#winx s6

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[winx-trash]

Rewatching S6 is kind of sad, actually. It's my favourite season out of the Nick era. It had a lot of fun and interesting ideas, even if they fell short. And I do believe it's marginally better than S5 (S7 isn't even worth mentioning).

Some of the criticism I've seen is a little silly. Like, no, Aisha and Stella didn't get Bloomix for performing a backflip. They got it because they used a backflip to get two Basilisks to petrify each other. Which was cool as fuck, actually.

But yeah, it's not a great season. I'm still annoyed to death that Rainbow's idea of a romance arc is a love triangle, and now Aisha is the victim of it. I don't know what their intentions were with Nex as a character, but nothing has convinced me that he WASN'T added for a cheap romance drama. At the end of the season, we know about the paladins, Nex, and his relationship with Thoren as much as we did during their introduction. And by that, I mean nothing.

Selina and Acheron are another example of HUGE wasted potential. Selina really felt like an Anakin Skywalker kind of deal. And I really like her. Honestly, it's just like with Tritannus in S5. Really good premise with nothing done about it. With Tritannus we had a perfect setup for a family driven conflict with lots of potential (which I won't get into now, but if you've seen some of my posts about him, you probably know what I mean).

With Selina, I feel, we haven't had nearly enough scenes to drive home her relationship with Eldora, Bloom and Acheron. It's really shallow. Knowing what we know, it just feels like Selina became loyal to Acheron because he promised her power, unlike with Eldora who just taught her magic. That's just it. And that's also why Selina switching sides in the end rubs me the wrong way. She changed her mind because Acheron didn't give her any power, not because she felt bad about what she was doing. It's the exact same script with Icy in S5. Except Selina isn't supposed to be like Icy. She's supposed to redeem herself in the end. We're just not shown that growth from Selina until the last minute. God, I know people find Eldora annoying, but it's actually criminal how she barely interacted with Selina throughout the season. Imagine all the juicy drama we could have got from the two of them if they were allowed to interact. But alas, Selina was under house arrest. The plot needed her stuck inside the Cloud Tower.

And Acheron... blud was released from the book and then stuffed inside a box and sold to Rumpelstiltskin within the same episode. Which in the show was like a few hours. He was out for a few hours. This is actually ridiculous that he was hyped up this much by the plot only to be defeated in the most pathetic way in the history of Winx Club. We also know nothing about him aside from the fact that he created the Legendarium. Insane move on the writers' part.

With all said and done, there was yet one thing the writers could have got right. When Bloom was overwhelmed by the Trix in the very end, there was no better way to end it other than have the Winx enter the Legendarium world to save her. This would tie nicely with how in the beginning, Bloom gave all of them a fragment of her Dragon Flame. But instead, Bloom gets a shounen boost and reaffirms herself as the main character of the show. The end. Sigh.

[choco-bloop]

Logic said "do Physics", creative brain said "No. Work on AU stuff" so here we are with Aisha's full body outfit. I gave her original design just a few tweaks (e.g. moving her crystal to her glove and added a few more magenta streaks).

For her weapon choice, initially I was going to give her a trident but I changed hers to a staff for a few reasons:

1) I don't think she would be willing to use a trident after the shit she went through in S5 so soon

2) I wanted to play around with the capabilities of morphix in general. We've seen her make pillows, surfboards, a freaking treadmill. So by giving her a staff, she can use the morphix in different ways instead of just solely being limited to just a trident

Wings for reference

[hag-rambling-on]

MYTHIX TRIX

I've seen a lot of Mythix redesigns of the Winx... I'd love to see someone do it with the TRIX. I mean, if the Winx need the form to be in the Book, the Trix will need their counterpart, right? RIGHT?

COME ON! SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!!!

The current take on in Mythix redesigns are based on them after all!!! (The gals impersonating legendary/mythical/historic figures or even creatures!!!*) You could use anti-heroes or just plain villains. Anything!

*Canonically Darcy (Ariadne of Crete), Stormy (Frankie's Monster Bride), Icy (Snow Queen from Andersen) BUT I'm sure winx fandom can come with better ideas!!!

Like, if any of you know about the Forgotten Realms, the Goddess of the Drow is terrifying. I think Icy looked good as Snow Queen (concept, no outfit), but what if it had been the White One from Narnia? Someone as the ruthless parts of Persephone. Hecate, Loviatar, Ereshkigal, Lamashtu, Circe, Medea, Aradia, the Witch of Endor, Baba Yaga, Melusine, Sabrina, the Norns/Moriae/Parcae, the McBeth Witches, Lady Macbeth, Medusa/Gorgons, Aracne, Empusas, Lamias, Furies, Arpies, Sirens, Mermaids, Sphinx, Banshee, Anjana, Xana, Scylla, Echidna, Cassandra of Troy, Pandora, La Llorona, La Muerte, Rusalki, Elphaba, Alice in Wonderland, Echidna, Lilith, Eve, Morgan, Madame Mim, Nimue, Homullily, Shellob, Tia Dalma, Elvira, Morticia, Helena Blavatsky, the Halliwells, Joan d'Arc, Durga, Agatha Harkness, Queen Medb, Scáthach, Valkyries, Kiyohime, Boudica, Calipso, Mata Hari, Amazons, Tiamat, Gaia, Locusta, Agrippina, Calamity Jane, Anastasia, Magdalene, Carmilla, Cerridwen, Ursula, Angrboða, Fu Hao, Hatseput, Cleopatra, Zenobia, Marie Curie, Semiramis, Nightingale, Loveace, the badasses who killed Nazis,Jezebel, Bell Witch...

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Power of Silence: Musa's Voice Loss Arc in Season 6

While rewatching Season 6 and getting to the episodes where Musa loses her voice due to Rumpelstiltskin, following Selina's command, I couldn't help but wonder if there might be a deeper meaning to this particular arc.

It's often said that when you lose something very important to you—whether it's your health, a loved one, or your fortune—only then you're likely to gain a new perspective on life. Events like these force you to take the time to reflect, become more perceptive, and reorganize your priorities.

In Musa's case, her voice, described as powerful and rare in nature, along with her perfect pitch I imagine, is likely something she can't imagine her life without. I dare say these two complement her as a human and a fairy. When she loses her voice, she's quite devastated, and feels vulnerable. However, she still manages to conduct an orchestra and create a magic shield powerful enough to protect her school, so it's obvious she can still thrive without being able to speak.

The voice loss arc turns out to be crucial for Musa and Riven. First, let me quote what Riven said:

Riven: Musa, that was incredible! I mean it! Even without a voice, you put on the most amazing concert. You saved Alfea. I just wish I could be half as remarkable as you. I wasn't able to save your voice, and I couldn't be there for you once it was gone. You deserve better. (...) Musa, there's something I've been meaning to get off my chest. I'm supposed to be there for you every day, to support you and protect you as a Specialist and as your boyfriend. But right now, I'm just not capable of doing either one of those things. (S6, EP23)

What I'd like to emphasize is that I can imagine Musa would have interrupted Riven right away in the past, expressing her unwillingness to see him or something. However, now she can't do that, and she's somewhat compelled to listen to what he's saying. This situation forces her to pause and listen attentively, gaining a deeper understanding of Riven's sentiments. Additionally, Riven might feel it's his opportunity to speak and convey his feelings, now that he has a chance to be heard. In this moment it's his turn to fill the silence with something he has to say. And what he says is connected to how he currently feels about himself as well:

Riven to Sky: I give up. You will always be the leader of the Specialists. And I will always be runner-up. (...) It's not just this match, Sky. No matter how hard I try, or how close I get, I always come up short. If I don't change something, I'll never reach the top. (S6, EP23)

Riven to Musa: I guess I just have to figure out a way to be a hero to myself, if that makes sense. You always got me, Musa. (S6, EP23)

I must confess, I was moved when Riven mentioned that he needed to find a way to be a hero to himself. This single line serves as further evidence of his internal struggle, where his ambitions clash with the deep-seated issues of low self-esteem and an inferiority complex. It seems that witnessing his girlfriend lose something precious, and being powerless to help her, became a breaking point for him. In the private moment they share, he admits that he is far from being the person he aspires to be—not just for her but for himself as well. This revelation underscores the depth of trust he places in her. He can reveal his vulnerability when Musa's around, so there is a profound beauty in that scene.

Despite the numerous plot absurdities, with the season feeling very disconnected from S5 or S4 as if the previous seasons never happened, and acknowledging that the arc itself could have been explored more effectively (I won't delve into the entire portrayal of Rivusa in Season 6 and its issues), the core concept of Musa losing her voice was still commendable and essential in my opinion.

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