It was a magical night in Pixie Hollow. The fairies were having their annual Purple Moon Party, where everyone would dress up and dance under the moonlight. And the best part was that the winter fairies would be coming to the party, thanks to Zarina and her magical dust. She used her white pixie dust to create magical snow clouds over them so they would stay cold. Tink and her best friends were mostly chatting.
"Tinker Bell, these outfits you made are lovely! "exclaimed Rosetta.
"Thanks, "Tinker Bell said, "but I only put on the finishing touches."
Rosetta replied, "I know, but you are so good at designing. I wouldn't be surprised if you turned out to be a designer talent fairy."
Blushing, the tinker said, "I'm not nearly as good as you, Rosetta."
Someone pushed their way through the crowd. It was Sled, Rosetta's boyfriend. He said,"Hey Ro, I've been looking all over for you. Wanna dance with me?"
"Of course! "Rosetta exclaimed. She started sliding on the floor as Sled took her hand. Her friends started giggling.
Tinker Bell sighed. "I wish I had someone to dance with," she said half-heartedly.
"Why don't you ask Terence?" suggested Iridessa.
"What? Terence and I aren't…We're just friends; that's all. "Tink desperately hoped that she wasn't blushing.
Fawn crossed her arms over her chest and shook her head. "You like him, don't you?"
"Come on, admit it," said Silvermist.
"Okay, okay, I guess I like him a little…"Tink said.
All her friends giggled, even Vidia. The fast-flyer said, "Well, go up and talk to him. Have fun."
She flew up to him. "Um, hi Terence, "she shyly said.
"Hey, Tink! "he said. "I didn't know if I'd see you tonight. Would you like to dance?"
"Sure, "Tinker Bell replied.
Not far from the festivities, Queen Clarion watched her fairies dance under the moonlight. Her most trusted advisor, Fairy Mary, was at her right side. The queen sighed happily. "It's just so wonderful to watch the fairies laugh and have fun. They bring joy to me every day, "she said.
Fairy Mary said, "Don't you think it would be more wonderful to join them? It must be hard to be responsible for the well-being of your subjects. The least you can do is join in their fun."
"I will, "Queen Clarion said. "but first we must wait for him to get here. He isn't usually this late. I expect he'll show up soon."
"As you wish, Your Highness, but I would like to participate in the festivities. "Fairy Mary replied.
After a few moments, the queen and Fairy Mary heard the rustling of wings. An owl swooped down from the darkness of the night. It landed right next to them. A sparrow man dismounted the owl. He was wearing a cape made out of snowy owl feathers and a teal suit. His white hair was tied back in a half ponytail. "Sorry I'm late," the sparrow man said," but I had to deal with a bunch of bickering animals."
"Thank goodness," said Fairy Mary. "I thought you would never show up. How's it going in the Winter Woods?"
"It's fine, but you know, not exactly the busiest time of the year. Summer's just around the corner."
Queen Clarion said, "Well, thank goodness you're here, Milori. You're seldom this late."
"I know," he said. " But is it too late for a dance?"
"Not at all, Milori. I'd love to dance with you."
The couple walked hand-in-hand to the dance. Fairy Mary smiled at the lovers and then went to join them.
After the dance, Lord Milori escorted Queen Clarion back to the Pixie Dust Tree.
"That was some dance, wasn't it, Milori? Queen Clarion said.
"Indeed. It is wonderful to spend the night with the most beautiful fairy in the world."
The queen blushed at the compliment. "Aw, Milori," she said. Suddenly she shivered and lost her balance.
Lord Milori asked with concern in his voice," Clarion, are you alright?"He wrapped his cape around her.
"I'm quite fine, just a bit tired, that's all.
Lord Milori picked her up and carried her the rest of the way. The queen was still shivering and weak, even though it wasn't cold out.
When they got to the tree, Lord Milori bade the queen farewell and gave her a kiss. Then he took off into the night. Neither the queen nor the lord of Winter knew that this was only the beginning of a series of life-changing events that would greatly affect Pixie Hollow, but it would affect them the most.
