Aria and Electra sat in silence, taking in the conversation they had.
"I'm sorry for misleading you, Electra," Aria spoke up. "I wanted you to be successful as you battled enemies."
"You don't have to apologize," Electra replied. "I knew you had good intentions, and I had to learn for myself the dangers of hating to lose. But, I am curious. What wanted you to teach me to hate losing in the first place?"
"It was from past experiences with villains."
"Really?"
"Yeah. I, too, had an incomplete Enchantix. And I still do. I'm not where I should be, and it's all because I acted aggressively towards a villain. How do I earn my complete Enchantix?"
"You have to love winning more than you hate losing and learn to be strategic. I saw you were in a magic kickboxing competition and you lost to someone."
"Yeah. I want revenge so badly!"
"I know, but you can't act like that. If you think about getting back, you'll get back too soon. You need to strategize first."
"But how?"
"We'll figure it out together. Trust me. Loving to win is a great thing if you have a good plan for the next battle."
"So, let's retrace our steps," Electra strategized. "What did you do that caused the loss?"
"Hm. Let's see... I threw a left hook at her, but she counterattacked and knocked me down," Aria replied. "I then got back up and lunged at her to get back at her for what she did, but the alarm rang and the referee said that she won the fight. I then knocked her back and demanded revenge before storming off."
"You acted on impulse without a plan. Your competitive instincts kicked in and that caused you to lose to her. The key to winning is getting back at her without actually getting back."
"What do you mean?"
"I'll show you. Come into the arena."
Aria and Electra walked into the boxing room.
"Do you mind if we use this for a while?" Electra asked.
"Of course," the referee replied.
"Okay, mom," Electra said. "Throw a punch at me."
Aria threw a jab at her, but Electra deflected it, making her fall back. "Oh!" Aria exclaimed. "I get it now. You used a shield to stop the punch. Now that I think about it, that girl used a shield too. I guess I was too aggressive to notice."
"See? It's always better to have a plan before you step into the boxing ring. But it's also important to plan when you're going to strike. Think about that as you start your next round. While aggression is somewhat necessary, don't act hastily. Make your strikes permanent, even if it means you wait until the opponent relaxes their guard."
"I'll try."
A little after the competition, Electra and Aria walked out of the arena.
"You were great out there!" Electra exclaimed.
"Thanks," Aria replied. "It felt good to see the other team get what they deserved. They weren't all that good anyway. If you fought against them, I feel you would do just as well because of how patient and strategic you are."
"Aw, thanks! But now I have to ask you a question. Do you still hate losing more than you love winning?"
"Actually no. I see that being aggressive doesn't get you anywhere. I love winning more than I hate losing. Thanks for showing me the joys of being strategic." Suddenly a glow emanated from Aria's heart.
Electra gasped. "Mom, you just got your complete Enchantix powers!"
"Yes! I have complete Enchantix powers!" Aria transformed into Enchantix.
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"I am so proud of you, mom!" Electra cheered.
Suddenly, a voice came from the sky: "Fairy of Strategy..."
Aria returned to her normal clothes. "What was that about?"
Electra shrugged, but she knew what was going to happen next. She and Aria went back into their room.
Headmistress Faragonda teleported into the living room, a radiant smile on her face.
"Headmistress Faragonda!" Electra exclaimed. "What a pleasant surprise!"
"Hello, Electra," Faragonda replied warmly. "I heard you had some great news to share?"
"I do! You remember my mom, Aria Vidia Robinson, right?"
"Yes, what about her?"
"She has just earned complete Enchantix powers!"
"Oh, that is wonderful!" Faragonda exclaimed, her eyes shining. "It's been forty years since she held incomplete Enchantix powers. She was the fairy of quintessence, but now she's the fairy of strategy! We must hold a special ceremony for her."
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The day of the ceremony arrived, and the courtyard of Alfea was transformed into a magical celebration space. Twinkling fairy lights hung from the trees, and colorful flowers bloomed everywhere, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Friends and family gathered, their faces glowing with anticipation.
Headmistress Faragonda stood at the center of the courtyard, her voice carrying over the crowd. "Welcome, everyone, to this special celebration of Aria's achievements! Today, we honor not just her completion of Enchantix powers, but also the journey she and Electra have taken together. Let's begin the ceremony!"
As the crowd cheered, Aria stepped forward, her heart swelling with gratitude. "Thank you, everyone, for being here to celebrate this moment with me. It's been a long journey, but I couldn't have done it without the love and support of my daughter and all of you."
Electra stood beside her, beaming with pride. "Mom, you've taught me so much, and I'm honored to share this day with you. You've shown me the true meaning of strength and resilience."
Faragonda continued, "To symbolize Aria's journey, we will now present her with a special pendant that represents her new title as the fairy of strategy." She held up a beautiful pendant shaped like a star, shimmering with magic. "May it remind you to always embrace the strategic approach to any challenge you face."
Aria accepted the pendant with tears of joy in her eyes, fastening it around her neck. "Thank you, Headmistress. This means the world to me."
As the ceremony progressed, friends shared stories and memories, laughter and joy filling the air. The celebration culminated in a dance, with Electra leading the way. She twirled gracefully, her energy radiating around her, inspiring everyone to join in.
"Let's dance to honor our achievements and the bonds we share!" Electra called out, and the crowd erupted into joyous movement, celebrating not just Aria's success but the strength of their community.
As the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the festivities, Aria and Electra shared a heartfelt embrace, knowing that this day would forever be etched in their hearts.
