Chapter 4: The Three Gems

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Previously in Episode 3/Chapter 3, the eight girls returned to Alfea for some research. They found the Sirenix book in the Magic Archive, and now they set out to take on the Challenge of Graynor.

The girls walked out of Alfea with Roxy.
"So, how were classes today?" Flora asked.
"They were interesting," Roxy replied. "And I learned my first technical spell, and it's for telepathically communicating with animals!"
"That's so cool!" Bloom exclaimed.
Stella's phone rang. "Hang on a sec," she said. "It's my dad."
"Stella, sweetheart," King Radius said warmly.
"Daddy! It's so good to see you!" Stella beamed.
"I just finished talking with your mom, and I've decided to give you your ring of Solaria back."
"Really? Thank you so much!"
"You can have it back as soon as you come to Solaria."
"Okay, daddy. I can't wait to finally have my ring again! See you soon!" Stella hung up, a smile spreading across her face.
"You're finally getting your ring back? That's exciting!" Electra said excitedly.
"How long did you not have it?" Aisha asked curiously.
"Two years," Stella replied. "It's a long story, and I don't want to get too far into it."
"I understand."
"But anyway, let's talk about this challenge we have to take on," Musa said. "Who is this Graynor, and what does the challenge entail?"
"Graynor is the ancient spirit of nature," Tecna explained. "She offers the Key of Nature, which will allow us to open the Sirenix book, but she has to find us worthy of the key. We have to find the Creature of the Rainbow Mantle and lead it to her."
"Oh! Well that shouldn't be too difficult," Bloom said, feeling confident.
"I'm afraid it's not that easy. The creature is difficult to find."
"We'll find it together."
"Where is it held?" Stella asked.
"It's held in Graynor Forest," Electra replied. "I know where it is. Aperi ianuam!" She stretched out her hand, creating a portal to where the forest is, then walked in. "Come on!"

The girls walked through Graynor Forest. Suddenly, Graynor appeared.
"Welcome, fairies," she said warmly. "I am Graynor, the ancestral spirit of nature. I have chosen you to take on my challenge. Find the Creature of the Rainbow Mantle. Bring her here. Beware, she is elusive. She will only show herself if she finds you worthy. Good luck!"
Roxy transformed into Believix.

The other seven girls shouted, "Enchantix!"

The other seven girls shouted, "Enchantix!"

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"Let's split up," Tecna strategized

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"Let's split up," Tecna strategized. "Bloom, you, Stella, Flora and Musa search one side of the forest. The rest of us will search the other side."
Flora gave a thumbs up. Turning to the others, she said, "Let's go!"

"I sense something in this direction," Electra said, pointing.
"How can she do that?" Roxy asked.
"Electra is the fairy of reserved energy, which means she can sense things more strongly than we can," Tecna explained.
"What do you sense?" Aisha asked. "Is it the creature we're looking for?"
"No, it's something else," Electra replied.
Something rustled in the bushes.
"Hear that?" Roxy asked.
A horse emerged from the bushes.
"Oh! It's a horse!"
The horse walked up to Roxy.
"Let's lead her to Graynor," Aisha suggested.
"Good idea," Roxy replied.

"Huh, I don't see the creature anywhere," Flora observed.
"Look!" Musa called. "There's Tecna and the others!"
"They must have found the creature!" Bloom exclaimed.
"Let's go!" Stella cheered.

Suddenly, the horse transformed into the Creature of the Rainbow Mantle.
The girls gasped.
"Well done, girls," Graynor complimented. "You have found the rainbow creature, and she has found you worthy. You now have my gift to you; the Key of Nature."
The eight girls cheered, returning to normal.
"Now we can open the Sirenix book!" Aisha cheered.

"Okay. So, we're all in agreement about this, right?" Aisha asked.
The other girls nodded.
Aisha placed her hand on the book. "Nature's Key..." she said with a low voice. A blue glow surrounded the Sirenix book, and it opened.
A voice came out of the book. "The quest for Sirenix begins. But know this. There is a curse upon Sirenix. If you don't complete the quest within two weeks, you'll lose your powers forever," it said.
The girls gasped.
"We're ready to begin, even if it means risking everything we have," Aisha said solemnly.
"To complete the quest, you must find the three gems of self-confidence, empathy and courage. These gems are located across the magical universe, within your own home planets."
"Where do we begin?" Flora asked.
"For each of you, a Sirenix box. Your guardians reside in them. You can ask them for advice when you need it. Your first stop is where every twist and turn, deeper you go, until the shimmering shells sing with the ocean's voice."
"What does that mean?" Bloom asked.
"Aisha, Electra, this is your mission. You must prove you have the virtue of self-confidence."
"Let's do it!" Electra and Aisha said together.

In the next chapter/episode, the girls travel to Andros to find the first gem to complete the Sirenix quest. The gem of self-confidence is waiting for Electra and Aisha. Will they succeed?

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