Vanessa has spent her life believing she was abandoned, shuffling between neglectful foster homes and haunted by strange nightmares. When her suppressed magic resurfaces, she is thrust into the mysterious world of Alfea, a school for fairies. There...
Vanessa sat in her room, the faint glow of her locket casting shadows across the walls. Bloom's fiery words replayed in her mind, each one cutting deeper than the last. She clenched her fists, the weight of the betrayal pressing heavily on her chest.
The bond thrummed faintly with Alexander and Sky's concern, their quiet presence a steady reassurance. Vanessa closed her eyes, focusing on the bond as she exhaled shakily.
"Vanessa." Sky's voice was soft but steady as it came through the bond. "We're here."
Vanessa didn't reply, but the bond pulsed faintly with gratitude as she stood and made her way to the common room. Alexander and Sky were waiting for her, their expressions a mix of worry and quiet determination.
"You shouldn't be alone right now," Alexander said, his green eyes scanning her face.
Vanessa managed a faint smile. "I wasn't alone. I had you."
Sky grinned, though the usual teasing edge was absent. "And you always will."
The bond thrummed faintly, their presence grounding her as she sat between them. For the first time that day, the weight on her chest began to ease.
The fire crackled softly in the common room as Vanessa leaned against Sky, her fingers brushing her locket absently. Alexander sat beside her, his green eyes steady as he watched her with quiet concern.
"She doesn't trust me," Vanessa said finally, her voice barely above a whisper. "She thinks I'm trying to control her."
"She's scared," Alexander said, his tone calm. "Rosalind is manipulating her, feeding into her insecurities."
"But why didn't she come to me?" Vanessa asked, her chest tightening. "We're sisters. We're supposed to trust each other."
Sky placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Sometimes it's easier to believe the worst in people, especially when you're hurting. It doesn't mean she doesn't care."
Vanessa sighed, her gaze dropping to her hands. "What if I lose her? What if I can't bring her back?"
"You won't lose her," Alexander said firmly. "And you won't face this alone. We're with you."
The bond thrummed faintly, its warmth a quiet reassurance. Vanessa exhaled, her chest easing slightly as she looked at them.
"Thank you," she said softly. "For everything."
"Always," Sky said with a grin. "You're stuck with us, remember?"
Vanessa chuckled, the bond buzzing faintly with shared warmth. For the first time in days, she felt like she could breathe.
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The next morning, Vanessa joined Alexander and Sky in the training field. The bond pulsed faintly with anticipation as they prepared for the day's session, their usual camaraderie lightening the tension that lingered in the air.
"Let's see what you've got, Nessa," Sky said, twirling his sword with a grin. "I'm not going easy on you."
Vanessa smirked, summoning a burst of fire in her hands. "Good. I wouldn't want it any other way."
Alexander stepped forward, his expression calm but focused. "Control and precision, Vanessa. Let the bond guide you."
The bond thrummed faintly as Vanessa moved, her magic flowing seamlessly as she sparred with Sky. Each strike and counterstrike was a dance, their connection a steady rhythm that guided their movements.
"You're improving," Alexander said, his green eyes glinting with approval. "But you're still holding back."
Vanessa frowned, her chest tightening. "I'm trying."
"Don't try," Alexander said firmly. "Trust. In yourself, in us. That's the only way."
The bond buzzed sharply, its energy surging through Vanessa as she nodded. She raised her hands, summoning a vortex of fire and wind that swirled with controlled intensity. Sky's grin widened as he dodged the flames, his movements quick and fluid.
"That's more like it," Sky said, his tone teasing but proud.
Vanessa exhaled, the bond thrumming faintly with their shared satisfaction. For the first time in weeks, she felt strong.
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Later that afternoon, the trio gathered in the library, poring over ancient texts and maps in search of answers. Vanessa's locket glowed faintly as she traced the runes on the shard, its energy a steady hum in her hand.
"We need to find Rosalind's base of operations," Alexander said, his green eyes scanning a map of the surrounding area. "If we can cut off her influence, we might be able to bring Bloom back."
"But how do we find her?" Vanessa asked, her voice tinged with frustration. "She's always one step ahead."
Sky leaned back in his chair, his blue eyes thoughtful. "Maybe we don't find her. Maybe we make her come to us."
Vanessa frowned, her chest tightening. "How?"
Sky's grin returned, his usual mischief glinting in his eyes. "By being unpredictable. If she thinks she knows our next move, let's prove her wrong."
Alexander nodded, his expression thoughtful. "It's risky, but it might work. We just need to be prepared for anything."
The bond thrummed faintly, their shared resolve a quiet reassurance. Vanessa exhaled, the tension in her chest easing slightly.
"Let's do it," she said firmly. "Whatever it takes."
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That night, Vanessa stood on the balcony of her dorm, her locket glowing faintly as she stared at the stars. The bond pulsed faintly with Alexander and Sky's presence, their quiet support a steady comfort.
"We're going to bring her back," Vanessa murmured, her voice steady. "No matter what."
