Hopefully none of this offends anyone who has black teeth and who can't cook. This story isn't really meant to be humorous but, you can laugh if you please. Harsh criticism if you want. I may reply to it if you want. If there are any spelling error's than be a hero and tell me. Since, there are SO many fairy tale stories. You can tell me in a review of what story you like or you've written. I don't mind reviewing.

I'm such a blabbermouth!

Later, Gaters. Good readin' to ya'!

Chapter One

'You're joking….right?'

Oh dear. Oh my. Oh no!

"You come back here…you…you…chicken!" I yelled as I ran after Mr. Toggle's chicken.

I pushed through woman in dresses and men who wore petticoats and all. Which I found a bit disturbing for this time period. My eyes focused on that chicken. I needed it for my father's dinner. If I didn't have it all ready in the next three minutes…I'd be total Mutton!

"Watch it girl, will you?" A man put his fist in the air in vengeance.

I simply ignored it and ran faster. I was so close. I ran past a brown wagon and a fruit stand. I spotted the white and red chicken. I was ready to pounce onto it. Ready, steady,…NATHANIEL? It was too late. I felt my chin hit the dusty ground. I spat out dirt and I felt Nathaniel use his one arm to pick me up. My eyes went crazy for a moment. I closed and opened my eyes until I could see my blonde headed friend. A smile was pasted on his face and his green eyes sparkled. He had been laughing.

"Are you okay there, Milli?" Nathaniel asked.

"Fine. Could you give me that chicken?" I pointed to the blasted chicken in his hands.

"I'll hold it for you. You're going to late again." Nathaniel muttered as he already set off into the crowd.

I nodded rapidly and followed. This was surely not my day.

I burnt the chicken.

"This is just great. I look away one moment, Nathaniel and the chicken is as black as…as that man's teeth!" I pointed at an old man.

He looked up and made an angry face. He took one more sip of his tea and stood and left with the rest of his dignity. Nathaniel and I rolled our attention back to the black chicken.

"We can always buy a chicken…" Nathaniel suggested. As he cleaned his dirty face with water. Then, he was always dirty. He wore a 'white' long shirt that was now as brown as the dust outside. He wore a darker brown pants that continued to the middle of his knee. It was then torn and worn out from there. Nathaniel wore no shoes, he thought it would get in the way of his running.

"Where would we get that kind of money, Nathaniel? Magic?" I rolled my eyes. "Should I ask my fairy god mother?"

"I could use my savings. I have a copper and silver coin here and there." Nathaniel stuck his hand in his pocket and began searching.

I shook my head. "A chicken usually costs about…five cents. I have some change on me somewhere." I felt in my dress pockets and apron pockets. I found two silver coins. "I'll go run to the shop to go get some cooked chicken. You can stay here and stall for me. I'll be back soon," I ran off. I opened my kitchen's green door and scampered across the dusty road.

I finally hit the market place. I smelled pies and fresh breads. The smell of gooseberry pie and apple cider. My mouth watered but, I knew I should pay attention to what I was doing here. My stomach growled loudly making people look. I blushed slightly and found the chicken stand. I walked up to the stall and smiled.

"Burnt the chicken again, Millicent?" The owner asked.

"As always, Meri. Have a cooked one for me?" I asked quickly.

"Why, you're three minutes late for your father's dinner." Meri nodded and took a hot chicken off the rack with the others.

"Don't worry, Meri." I began. "I have Nathaniel, stalling for me."

"Hi, Mister Anderson." Nathaniel waved weakly.

"Hello there, Nathaniel. Where's my daughter?"

Nathaniel laughed. "YOU ARE FUNNY, Mister Anderson. Tell me, how did you become so successful in life? You can start from the VERY beginning. Take as long as you want." Nathaniel said nervously.

"Oh my, Nathaniel." Meri whispered. "Pray the boy doesn't get you in trouble." Meri mumbled. "Take the chicken, now. It's on the house." Meri winked.

"Oh, why thank you Meri. Oh and I know. I just love to see Nathaniel make up things. He's quite creative if you ask me."

"Of course, dear. Go along now. You are putting that boy in a bad position, hear me out." Meri waved.

I nodded and once again through the venomous towns people. I couldn't believe how many people asked me to have some chicken. I barely made it.

I made it to the kitchen. I slowly opened the door, poking my head in. I could hear Nathaniel's and my father's voice. I smiled and walked in.

"Milli! Where've you been?" Mr. Anderson asked.

"…Why, cooking the chicken, father." I said slowly.

"That's my girl. Shame, Nathan had been showing me a magic trick. Hate to leave, dear. It seems business awaits me!" My father laughed as I placed the chicken on the table. My father grabbed it right away and walked out the kitchen before I could say 'goodbye'.

"You owe me big time." Nathaniel grunted.

"Gooseberry pie?" I shrugged.

"Never mind." Nathaniel smiled as he opened the kitchen door.

A trumpet noise came from outside. I ran next to Nathaniel. Men in weird suits who walked out of a fancy carriage. One short man who had no trumpet in his hand, instead, a letter. The short man had short brown hair that stopped at his pointy noise.

"Dear Nathaniel or as the peasants call you Nathan, you have been sentenced to North Barks Castle for a family reunion." the short man sniffed. "There, you shall be one of your few brothers to be chosen as the King of North Bark's Kingdom." the short man cleared his throat. "If you do not attend this event. You shall be found and rid of. On your brothers' behalf, Simon." the short man put away the letter, waiting strongly for a response.

I was pretty sure both Nathan and I were shocked. Nathan just stood there. His jaw tightened. He didn't look even a bit surprised. My big green eyes must of popped out of my head because everything went black.

A/N: I hoped you liked it. Maybe, it wasn't as suspenseful but, I liked the first chapter. Even if no one reviews for awhile I'll be posting chapter two just because I want too. I do enjoy reviews though. Just to know what you think. Thanks,

-Edn