The Purge Feast - Fate: The Winx Saga

People fear what they don't understand.

The grand hall of Solaria's castle was bathed in the golden light of the setting sun, casting long, ethereal shadows that danced across the marble floors. High above, stained glass windows depicted the kingdom's glorious history, their colors muted by the waning daylight. The air was thick with an oppressive silence, broken only by the soft rustle of silk as Queen Luna shifted on her throne. The throne itself, an imposing structure of gold and crimson, dominated the room, its grandeur a stark contrast to the tension simmering within the hall.

Queen Luna sat with an air of regal authority, her sharp eyes narrowing as she listened to Andreas' report. Her elegant fingers drummed impatiently on the armrest, her displeasure evident.

"He's been missing since the attack in the forest last night," Andreas said, his voice steady despite the weight of the news he bore. "It's been an entire day, and there's no trace of him."

Luna's expression remained unyielding, a mask of cold indifference. "And what of the mission? Did you locate the school?"

Andreas shook his head, frustration etched on his features. "No, Your Majesty. We had the advantage, but we failed. We encountered a fairy... her power was unlike anything I've ever seen."

Luna's interest was piqued, though her annoyance lingered. "Explain."

"She managed to halt our attack with an immense display of magic," Andreas continued, his voice tinged with awe and resentment. "She wielded all the elements—fire, water, earth, air, light—and even persuaded my mind. She made me fight my own men."

A spark of curiosity flickered in Luna's eyes. "All the elements, you say? That's exceedingly rare."

Andreas nodded. "Yes, Your Majesty. I believe she kidnapped Saul. She overpowered us with ease."

Luna leaned forward slightly, her gaze piercing. "I want that fairy alive. A creature with such power could be invaluable to us."

Andreas bowed his head. "I will find her, Your Majesty. And perhaps, in the process, I will find Saul as well."

Queen Luna's lips curled into a faint, calculating smile. "See that you do, Andreas. Do not fail me again."

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the room into twilight, Andreas felt the weight of his queen's command. He turned on his heel and strode from the hall, determination fueling his every step. The hunt for the elusive fairy and the missing Saul had just become his top priority, and he knew that failure was not an option.

The grand doors of the hall closed behind him with a resonant thud, leaving Luna alone with her thoughts. She rose from her throne and walked to the window, gazing out at the darkening kingdom. The sun had fully set, leaving the sky awash with deep purples and blues. Torches and lanterns flickered to life across the kingdom, casting a warm, golden glow over the streets below. She could see the distant outlines of the forest where the battle had taken place, a shadowy mass of trees that seemed to hold secrets she was determined to uncover.

Her mind raced with the possibilities that the powerful fairy presented. If she could harness that kind of magic, the balance of power would shift decidedly in her favor. The kingdom of Solaria would be unchallenged, its enemies crushed beneath the weight of their combined might.

Luna turned from the window, her flowing gown sweeping across the marble floor. She moved with purpose through the grand hall, her thoughts a storm of strategy and ambition. The loss of Saul, one of her most skilled hunters, was a setback, but not an insurmountable one. Her focus now was on capturing the fairy who had displayed such extraordinary power.

As she made her way through the corridors of the castle, she passed servants and guards, all of whom bowed low as she passed. Luna's presence commanded respect and fear in equal measure, her reputation as a formidable and ruthless ruler well established.