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## Return to Fairy Castle

*Balala the Fairies: Rainbow Heart Stone, Episode 1*

回归魔仙堡
*Huíguī mó xiān bǎo*

"**Return to Fairy Castle**" (*Huíguī mó xiān bǎo* (回归魔仙堡)) is the first episode of Balala the Fairies: Rainbow Heart Stone.

## Summary

*The Rainbow Flower is beginning to wilt as Maggie and Michelle return to the fairy world to reunite with Shirley and resume studying.*

## Plot

Since defeating the god of darkness, the fairy world has lived in peace. However, another crisis rearing its ugly head; the rainbow flower, the source of power for the Fairy Castle, will begin to wither. They must locate the legendary rainbow crystals if they wish to try to prevent this disaster. However, nobody knows where they are at.

The following morning Maggie and Michelle make a crash landing in Fairy World, where Shirley greets them. They are happy to see she has not changed since they last saw her, handing over the strawberry chocolate candy she was so fond of. Shirley goes on to inform the girls that not only will they have to repeat a year's worth of lessons, but if they do not do well, they will never get another chance at being a fairy. While Maggie accepts this is common for her, Michelle is not pleased, but they forget about it when the tree and rock they try to sit on comes to life, startling them both until Shirley can lead them away. She explains that they must be more mindful of themselves at the Garden of Spirits, but they do not need to worry because it is only full of good spirits. Any bad ones are locked up. She then tells them to meet up with the Queen. Then they can get started with their lessons.

Meanwhile, a class is about to start, and a little fairy, Sara, is very bored. She is forced to assist their absentminded teacher as she instructs them on learning a new spell that will let them grow plants bigger. While everyone in class succeeds, Sara proceeds to cast the spell, and her small plant becomes so large that it grows to the ceiling.

In the hallway, the girls come across Prince Noah, who can quickly determine the reason for their return. After bickering with Shirley, he reminds them not to walk around out of fairy mode around here since it could cause concern if someone were to see them. Shirley admits that she forgot about this part. Maggie and Michelle transform, and they continue on their way to meet with the Queen.

Sara laughs with amusement as her poor Teacher gets cornered by the large, uncontrollable vine. Her attempts to dispose of it go poorly, and while overlooking her spellbook, Sara shrinks it back down. She teases her teacher, causing her to chase her around the room as the other students watch. She continues chasing after Sara as she runs outside among the flowers, and with magic, Sara summons a storm cloud over her. The Queen arrives and scolds Sara for being so naughty. She asks for an explanation as to why she behaves like this. Sara explains how low-leveled the magic in class is, so she is very bored. While the Queen can understand her reasoning, it is impossible to grow as a fairy unless she starts low and works her way up, which she cannot do unless she passes her lessons. She encourages Sara to keep trying, saying that she will begin to understand when she gets older.

She tells her teacher to give Sara the day off, and once she runs away from them, she calmly explains how Sara possesses powerful magic. She isn't just any fairy, so she must be taught another way. Her teacher does not feel very confident and suggests that the Queen choose someone else for such a role. She could not teach someone like Sara. However, the Queen does not say anything, leading the other fairy around the lake to overlook the castle. She says that Sara will be their future Queen one day, but she has become rebellious and stubborn because she lacks proper love. With some patience and understanding, she is sure she will see Sara for the good girl she can be. Her teacher asks about Sara's mother, and she recalls how she went to the human world sometime back. She was also very strong, so she could not get her to return, but she wishes to know how she is doing now.

Unknown to them, Sara happens to be listening to them speak, and she happily thinks about getting the chance to see her mom. She nearly gives herself away as Maggie, Michelle, and Shirley arrive. The Queen greets them, and seeing that the girls are aware of their reasons for being there, she promises to upgrade them when necessary as long as they work hard these next two days. Maggie asks if they could return to the Garden of Spirits, but as the Queen permits them, Michelle suddenly recalls that she left the Power Box behind. The girls earn a small scolding for neglecting something so crucial as Sara realizes that she can go to the Human World with it. As the girls should be in class, the Queen asks Shirley to search for it, so she returns to the Garden. She cannot find the Power Box, and the spirit in the tree returns, asking her what is wrong. After Shirley informs him of the missing box, he recalls that a small fairy just came by to take it away, a naughty little girl who often causes them problems.

Shirley manages to track down Sara, whom she discovers has been crying. She asks what happened, and Sara shows her the Power Box, explaining her desire to learn how to fly. Shirley assures her that Sara can as she gets older, but Sara refuses to wait. Shirley demands that she return the box to her, and a fight ensues when Sara continues to refuse. The box flies high into the air, and Sara uses magic to fly up into it. It takes off high into the sky as Shirley helplessly wonders where she could be going.