Winx: The reincarnation

Chapter five

Danielle woke up to find Luna's side of the bed empty. Stretching lazily, she sat up in her sleeping bag and glanced around the room. The soft morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the space. Removing a few stray strands of hair from her mouth, Danielle yawned and rubbed her eyes, feeling the drowsiness of sleep still lingering.

"Get up, sleepyhead. You don't want to snooze the entire day away," Luna's cheerful voice startled Danielle as she entered the room, prompting her to fully wake up.

"I'm awake," Danielle replied with a small smile, feeling more alert now.

"Good. Freshen up and head out for breakfast, okay? Bathroom's down the hall," Luna instructed before leaving the room. Danielle gathered her toiletries and made her way to the bathroom.

Twenty minutes later, Danielle emerged from the bathroom, feeling refreshed and ready for the day. She had tied a towel around her hair and borrowed one of Luna's colorful bathrobes while she got dressed. After selecting a light brown midriff top with fringes and light blue jeans, she accessorized with a black double belt and platform sandals. Checking her reflection in the mirror, Danielle felt satisfied with her outfit. With a snap of her fingers, she used magic to tidy up her sleeping bag and toys before heading out of Luna's room.

"Good morning," Danielle greeted Luna's parents cheerfully as she entered the dining area. However, she noticed a sense of melancholy in their responses, which immediately caught her attention.

"Is everything okay?" Danielle asked, concern lacing her words as she took her seat at the table.

"Nothing much, dear. Just come and eat," Luna's mother replied with a forced smile, though her eyes betrayed a hint of sadness. Danielle felt a pang of sympathy but decided not to press further.

As Luna's mother served breakfast—toast with various options of jam and coffee—Danielle applied some strawberry jam to her toast and began to eat. Despite the delicious meal, the atmosphere remained somber, and Danielle couldn't shake off the feeling of unease.

"I don't mean to bother you by asking, but where is Luna?" Danielle inquired, noticing her friend's absence.

"She's probably downstairs," Luna's mother replied, her tone heavy with worry. Sensing that the conversation might be too sensitive, Danielle chose not to pursue it further and focused on her meal instead.

After finishing her breakfast, Danielle began to clean up, but Luna's mother insisted on helping.

"Let me help with that," she offered.

"Thank you, but I can manage, I don't want to be a liability" Danielle replied politely, though she appreciated the gesture. She quickly tidied up the kitchen before joining Luna's mother in the dining area.

"I'm going to find Luna," Danielle announced as she stepped out of the apartment, determined to check on her friend. Making her way downstairs, she found Luna sitting on one of the stairs, looking dejected.

"Luna!" Danielle called out, approaching her cautiously. Sitting beside her, she gently asked, "Are you alright?"

"No, I followed your advice and told my parents about my dream to go to fashion school and become a fashion designer. They weren't having it. I JUST WANT TO BE A FASHION DESIGNER!" Luna exclaimed; her frustration evident in her voice.

Danielle winced slightly at Luna's outburst but remained calm. "Are you feeling better now?" she asked, offering Luna a supportive smile.

"A bit," Luna replied, her voice softer now. "But I don't want to go back. Do you mind if we walk around town?"

"Sure," Danielle agreed, standing up as Luna did the same. Together, they left the entrance of the apartment building, ready to explore the world outside.

As they walked around the block, Luna's spirits seemed to lift, and she soon grabbed Danielle excitedly.

"You've got to try the smoothies from the Vibe Shack. They're amazing and essential for your interdimensional experience!" Luna exclaimed, pulling Danielle along as they made their way to the smoothie shop.

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"Those smoothies were amazing! I feel extremely satisfied now!" Luna cheered as they exited the smoothie shop, drawing a few curious glances from passersby.

"Next thing to make my day elite is shopping! Let's go to the mall, Danielle. I'll show you how the malls on Earth operate!" Luna shouted with excitement; her energy infectious as she led Danielle towards the direction of the mall.