Chapter Two - We Have Arrived

I promise I'm actually working on my other stories. Like, seriously, I actually am. I'm just in the mood to write some happier stuff - especially since I just read Underland (which I really recommend) and am distraught that the next book is not out yet (please work on that while you work on the sixth book of An Unfortunate Fairytale, Chanda Hahn) - so I'm going to write this. I actually have the next chapter of Trouble in progress and I'm formulating the first chapter of Unfairest in my mind. As for Spotlight, I'm just currently trying to figure out whose going to be Mina's first guardian as no one has agreed on someone (and I hate choosing). So, I do promise I'm not ditching all my other stories. I am merely rolling with my muse. I'm glad this story got such positive feed back from the first chapter! I hope you guys like this one. c;

life as a demigod : I'm glad you like the concept of this so far! I'm already plotting out lots of things I can do to make this interesting. :3 Don't worry, you'll see lots of different ships (especially with some of my ocs coming into play). Hopefully that won't be too confusing! I'll try and (hopefully) have some central ships of course, but there's gotta be some others thrown in. I'm looking forward to how it all plays out as well! As for whether or not it doesn't become a disaster, well, that depends on what you define as a disaster. xD I mean, what if it is a good disaster, like they trash the castle or something like that?

Mikkey234 : I'm glad you love this concept! I'm super excited to go with it. And ooh, that might be interesting. I'll definitely keep that in mind! Seeing as Teague is hosting the party, I wouldn't worry too much about childishness. cx Whether or not your suspicions on how the party goes are right is something we'll have to find out about. I'm glad you couldn't wait for this chapter! Hopefully this wait wasn't too bad.

Evx : Haha, yup, a new story from me. cx I'm glad you're wanting to read more! That's what I'm always hoping for. Let's hope I don't disappoint you guys. I'm glad it seems so like Teague! Hopefully this update is soon enough. I'm super happy that you want to know more!

Life as a Siren : I'm glad that this is a cool idea, and that you like the fact that I'm including Nix! After all, I don't think I could not include the adorable nixie. He's one of my favorite characters in the series. xD

Guest 1 : I'm glad you can't wait, although I hope you actually were able to so that you can see this update!

Now, how about we get to the actual party? After all, Nix and Mina have just agreed to come. We have to find out what happens next, so that we can see the start of the party!

Also, a few of my ocs are going to be in this chapter! I'll let you know where they're from at the end of this chapter, although I think you guys should appreciate their appearance. They will certainly make things interesting.


Mina's Point of View


I'm surprised to see that Teague has managed to take us directly to the front of the Fae castle as I regain my balance from traveling across the plane. Nix looks a little green, holding his stomach. Right, I guess he won't be too used to that. Teague, on the other hand, is casually leaning against a pillar, looking rather smug.

After I'd written the note - with some help from Nix - to my mom and brother that I left on the kitchen table, explaining where we were to them, I wrote what we were told to write on the back of the letter Teague had sent. We simply had to write 'yes,' so that's what I did. How was I supposed to know that moments later, when there was a knock on the door and we opened it, we would get pulled across to the Fae plane? Because I certainly didn't. I simply wasn't expecting the Dark Prince to do that, although it is Teague. Perhaps it was a bit ridiculous for me not to expect that.

But I didn't, and there's not much I can do about that now, except be a little spiteful. "Did you really have to do it like that?"

"What other way would I have done it?" He cocks his head and asks it with mocking innocence, but I can tell from the look on his face that it was completely intentional. "I hope you guys have recovered. You're the last ones to arrive; I've already fetched everyone else. Come along."

He waves his hand, and I watch the castle doors swing open. Teague leads his way up the stairs, and I step back to grab Nix's hand. It's not like I'm afraid or anything, as this is technically a temporary truce. It's just that the last two times I was here, the way I got in wasn't the most ideal way. The first time I traveled underwater and had to basically keeping kissing Nix in order to get oxygen. My cheeks go a little pink at that thought. The other time, I ended up getting swept up in the competition to become Teague's wife. That makes my cheeks' tint change to red, and I quickly force that away. I haven't told anyone about that whole thing yet.

So no, I'm not scared. Why would I be scared? No, I'm just holding Nix's hand in order to help him. This must be a bit awkward for him. I'm just trying to be a supportive, good friend. Nothing more.

"Hurry up." Teague says impatiently, and I notice he makes a face at the sight of me holding Nix's hands as we make it up the stairs.

"Oh be quiet." I say in response, walking past him and ignoring his expression, although I have to admit I'm curious to know what that's about.

I quickly am forced to let go of Nix's hand, however, when someone rushes up and hugs me. I'm taken by surprise, stumbling backward, but they don't let me fall. I awkwardly hug them back, assuming I know them, and when they let go I'm relieved to see that I do.

"Eee, Mina, I am so glad you came!" Nan bounces a little, a delighted smile on her face. "I thought you might say no, especially since you haven't been leaving the house or talking to any of your friends like me, and so I was worried. But even if you hadn't come, how could I have missed to have a party on the Fae plane you've been telling me about? This is super cool. And it's in a castle! Can you believe it? A castle. A real, genuine castle. No jokes. It's legit!"

"I see you've realized Nan is here." Teague says, and I glance over to see him leaning against the wall and observing what's occurring.

Nan turns her attention to Nix next, pulling him into a different hug as well. "And you're here too!"

Nix totally rolls with it, hugging her back. "You didn't expect me to let Mina go off on her own, did you? Her best friend has to keep an eye on her."

"What?" Nan looks outraged, pulling away. "Excuse me, but I am her best friend."

I raise an eyebrow. "Do I even get a say in this?"

"Nope." Both of them glance over at me as they say it before turning back to focus on each other and continue the argument.

Teague, looking bored, steps in this time to halt it. "Calm down. Let's just go see everyone else here. There will need to be a few more introductions, as I've invited some of my own friends along with yours."

"Why did you invite us?" Nan asks, tilting her head as Teague leads us along.

"Because Mina coming to this party will make things a lot more interesting, and she'll only do that if her friends are around and making her feel more comfortable." Teague says it nonchalantly, but I'm taken aback by his observations. I'm going to make things a lot more interesting? Why? And how does he know I'll only do that if my friends are around?

He stops at a door and uses his Fae magic to open it - probably to show off - and when it swings open I see Ever there. "Nan! I was wondering if you'd gone to go greeting. Who-" She notices Nix and me, and stops her own question. "Nix and Gimp! Hey! I wasn't sure if you guys would make it."

"What is it with everyone thinking that?" I ask, glancing at Nix, who just laughs.

"Mina?" Brody asks, offering me a nervous smile.

I glance at Nix, who offers me a tiny shrug that I think no else catches before smiling at Brody. "Hey Brody. I didn't realize you'd be here."

"Is this just going to be a reunion? Or are you going to have them stop so you can introduce us, Teague?" The comment catches me off guard, and I think it surprises the rest of my friends too.

"I forgot about them." Nan whispers to me. "There are a few guys in here, but we weren't talking to them and they weren't talking to us. I guess they're going to talk to us now though? Maybe?"

"Oh." I whisper back.

Teague sighs, walking towards the other side of the room. Distracted by my friends, I didn't realize anyone was there, but now I can feel the presence of Faes I don't know. I see two seated on the couch with one standing behind it, and they're all focused on us. Not to mention they are all boys.

He gestures to the one seated on the left side of the couch first. He's a redhead with golden yellow bangs, and he leans against the arm of the couch, watching us intently with amber eyes. He's also rather tan. "Meet Alex, a half-chimera. He's normally a super fun guy, but he can switch personalities if something triggers it. Those personalities are not quite as pleasant."

"Geez, way to put me in a good light." Alex comments, and I stifle a giggle. Does he even know Teague? Actually, he probably does. That might've been a joke on his end.

Ignoring the comment, Teague points to the other guy on the couch, who has seated himself on the arm of the couch with his feet on the cushion. He definitely looks like a trouble maker; no doubt him and Teague get along. He has long, brown hair in a ponytail and mesmerizing, purple eyes. I can see his ears as well, which are pointed. That clues me in on the fact that he is an elf. "That's James. He can be a real pain sometimes, because if he sees an opportunity for causing mischief, he'll take it."

James rolls his eyes, and makes a halfhearted attempt to look innocent. "Who, me?"

"They're looking pretty hot, aren't they, Mina?" Nan says, poking me in the side, but I choose to ignore her.

Teague moves on to the guy standing behind the couch, pointing to him. Honestly, I'm surprised my eyes weren't drawn to him instantly, as he is practically glowing. Slowly though, the glow seems to dim, and my sudden interest in him dims and goes back to what it would've been. I'm guessing that has to do with what type of Fae he is. He's blonde with emerald-colored eyes, and I will admit that even without whatever Fae ability he has, he is rather handsome. "And this is Louis. Quite the charming guy. A little too much so, but then again, what can you expect from a siren?" A siren? That makes sense.

"Way to let us make impressions, Teague." Louis looks a little sour.

"Hey, you made me introduce you guys, not me." The blue-eyed prince shrugs in response, but he looks slightly pleased with himself. "Of course, if you are that offended, I cold always do the same to the other guests for you guys."

"Please do!" James looks excited.

Louis rolls his eyes. "Might as well. I'd like to know who all is here."

"Well, first we have Ever." Teague points at the pixie first. "She packs quite a punch." Does he speak from experience? "I suggest not messing with her. She's also a self-made Godmother for the current Grimm."

"Impressive." Alex says, and Ever looks slightly pleased, although I note a slightly sour look on Nix's face. What's that about?

"Next we have Nan Taylor, the blonde best friend to the current Grimm who happens to be a human." Nan offers a wave and a pleasant smile as Teague introduces her. "She's too nice for her own good."

I want to yell at Teague for that comment because I have a feeling it's directed at how she treats me, but I manage to resist it as the guys nod at Teague's description, although James says, "As if that description will help us. We'll just have to get to know her ourselves."

"Not that you wouldn't have to do that already or anything." Louis comments back, smirking slightly. Obviously these guys get along pretty well.

Teague points to Nix next. "Nix, who - as you might've guessed from his name - is a nixie." It seems like he's been dying to make that comment for awhile. "He's been staying with the current Grimm and argues with Nan over the title of being her best friend."

"A Fae hanging out with a Grimm who isn't his Godmother? How did that come to be?" Louis actually sounds stunned, and I realize he thinks the current Grimm is a guy. He's in for a surprise.

"Please, do tell us what happened." Alex glances at Brody as I slip behind Nan and Nix. "I'm assuming you're the Grimm, correct?"

Brody shakes his head. "No, actually. I'm Brody Carmichael, who-"

"-is considered to be his school's resident 'Knight in Shining Armor' but is really just a pain." Teague says, and Brody scowls.

Alex looks even more confused. "You made it sound like the Grimm was here at the party though, Teague."

Teague glances around, and I realize I don't think he saw me slip behind my friends. Whether or not they did is another story. "She is."

"She?" James sounds stunned. "You chose a girl?"

"Ya, so?" He tries to sound confident, but I think Teague actually cares about what his friends think of that.

"It's just surprising. They've got to be weaker than every other Grimm you've had so far. How long have they been lasting?" Alex says.

I don't mean to say anything, but that comments upsets me. I step out from behind my friends, arms crossed as I scowl. I can see that Ever looks rather pleased with me out of the corner of my eye, but she's the only one of my friends I see the reaction of as I stand there, looking at the three Fae on the couch.

"I saw you earlier." Louis comments to me, and then glaces at Teague. "Are you going to introduce her?"

"I think she can speak for herself." Teague actually smirks at Louis, and gestures for me to go.

I don't speak for a moment, trying to figure out how exactly I want to do this, and Alex comments, "You seemed upset about my assessment of the current Grimm. Care to explain it? Are you a friend of her or something? Because if you are, I'm surprised that her best friends or Godmother didn't speak up instead."

"They didn't speak up because they think I can speak for myself." I shoot back, and I see realization on Alex's face.

Louis begins to laugh. "You've messed up now, Alex."

James looks like he opened up a gift and got something even better than he wanted. "I like her already. I see why you chose her."

I glance back at my friends, and see that Brody looks slightly sour from the attention I'm getting. Oh well, that's his problem. Not mine. I ignore it, deciding to actually introduce myself now. "Wilhelmina Grimm. You can call me Mina."

"What if I don't want to?" James asks, cocking an eyebrow.

"Sorry, you should call me Mina." I stare him directly in the eyes as I say it, and he laughs.

Teague stops leaning against the wall, standing up straight. "So, now that we've got that over with, I suppose it's time for a good ice breaker game."

"We've barely even gotten here and you are already wanting to start some party activities, Teague?" Louis asks.

"It does seem rather fast." Nix agrees, looking rather nervously at Teague in case he snaps. Thankfully, he doesn't.

Instead, he shrugs. "So?" He pauses, as if considering something. "Well, I guess it's not necessarily an ice breaker game. It's more like a game to help everyone get used to the castle, as you'll all be here for a few days minimum. We can do a game that'll get everyone more used to each other after."

"What's the game?" Nan asks, raising an eyebrow.

"You humans will probably judge me, but we're going to try at least a round of Sardines." He grins. "Seeing how big the castle is, well, it should. We'll count high enough that the hider can get pretty far away from here if she or he so chooses to do that."

Sardines? He has got to be kidding. That is going to be a rather awkward, and might take a long time considering the size of this castle. I consider the fact that besides Nan and possibly Ever, it'll be pretty awkward if anyone else were to find me first. I'll just keep my fingers crossed that I'm not the hider. If anything, I could always just try my hardest not to find anyone first if I'm not the hider.

"How are we picking the person that hides?" Brody asks, obviously skeptical of the whole thing.

Teague holds out a hand, which is now magically filled with paper slips. "One of these has a black dot on it. Every single other one is blank. Whoever gets the one with a dot is the hider."

So I have a chance to not be the hider. That's great! All I need to do is get a blank paper. Of course, luck is never on my side, so I guess that might put me at a disadvantage. I can only hope. Teague walks around, cupping his hands so all the papers stay in. No one's face gives anything away, and I'm one of the last to go. There's three slips left. Are any of these the one with the black dot? If I don't get it, will one of the only people left who need to pick - Nix and Teague - get it? Or does someone already have it? I pull one out, barely keeping myself from holding my breathe. When I open it, I breathe a sigh of relief. It's blank. I'm fine. I'm not going to be the one hiding.

Nix grabs one of the last slips, and Teague opens the one left before saying, "So who got the slip with the black dot?"

The purple-eyed elf steps forward. "That would be me."

"Alright, James." Teague says. "So you have a choice."

James frowns. "I thought me getting the slip meant that I get to hide."

"It does." Teague says quickly. "Unless, of course, you want to elect someone else to be the hider."

He actually is considering doing so. I watch him as he stares at Louis for a few seconds, and then Alex. He's observing them slowly and carefully, as if he's trying to decide. Then he moves on to look at my group of friends. He meets everyone's eyes except mine, because I purposefully avoid eye contact. I'm sure he'll see how desperate I am to not be the hider if he looks at me eyes and pick me because he seems to like being annoying, so this is safer. He moves on, smirking slightly, to examine the last few faces. That's when he turns back to Teague.

"I have made my decision." He announces.

Teague rolls his eyes at how proudly he makes the proclamation. "Well?"

James' smirk grows. "I think the Grimm girl should hide first?"

I nearly choke on the air I'm trying to breathe. "What?"

"You get to hide first." The elf looks over at me, and I really want to strangle him. "Go ahead. We have to count, after all. You should head along on your merry way."

"But-" I begin, hoping to find some way to weasel out of it.

Teague sticks a hand up, smirking as well. "Rules are rules, Mina. You get to hide."

I huff, but I can't think of anything that I could argue that would help me get what I want, seeing as what I want is to not be the first hider. Instead, I walk out the door, glancing both ways. I'm not familiar with this part of the castle, as all the decorations seem to have changed since when I was last here. I glance left, and then right, before deciding to go left. Honestly, I walk around for awhile before realizing they'll probably start looking for me soon. Choosing a door at random, I open it to stumble into a bedroom. It's not Teague's or any of the Fate's as far as I can tell - thank goodness for that - so I think it's just a guest room. Glancing around, I decide to hide under the bed. I quietly shut the door, making sure no lights are on and that nothing is disturbed as I tiptoe over to the bed. I glance around, not seeing any better hiding spots, before getting down on the ground and rolling under. Then? I lay there and wait.

It seems to be taking forever, although because I have no watch - for human time or Fae time - I have no idea how long it's taking. I roll around a little under there quietly, wasting my time by reflecting on my thoughts and the like. So, when the door opens, I'm taken by surprise. I stop myself from jumping at the noise, partly because that would cause noise - and I would probably make a noise - and partly because then I'd hit my head off the bed. Instead, I practically hold my breathe, waiting. I can't tell who's in the room, but they shut the door and begin to walk around the room. They're careful to disturb as little as possible in the room, and open up the closet and the dresser first to see if I'm hiding there. Right now, it seems as if I haven't given myself away yet, but who knows? I hear a noise and see a bit of light, so I guess the door has opened. It shuts, and I breathe a sigh of relief. They're gone.

"Found you." The whisper scares me out of my skin, and I jump. I let out a quiet noise of pain, rubbing my head from where it hit off the top of the bed as they slide under the bed.


What did you guys think of this chapter? Was it good? Bad? What did you think of some of the facial expressions certain characters were making? What did you think of Mina holding Nix's hand? Was that cute? How about Nan and Nix and their argument over who Mina's best friend is? What are your thoughts on Alex, James, and Louis in this story? Will they make the party worse? Or better? How about their relationship with Teague? Are you hoping to learn more about them? What do you think of the whole discussion on Mina being the Grimm? Do you think that went over well? And what about Teague's choice for the first game they're playing? Were you expecting Mina to get the slip that would make her the hider? And when she didn't, did you expect James to select her as hider instead when he found he was able to? Who do you think has found Mina first? I hope you guys liked this chapter. ^-^ It was fun to write! I hope it didn't seem rushed or crammed, and that it was a good length. I'd like to - hopefully - have all the chapters at this length, so if it was too long, let me know! Also, if there are any characters (ocs of mine or characters in the series) that you would like to see make an appearance in this story, let me know! I have some planned that I would like to see about slipping in somehow, however I'm not positive yet. If you guys are asking for certain characters, it will definitely make me more likely to see about including them. Let me know the same thing about ships (can include characters that you want me to include or just characters already here at the party) you would like to at least see a hint of, as well as any party activities you want to see (I have a lot of these written down as well so that I have lots of options, however I'm still looking for suggestions and ones that are suggested will probably be more likely to be included as that means people are interested). Let me know any answers to my questions or any of the things you want to see in a review, please. Thank you so much for the reviews you gave me this chapter! I was really surprised to get five on the first chapter of a story. That hasn't happened in a while on here for me (I think)!

Also, if you haven't read that particular fanfiction, you might be wondering where Alex, James, and Louis are from. To answer that, they are all three from Spotlight. They are mine, so please don't use them in any of your fanfiction unless cleared with me (I haven't had any issue with any of my ocs - the only time they've been used I was completely fine with it - but I figured I should do this just in case). If you like them (they'll be sticking around for at least some of the party) and want to see more of them besides in this story, I definitely suggest reading Spotlight. They can be quite fun. xD

Anyways, until my next update (whichever one that might be that you read), stay safe and anxious for an update! cx

~ Dagger