All right, this one is very short and I'm sorry for that, but I've been working hard on lengthening and perfecting the last one, and I couldn't really think of what to do with this one, so I just added a few details and left it. It's not really an important chapter, I just needed a closer for this story. I hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 18: Now it all begins
The girls spent the entire night with their boyfriends. They danced, ate and had a wonderful time. About midway through the night, Helia took Flora out on the patio for a private talk.
"This has been an amazing night Helia, thank you," said Flora, putting her head on his shoulder.
"You're an amazing girl," said Helia. "I'm just glad you're safe. I worried so much about you these last few days. Ever since the exam, there's been danger right and left, and I knew that we'd come out of it all right, but I couldn't help but worry about you. I love you Flora."
"And I love you Helia." He leaned in and kissed her softly, and she wrapped her arms around him, glad that she'd finally said that she loved him. Those three words were long overdue.
After awhile, all the girls were exhausted from so much dancing. They weren't ready for the dance to end but all were ready for a good night's sleep. Around 10:30, the dance was starting to come to a close, and they were ready to enjoy it together.
"There's one song left before the dance ends, what do you think they'll play?" asked Sky.
"Oh that reminds me," said Musa. "Be back in a few minutes." She dashed off towards the DJ and started whispering something in his ear.
"What's she doing?" asked Stella.
"My guess is she wants to sing the last song," said Bloom. She was right. A minute later, Musa appeared on the stage with a microphone in her hand and started singing.
Sun's up
A little after twelve
Make breakfast for myself
Leave the work for someone else
People say, they say that it's just a phase
They tell me to act my age
Well I am
On this perfect day
Nothing's standing in my way
On this perfect day
When nothing can go wrong
It's the perfect day
Tomorrow's gonna come too soon
I could stay forever as I am
On this perfect day
Sun's down
A little after ten
I pick up all my friends
In my Mercedes-Benz
Wake up
Don't tell me it's just a dream
Cause when I've had enough you'll hear me say
Now don't you try to rain on my perfect day
Nothing's standing in my way
On this perfect day
When nothing can go wrong
It's the perfect day
Tomorrow's gonna come too soon
I could stay forever as I am
On this perfect day
I win the race but I've already won
And getting there can be half the fun
So don't stop me til I'm good and done
Don't you try to rain on my perfect day
It's the perfect day
It's the perfect day
Nothing's gonna bring me down
I could stay forever as I am
On this perfect day
Nothing's standing in my way
On this perfect day
When nothing can go wrong
It's the perfect day
I win the race but I've already won
And getting there can be half the fun
So don't stop me til I'm good and done
Don't you try to rain on my perfect day
On this perfect day
On this perfect day
The audience cheered as Musa took a bow and walked back to her friends.
"That was awesome Musa," said Bloom.
"That was probably the best song you've ever done," said Layla, hugging her.
"Totally," said Stella.
They spent a few more minutes just chatting, but the boy's caught Saladin glaring at them, which told them to wrap it up. None wanted to, but they knew if they didn't, they be in major trouble, even if the school year was technically over.
"Well, I guess we should say good night," said Sky. They all said, "good night," at once, then Sky, Brandon, Helia, and Timmy kissed their girlfriends. After a moment's hesitation, Jason kissed Layla and even she couldn't deny that she liked it. Riven gave Musa a small peck on the cheek, but she just smiled and thought to herself, "at least I'm getting somewhere." The girls walked back to Alfea, chatting happily about the fun of the evening and went to bed. A half hour later, everyone was asleep except for Bloom and Flora.
"So, you finally told Helia that you loved him?" asked Bloom.
"Yeah," said Flora. "It felt good to finally say it."
"I'm glad," said Bloom. "I'm also glad that Musa's now officially with Riven."
"These past few days have been good for all our relationships," said Flora. "I'm just glad that the adventure is finally over."
"Me too, me too," said Bloom as they both fell asleep.
Ms. Faragonda looked out her office window. She thought about what she had told the girls a few days previous. She knew that things wouldn't start up again for a little while, but what she didn't want was for them to let their guard down. "I hope the girls are ready," she said. "The adventure is just beginning."
All right, the first story in the Quest for Power Series is now officially complete. Do you recognize the song? It's by Hoku, it's "Perfect Day" from Legally Blonde. I thought it would be a good fit, considering the girl's powers are restored, the witches are gone, it's the end of the school year and they get to spend it with their boyfriends. Now here's where I'm going to be evil again and make you wait until I get home from the beach to post the next story. If I can get to the Internet café once in a while, I'll start there, but you may just have to wait two weeks before I get back on here. Enjoy your summer until I get back and happy reading!