Dark Harmony

ARC 1: Episode 1

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Episode 1: Broken Dreams
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The Winx were defeated on the ground, shell shocked as their distressed eyes fixated on Musa. She slowly backed away, with each step an echo that got more silent, the White Circle in hand and with a firm vengeful glare. Bloom's jaw was left slightly open, trying to process the treacherous deed. She swallows her shock to utter: "Why Musa...Why did you do this?!" The music fairy just stares at her blankly as they struggle to get up, beaten by the Wizards of the Black Circle. Her shoulder gets covered by sharp talons from a hand, the sorcerer tilts his hat up, his hazel eyes and crooked lips grinning with glee as a raspy laugh escapes his mouth. "Say hello to the newest member of the Black Circle, Winx. That's right, my little project all along...was her." It's like they couldn't recognize her anymore, especially while her lips curl into a devious grin.

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One week ago...

The wizards arrive at the loft. Gantlos uses his tracking powers once more to confirm his suspicions of the White Circle being found on the Winx's territory.
"The White Circle's here. I can sense it.", he says. Duman looks around then back at Gantlos. "Where? In your head? I see nothing.", he asks. "No, no. It's definitely here. Maybe they hid it." Gantlos clarifies, still holding his head with his claws. He closes his eyes and wonders in the direction of the magic, fixating on the ancient artifact in his mind. Ogron sighs, glaring over at some scared fairy pets huddled together in the corner of the couch.
"Do we really have to be in enemy territory, Gantlos?" Ogron complains. "Those pesky winged-beasts are no problem, but once the Winx show up we'll be at a disadvantage. You're taking too many risks again." Gantlos ignores him, feeling the computer at Tecna's desk. The cogs in his mind clicks, the White Circle must be in there.

"Commrades, I think I found it. The Winx must have hidden it in this computer.", he announces, grabbing a seat as he turns it on. Anagan walks over, placing a hand on the seat as he watches Gantlos putting a password: 'WinxBelievix6'. It doesn't work. "I thought you'd destroy the computer by now." Anagan remarks. "If he did that the White Circle would also get destroyed." Ogron points out. Gantlos manages to access the homescreen after trying: 'WinxBelievix7'
"Oh, I get it! Because Roxy's the seventh member!" Anagan beams.
"And we know who to thank for..." Ogron mumbles. Gantlos tries to ignore his boss and looks for the specific location of the circle.

The wizards end up finding the circle in the game "Elements of Terra", which seems to be a rpg platformer with a high-fantasy theme.
"Here's the plan gentlemen," Ogron starts. "Anagan will stay to guard the loft and make sure the Winx don't reach us while the rest of us get through the game and to the White Circle. That cheat code should transport us directly to the final threat in this visual fighting simulator."

After Gantlos puts the cheat code which hung loose on the computer as a sticky note, the wizards transport themselves inside the game. Anagan looks over at the pets, grabbing Belle and petting her. "There there, I won't obliterate you creatures if you keep acting like this."
Kiko stalks him behind a curtain; he knows he needs to do something to protect his furry friends.

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The Winx were at the Frutti Music Bar preparing to practice a song together. Musa was still down in the dumps because of a few things; Riven being a jerk, him breaking up with her, and her crush on her record producer who's a married man. But if there's one thing that can cheer her up, it's song. The crowd only consisted of Andy's band, Klaus, Roxy and the Specialists who would go back and forth serving drinks. Well, except for Riven and Helia who were trying to get the bad boy with deep blue eyes to take her back. Musa just ignored him and started singing to her friends' music.