Chapter 1: The Hearing

"Are you nervous Ella"? my mother asked. I am in a holding cell with my mom. I was to be held there until the hearing. Normally, me and my mother hardly agree about the same things. It might be because she is a pure fairy and I am a half fairy. Meaning that I have a human father who I never meat. My mother never talks about him. She says that it was a mistake she made years ago and I'm the only good thing that came out of it. But right now, we are both nervous, also unusual for us both to have the same emotions. Don't get me wrong, I love my mother, but she seems to hardly understand me.

Today is my hearing. Honestly, I don't feel guilty for what I did. I casted a spell on another fairy, Lavender. The spell was to make her mute for about ten minutes. But using magic for harm is a big offense.

Years ago. First day of Fairy classes. There were about twenty other girls (there is no such thing as fairy boys) besides me. It was in a modern-day classroom with desks and all that kind of stuff. None of us looked over the age of six. Lavender was there with her perfect, blond curls. When she saw me, her nose struck up like she smelled something fowl. "Do you smelled that"? she said loud enough for all the other girls to hear. "I smell a half-human". I felt very upset, but I didn't want to show her the satisfaction of getting to me. So, I got to the desk that said Ella and sat there.

"Hi", I looked up and there was a girl with black hair with hazel eyes and clear skin and had a pretty smile. "My name is Peony". I looked up and smiled back". "My name is Primrose nice to meet you", I shook her hand. Not two seconds later another fairy who I learned later is named Jasmine." Snatched her hand and said "don't touch her! Why"? Asked Peony "because she is half human", she said in a nasty tone giving me a mean look. "That's wasn't very nice" said Peony defending me. Jazmine looked shocked and left. "Thanks for defending me" I said. "That's what friends are for", said Peony. Wait, did she just say friend? Did she really mean that?

It felt like forever waiting for me to be called to see Blue. I didn't realize how nervous I was until I saw I was fiddling with my watch. The watch, the only thing I know about my dad. For what I overheard from the other grown fairies is that my dad begged to my mother to let me have this watch. Blue finally made me mother let me have my watch. Maybe he was hoping one day I will find him using this watch.

"They are ready for you". I look up and see Zinnia, Blue's helper. I walk in the Justice room with my mom. There was Blue floating about. I look around to see that every fairy didn't want to miss this. It's not often a fairy gets in trouble. Not like this. But stealing fairy dust is a serious crime here in Cloud Kingdom (Yes, the fairies do live in the clouds.)

Blue's voice brought me out of thought when she said "Ella, daughter of Galena is here

today because she has been accused of using magic to harm another fairy, Lavender."

"She deserved it," I mutted. Thankfully, the only person who noticed me is my mother who gave me a look. When Blue was done, she called up Lavender, who gave me a smirk while passing by. Lavender do tell us what happened the day with Ella", said Lavender's mother who was very high in the fairy static. "Well" said Lavender in an innocent voice. "It was just a normal day in lessons, I was working on the project, minding my own business, and then she," Lavender then points her finger at me. "She casted that mute spell on me,"!

"Thank you Lavender, you may be go." When she went by mean, I could have sworn I saw a smirk. "Ella please come forward." I didn't want to admit it, but I am nervous. I stepped forward "Please tell me…" I spoke the truth the whole time. I mean this was a big deal to me not lying because of the fact whenever I get in trouble, I usually lie to get out of trouble.

I glanced at Peony, she gave me a sad glance." Great", I thought "even my best friend thinks that I'm going to be banished.

My mom went over, giving me hug and a cookie. I gasped. After she meet my father, she never was the one to EVER break roles. Ever. She puts her finger over her lips and handed me the cookie. I started munching as she came closer so only I can hear her. "Dear, why did you do it,"?

"Because," I start. "I'm tired of being treated like rubbish! I am not mad that I am half-human, I am mad because I am treated like I am the worst thing ever, because I am one."

Before we can talk anymore, Peony came toward us. She wasted no time to give me a hug. "Don't worry," whispered giving a smile. "We will be able to get you out of this". Wait. Did she say we? Does that mean there is someone who believed in me?

An hour slowly passed away. Of course, a fairy is always on time no matter what happens. Well, at least that's what Blue claims. Because of that, the room became filled again in less than five minutes.

"Ella, please come forward," Blue said. "I have talked to the other high fairies and we agreed that it would be best", she takes a deep breath," to take your magic, you are no longer a fairy. I'm sorry". You are thenceforth banished." My mom let off a gasped. Peony shouted "that's not fair,"! Peony's mother was quick to grab her, and they both left the room.

"Everyone is to leave this room except for Ella and her mother". Everybody did what they were told and quicker then thunder, everyone was gone. Blue and my mother came to me, both had sympathy looks on their faces. "Primrose this is how things will work," Blue began. "I will take away your magic, including your wings. Then I will give you clothes of your choice." She says as if this will give my comfort. "You will be given food, blankets, and little things that will help you for a little while. After that, I'm sorry but you're on your own."

"But she is only a child," my mother whispered. "To the humans she will be twelve. That's not old enough for her to survive on her own. What she did was childish, but children make mistakes."

"I'm sorry", says Blue, it has to be done this way." Your daughter knew the consequences for what she did."

"We should get started." Said Blue breaking the awkward silence. "Anyone you want say goodbye to? This will be your last chance to see your mother and friends ever again." "Actually," I said "Peony," I whispered.

A few minutes later I saw Peony. Her eyes full of tears, I don't know I am not crying. She gave another hug "It will be boring without you," she whispers. I know that was a lie. Everybody else enjoyed life here. Everybody but me that is.

After a few minutes Blue told Peony that she needs to go. Peony did what she was told. Honestly, I understand Blue is in charge and all. But why does nearly everyone follow her without complaining?

It was my mom's turn. She gave me a light hug telling me to be brave. She told me that she is sorry for the way she treated me. I can tell she is telling the truth.

That made me wonder, did she have an encounter with a pirate? Was my father a pirate? "Times up," said Blue. "It's time to bring you to the ground." My mother gave me one last hug before me and Blue go teleported to the grown.

I have been on the ground twice in my life. Both were for lessons on how the human world works.

"What would you like your clothes to be like"? asked Blue. I looked down, I don't think a sparkly blue dress will help me survive this world I thought. "A simple shirt with pants please." Blue glared at me like she can't believe what I was saying. "And hiking boots," I added. Right after I said that, I felt energy suddenly drained from me. She just took my magic. I looked down and there was a simple brown tunic with pants. There was also a bag, filled with bread, clean water, cheese, and a blanket.

"Thanks," I said I looked around, Blue was nowhere to be found. So, I found a road and started walking.

Hey! Thanks so much for reading! This my first story I ever wrote. So, I hope it isn't too bad. The main ouat cast will be coming in the story. Peter Pan will be a big deal in this story. Ella will not be an over powerful character in this story. But she will not be weak either.

If anyone has a question because I know I wrote some confusing stuff in the story, please let me know!