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 stood at the edge of the forest, her locket glowing faintly as the first light of dawn broke through the trees. The bond buzzed softly with Alexander and Sky's presence as they approached, their expressions a mix of quiet determination and concern.
"You've been out here all night," Sky said, his tone light but tinged with worry. "Didn't we agree on this whole 'rest is important' thing?"
Vanessa managed a faint smile, the weight of her thoughts pressing heavily on her chest. "I couldn't sleep. The veil... it's getting worse. I can feel it."
Alexander placed a hand on her shoulder, his green eyes steady. "Then we need to act. What's the plan?"
Vanessa exhaled, her gaze drifting to the horizon. "We find the next breach before Rosalind does. And we stop her from using Bloom to make things worse."
Sky frowned, his usual grin absent. "That's a tall order, Nessa. Even for you."
Vanessa's chest tightened, but she nodded. "I know. But we don't have a choice."
The bond thrummed faintly, their shared resolve grounding her. Vanessa turned to face them, her voice steady despite the storm inside her.
"Let's get started," she said firmly. "We don't have time to waste."
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The first step was finding Bloom. Vanessa tracked her sister to the training hall, where she found her practicing her fiery magic with a focus that bordered on desperation. The flames in Bloom's hands burned brightly, their heat radiating through the air as she moved through her drills.
"Bloom," Vanessa called, her voice steady.
Bloom turned, her fiery gaze narrowing. "What do you want?"
"To talk," Vanessa said, stepping closer. "About the veil. And Rosalind."
Bloom crossed her arms, her fiery temper flaring briefly. "If you're here to tell me I'm wrong, save it."
Vanessa exhaled, her chest tightening. "I'm not here to argue with you. I just... I need your help."
Bloom hesitated, her fiery magic flickering uncertainly. "Why? You've made it pretty clear you don't trust me."
Vanessa's throat tightened, but she forced herself to meet Bloom's gaze. "You're my sister, Bloom. I'll always trust you. Even when it feels like I shouldn't."
Bloom's fiery temper softened, her gaze flickering with uncertainty. "Then what do you want from me?"
"To work together," Vanessa said simply. "We're stronger as a team. You know that."
Bloom frowned, her fiery magic dimming slightly. "Fine. But if this goes south, it's on you."
Vanessa nodded, the bond buzzing faintly with Alexander and Sky's quiet support. "Fair enough."
