Ep 13. Gangs of Gardenia
- December 3, 2005
- 23 min
The episode opens with the Winx heading back to Gardenia for a brief break from their magical adventures. As they arrive, they notice that the streets are filled with dangerous-looking individuals and there is an air of unease amongst the people. Unsure of what is going on, they decide to investigate.
At the same time, a group of six young men is causing trouble in town. They call themselves the 'Gardenia Gang' and they are stealing from shops and causing chaos wherever they go. The Winx realize that they need to put a stop to them and reunite with their old friend, Roxy, who has been keeping an eye on things while they were away.
Together, the Winx and Roxy devise a plan to infiltrate the Gardenia Gang and gather information about their plans. They dress up in their best punk rock attire and head over to the hangout where the gang is rumored to be hiding out. They blend in perfectly and soon find themselves chatting to the members of the gang, who seem to be under the influence of someone, or something.
Using her powers of telepathy, Musa is able to read the thoughts of one of the gang members and discovers that they have been under the influence of a mind-controlling plant that has been growing in the abandoned factory nearby. Stella uses her powers of light to illuminate the area and reveal the plant, which the Winx are able to destroy.
With their minds cleared, the members of the Gardenia Gang begin to realize the error of their ways and turn their lives around, vowing to become guardians of the community instead of trouble-making criminals.
The Winx are pleased with their success but realize that there is still a larger villain at play. They are determined to find out who is controlling the mind-controlling plant and put an end to their evil plans once and for all. Meanwhile, the people of Gardenia are sleeping soundly once more, with the knowledge that the Winx are always there to protect them.
Overall, this episode is a classic Winx Club adventure filled with friendship, teamwork, and a healthy dose of magic. It showcases the Winx's determination to fight for what is right and protect those who cannot protect themselves, no matter what the danger. Fans of the show will be delighted with this action-packed and heart-warming episode.