Gaining Wings in Guarded
I am strictly talking Magic Winx
So...this post changed my brain chemistry forever and I need to make a separate post for my Guarded Au as we slowly approach the end...and the fact that i have been neglecting Winx in these posts.
Mostly because Winx remain as close to canon as possible with very small differences here and there mostly regarding Magix planets and realms.
Most likely I will expand on it once we reach the end of Guarded to explain the main war, how realms came to be, water stars and dragon flame lore.
For now sth bit more simple.
In order for any magical creature to transform and gain their wings they must overcome the first big obstacle in their life. Think the first big decision that forced them to be stronger, braver, a better being in a way. The moment you stand up for what you believe in.
For each fairy that moment was different and their wings often resemble that moment.
As @what-is-going-on-help pointed out Bloom's wings resemble strongly the enchanted butterflies from the episode 4 season 1 If I recall correctly also they remind me of how the Alfea's window is structured. In addition Bloom is from Earth (Season 1) so her vision of the fairy is connected to butterflies.
So yes big moment.
Stella's wings:
You see where I am going with this? Even her ring as scepter looks like sunflower.
Symbolism of the Sunflower
"It’s no surprise that both ancient and modern people associated the Sunflower with warmth, positivity, power, strength, and happiness since it bears such a strong resemblance to the Sun itself. In Greek mythology, it’s tied to a story of a nymph who becomes the flower after losing her love."
My guess? Stella as a Princess made a good deed toward her dear friend which granted her her wings. It could be saving the friend's party or helping her get with someone aka being a matchmaker which show Stella often does. Taking to Musa about Jared, telling Bloom to go on a date with Sky and so on. It checks out. Also it might have been Nova which we meet in Season 3. Another theory is about how she proved her own shine despite as a kid being quite awkward and wearing glasses. She either found a light within herself or within others.
Musa's wings:
Her wings reminds me of cello. Why? I mean these:
It can also refer to strings or flute or even 5 line in music sheets. I can only imagine maybe Musa then stood up to her father in stopping his destruction of other instruments or maybe she fixed it and played it awaking her inner magic. It was traumatic, sad but that kinds fit the vibe of our girl. She is empathetic, sensitive and very deeply connected with her emotions.
Flora's wings:
I tried hard finding sth that resembled the leaves of flower petals of Flora's wings but i forgot I don't like flowers...I went with ginger
Despite its symbolism being he opposite of our fairy at times I think it suits her. Flora has a moment when she stopped being sweet and fought. I could see her being resilient regarding a plant that died and she proved everyone by standing up and giving it a chance. Even fiercely protecting it. Maybe the plant was carnivore?
And despite it she wanted it to live and thrive even if it went against the what was known in nature. Maybe it was her first sentient plant?
Layla's wings:
I see fins, gills, a shape connected to her ancestry and her kingdom.
Layla as we learned was a closeted child and most likely her act of bravery allowed her to leave the palace walls and become the Layla we all adore. I can almost see her cousins maybe asking for help or she herself saw sth happening outside her window and decided I cannot stand by to see my people getting hurt or fish or truly anything and left the safety of her rooms and decided to take action.
She chose heroism. Maybe she saw one pixie struggling with water current and decided to help them when She and her parents went to visit Pixie village?
Tecna's wings:
A bit of a stretch but her wings reminds me of Antenas too
or satellite. Either all refer to going beyond. Reaching far when you are stuck in the same place. Tecna might have received her wings by becoming a messenger or someone who aided in sending a very important information. Sth broke, she was too young to fix it but created the alternative and made people around her take the unconventional initiative. Sth that Zenith wouldn't consider traditional or right, but it's Tecna and she left this planet to be more than machine.
Wings are gained and are fairy's pride...to think someone would want to lose them.
