Promises of Protection Ch 8

I DO NOT OWN Just the Way You Are the song is by Bruno Mars

Chapter Eight: Just the Way You Are

Christa met them both at the bottom of the stairs. she wore her own flowing gown of a golden yellow. Feah wore a gown in white, Ariette wore a silver and blue dress, Starla had a turquoise one and Danika had a dark blue dress on.

"Come sit, Tecna." Christa led Tecna to the head of their table, and Timmy sat next to her. Christa, Starla, Feah, Ariette and Danika sat around the table as millions of citizens at their own tables waited for them to speak again.

"Now that our inspiration, our passion, our... beautiful fairy goddess is in our presence, we much show the upmost respect toward her. And to celebrate her safety here in Nanotroplis, the council and I have planned this welcoming party. Now, a great feast will be served." Christa concluded. Tecna couldn't believe her ears, these people worshiped her like she was a goddess, and she could hear distant whispers from near tables.

"It's really her, she's come for a new start, to bring us more inspiration then we even thought we could have." One citizen whispered to her family while others bowed their heads as Tecna's glance reached them.

"Timmy, this is too much. I'm not a goddess, I'm just a fairy." Tecna whispered to him nervously.

"You were never just a fairy, many people want to be just like you." Starla told Tecna, "To do anything they set their minds to, fight evil and represent the force of good."

"But that's all Bloom, she represents all the Winx." Tecna protested.

"Exactly why you need your time in the spotlight." Timmy replied, "Bloom has taken advantage of you for so long and now it's your turn to feel important."

"Not to mention how incredible all your technical knowledge is, I don't understand why people don't appreciate that." Ariette sighed.

"Thank you, Ariette, that means a lot." Tecna smiled.
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While the group was eating, Christa was telling a story about when she was younger and how her mother was completely computer illiterate.

"So my mom says "What's a hard drive?" and I starting laughing so hard my sides hurt." Christa was saying. As Tecna heard this, she burst out in hysterical laughter.

"Your mom is so primitive, honestly Christa, how did you become a president of a fan based realm for me, a technology fairy, if your mom never knew anything about computers?" Tecna asked while laughing so hard her eyes watered.

"Well, I taught myself to do things on a computer, and you're a lot of the inspiration too, Tec." Christa answered.

"Wow, really?" Tecna asked in surprise.

"Yes, you make technology the coolest thing in existence, I just can't believe people can't see that." Feah sighed. Tecna stared at her spinach salad, wondering how far this realm goes to warship her.

"Is everything alright, sweet fairy?" Sarah asked her.

"I'm fine." Tecna insisted.

"Sweetheart, you have goosebumps on your arms, are you cold?" Sarah asked.

"No, I'm okay." Tecna protested.

"Tecna, let me cover you up, you do look cold." Timmy insisted, covering her shoulders with the wrap. His warm hands felt so comforting, she was lost in the way he touched her so delicately.
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After the feast, the song Chain Reaction began to play, Tecna was amazed at how the people would watch her during the entire thing. Once that was over, Christa had another announcement to make.

"Attention, citizens of Nanotroplis, gather in the ballroom where we'll watch Tecna and Timmy dance to a special song."

"It's a good thing we took those online dance lessons, hey Tec." Timmy teased, grabbing her gently by the hand, and pulling her toward him. As they entered the ballroom, the citizens made a human aisle as they walked through to the center of the dance floor. The lights dimmed, the citizens were speechless, and the council watched in approval. Tecna and Timmy could see the stars in the dark purple night sky as the music began to play. And Tecna swore she could hear Timmy sing along.

"Oh, her eyes, her eyes,

make the stars look like they're not shining.

Her hair, her hair, falls perfectly

without her trying.

She's so beautiful, and I tell her every day.

Yeah, I know, I know,

when I compliment her she won't believe me.

And it's so, it's so,

sad to think that she don't see what I see.

But every time she asks me do I look okay,

I say...

When I see your face,

there's not a thing that I would change.

'Cause you're amazing,

just the way you are.

And when you smile,

the whole world stops and stares for a while.

Because girl you're amazing,

just the way you are.

Her lips, her lips,

I could kiss them all day if she let me.

Her laugh, her laugh,

she hates but I think it's so sexy.

She's so beautiful,

and I tell her every day.

Oh, you know, you know, you know,

I'd never ask you to change.

If perfect's what you're searching for,

then just stay the same.

So, don't even bother asking if you look okay.

You know I'll say...

When I see your face,

there's not a thing that I would change.

'Cause you're amazing,

just the way you are.

And when you smile,

the whole world stops and stares for a while.

Because girl you're amazing,

just the way you are.

The way you are,

the way you are

Girl you're amazing,

just the way you are.

When I see your face,

there's not a thing that I would change.

'Cause you're amazing,

just the way you are.

And when you smile,

the whole world stops and stares for a while.

'Cause girl you're amazing,

just the way you are. Yeah."

And as the song ended, Timmy sent Tecna into a dip that surprised her more than the song did.

"Oh... Timmy." she replied softly, he could see happy tears in her eyes. It seemed like the whole room could tell there were tears in the sweet technology fairy's eyes, because the citizens of Nanotroplis were speechless. Sarah and Rayne ran to Tecna's side, panicked.

"Come here, sweetheart, let's sit you down." Sarah replied warmly as she led Tecna to a special throne reserved specifically for her. There was one next to it for Timmy to sit, and he sat next to her.

"Are you alright, sweet fairy?" Rayne asked Tecna.

"I don't understand," Tecna said through happy tears, "That was beautiful, and apparently so am I. I don't get why you're acting like I've been slapped in the face." At the mention of the statement, the entire Nanotroplis population gasped in horror, the thought of Tecna suffering in any way hurt them, as much as it hurt Timmy, Danika and the Nanotroplis council.

"We just worry ourselves sick about you." Sarah told Tecna, "No one here wants to see you in any harm, we care so much for you."

"This much?" Tecna asked.

"Tecna, this is what goes through my mind every day, the worries I had for you were endless." Timmy replied, pecking her on the lips. As the people of Nanotroplis saw this, they all let out a sweet "Aww!"