The Last Normal Years

The Campania Customs of Italy

I recently learnt that Italian people prefer to be labeled by their regions rather than their country so because Salerno is the neighborhood town to Gardenia in western Italy coastline, and within Campania region borders all people living there are Campanians therefore Bloom is as well too.

"Bloom, some special person just sent you a gift from Red Fountain, I believe it's an apology gift, dear cousin." Violete responds.

"It is, and so well thought out of Brandon."  Bloom responded. "What day is it?"

"Sunday September 5, 2004 it's lunchtime, Bloom. Should I go get your friends?" asked Violete.
"I'd like to know how Ace is?"
"He's fine, Bloom. Ofelia released him last night from the infirmary he was really worried about you he didn't want to leave when Ofelia told him, I said I told him I would watch over you."

"Bloom, remember? Can you remember me? Do you remember me? I used yo watch over you?"  A bright golden orange light flashed before my eyes.

"He was scared for me?" Bloom inquired.
"All your friends were, you have your powers back." said Violete. "Would you like to get back to work at your city job in town? Ace can escort you, dear. His room's the closest just second floor left hallway the dorm room is above Faragonda's office.
"Yeah, I would," said Bloom. "Thanks for keeping me company, I have always been afraid of being alone never having friends that make feel alive, Lady Violete. I hope I can move past that this year with all the help of my friends."
"I'm sure you will." agreed Violete. "See you in class tomorrow."

Bloom changed her clothes and headed out of the infirmary, she walked to the stairs went left and near the northwestern end of the campus where Faragonda's office was located a floor below. She knocked on the dorm door. Ace answered and swept her up in a giant hug moving her feet right off the floor.
"How many girls have you greeted so enthusiastically Ace like that?"
"2 both about your age, Bloom." Ace responds. "I'm so glad you are okay! I was so worried, Violete made me leave yesterday when you still hadn't recovered."
"I know she told me, and she had been told I have permission to go back to my job in Magix city will you walk me there? After what recently just happened I need the extra company, Ace." I reply and lean forward to kiss him on both cheeks. "In my country on Earth kissing both cheeks means you're a very good friend whether a boy or girl young or old. It has nothing to do with romantic feelings. It is simply Campanians' customized greetings, wizard."
"I'd be glad to escort you, Miss Peters, may I?" He asks. She nodded and he kissed her on both cheeks. "On Melody you return customs to those who gift them onto you, my dear. Now our friendship is sealed, my lady." He held out his arm for her to take hold and she accepted his loving support right now.

Meanwhile at Red Fountain Brandon real Brandon had admitted to Timmy and Riven.
"I agree with you guys, we would never have made it long enough to subdue that minotaur without Ace's magic shield keeping it away from the girls for so long."
"I have never seen such strong light magic before, it's practically non existent these days, Brandon." Riven responded.
"Not exactly, Riven, the power of the Phoenix is higher than the Great Dragon rumored myth the great dragon got its flame of life from his Big Sister the Great Phoenix that's why the Dragon could warm frozen wastelands. It was a symbol of tried and true family. So technically the Great Phoenix is stronger than that of the Dragonflame itself." Timmy informed his heroes.
"You two took your time getting back from Magix city." Brandon greeted his buddy Prince Sky of Eraklyon.
"We stopped at Alfea so Sky could drop off an apology note to Bloom with a bouquet of flowers, guys. I know your secret he told me, I'll keep it. Won't tell anyone, I promise you, my friends." Eric explained and vows to hide the secret until Bloom and Sky become official girlfriend boyfriend which they never are not till the first movie's ending anyways.

"Timmy you signed Stella's petition for Ace finally?"

"Yeah, I did, Ace does things Saladdin doesn't support stuff I've only seen Cordatorta do, Sky, we need another wizard at school like him, Sky? He's not stealing your girl, he admitted that himself, there is no reason for you to be jealous especially when you are not in a solid relationship yet." Timmy answered.

Meanwhile Bloom's four friends were in the courtyard outside the entrance after finishing lunch.

"Hey, girls!" Bloom called out. They all leapt up to their feet and squeezed her tight.
"She can't breathe girls, give her some space." Ace got their attention by coughing. "Ahem."
"Right." Tecna answered. "Back it up, ladies. Give her air and room please, dear friends."

Bloom leans into Tecna and kissed on both cheeks
"What was that for, Bloom?" She asked.
"For becoming a friend, one of the best and kindest I could ever hope for, Miss Tecna, as an Italian it is one of the ways we greet our friends." Bloom answered the technology fairy
tears of joy swelling up at Tecna's flusteredness of these unusual human customs.
"Off to the city and back to that job?" asks Stella.
"You know it, Stel." Bloom gives her a nickname along with a kiss on both cheeks and a warm hug. Stella blushes from the attention while Musa and Tecna giggle.

"Be careful out there in the city, Bloom," cooed Flora lovingly. "You're family to me from the moment you came into my life. You were so much like how if I had a twin sister would react around me she'd be like you mostly, Bloom."

"You look for that greenhouse entrance today, Flora, I wanna see a gorgeous smile across that dark cedar complexion of your face, and you can tell me all about your venture tonight right before bed, my darling roomie, until then this is for you." Bloom kissed Flora on both cheeks.

Musa stood there and simply hugged Bloom letting Bloom kiss both her cheeks. Then Bloom ran to catch up with Ace who was standing at the gates of Alfea Campus.

Normaniforever4 kittycatlover23 Flora centered chapter next chapter where she will find the greenhouse key too and earn her right to be its caretaker.