Episode 1 part 1
◇Bloom◇

▪︎Verena▪︎

From a balcony in the Specialist's tower where I have a full view of the courtyard, I watch the students below me with my arms folded.

I see Ben Harvey helping his daughter Terra with some plants. I also see Stella in the middle of some girls taking pictures. I roll my eyes at the scene. Poor things. Embarrassing themselves and they don't even know it. I see several other familiar faces among the new students.

Suddenly I feel her energy, her nervousness and fear of being here. I look at the entrance and see the little redhead I've watched for so many years finally walking through the gates of Alfea. Bending forward, I lean my elbows on the railing to get a better look at her. She walks to the lawn in the middle of the courtyard looking around.

"Your eyes are burning my ass Saul" I say feeling his presence behind me.

"It's hard not to look with you in that position that you know I like" with this one I had to laugh "I'll never understand how you can tell who's around without even looking"

"It's a gift" I say shrugging my shoulders.

"One of the many mysteries that involve you" His hands squeeze my waist a little before giving a kiss and a small bite to the back of my neck, which was exposed because I had my hair up. Ignoring the shiver it caused me, I took his hands off me.

"The students will see. So stop" I scold him.

In response I only got a small laugh. He went to my side, staying in the same position as me.

"What do you look at with such interest?" he asked me.

"There" I nod with my chin towards Sky "He's heading towards that redhead over there" I point to Bloom "And knowing that blondie well, I already know what's going to happen "

"Do you?" he asked with humor.

"Uhum"

"Then please Miss Neith tell me what will happen" he challenged me with one of his eyebrows raised. A habit he learned from me. I straighten my posture and begin to describe the scene.

"He realized that the poor girl was lost and confused So he being a gentleman decided to help" I said theatrically making him look at me in an amused way "But of course, he being our Sky he will use sarcastic or ironic comments. Some even offensive...."

"That he learned from you" interrupted me by standing straight in front of me

I looked at him placing my hand on my chest pretending to be offended. But I didn't hold it for long and gave a smile.

"Okay, I'm guilty." I say with a shrug.

Before continuing, I slapped him lightly on the chest.

"Don't interrupt me anymore" he raised his arms in surrender with a smile "After your super friendly and gentle comments, he's going to give her a flirty smile trying to win her heart. That he learned from you Mr. Silva" At the end I say pointing my finger in his face in an accusing way. He took my hand and kissed it without taking his eyes off mine.

Someday this man will kill me. I think to myself with my heart racing.

I turned my attention to the courtyard seeing Bloom walking away from Sky, who was now hugging Riven. Another Specialist student.

"Trouble arrived" I say causing Saul to shift his gaze towards the boys.

Hearing his sigh I end up laughing. Riven is a complicated and troubled kid who doesn't like to follow the rules. It wasn't always like that. At first, he was even hardworking. But then he completely lost it. He started drinking and smoking. I even try to help but he doesn't make it easy. I'm the only one he opens up to or listens to at times. But Saul didn't understand that. He thought I spoiled the boy. That is not true. I hate spoiled people.

"I need to go to Farah's office. See you later." I kiss the corner of his mouth in farewell. Just to provoke. Which worked out since he tried to get closer again to kiss me. But I pulled away shaking my head.

He huffed rolling his eyes and turned his attention to the courtyard. Before turning around, I see two girls well known to me passing between the students.

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I entered Farah's office without knocking.

"I miss when you knocked on the door" She didn't even bother to look up.

I just gave a little laugh sitting down lazily on her couch.
She was at her desk looking at some papers as usual.

"Like I'm going to catch you doing something interesting, dear Farah. You don't have a boyfriend so seeing you having sex is what won't happen....." I stopped talking when a pillow hit my face. I looked at her with my eyes wide and my mouth open in surprise. She was looking at me with gleaming eyes and seemed outraged by my words. Seeing my face, even she couldn't stand it and laughed a little with me.

"Bloom arrived. Soon she will come to talk to you" she nodded "You want me to leave?"

" Of the two of us, you are the one she trusts the most now. She likes you. She'll feel more comfortable if you're together. To this day I want to understand this way of yours with the students"

When I went to answer there was a knock on her door. I felt Bloom and her turbulent feelings on the other side.

"Come on in" Farah gave her permission

The door opens and I see Bloom and her curious blue eyes scanning the room. When they stopped at me she seemed to calm down a lot. I got up going towards her with a smile.

"Hello Bloom" As soon as I get in front of her, I brush a few unruly strands from her face. "Was the trip smooth?"

"Yeah. Yeah. Smooth " replied with a small smile

"Good" I go back to the couch

Bloom looked around the room again until she saw a golden globe. She walked up to him and started looking at it intrigued. Farah stood up and studied Bloom.

"Think of Alfea as your new home" Farah smiled trying to be friendly " I'm sure it must be overwhelming an entirely new world"

"And yet I saw no less than three people updating their Insta stories" she said chuckling "I was half-expecting a school full
of Tinkerbells zipping around"

"Disappointed?" I asked, finding your behavior amusing

"Just kinda bummed I didn't see a single pair of wings" admitted turning a little to me

"Well, we had wings in the past. As we've evolved transformation magic has been lost" I explain

"Also, Tink was an air fairy" Farah sat at her desk again signaling for Bloom to do the same. "You're a fire fairy"

"Yeah. That much I know" she said sitting down "So when do we... we start?"

"Classes begin tomorrow. You'll start with the basics. learn to use your magic slowly but safely"

" When you say... slowly..."

"I mean it" Farah was no longer smiling. I felt that stirred Bloom. I walked towards her standing behind her chair.

"Magic can be dangerous" I say drawing her attention to me "As you well know "

"Our curriculum is desiged with that in mind" Farah continued "Trust the process"

"The slow process" As I imagined she didn't like that part.

"Alfea's graduates have ruled realms and led armies. They've forged powerful relics... and rediscovered long-lost magic. They shape the Otherworld. If you succeed here, you will too"

I know she gave this speech as a way of encouraging Bloom. It didn't work out very well.

"Well, this place, the Otherworld, uh....Alfea, it seems amazing. It...This isn't my home. I don't need to rule realm or lead an army and...I'm here because you promised you'd teach me control"

"No, Bloom. You're here because you knew you had no other choice"

"Wait for me outside Bloom. I'll be right out to talk to you" I say softly without taking my eyes off the woman in front of me.

Bloom left closing the door silently.

"Are you serious?" I ask through my teeth. Dowling doesn't seem to understand "She just walked out of her world and left her family behind. Could have been a little more understanding"

"I said what she needed to hear" shrugged

I sighed rolling my eyes knowing it would do no good to waste my breath on it. I leave leaving her to continue working.

I found Bloom waiting for me as I had asked.

"Shall we?" I asked pointing towards the hallway.

We walked for a few minutes in silence. With each step I can see your curiosity grow.

"Bloom, whatever you want to ask, just ask. You don't need to be ashamed"

"What kind of fairy are you" she asked quickly. I smile at her childish way.

"Imma Specialist. But I understand a little bit of magic"

"What's a Specialist?"

"We are soldiers. Warriors. We train to protect our world"

"So you're not magic?"

"We don't do tricks like you fairies. We don't control fire or read minds. But still, in a way, we have magic inside us"

"How long have you been working here? What do you do?"

"Calm down Bloom one question at a time" I laugh at her haste. "I help with school security. And I help with the training of the specialists. I'm also Stella's guardian. Her mother sent me along with her to keep an eye on. I've been here since last year"

"What were you doing before?"

"I became Stella's guardian 2 years ago. But I've known her since she was a baby. I saw her grow. I also helped with the security of the Palace. I have no title but I still gave orders to soldiers from time to time. Sometimes I went on hunting missions, or went to some boring diplomatic meeting. Among other things"

"How old are you?"

"26. I'm not that old" she was embarrassed. I guess she didn't noticed my joking tone.

"No, you don't look old or anything, it's just that..., you look too young to have such an important position and do so many things"

"I may be young but I worked hard to get what I have today. When I was little I was found in the forest. No memories. I don't remember what my life was like before that day"

"You don't remember anything at all?"

"Not even my own name. Verena is the name my adoptive father gave me. The rest I chose myself after I got older. The doctors thought I went through something traumatic and that kept me from remembering. Then they also said that my memories could be blocked since they couldn't even access them with magic. They said that maybe with time I would remember something. So far nothing"

Bloom stopped walking and studied my face.

"What?" I asked frowning.

"You are familiar to me" I look at her without understanding "The first time I saw you, when you took me out of the fire, I felt like I knew you from somewhere. I felt a connection. I feel like I can trust you with my eyes closed"

I also feel that connection since the first time I saw her. And I still try to understand.

"You must be confusing me with someone else Bloom" I put my hands on his shoulders "I'm glad you feel good about me. And I hope you know that I'm here for you. For whatever you need. Even if it's just to listen to your teenage complaints - we laughed a little at the end of my words "But pay attention to what I'm going to tell you now" I wasn't smiling anymore and that caught her attention "Be careful who you trust Bloom. Never trust people so easily. You never know what might be hiding behind a friendly smile. Got it?"I say looking into her eyes in the hope that she understands and takes it seriously.

She nodded.

"Got it. But why are you telling me this?"

"You've never been close to many people, right?" She nodded her head "Because of that you may not know when someone is lying or not. When people find someone naive, they take advantage. So be careful, okay?"

"Okay" she answered me with a smile.

She was going to say something else but someone came calling me.

"Miss Neith" I turned around seeing a sophomore.

"Yes?"

"Headmaster Silva is waiting for you at the training ground. He asked to call you"

"Thank you, Nicholas"

I turned to Bloom after he walked away.

"What were you going to say Bloom?"

"Nothing. It's nothing important. You have things to do" I analyzed her face

"Later I will be freer. If you want to talk" I offered

"OK thank you. I better go finish unpack my things" walked away embarrassed

"Before you go Bloom. I hope Stella was kind to you. Did she say something that upset you?" I ask knowing that Stella probably saw her talking to Sky on the patio. That blonde is dangerous when she's jealous.

"She was nice and super polite don't worry" She said quickly walking away again. When I lost sight of her, I started my way towards the field of specialists. Thinking back to the moment I told Farah about her.

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▪︎Before▪︎

"I don't care if you're busy or not. Need to talk to you. Now!" I say entering Farah's office not caring about being polite.

"Alright then" She said with a small laugh as she closed a folder she was reading.

"I found a changeling" I stopped in front of her with my arms crossed, holding myself not to laugh at her astonished face. Her eyes were wide and her mouth was almost gaping. And she was paler than a snow fairy.

" What?" asked so low I almost didn't hear

"I.....found.... a.... changeling" repeated slowly as if talking to a 5 year old

"That can't be possible" she said in disbelief.

" Oh. It is" I say after letting out a humorless laugh

"Where did you find her?" finally the color had returned to her face

"In the first world. Her name is Bloom Peters and she is 16 years old" I assume a serious tone "Fire Fairy. And one of the strongest I've ever seen. She practically burned the entire house without the slightest effort"

Dawling said nothing. She just studied my face as if looking for something. Then her eyes started glowing.

"Don't you dare. You know I don't like nosy people who get into other people's heads without permission" Okay. I admit I was being a little hypocritical "if you don't believe me, go see it for yourself" I say heading towards the door

"l'm sorry, Verena" I hear her say with a sigh "it's just that a changeling, they shouldn't exist anymore"

"Yeah. I know. But that doesn't mean you can get into people's heads. It's an invasion of privacy and a complete lack of manners" I turn to her again with my arms crossed.

"Please sit down and tell me more" She asked

"I've said it all. What else do you want to know?" I ask still standing at the door.

"How you found her and how you're so sure she's a changeling"

"She burned the entire house without even lifting a finger, Farah. I've never seen a fairy so young attract so much magic like that. I felt the force of her power across the street" I explained "I took a look at the family tree and a little more. There are no fairies. I also researched her birth. When their daughter was still in the womb, she had heart disease. Shortly after birth it was completely gone. Like it wasn't even there before. A real miracle"

I stopped for a moment to see if Farah would say anything. When I saw that she would remain silent, I spoke again.

"And let's go to my favorite part of all. The parents are blond. And the girl is a redhead. So you have two options, either I'm right, or the mother jumped the fence. I really don't know how no one ever said anything to them" I tried to make a joke, but she didn't even blink.

"When did you find the girl?"

"Few days ago. I helped to get them out of the house before the firefighters arrived" I sighed before continuing "The mother was covered with third-degree burns. The girl has been sleeping in a werehouse near the house for the past few days. She's scared Farah. She has no idea what she is or how to control herself. She needs help. Your help. We have to bring her here"

As fast as possible.

Farah was silent for nearly five minutes just studying my face.

"What were you doing in the first world?" she has to be kidding. I looked at her in disbelief at her question.

"You're joking right? I just told you that I found an CHANGELING in a world where magic doesn't exist. That she almost killed herself and her parents for not having any control over her powers"

"What were you doing in the first world?" She repeated the question

"Shit, Dawling" I exclaim approaching her "What I do or don't do, is none of your business or anyone else's. Or are you going to tell me what you do when I'm not around?" By her face she didn't really like my answer "Can you focus on the girl? She is more important"

Her rigid stance softened. But not in the good way. Her posture showed a fatigue that I hadn't seen before.

" What is it?" I ask worried

Despite my not-so-kind responses or our differences, Farah had become, in a way, a friend to me. At first, she was the one who made it most difficult for me to approach. She never stopped watching me. Trying to get inside my mind and when she couldn't, she just got more suspicious and annoyed with me. To this day she doesn't fully trust me. But that doesn't stop us from having a light coexistence.

"Sixteen years Verena...... sixteen years I..." she looked like she was on the verge of crying. I walk towards her crouching down beside her and holding her hand.

"Rosalind?" I ask already knowing the answer.

Last year, I overheard a conversation between her and Saul. They were talking about the events involving Rosalind and Aster Dell. When they saw that I was listening, because they didn't trust me, they tried to erase my memory. But the magic had no effect on me. So they were forced to tell me. They didn't tell me everything. But what I heard, and the way I was told, was enough to make me doubt everything I believed in. The story they told was very different from what I had heard for years. I spent the next few days away from them. A part of me said they spoke the truth. But I refused to believe that the one who raised me had lied to me. That for years I ignored my instincts and believed in the wrong people.
And because I never liked people getting into my head, I didn't do it with anyone. But I was so divided that one night while everyone was sleeping, I entered their minds finally seeing the truth. After that our relationship changed. Farah and I made a truce, I started helping Ben in the greenhouse and I learned a lot from him.
And Saul..., well that's for later.

"Sixteen years ago we imprisoned Rosalind. For sixteen years we've been hiding a secret" she sighed squeezing my hand

"Do you think it was her? - I asked trying to hide my surprise at how she simply connected the two dots.

"Take me to the girl" She asked assuming an expression I already knew well. She would help Bloom. But she will also do anything to find out the truth. And I will help.

Hoping the bomb didn't explode in my face too soon.

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Hellooo everyone. I can't believe we translated Mind Soldier and Medusa to English. This is my first story and I hope you like it.

mackiavelick and I will post chapters of the Season 1 every day because is completed. When we get to Seanson 2 it will be diferent.

kisses and I hope you like it♡♡♡