The Queen of Energy (Finale)

chapter 4: Confessions and revelations

As Electra and Roger strolled through the streets of Energy City, she took in the peaceful vibe of a world finally at balance after so many battles. The familiar sights made her think of home, and she turned to Roger with a smile.

"Just give me a few minutes," she told him.

He nodded. "Of course. Is everything all right?"

"Yeah, I just feel like visiting my adoptive parents for a bit. It's been a while since we really talked."

Electra made her way to her adoptive mother's house and knocked. Within moments, the door flew open.

"Electra, my dear sweet energy bolt!" Aria exclaimed, pulling her into a hug. She stepped back to look Electra up and down. "You look... different. I can't quite put my finger on it. Did you go through some sort of transformation?"

Electra smiled. "You could say that. I've been through changes—inside and out. Let me tell you about it."

They settled on a bench outside, the sun casting warm light as they talked.

"You remember what you first taught me about winning and losing?" Electra began.

Aria nodded with a smile. "Of course. I told you to hate losing more than you love winning."

Electra chuckled. "Well, I used to believe that too, but my perspective has shifted. Now, I'd say I love winning more than I hate losing. What would you think if I told you that?"

Aria raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "It's... a different mindset, that's for sure. What made you see things this way?"

"Glad you asked! When I first started at Alfea, I met a friend named Natalie, the Fairy of Wind and Weather. She's calm and logical, and she warned me early on about how destructive it can be to hate losing. She suggested I should wait for the right moment to strike."

Aria frowned. "That sounds like weak advice. So, what did you do?"

"I considered it, but I was too driven by my need for revenge against Icy, Darcy, and Stormy. I even went as far as permanently taking away their hearing. At first, I didn't feel bad about it."

"Good! Villains deserve consequences... didn't it feel great?"

"It did, for a while. But during my third year at Alfea, I faced the fallout from my actions. It was during the time I earned my Enchantix."

"Enchantix? That's a huge achievement!"

Electra nodded. "It was, but then I found out I had incomplete Enchantix powers."

Aria looked shocked. "Why?"

"The Headmistress told me it was because I was too vengeful."

"But being vengeful is how you win! How could that make your Enchantix incomplete?"

"It's what I thought, too. But when Bloom and I tried to avenge Tecna, we failed. Valtor cast an Oppositus spell on us, freezing us completely. Thankfully, the girls freed us with fairy dust and got us to the infirmary. The nurse ran tests and told me that the spell had left me in a deep freeze, damaging me from the inside. She warned me to accept losses and learn from them, but I wouldn't listen. I wanted Valtor to pay. Headmistress Faragonda pulled me aside to talk about my incomplete Enchantix and said I needed to shift my perspective—to love winning more than I hated losing. She told me to wait for the right moment to act. That was the second time I'd heard that advice, and I realized it might have more value than I thought.

"Later, I went to college in Florence, and my mentor Mia told me the same thing—that patience was essential. But I was still struggling with what you taught me: never lose to an enemy."

Aria looked thoughtful. "Yes, that was my teaching."

"Exactly, Mom. After I graduated from Alfea, I joined Aisha's team with Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, and Tecna. Before I left, Aunt Niobe gave me a list of quotes from her grandmother Layla, reminding me to always remember them. I promised I would. So, when our team went to Earth and battled the Wizards of the Black Circle, who killed Nabu, Aisha and I wanted revenge immediately. It felt good to fight them off, but even then, I kept my vengeful side hidden. Later, when we went on the Sirenix quest, I confided in Aisha about my anger, and she promised we'd work on it together.

"We defeated her cousin Tritannus, saving Andros, but I still struggled with my anger. And then the Trix returned."

Aria blinked in surprise. "Again?"

"Yes! It was frustrating. Even Enchantix wasn't enough to stop them, and most of my friends lost their powers. We had to earn Pyrix, our strongest form since Enchantix, to stand a chance. When Icy froze Flora's wings, I lashed out in rage and wanted instant revenge. But Aisha reminded me of Headmistress Faragonda's advice: wait for the right time, and now I knew what it meant; it wasn't about waiting at all, it was about strategizing. So I waited, strategized, and when the moment came, we finally defeated them."

Aria smiled approvingly. "About time!"

"That's exactly how I felt. But a question still lingered: do I hate losing more than I love winning? And the answer was clear—I love winning more. That shift in mindset helped me finally unlock my complete Enchantix powers. You should try it sometime—it's amazing how patience changes everything."

Aria tilted her head. "But what about handling losses?"

"It's simple, really. I recognize my anger, hum a note to calm down, and I feel better. I don't dwell on the loss or act on thoughts of revenge. Instead, I focus on strategy and remember that winning at the right time is what really matters. It's even what led me to restore the Trix's hearing."

Aria looked at her daughter, pride shining in her eyes. "You've truly grown. You've gone from being an aggressive, vengeful fighter to a composed, strategic guardian fairy."

Electra smiled warmly. "Thanks, Mom!"