pretty generic names and let me guess the hot goth is Darcy," I tease hovering right in front of her. She blushed much to Icy's annoyance and then tried to change the topic but I wouldn't let her. Instead, I took her hand and slipped off her glove. "Such soft hands must never be put to work. You're rather beautiful Darcy. The darkness radiating off you is simply divine," her now flushed face turned even darker when I kissed her hand just as the oger was sent flying into the air. I released her hand only for a second and turned to the oger "cursed shot," sent a ball of dark purple energy that gave their spell just a little boost. By now it was time for my sister and her friend to go but before she left I grabbed Darcy's hand again. "When I step into your shadow I hope you let me in a beautiful nightmare. I am Nuka fairy of darkness," I kissed her cheek and heard Stella call me back. The moment I let go of her hand she was gone. I landed on my knees. Such a profound darkness in her heart made me skip a beat she was beautiful. Long brown hair with a slight green tint and dirty blonde strands making up her bangs and framing her gorgeous face. Her light skin looked like it was laminated by the night almost glowing in pale glory. Her dark gold eyes were so captivating like a cat and her lips looked amazing with that lipstick. "Bloom of Callisto," Were the only words I heard when I looked back Stella looked nervous and panicked. Bloom gave a nervous laugh and we were off back to Alfea. Faragonda and Griselda were waiting for us and we got spotted before I could shadow step out of there. "Young ladies do you know what time it is?," our headmistress asked annoyed but worried everyone but Bloom and I were sent to the room. "Is there something you two would like to tell us?" Was Griselda always so nosy I can't remember. "My name is Bloom and I'm from Earth" "HA I knew it you lack the grace of a true princess," Her words made the rest of us want to laugh. We were all princesses after all well except for Bloom. Griselda began her lecture "Young lady you tried us, " only for Faragonda to get in the middle "True but she must have had a good reason right Bloom? Besides if she wasn't a magical creature she wouldn't be here. Now then why did you tell us the truth, Bloom? " "Headmistress, that would be my fault, " "I come from a small town on earth," "Outside the realm of magix utterly impossible," They could see the sadness on her face and I assumed it moved them they caved and let her stay with all her begging and the Headmistress' soft heart Bloom was off free. They then looked at me and I gave them back the same look. With my elbows in the air and my hands on my neck, I just spoke "Nuka second princess of Zodosis Former witch of the shadows and fairy of darkness, but you already knew that," They sighed and sent us off. There was no argument with me since I had been recommended by Griffin and the teachers who taught me and my sister Finora the first princess. In the room when everything was settled Bloom came up with a name for the little group " the Winx us," "Actually, it's not a bad idea, a name is good for a quick reference, " "It's true, the three witches are the Trixs and we can become the Stella six or even better the Airy Fairies," "Yeah no," "The what?" The vote was against Stella's choice and all in favor of Winx which Bloom had already made a logo for it. It was simple with no meaning but it was too late to think about now. My shared room was empty; it was just me since Stella took the single room. Bloom and Flora were sharing, and Tecna and Musa were sharing. I took the time to meditate, and lucky for me, that hot goth witch, Darcy, was on my meditation wave.
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It was way too early to wake up. An alarm was going off, and I did not know where it was coming from. Fumbling around in my bed I located my phone to check the time. 4:30 a.m who would be up this early? I sat up and began meditating. It was empty so that meant Darcy was asleep or busy. Connecting to her wave was easy and meant I could telepathically communicate with her. The alarm ranga again and it knocked me out of my meditation. "That's it who wakes up this early in the morning? ," Having enough of this I got out of bed and went into the living room. I wasn't the only one annoyed Tecna looked like someone dragged her from her ancels. Musa had her headphones on her neck and Stella had her eye mask up. The alarm was coming from Bloom and Flora's room. Rather than knocking I just walked in and blasted the alarm which woke up Bloom. Flora gave an apologetic thank you before looking over to Bloom who was now very confused and wide awake. "Bloom what's with the alarm? You didn't even wake up this early on Earth," tiredness was all over my annoyed face and Flora gave me a sad smile. If it wasn't for the fact that she was my friend I would have given her nightmares. All annoyed and sleepy we all went back to bed only for Griselda to bang on our door. When we ignored her she let herself in. ''Young ladies we have a practice exercise all of you to the courtyard," I groaned and we all got up and went to the courtyard. As soon as we all gathered that crazy old hag hit us with an energy ball. Someone screamed before she sent the other one. "Tranform," was all I heard the next thing I knew I was dodging her spells. We were all so tired and bumping into each other every turn we made. If that wasn't bad enough the Winx were protecting Bloom who had yet to transform. "Oh, I am so sick of this. All I wanted to do was get a good night's sleep and dream of a hot goth lady," I said annoyed, and flew up above everyone else. "Midnight Shell," I got Griselda in a ball of dark energy. Flora "Binding Vines," Tecna "Impenetrable sphere," Stella "Star ball," Musa "Echo shock," "Shadow hands," with shadow hands I grab the ball with all the spells added and throw it into the air. Alice, Fairy of the wind, "Winds of the compass," Clarice, Fairy of Sleep, "Slumber," Two more spells from our classmates and we thought that would have been it unfortunately for them their spells seemingly broke off but mine stayed. Midnight Shell was as strong as who cast it due to it being somewhat unstable it had a limit that would only increase the stronger I got and right now as a fairy, I wasn't as strong as I'd like to be. The ball of dark magic seemingly hardened was good it had drained magic from her and given it to me but something was off it became heavy even in my shadow hands. The deep midnight purple ball began to crack and a small glimpse of light came through it. A chill ran down my spine and it wasn't due to the wind. "Everyone shields up or clear out," I said before joining up with the girls we made a shield and watched the ball burst and out poured Griselda's target spells. They circled the shield groups made as the dust settled she clapped her hands and then snapped her fingers. The spells vanished and when we were convinced that it was all clear the shields came down and we all de-transformed. "Alright ladies you can all return to your rooms. You have approximately four and a half hours before breakfast and announcements," Groans and mumbles followed as we made our way to our rooms. Settling in the main area we didn't even see the point in going into our rooms. Instead, we just flopped on whatever was soft and comfortable. Without realizing it we had all dozed off. A soft knock on the door woke us all up at this time I opened the door. Clarice, the fairy of sleep, looked exhausted which was ironic considering her slumber spell was fully charged. "Hey, Clar what's up?" I asked barely keeping my eyes open. "Wizgiz. Class. Alyssa sent me to remind you guys since we're like neighbors. " I thanked her and she left we all got dressed rather than wear anything too overbearing I wore a loose-fitting black short with a white crop top and dark grey boots. Sadly for us, we'd have to go from one side of the building to another. While walking over I got a feeling so I stopped. The possibilities were few that someone would be on my wave without my knowledge but it wasn't impossible. Darcy "Can you hear me?" Hearing her voice in my head was like a blessing Darcy was free enough to communicate with me. Nuka "Darcy I thought you were busy," Darcy "I was but I'm in mediation now so talking to you is actually like classwork," Nuka "So you're using me for a grade," Darcy "Duuh, why not," Nuka "Fair enough I'd do the same," Darcy "I saw your picture in the hall of young witches. You came to Cloud Tower," Nuka "Yeah graduated top of my classes with horrors for youngest student," Darcy "Wicked no wonder you gave off such a dark aura. I'm like light compared to you," Nuka "You're the darkest light I've ever seen," Darcy "Shoot I have to go mind catching up later?" Nuka "I might not be able to. How about a date this weekend and Rebel Club?" Darcy "It's a date," "Nuka," a soft hand rested on my shoulder Musa seemed worried. "S'okay I was just talking to someone," I said and we kept walking and she began asking who it was. I figured they wouldn't be okay with me talking to Darcy so I just steered the conversation away. Sitting in Wizgiz's metamorphosis class seemed like a cake walk it was still annoying since we weren't supposed to have class today. The task was to change the color of your hair it seemed similar to something I learned at Cloud Tower where I turned Griffin's hair orange. Looking in the mirror and focused on my hair I couldn't think of any color to change to, so I just started going through colors. A more vibrant but soft blonde like my sister and mother, magenta, blue, purple, red, black, gray, and brown. When I turned my hair back to its original color I'd never been more glad to see this straight platinum hair of mine. "Good job Nuka," Wizgiz gave me a thumbs up, and seeing Bloom struggle gave her some encouragement to try again. After that class, it was back to our rooms for the rest of the day since classes weren't really in full swing yet. Musa had gotten everyone in and questioned me about who I was talking to so I spilled when it was just Flora, Stella, Bloom, and myself. "Alright fine I was talking to Darcy," I slumped Flora's bed. "The dark gothy trix" Stella seemed disgusted at first but then retracted her tone "That's not surprising I always figured you had a thing for dark witches. Just don't let that affection get in the way if it ever comes to us versus them," I nodded and we went back to the other topic. Bloom was still trying to do the hair thing again but it wasn't working out. Flora was encouraging while Stella was laughing. "Tell me girls why did you come to Alfea?" She asked looking at us for something. "I came because I want to become a real fairy successful, beautiful, powerful, and universally admired. Of course, I want to do good things like making people happy and bringing lovers back together," I snickered thinking about it that sounds a lot like Stella alright. She wanted to help her parents. "I want to become a real fairy too but I'm here mainly because I love to learn," to which Stella threw a pillow at her face "I second Flora with the learning thing. Am here because I have untapped magic and I want to learn more uses and I am dodging my responsibilities back home. What about your Bloom why did you come? I mean you had the choice to stay at Gardena," She glanced at us before telling us why. It turns out she had no idea what she was doing here. With it being late we all decide it would be better to go to bed. I had a vague memory of not having classes and being told about apart but it was Thursday already tomorrow would be Friday and I needed an outfit for Saturday for my date with Darcy. The next day we all got fully rested and everyone was wide awake in the cafeteria. Bloom and Flora were late and I could feel Griselda's eyes on them and Tecna told them to watch out. Feragonda called our attention shortly after making us stop what we were doing I was midway stuffing my face with buttered toast I almost choked. "Attention young ladies as is tradition among the magic schools the annual gala in honor of our new students will be held tonight. Students are encouraged to come dressed in their best. The students from the Red Fountain School for Wizards will also be attending. It is at the event that we will hold the honorary gift exchange," The cafeteria erupted in cheers while I and Musa kept stuffing our faces. I already knew about this Cloud Tower was never invited so they would pull pranks for it. In my year I used my shadow hands and right when the boys gave the gifts I killed the light and tripped their fire alarm. The doors were shut and I had sealed them in so water came pouring down on them. Along with that, the gifts were soft enchanted cloud hearts which quickly disappeared thanks to the water. I zoned out afterward and kept eating I was feeling starved after using so much magic yesterday and not getting much sleep either. All I heard was classes canceled and something about pride. Musa and Flora had joined the decor and music committee which wasn't surprising the only task left for us was what to wear. Upon getting back to the rooms everyone began trying on their outfits. Flora wore a long dress that was dark pink at the top and faded to light pink at the bottom. It had a plant symbol at the base and what seemed like little trees going up to him on the sides. The dress had a green what I assume were ribbons looped in the front and one held the top to her shoulder. I recognized it as the dress she used to greet guests when she didn't want to wear all the fancy clothes. Two buns in her hair crowned with a pink rose on top she looked like an adorable present. Musa wore a reddish-pink dress that was long in the back and short in the front. It was off the shoulder with long sleeves and a bright purple color made up the soft swirling pattern. The dress came with a dark contrast inside a deep indigo color maybe. Her pants were a color swap of her dress. The bright purple is the color of the pants and the reddish-pink makes up the swirling pattern. She also wore a red hair band with a topaz gem in the middle granted it had headphones and ribbons attached. It also came with the color up way up. Tecna wore a short strapless dress a light blue that matched her boots. She covered it with a sleeveless coat that clipped together just at the top with a light purple gem. Thank which I assume was a hood that was straight up and she wore a headband to match it also had gems like her coat. As for Stella, a dress that had a top that connected to the bottom by what I could see is a strong stitch. Light blue and deep orange. Light blue ribbon made up the shoulder and the swirling pattern on the top and little triangle detail in the middle of the top. The lower half gave a mermaid dress style tight and fitted at the end was loose and flowing. Bloom's compliment made Stella regale the tale of how the expensive dress was calling her from the window "Buy me, buy me," making us laugh. At this point, it felt like I was the only one who wasn't overdressing. My lilac dress left only a small part of my stomach out it connected in the back and flowed down from my hips to the floor. A slit from my upper tight to the length of the skirt showed off my leg and my lilac and silver heels. I had puffs from my elbow to my wrist in a shire fabric of a slightly darker shade than my dress and the cuffs ended with silver ribbons. My top was brought up to a choker that came to the dress. I had small silver in the shape of droplets as accents in various places. On the choker, under the bodes top, and on my hips. I braid my hair and had it rest on my shoulder and that was it for me. Flora made mention of the Red Fountain boys, but it was quickly dismissed by Musa and Tecna. It only started a small argument. "Then why are you dressed like an absolute diva," Musa asked in a snarky tone and Tecna followed with the same tone "That's beside the point you attend a ceremony you dress accordingly," Stella gave a joking comment and all fun and games stopped when Bloom started to ask something. "Umm sorry but think they'll let me in like this?" "Oh bloom," "You don't have a dress? Well don't worry there is a solution to everything and in this case, it's called shopping," Back in our regular clothes, we all went to Magix City. We went to about 5 or 6 six stores but sadly we couldn't find a decent dress it was getting kind of late when we found one. A shimmery blue and dark blue dress looked beautiful on her but when she checked the dag her face fell. Curious I went to check it out "Owch," . " too expensive," and it made her so sad she even went back to change. Stella offered to pay for it but Flora stopped her. She was right to do so bloom would have felt like she owed Stella if even she told her didn't. We left the store it was already late but Bloom said she was out to find a dress I wished her luck the cheapest dress cost 8 times more than her tuition at Gardena High. Back at our room, everyone was getting dressed and ready I hadn't changed yet so I went for a walk. Just my luck I ran into someone. He had long hair but it was tied back. A pale green shirt and gray pants he was just standing there. I hadn't thought he'd notice me until he spoke "I had no clue I had a stalker," his voice was low and calm for some reason it annoyed me. "Oh Alucard I'd never stalk you," I said sarcastically which made him laugh. It seemed my annoyance was due to some unknown tension when he laughed it was oddly calming. "Cercie tho the name Alucard sounds much more preferred, what your name if you don't mind me asking," he sat down and patted the logs next to him. "Nuka, my father loved traveling the dimension. He went to earth in some period and heard Nuk thought Nuka was a fitting name for his daughter," he began laughing again but I killed it "Hey at least I wasn't named after a creepy sad queen,". "You've read Game of Thrones ?" "Only a few chapters, " We got quiet and then began to laugh. The surrealness was warming. He said he was in the Wizards division at Red Fountain. "Pacifist, am not into all the violence. Besides not much I can do with dark magic without getting told off by someone," "Well, what type of dark magic do you use?" I asked and he gave me a puzzled look. "What ?" As if he had no idea there were types of dark magic. "I use mainly shadow magic," I said clapping my hands and making a sprite. Its tiny body was a result of all the natural light its black faded to a magenta color and its bright yellow eyes looked at me begging for me to send it back into my shadow. He blew a small cloud of dark smoke over it and it perked up and even purred hiding itself in his shadow rather than coming back to me. Using that spell made me slightly more weaker than I already was and it was beginning to show. I doubled over and he caught me. "Sorry, I used too much magic the other day. I took some back but light magic does more damage than good shadow witch turn fairy," I mumbled the last part but he understood. "I use the element," he said making a ball of said magic and offering it to me. "Oh no I couldn't, I just need to wait and meditate for a while," "Oh please I know how you feel right now, if you don't take in dark magic soon you'll get sick," I grumbled and absorbed the magic. I hate being told what to do it's one of the reasons why I haven't been back home now this stranger is telling me what to do. His magic was very potent it was strong. It felt like I hadn't been exposed to light magic at all. "Thanks," I gave him a confused look what was he thanking me for? "I didn't know that I was only using one type of dark magic and I didn't know my magic would feed a shadow so much," I laughed and he just smiled at me warmly. He seemed so inviting and comfortable to be around. It was seemingly nice until my phone rang and then his phone rang. He answered first. "Hello," "No, Riven was supposed to fix that chest I did the arrangements," 'Ha, I'll be there in a couple of minutes," "Yes, I know the party is in a couple of minutes," He hung up his phone and gave me a sad smile it was time for him to go just then my phone rang again it was Stella and that was enough for me to know it was time for me to go back. "Well see you at the party," I said getting up and he smiled "I know who am giving my gift to now. See you there then," I walked over to a tree where the side covered the shadow dark enough that it wouldn't drain too much magic to shadow step. He stood there and watched me step into the tree's shadows and waved to him. The next thing I saw where complete darkness and then I stepped into my room at Alfea. Thick black-out curtains covered my window and with the flick of my wrist, a low light came on. Stella knocked on the door and I opened it only for her to rush in now dressed. The low light became bright and she turned to me. "Nuka Bloom isn't back yet can you tie my bow," I tied her bow and did her hair and then shoved her out. I took a quick shower and dried my hair before getting dressed. After fixing my hair and shoes I joined the girls in the main room doing our finishing touches. It was already getting dark out. Rather the join everyone in the party room I stood outside and made a sprite. "You're on patrol. Something is way too calm about tonight," I sent it up and it flew off. The school was dark right now so it would be okay for my sprites to be flying about. The ominous feeling wasn't just felt by me but by some other students as well. This caused them to all be on edge and the fear and paranoia were doing wonders for my magic. It felt as refreshing as Cercie's magic but not enough I needed more. Unknowingly I tapped onto my meditation wave and Darcy was on. Nuka "Darcy," Darcy "Nuka why are you still up?" She sounds nervous and interesting. Nuka "It's a party of course I'll be up. I know Cloud Tower has something planned they always do when they aren't invited to these things," Darcy "Oh yeah right," Nuka "What wrong ?" Darcy "Nothing, hey about that date how about we don't have it I think the meditation plain is good enough for us. I have to go now," and just like that, I came out of communication with her. I was somewhat hurt and got lost in my thoughts far too lost because when I came back too Cercie was there in uniform with my spirit sitting on his shoulder. "Trouble in paradise ?" "Yeah, my date for Saturday blew me off. She said meditation plain was enough," "Oh, you into girls," "And guys, both actually," I grinned and tapped his nose before going inside. I joined the girls in meaningless conversation Musa seemed distracted by something or someone I followed her eyes only to find they landed on Cercie or was it Riven or the guy in front of them? Before I could ask her Bloom came in and asked to speak with us. When we stepped out my spirit came rushing back and I got a familiar feeling. "The witches are here and they cast a spell on the gifts from Red Fountain," "What really," "I heard them talk about something called a snake rat," oh that's good. Way better than then the year after me who did fireflies in the lockets. "Hmm, snake rats. Let me consult my database. Snack rats swap creatures," that was all I needed to hear. I zoned out and got to Darcy. Nuka "Snakerat really?" Darcy "Ahh!? What are you doing in my head," Nuka "You ditched our date because you would be setting Snakerats loose at our party," Darcy "It's not like I'm a witch and you're a fairy we're on opposing teams here," Nuka "So are Feragonda and Griffin but they still make time to snooze up together. Teams won't interfere with my personal life if you let it interfere with yourself then cut yours off my wave before the night is done," I ended the communication and helped my hand out for my sprite. Its eyes played the Trix casting a spell on the gifts and plotting to steal Stella's ring. Before we could stop them the boys had already got them and begun handing them out. Thinking fast on our feet Bloom, Musa, Tecna, Flora and Stella did a counter spell while I drained the dark magic in the eggs. The panic and fear would have done well for me but I wasn't about to let it happen so they could steal Stella's ring. Brandon gave an egg to Minnie and Jade and upon opening them they turned into golden butterflies. He brought one to Stella and Musa took it she had an idea. Just like the time we hide her dad's guitar pick by swapping it with his golf ball. She took Stella's ring and swapped it with something else leaving a little gift for the witches. We sent Bloom off to get changed and they went back inside while I stayed and sent another sprite out. Soon enough someone came out to check on me and it was Cercie he had two gifts I'd seen him giving those eggs to Flora, Musa, and Alice. He gave me two things one of those eggs and a little black box. "What's this ?" Before I opened either I heard a loud gasp and squeal from Stella. Brandon gave her a ring similar to her Solaria ring only this was made out of gold from what I could hear. We laughed and saw Sky making his way to us. "Prince Sky," I bowed my head slightly. He looked shocked but then gave me a jokingly annoyed look. "Ah Princess Nuka," he responded and I flicked him off. "Princess ?" Cercie asked and I explained that I was the princess of Zodosis. Just my luck he was from Victira one of Zodosis' capitals. Realization seemed to dawn on him and he quickly apologized to which I stopped him. "So this is the girl you made the necklace for. You have interesting taste Cercie," he joked and then left us. Now looking at the necklace in the box it was a silver necklace with a little silver bat. I must have had a smile so big that I made Alfea look small. "You like it?" "I love it. It's so cute thank you," "Hey, you said you were free Saturday right? Well, I just so happen to know this great spot by the beach. It's got nice music and shade and the food is pretty good," Before I could respond he got called inside and I got way too distracted in thought. So distracted that I didn't even notice Musa smiling at me and coming towards me. Holding the necklace in one hand I bundled it up so she wouldn't see it and held my hands behind my back. "Nuka, Nuka I need your help," she was beaming this was kinda new for her. "What's up?" "There's this really cute guy I saw he gave me the egg and his voice is so nice. I wanted to ask him out but I was so afraid oh Nuka what do I do can you do a spell to give me more courage,". It had slipped my mind who gave her the egg again I could have sworn I saw I gave her the egg. Either way, I gave it a crack and decided to help her out. "Confidence is all you need blinding confidence and am sure he'll say yes I mean who would turn such a sweet girl like you down." Musa kept rambling on about the guy and I got a sudden burst of energy. Dark magic was being let off so I started absorbing it. I took in so much that I felt slightly better. Again not as refreshing as Cercie's magic but still good. I got so lost in conversation that everything else turned into a blur. Musa was saying something about this guy she was crushing on and then Flora said something about Bloom and the next thing I know Bloom was inside with everyone else. Getting a nasty headache from all this I left and went to bed tomorrow was Saturday which meant I got to sleep in.
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A figure tossed and turned in a big warm bed. The cold room and the warm bed worked perfectly to create a wonderful space for sleeping. The sound of noise outside, however made the figure very upset. It was mid-day Saturday and Nuka was enjoying her lazy time in. When she stepped out of her room it was like small chaos. Tecna was out in magix Flora was in forest just behind the school Stella was asleep, lucky her Bloom was trying spells that were going wrong Musa was getting ready for her date with the mystery guy. Nuka pov "Okay, let's see if I have it this time. Laria Vegitera," Kiko's carrots started smacking him on the head. Among them various other things where doing things they shouldn't. "Freeze retana," everything dropped Bloom looked at me slightly annoyed "I had it undercontrol," she wined but I saw otherwise. "You didn't Bloom but that's fine you can try again later with Flora, don't you have a picnic date with Brandon to get too," realization dawned on her and she dropped her not book and ran into their room. She came out in her bell bottoms and crop top and ran out the door. Musa came out of her room in a cute dark blue dress. It stopped at mid-thigh and she let her hair down from her pigtails. I smiled and told her she looked beautiful and put a little butterfly clip in her hair. "Hey, when did you get a necklace, it looks cute just your style bats," My hand flew to the little bat that rested on my sweater. I had forgotten to put it inside my sweater before I went to sleep. Cercie gave this to me, and I'd kept it rather than give it back. It was rude considering I was into Darcy and not Cercie I didn't want him to think I'd be leading him on. "You got it from one of the guys last night. That's cool. We can talk about it later when I get back see ya," I groaned and went back to bed. Instead of sleeping I ended up in meditation. Darcy was trying to connect to me so I let her on. "What do you want?" "I'm sorry okay. Your Icy's sister it would be weird because I've come to know Icy as my sister," "Yeah, I get that so we can't be together because the witch who tried scaring us with snakerats has morals," "That's not what am saying." "Then what are you saying?" "I am saying let's try. Everything we do is on Icy's lead but I want to do this for myself. Let's try and make us work," "Hhhhhaaaaaa fine but if you ditch me for Icy again, we are gonna have some problems, sexy goth," I came out of my meditation and slumped on my bed. Much-needed and wanted sleep was finally mine. Musa pov I stepped off the bus humming to myself. I was so excited I hadn't felt this way in a long time.
Last night was like dancing on clouds with him. Long cyan hair, calm grey eyes—he was perfect. He even gave me one of the gifts. Sure, some girls got special things, but I wasn't bothered; it was the first time we'd met.
I was kind of jealous of Nuka; that necklace she got looked better than most of the other special gifts, like it took time to make. It was funny since Nuka didn't know anyone from Red Fountain, yet someone took the time to make that for her.
Rather than think about it, I got off the bus in Magix City and met up with the guy.
"Musa," I jumped when I heard his voice; it was so calm and low in contrast to the loud commotion in Magix.
"Hey Cercie, ready for our date?" He gave me a kind and warm smile, and we were off. We spent the afternoon first at a café, getting to know each other a bit. He doesn't like fighting and he's more into calmer things.
He's in the wizard division at Red Fountain, and he uses dark magic. That kind of put me off a bit, but Nuka also uses dark magic, and she wasn't evil, so why would he be right?
I changed the topics over and over because the more he talked about his interest, the more they reminded me scarily of Nuka. "Hey, by chance to you know who Nuka is?" "Yeah, she's the princess of Zodosis and the fairy of darkness," He looked surprised at first but then his expressiowas calm. Ignoring that, we continued with our date. We went to the park then the movies and it was all going so well but I couldn't shake this feeling. When it was time to head back to school, we boarded the bus together. He seemed distant like he could finally relax but why was that when he didn't even seem tense to begin with. "Cercie, " "Musa. I need to tell you something, " "What is it?" "Look, you're a wonderful girl and am flattered you like me but I don't feel the same way I like someone else and it would be wrong to be with you while still having feeling for someone else," I felt tears welling up in my eyes was it that I was just unlucky or was the person he like way better than me. The thought had crossed my mind, but I didn't want to ruin our date. I thought it was going well. "Please understand that I went on this date with you with an open mind but I never intended to lead you on." "Is it Nuka? Is she the one that you like? Did you give her that necklace, " She smiled in my face and told me I looked good she encouraged me to ask him out. Did she know that he liked her. That he liked her to the point that his feelings couldn't be swayed. My mood was bouncing between sadness, confusion, and rage. How could she do this to me my best friend made a fool of me infront of the guy that i liked. "Yes, Nuka is the one that i like. I gave her that necklace because I made it for her." The bus stopped not too far from the school, so I got off. It was already dark, so I transformed and flew back to school. Nuka pov All I wanted to do today was sleep in. Instead I get called in by Feragonda to use my magic to assess the locks on the archives, Wizgiz to help tutor some of my classmates, and Griselda for a lecture about using my magic without thinking of the effects it has on others. I get a call from my sister telling me my mother is doing better and that they will be in Magix for the day of the rose, I help Flora with grown a gloomy Tera, Tecna came in and talked my ear off about the new date drive she got. Stella had me model her darker outfits so she could see what she didn't want and the Bloom came back ranting about Sky and how he helped her with the spell. "If anyone needs me, i'll be in bed," i said and they all rold me goodnight as I walked to my room. Just then Musa came in she was crying her face all red and puffy. "Musa, what's wrong?" I cluelessly asked, and boy, did I get an answer. "What's wrong? What's wrong is my so-called best friend setting me up with a guy that doesn't even like me." "Wait a minute, I never set you. You asked him out and who are you talking about anyways," "Oh dont play the fool you know who it is and you knew he didn't like me he like you. Your magic, your interest, and your style are matching. At first I thought you were siblings, but he said he was an only child and his parents are married. So willing that out, I could get that he liked you. So I asked and he said yes." "Musa, who are you talking about," She walked up to me with anger on her face and grabbed my necklace before popping it off my neck and shoving it in my face, "the same guy who gave you this. Cercie," She threw my necklace down; lucky my sprite caught it I didn't even remember summoning it. Now everyone was giving me a look. I hadn't done this on purpose; I didn't even know she was talking about Cercie to begin with all I knew was she liked someone. "It's late and am tired I've had a long day I'll talk to you guys in the morning." But she wasn't having it instead she grabbed my shoulder "now we are having this conversation now,"
I felt rage; I gave her a look of annoyance, and she backed off, and I went to my room. Tomorrow was Sunday; maybe I'll go see Darcy or talk to my sister; either one would be better than feeling like shit for who knows how long.