Alethea is a kind soul trying to navigate a chaotic world while searching for her place in it. When she discovers she's the lost princess of a vanished planet, her life becomes even more complicated, forcing her to confront a destiny she never asked...
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Disclaimer: This chapter contains mentions of suicide, depression, and other heavy emotional themes. Reader discretion is advised.
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Alethea's POV:
I tugged my hood down over my head as the wind howled, trying to rip it away. The rain poured relentlessly, drenching us to the bone, while lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating the shadowy castle in the distance.
"We're here," I murmured, my voice barely audible over the storm, as my gaze fixed on the towering, foreboding structure ahead.
"This must be Hogging's Castle," Bloom added, her tone steady but alert.
I glanced back at the others, their determined faces glistening with rain. "Is everyone ready?" I asked softly, concern evident in my voice. They nodded in unison, their silent reassurance giving me the courage to move forward. "Okay, let's do this."
Together, we entered the elevator that groaned to life, carrying us up toward the unknown. When it came to a stop and the doors opened, we stepped out cautiously, our eyes scanning the grand but eerie surroundings.
"Well, that's just rude. No one's even here to greet us!" Stella huffed, breaking the tense silence. She placed her hands on her hips and called out, "Yoo-hoo, anybody home?"
As if in response, knights clad in armor emerged from the shadows, their swords glinting ominously in the dim light as they raised them in warning.
We instinctively took a step back. "Uh... anyone else here?" I asked nervously, glancing around for someone less... intimidating. "Maybe someone a little friendlier?"
The knights didn't seem to appreciate that. Without hesitation, they charged forward, swords gleaming as they advanced.
"You might've offended them," Bloom teased, her voice light despite the situation.
I sighed, already feeling a tinge of guilt. "Oops... my bad." Taking a steadying breath, I stepped forward, my fingers brushing my cloak as I cast it aside, revealing my outfit beneath. One by one, the girls followed my lead, removing their cloaks and readying themselves for what was to come.
"Winx, Enchantix!" As I ascended into the sky, a brilliant glow radiated from my arms, transforming them into elegant, elbow-length gloves shimmering with a translucent sheen. Beautiful sandal-like straps wrapped around my feet, spiraling up my legs to just beneath my knees. Sparkles gathered around my neck, forming a delicate Fairy dust bottle. A shimmering water bubble enclosed me, and when it burst, I stood in my Fairy outfit: a stunning, flowing dress in shades of pale blue, with sheer layers draping elegantly from my waist, twinkling like stardust. As I twirled, my white hair magically styled itself into a breathtaking boho bubble braid, with intricate plaits woven at the crown and adorned with delicate, shimmering accessories. Loose waves cascaded down my back, soft and ethereal. Enormous wings, patterned in iridescent blue and gold, unfolded behind me, their tips glittering with tiny gems. Finally, Ghidorah circled gracefully around me, finishing my transformation.
