Chapter One - There's No Saying No

Hey guys! It's me, Dagger, with yet another story for you guys. This is the story I've chosen to start now that I finished Little Black Star. I know I also said I would be starting the sequel to I Won't Say I'm In Love - Unfairest - as well, and that is in the works. However, as I need my kindle in order to write it, I have decided I will get this story up instead.

Now, if any of you guys have read Truth or Dare : Grimm Edition, you might be thinking "So are you just repeating that story, Dagger?" To answer that, no, I am not. I am going to be trying very hard not to make it like that one - as you will hopefully see even in the first chapter - even though, like Truth or Dare, it takes place after Reign. I have many different ideas planned for what will hopefully be in this story, and while I'm not sure exactly where the end will be taking me, I intend to have this be much happier than my other stories. It'll also hopefully have a lot of other cute scenes with many different ships.

One warning though. This story will have some of my ocs from other stories in it. You do not need to have read those stories in order to read this one, however the way they act will make more sense if you read them. I will try and put something at the beginning of a chapter if one of my ocs will be appearing (if they haven't appeared in the story already) and what story they came from, in case you haven't read it before and would like to. Along with that, there might be one or two things I change from what happened in the books, but there shouldn't be much and it shouldn't be anything big. ^-^

I'm really hoping that you guys will like this story! I'm super excited to be writing this one because I think it has a lot of potential. Plus, I think everyone might need a happier story from Dagger after some of the stuff I've written. This story is rated T more as a precaution or anything, as most of my stories are rated T for violence. I highly doubt it'll meet the rating, but better safe than sorry.

So, without further ado (and without further rambling on my part), here's the first chapter of Party of the Plane!

Mina's Point of View

I sit at my kitchen table, tapping my fingers off of it as I stare at the clock on the wall. I've still got a few hours left till my mom and brother get home, and I'm bored out of my mind. I considered calling my friends to see if anyone wanted to hang out, but I have a feeling they'll only want to talk about the fire. I just can't do that. I can't deal with talking about what happened to the Godmothers because of me. How do you explain to someone the guilt of having so many people - some you hadn't even known and others that you cherished - die because of you to someone? Unless you have experienced that, there's no way to understand someone else suffering through that.

"Uh, Mina?" Nix's voice pulls me out of my haze, and I pull myself away from staring at the wall to look at the nixie, who stands in the kitchen door way.

Constance wanted him to come with the rest of the surviving Godmothers, but he refused. Instead, he chose to move into my house, so long as we'd have him. My mother wasn't going to say no, seeing as he was completely willing to help and she hoped he'd help me cope. I don't know if it's helping or not; he still looks completely okay, if not slightly worried for me, whereas I definitely look like I'm hurting and being eaten away at on the inside. At least, I'm assuming I do. I've been avoiding mirrors after Teague took mine.

So, Nix is basically a foreign exchange student staying with us to everyone else. I don't think anyone realizes he hadn't been staying with us before at school.

I take a deep breathe before I respond. "Yes?"

"I know you don't really want to talk," It seems to me like he's been dying to talk all day, and I feel a little bad as he holds the letter out, "but this was sitting outside the front door. I almost missed it. It's addressed to you and me, and I thought maybe you would want to read it. It doesn't say who it's from."

"Alright, I'll open it." I hesitate as I take the letter, and then add, "And it's not that I don't want to talk, Nix. I actually really want to talk. I just don't want to talk about what happened at the ball. Any of it. I want to pretend none of it happened."

"Brody isn't going to like that." Nix points out, and I don't tell him that I already have thought of that. I'm sure he knows I have. It's more of a reminder than anything else. "He feels that you guys are an item."

I shake my head in response. "I need to work out what my feelings are for Brody before I step into any sort of relationship with him again. The way I just jumped into it? That was wrong and too fast. I want to take it slower."

Nix nods his head, seeming satisfied. "I'm totally with you on that. You know I'll be with you no matter what."

There's a brief lull before I say, "So should I read this letter out loud?"

"Sure. Why not? Makes more sense than having us each read it individually." Nix offers me a silly grin, walking around me and sitting in the chair next to mine. "Let's see who decided to write to us. Maybe it's fan mail."

That gets a genuine laugh out of me, and he seems pleased. I have to admit, having Nix around does make things a bit better. I tear the envelope, glancing briefly at the writing as I do. I've seen it somewhere, I just can't place my finger on it. Shrugging that off, I pull the letter out, unfolding it and beginning to read what is written there.

To my favorite Grimm and your nixie friend,

My parents are going away on a diplomatic mission to who knows where. They're going to be gone for awhile, and it's way too quiet around here. To put it simply, I am bored. So, I have decided that I am going to be hosting a party for a bit at the castle. It'll last a few days minimum, and we can do some human stuff I guess along with some Fae stuff.

Think of it this way. It's a temporary cease-fire. A short truce. No curses or quests or killing or anything of that sort. We all have fun and enjoy ourselves, and then once it's over things will go back to how it was. Please note that this isn't a request either that you can accept or deny. It's an order. Failure to agree will result in a quest being sent your way. I have some very interesting ones in mind that you might enjoy, Mina. And I can ensure that your friends - especially Nix - are involved.

Can't wait to see you here. Merely write 'yes' on the back of this letter and I'll come and pick you up. Hurry up. I'm not a patient Fae.

- Teague

I finish reading the letter, staring at for a few moments before tossing it on the table. I take a few deep breathes, calming myself down. The moment I read the first sentence, I knew who was speaking. Nix and I sit there in silence for a few moments, neither or us knowing what to say. How do you respond to that? Going to the castle where he lives seems like a bad idea. Yet a horrible quest getting sent my way that will involve my friends is something that I can't let happen. Gosh, he seems to know exactly what buttons to push. That awful prince.

Yet I was in love with him when he was Jared. I don't know how I feel about him now. In the tower, I can't say that I wanted to refuse him. I knew I couldn't accept his proposal either though. Ugh, this is absolutely ridiculous!

"So, he wants us to go to his castle for a party that he's hosting?" Nix finally breaks the silence to ask it. "He's doing what human teenagers always seem to do in movies when their parents leave for a little bit?"

"Except for a much longer time. Yes." I nod my head before hunching over a little and pressing my forehead against the table. "He's too good at the game he plays. We have to say yes."

"We do?" Nix tilts his head.

I pull my head up to stare him right in the eye, not sure why he thinks there should even be the slight possibility of saying no. "Well, duh, Nix."

He smirks a little, and I realize he was purposefully trying to mess with me. "Don't worry, Mina. I agree completely. Let's go. It'll be fun!"

"You're just trying to be positive to make me feel better, aren't you?" I ask, raising an eyebrow. I know he is, but I want to see if he'll confess it or not. My bet is on that he won't.

He rolls his eyes. "Of course not. I think it'll be super fun!"

"And why is that?" I ask back, crossing my arms.

"Because we don't know who will be there." And the moment he points that out, I frown. That proves a good point. We don't know who will be there. "For all we know, some of our buddies will be there. Or good Fae. Maybe the prince won't be all dark at the party too."

"Alright, maybe you've made some good points." I admit begrudgingly, not wanting to be too quick in agreeing that I might've been wrong. "So, are we going to do this?"

Nix shrugs. "I was waiting for you to write the 'yes' on the back."

"Right, right." I sigh. "Where's a pencil around here when we need one?"

"We could always right in spit." I look up to stare at the nixie, disgusted, only to realize that's the reaction he wanted.

Forcing my disgusted look off, I say carefully, "My mom would not appreciate a note stating where we are when she gets home if it's written in spit. Besides, I don't think she'd even be able to read it."

"Fair enough." Nix says, shrugging. "Alright, let's find that pencil."

This chapter was a little shorter than I intend for the rest of the chapters to be. Sorry for that! Since it's the first one, I'm really just laying the ground works. Next chapter we'll actually be getting to the party! What did you guys think of this chapter and the story concept? Is it good? Bad? Interesting? Who are you hoping to see in this story (whether they're my oc or a book character)? Are there any games or party activities that you are hoping to see come into play? Any ships you hope might be seen briefly? What did you think of Nix staying with Mina instead of going with the Godmothers? How do you feel about Mina's reaction to the fire? What do you think of Teague's letter and plans for a party? Do you think it'll go over well? Or will it be a disaster? Is it right for them to agree to go? Please let me know any of these things or anything else you might want to let me know in a review. I really hope you guys like this story! I'm super excited for some of the things I have planned for this story, and I promise that it won't be a repeat of Truth or Dare (which I hope at least sort of shown through in this chapter, although it should be seen better in the next chapters). I apologize if this chapter was a bit boring. I will try and make the rest more interesting and longer!

Anyways, please leave a review so I'll know there is interest in this story. I will definitely continue to write it so long as someone is interested, because I really love the idea. I'll see you guys soon, whether it's updating this or if you read one of my other stories (Spotlight or Trouble). Or, if you guys are on the look out for Unfairest, I'll see you guys soon (well, not really, but you know what I mean) when I finally get that first chapter up! Thanks for the support. c: Hopefully you'll enjoy the rest of this story, and hopefully you enjoyed this chapter!

~ Dagger