The Crown

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    Faragonda summoned The Winx to her office. “Bloom, listen carefully. There may be a way to get your power back. If one candle is used to light another, the fire passes on, but the original flame still glows.” Korra held her breath. She understood . “Faragonda, I talked to Aang. Bloom has to awaken the dragon within her.” Korra said. 

    Faragonda nodded, “I believe that the dragon is still inside Bloom. The Trix can’t get rid of that, nor can they use your power to its full potential. I think they only gathered the flame ." Fargonda explained. 

"But the witches have it now," Flora said, her eyebrows arched. "Yes, but as I said, Bloom is the torch, the source. If we ignite the source, maybe we can have hope." Faragoda clapped her hands, "Back then, Domino was one of the strongest planets. Every five generations, one fae, witch, or sorcerer from Domino was gifted with holding the Dragon inside them. Characteristically, showing fiery red hair as a sign. The ancestral witches, jealous of that power and the planet's prosperity, cursed Domino into an eternal winter that has lasted for centuries."

"So you're saying I may be someone from the past." Bloom gulped.

Faragobda nodded, "Your birth could predate all of us, Bloom, yet somehow you are still young. But as we know, you are the last Domanioan in existence. Yet, maybe, you could go back to your planet and spark something. It will be dangerous."

Musa lent a hand on her shoulder, "We'll come with you, Bloom."

"Yeah! We got your back!" Kaiyo hugged Bloom tightly. Wan and Korra gave thumbs up. Bloom teared up, "Thanks, guys."

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"Now, I've reprogrammed the magical reality chamber to create a trans-dimensional corridor, which will transport you to Domino. This is not virtual reality." Professor Palladium began to work on the controls. Korra glanced at Wan, whose heart thumped faster as they stood on the catwalk.

"The temperature of Domino's is below freezing and will get you all killed if you are not careful. So those outfits will not do, especially tee shirts, short skirts, open toes, exposed midriffs-"

"Alright, we get it. Worse than the South Pole." Kaiyo's tone was sharp. A blue orb came up to everyone, changing their outfits into snow bodysuits. Black leather top and bottoms. White fur on the edges of the coat and the hood. Matched with snow boots, gloves, and yellow snow glasses. Korra extended her arm, "Not half bad, almost as comfortable as my parka." 

"But, damn, I look fine as hell." Korra slid her hands across her figure. Wan's face burned as he turned away from Korra. "Now! Everyone, the fate of Magix depends on this mission! Good Luck!" Palladium pulled down the leaver. White light consumed the Winx, and before long, they were on Domino. Harsh winds blew all over. Wan peered around him, nothing but snow.

"It feels dead . There's nothing here," Kaiyo mumbled. Wan gripped Bloom's shoulder, who was at the edge of tears. Tecna used a spell to view and map  the planet's landscape, "The palace used to be north."

"Then let's get to stepping," Musa said. The Winx began to walk north. Each step began to become colder. Wan used a heat spell to keep everyone warm. "That should help everyone. Now come on." 

Bloom stepped on weak ice and fell below it. The Winx turned back, "Bloom!" Wan transformed into his fairy form, and so did Korra. They both caught Bloom while landing in an old-style hallway. Wan groaned, "You okay?"

"Yeah, thanks." Bloom nodded with a flush. Korra fire bends to see the old corridors decorated with fire symbols. "Amazing." Korra's eyes widened. Wan stood next to her, lighting a flame too, "Stay next to us."

Bloom could hear a baby cry the deeper they went into the palace.

Bloom could not help but lead the exploration of the palace. Every memory flooded back, even if she was only a newborn. Korra and Wan followed close behind. The ground began to shake, and the frozen glass above shattered. The Dual Avatars using their wings, pulled Bloom away from the crack that formed in the earth.

"I may have overdone it a bit," Stella said from above. "You think?" Tecna sassed. "But hey, look! There they are!"

The Winx came down to explore the Domino palace. "This is so old-timey," Stella said, glancing at the drapes, the only area that was protected and not ruined.

"Well, to be fair, it is an old fallen kingdom," Flora said. Bloom, a voice called out. Wan stepped forward to see a bright figure bathing in light. She floated towards the Winx. Wan, Korra, and Kaiyo bowed, "Great Spirit."

"Daphne?" Bloom's mouth parted.

"Please follow me." The Spirit said before she floated into the deep dark hallways. The Winx followed with a run. "Bloom, little sister, I know the dragon was taken, and you want to find its flame; you were right to come here."

"Yes, but the flame is not here. But, I want to show you something." The door that the Winx came across opened to reveal a room full of treasures and priceless jewels.

"Woh." Korra gasped. "Talk about living large." 

Bloom was drawn to the crown above. She placed it on her head and visions of the past. Hundreds of years ago, Domino was a prospering planet. Then our world was attacked during a celebratory holiday and frozen over. With all my strength, I placed you in a time freeze and put you in a time and place where the ancestral witches wouldn't find you, earth. Someday, you will restore Domino and the crown to its former glory 

Bloom dropped her crown, tears forming in her eyes. Not only was she not from earth, but also this time. Her kingdom and home are left to be forgotten to time. Bloom's lip trembled, "I can't believe this. I fucked everything up." Bloom collapsed to her knees. Daphne comfort her little sister, "It's not your fault, little sister."

"I came to this time and place so I can protect the dragon. And I couldn't do that, and I failed." Bloom rubbed her eyes. She clenched her fists, "I'll do anything. I'll do what I can to regain the dragon's power, please!" 

"Look within yourself, and you will find it," Daphne said with a smile before she vanished. The Winx walked out of the castle. "So, look inside myself?" Bloom glanced up.

"That's what Avatar Aang said." Musa spoke up, "Self-discovery or something." 

"So, Stella, would you do the honors." Korra crossed her arms. Stella smiled, pulling out her ring, "All Aboard the Solara train!" Within a flash, the Winx by Stella was teleported back to Alfea.

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