For the past week, the girls had been studying from sunup to sundown for their huge midterm. It was already Saturday, and the midterm was scheduled for Monday afternoon. They still had no idea what to expect because they knew for a fact that the midterm wasn’t going to be what they were accustomed to. Back on Earth, all you needed for any test was a number two pencil and a scantron. However, since it was Ivy’s birthday today, they decided to put down the spell books and do something for her.

Fortunately, since Ivy was taking a shower with the music blasting, her besties could decorate their dorm room to surprise her once she got out of the shower. An hour had passed and her girls heard her turn off the water. Serena and the others quickly closed all the blinds and hid behind one of the couches. As soon as Ivy opened the door, her besties jumped up, the blinds flew open, and they shouted, “Happy fifteenth birthday, Vee!”

“Aww! Thanks girls,” said Ivy, as she smiled.

“Alright, now it’s time for you to get ready,” said Serena.

“Ready for what?” Ivy asked.

“We can’t tell you because it’s a surprise,” said Crystal.

“Fine! Alright girls, just go easy on the hair and makeup. I don’t want to be looking like a clown,” Ivy stated.

“Whatever.” They all laughed.

Ivy had no idea what her besties had planned for her on her birthday. All she knew was whatever it was they all stressed that she had to look the bomb.com before this afternoon. You would think having magic would make the getting ready process much faster, but it still took hours. The wrong spell could do major, or worse, permanent damage to one’s hair and appearance. Meanwhile, as the girls were getting Ivy ready to go on her secret date, the guys were getting their buddy Brock ready.

“Thanks guys for covering for me! I appreciate it,” said Brock.

“Dude, no problem. It’s your first date with a beautiful girl like Ivy. Of course, we aren’t going to let you miss it,” Max responded.

“The illusion spell I have been working on should fool each one of the dorm advisors just in time for you to get back from the date,” said Roux.

“Must be nice finding out you’re a wizard,” said Josh, as he laughed.

“It does come in handy.” Roux smirked confidently.

#BackAtFHA

“Where are you four going? Shouldn’t you all be preparing for your huge midterm?” said Ms. Garnet.

“Relax, Garnet. They probably have been studying all week and they just want to relax,” said Mrs. Wings.

“Fine, but be back by 8 o’clock sharp!”

“Nine-thirty at the latest girls.”

“Thanks, Mrs. Wings,” said Serena and her besties.

“No problem girls and do be careful.”

Ivy still had no clue what was going on, but once she and her girls walked outside of the humongous, shimmering, wing-shaped gate of FHA, she spotted one of the BAHA hovercrafts. She obviously assumed that the guys were coming along. Little did Ivy know that Brock was the only one on board. The large hovercraft door dropped down, but Ivy could only see a shadow of a guy holding a bouquet of roses. As soon as he stepped into the light, all she could do was smile.

“Well, look at Mr. Scrumdiliumcious.” Crystal couldn’t help but compliment Brock.

“Well, what are you waiting for? Go spend your birthday with your man,” Serena whispered to Ivy.

“He isn’t my man,” Ivy whispered back blushing.

“Oh, stop being in denial and just go have a great time,” Kristy whispered.

“Well, it looks like he’s coming to get you himself,” said Crystal.

#EveryPrincessNeedsHerPrinceToMakeHerFeelSpecialSometimes

“Hey girls, thanks for keeping it a secret; now we’re heading off, and don’t worry, she’ll be safe with me,” said Brock.

“Oh, we know! She better be,” Crystal warned.

“Alright! It’s time to leave these two lovebirds alone. Have fun.” Serena smiled as she walked away.

The girls headed back inside the school and Brock and Ivy were finally alone. At first, they both spent about two minutes gazing into each other’s eyes. Anyone with a heart could tell the two were in love and have been feeling the same way about each other for years. Honestly, someday it was bound to happen that the friend zone got broken. Alright, they had enough staring into each other’s eyes because Ivy had to get back to her dorm by nine-thirty and Brock had to get back in time before Roux’s spell wore off.

Ivy still suspiciously wanted to figure out where in the Magic Dimension Brock was taking her. She even tried to flirt it out of him, but he was not paying too much attention to her. Since he needed to keep his eyes on the sky, he could not risk damaging the hovercraft and most of all their lives. Roughly in about thirty-five minutes, it was time to land because they had reached their destination.

They both got off the hovercraft and the first thing Ivy noticed was all the beautiful flowers around her that she’s never seen before. Then she realized that Brock brought her to the Mystical Gardens. The Mystical Gardens was known as the Heart of Nature in the Magic Dimension. It was bursting with flowers that someone who lived on Earth had no indication that they existed. Ivy wondered why she couldn’t sense that they were arriving at this place because she is the Fairy of Nature after all. Little did she know that while her besties were getting her all dolled up, they put a temporary blocking sense spell on her until she arrived at the Heart of Nature.

“Aww! Brock, it’s beautiful,” said Ivy, as tears of joy flowed down her face.

“Just like you… and umm, Ivy...” Brock was a little nervous.

“Yes, Brock?”

“There’s been something that I have wanted to ask you for quite some time, but I’m not sure how you’re going to take it.”

“Go on! It’s okay.”

“Ever since we first met, I’ve always felt you were special to me and eventually more than just a friend. What I’m trying to say is… Ivy, will you be my girlfriend?”

Ivy leaned in and kissed Brock on his lips.

“Does that answer your question?” Ivy smiled as she gazed into his eyes.

#BackAtDSHA #TheWitchesLounge

“Hey, ladies look at what I have: the new Gothic Witch Teen Magazine!” squealed Zoe.

“Let me see that!” Ices exclaimed as she snatched the magazine from Zoe.

“Hey! Don’t snatch!”

“Ooh, look a Q&A. Hmm, let’s see, okay question number one: On a scale from 1 to 10 how mean are you?” Ices read.

“Ha! Please! Ten isn’t a big enough number for you,” said Jewels.

“Right! Oh look, question two: If you could rule the world, what would you do? That’s easy! You’ll find out soon enough idiots! Hahahaha!” Ices laughed loudly.

“Good one, but it’s we’re going to be ruling the universe together,” said Storm.

“Yes, a good one indeed,” said King Darwin, as he popped up unannounced again.

“Ugh! KD, are you spying on us again!” said Ices.

“No! I just thought that I’d pop in and give you some news. The nature-loving fairy and her boy-toy are on a date at the Mystical Gardens.”

“In other words, you want us to ruin their date and destroy them?”

“Read my mind, but before you go, make sure you pick up the two nitwits and meet me back at home. I have a gift for each of you.”

Ivy and Brock’s date was going perfectly fine, but of course, the evil witches were planning on a way to ruin Ivy’s day.

“Aww! They look so cute together; disgusting.” Jewels gagged and rolled her eyes.

“Alright! It’s time for us to test out our new powers. So, who wants to go first?” Ices asked.

“I do! Watch this.” Storm grinned mischievously.

“Brock, something’s not right! I feel a change in the balance,” said Ivy.

“What do you mean?” Brock asked.

“ARCTIC WINDS!” shouted Storm.

“Brock move!” Ivy yelled while pushing Brock out of Storm’s attack.

“Thanks for the save Ivy,” said Brock.

“Ugh! Just when I thought I was on the perfect date and nothing could go wrong. FAIRY POWER TRANSFORM!” shouted Ivy.

#WellTheDateWasGreatWhileItLasted #TimeForAFight

“HA! You don’t really think you can go up against us and win?” said Ices.

“Yeah, it’s two against four.” Jewels pointed out.

“What are we, chopped liver?” Mectrics folded his arms and sighed.

“Well, we’ll just have to find out,” answered Brock.

Serena, Crystal, and Kristy began to feel a strange vibe that Ivy and Brock were in grave danger. Therefore, Serena called Max and asked if they could meet them at FHA and head to the Mystical Gardens immediately.

“Hey Serena, what’s up?” asked Max, as he answered his cellphone.

“We think Ivy and Brock are in danger and we have to get to them quickly!”

#BackInTheGardens

“I need to use my scepter,” said Ivy.

“Don’t worry, I’ll protect you while you summon your scepter.” Brock stood in front of her.

“I hope this works.” Brock pulled out his magical flute from his back pocket and started playing a song.

“Aww! He’s playing their last song together,” said Zoe sarcastically.

“How sweet, but I’ve heard enough. SUFFERING BLIZZARD!” Ices shouted.

“AHHHHHHHH!” Brock yelled as he was blasted into the air before he hit the ground.

“Looks like he went flying,” said Jewels.

“Oh no! Brock! You witches!” Ivy cried.

“Alright Miss Tulip, what do you have for me?” Ices asked.

“This! NATURE CRYSTAL POWER FLOWER POLLEN BURST!”

“HA! Please,” Ices used her right hand and smacked Ivy’s spell back at her.

“AHHHHHHHH!” Ivy was struck down by her own attack.

“Ha-ha! Time to finish them off.” Ices grinned menacingly.

“QUARTZ FIRE HEART BLAST!” shouted Serena.

“AHHHHHHHH!” the Vortex yelled.

Right before the Vortex were about to blast Ivy and Brock into extinction, their friends showed up just in time.

“Ugh! You losers again. Why am I not surprised?” said Ices.

“Ivy, are you okay?” Kristy asked, as she rushed over to Ivy laying on the ground.

“Kristy, the witches are stronger,” Ivy warned.

“Aww! Ices, you didn’t think we’d miss another opportunity to defeat you all,” said Serena.

“Aye man, are you okay?” Roux asked Brock.

“Yeah, but those witches and the two freaks seem to have gotten stronger suddenly,” said Brock.

“Don’t worry! We’ll handle them,” Max said.

“Well, which one of your fiascoes wants to go first?” Mectrics asked.

“I’ve got time to test out my magic sword. LIGHT STRIKE!” Max shouted and blasted Mectrics.

“AHHHHHHHH!” yelled Mectrics.

“You got him bro!” assumed Josh.

“Psych! ELECTRIC CURRENT!” Mectrics fooled Max and attacked.

“Max!” Serena hollered.

“If I were you, I’d keep my eyes on the ice witch about to attack you! FROZEN COFFIN!” Ices sealed Serena into a block of ice.

“Ooh! Time to crush her,” said Storm, as she grinned.

“Oh no you don’t witch! MEL-” Crystal was cut off before she could finish the spell.

“Not so fast! HUH!” Jewels blasted Crystal.

“AHHHHHHHH!” screamed Crystal.

“Crystal!” Josh hollered.

“Let’s play some bowling; you guys are the pins,” said Mectrics.

“And I’m the bowling ball!” shouted Bruce as he curled into a huge ball position.

“AHHHHHHH!” hollered Roux and Josh.

“Hahahaha! Looks like the Time Fairy is the last one standing,” said Jewels.

“Let’s destroy her!” Ices commanded.

“No Kristy, move!” Roux pulled enough strength to get off the ground and push Kristy out the way.

“Roux! NO!” yelled Kristy.

“AHHHHHHHH!” Roux screamed.

“Ugh! You witches! No, this can’t be! I won’t let you win!” cried Kristy.

Someone or something heard Kristy’s cries and the final scepter appeared. The rolls were about to switch, assigning where the winning and losing team stood.

“Ha-ha! Please! With our new powers, that scepter isn’t going to do you any good,” said Ices.

“Ices, but look what’s going on!” Storm pointed at Serena.

The ice coffin that Ices had Serena sealed in began to melt and the four scepters surrounded her. Suddenly, a rupture of positive energy emerged from the scepters and sheltered Serena in what seemed to be an eternal light. The light was so intense that the witches and the nitwits could no longer stand being in the same domicile. Even King Darwin felt the immense power all the way on the Dark Planet.

“What the heck was that? Hmm, could it be that the chosen one has finally been revealed?” said King Darwin, as he felt a warm gush of wind blow through his castle.

#BackToTheBattle

“That unbearable light!” screamed Jewels; she almost went blind since she is the Witch of Darkness.

“Let’s get out of here now!” Ices demanded.

As soon as Ices and her squad vanished, the power that surrounded Serena had stopped flowing and she collapsed.

“What just happened?” Serena asked, as she opened her eyes and only to realize that she was being held in Max’s arms.

“Well, I honestly don’t know where to start. I regained consciousness moments after you sent Ices and her crew packing,” said Max.

“Well, I witnessed the whole thing! Once I was granted my scepter, all four of them were somehow drawn to you and they upgraded your powers tremendously,” Kristy explained.

“Must have been some upgrade to send those creeps running scared,” said Crystal.

“Bring, Bring, Bring,” Roux’s cellphone rang.

“Uh-oh! Well, time for more terrible news! My spell wore off and the dorm advisor wants us to head straight to Professor Marcellus' office as soon as we get back,” said Roux in a low voice.

“Well, looks like we’re in trouble…” said Josh.

“Trust me, you guys aren’t going to be the only ones in trouble,” replied Crystal.

“Ugh! Well it’s time to go. Chances are, we’re late and we’re going to be penalized because it’s way past curfew,” Serena whined.

“Well, this is one birthday I won’t forget,” said Ivy.

#SpyingOnYourFoes

“Hmm, I knew it! So, Serena is in fact the princess of the Kingdom of Starlight and most of all, the Keeper of the Ultimate Power.” King Darwin grinned as he rubbed his chin.

The boys had dropped off Serena and her girls and zoomed on back to their campus. And to no surprise to them, standing outside in front of the winged gate was the Queen of Discipline, Ms. Garnet. Garnet had the biggest grin on her face, bigger than the Grinch because she obviously had a thing for punishing students. It was hard to believe that the rumor that she was supposed to be a witch instead of a fairy, was just a rumor. On the bright side, she told Serena and her girls that she was glad to see they made it back in one piece. Thus, she did not ask why they were late and just ordered them to follow her to the Headmistress’ office.

#InMrsWingsOffice

“What’s the matter of the hour?” Mrs. Wings asked.

“These girls were more than an hour late returning to campus,” Ms. Garnet explained.

“I’m sure they have a valid reason.” Mrs. Wings had hoped.

“We do! Those four witches from Dark Spells High Academy: Ices, Jewels, Storm, Zoe, and their two minions, Mectrics and Bruce attacked us again,” Serena explained.

“Did you say again? How long has this been going on!” Ms. Garnet demanded an answer.

“Before we even got to this Magic Dimension.” Crystal shook her head.

“Don’t worry! Go to your rooms! I’ll be sure to contact Professor Nicholas and Headmistress Ganondorf-Green about their students’ misdemeanors with my students and the Bravery Arts students as well,” replied Mrs. Wings.

“Wait, not so fast! You still must get some type of discipline; so tomorrow, you four can spend the day cleaning and alphabetizing the library without any magic.” Ms. Garnet smiled with delight.

“The entire library!” Serena, Crystal, Ivy, and Kristy’s mouth dropped.

“Or would you like to spend your weekends until the rest of the school year is over in detention?”

“Cleaning and alphabetizing the entire library it is,” the girls agreed unanimously.

“That will be all, goodnight girls. I’ll see you in the library tomorrow.”

“Yes, goodnight girls,” said Mrs. Wings.

“Goodnight,” said the girls.

#BackInTheirDormRoom #GettingReadyForBed

“Well, time to get some sleep, girls. We have to clean the huge library for punishment and then the midterm is on Monday,” said Serena.

“Oh, how fun,” said Kristy sarcastically.

“It’s like we can’t catch a break.” Ivy sighed.

“Well, at least she didn’t say we had to clean the entire school.”

“Hey, you know what I just noticed?” said Crystal.

“What Cee?” Serena asked.

“We don’t have a name for our group yet?”

“What do you mean?”

“Well, the witches call themselves the Vortex and they call their two tagalongs nitwits.”

“Yeah, pretty sure spiky hair and the green blob didn’t agree on that name.”

“But Cee does have a valid point,” Kristy agreed.

“Yeah, a name to refer to our group would be nice,” said Ivy.

“Okay Crystal, what did you have in mind?” Serena asked.

“Hmm, what about Crystal’s Fairies!” Crystal asked.

“Yes, to the fairies’ part,” Serena agreed.

“Yeah, no to the Crystal’s part,” Ivy added.

“A most definitely not; since who made you the leader?” said Kristy.

“What’s that supposed to mean, Kay!” shouted Crystal, as she jumped up.

“Hey girls! Cut it out! No need to argue; we’re all leaders in my book,” said Serena.

“Rena’s right! We each play a part in the group like for example: a princess runs the castle too, not just the king and his queen,” Ivy added.

“Hmm, I got it, what about the F.S.P.’s?” Serena suggested.

“F.S.P.’s?” Crystal, Ivy, and Kristy asked while looking puzzled.

“The Fairy Squad Princesses,” explained Serena.

“I like it,” said Ivy.

“Short, simple, straight to the point, hashtag love it!” shouted Crystal.

“Why don’t we make it official? On three everyone shout it out! One, two, three,” said Kristy.

“We’re the Fairy Squad Princesses!” shouted everyone.