Author's Note: Second chapter! You want to know what's in it, please read description below.

Chapter Summary: Queen Clarion and Lord Milori are unsure of how they want to spend their first real Christmas together, or even if they have enough time(ruling a country and ensuring the balance of the seasons makes for a tight schedule). Dewey and Fairy Mary think they might have a crush on each other.

Couples: Obviously Milori/Clarion(all the way, I love that couple!), Fairy Mary/Dewey suggestions.

Characters: Clarion, Milori and Fairy Mary.

Rated: K+

Why Rated That: Don't really know. I guess I rated it that just to be safe

"Good evening, your Majesty," Queen Clarion heard a familiar voice say.

"Mary!" The Queen exclaimed in joy. She had been hoping to talk to Fairy Mary about something. Besides, it's been so long since they've had a real chat together. "What brings you here?"

"Oh, I just decided I'd drop by to say hi," replied the stout little Tinker.

"Well, I'm glad you did," Queen Clarion told her. There was no other fairy she enjoyed talking with more. Well, you know, except maybe Milori. But, you can't talk about Milori with Milori, right?

"My goodness, Ree, what's got you in such a good mood? You're practically glowing," Fairy Mary asked with a smile. Clarion chuckled.

"Just been a while since we've talked together, that's all," Queen Clarion replied. Fairy Mary raised an eyebrow, knowing that wasn't the only reason. Queen Clarion took a deep breath.

"Also, I've been meaning to talk to you about something..." Clarion's voice trailed off, as she was unsure of how to continue. Fairy Mary inclined her head towards the chair, waiting for the queen to give her permission to sit.

"Be my guest," Queen Clarion told her. Fairy Mary flew over and sat in the chair across from the queen. After Fairy Mary got situated, Queen Clarion went on. "I know you're probably tired about hearing me talk about Milori..."

Fairy Mary laughed. "Goodness, Ree. It's not like you talk about him ALL the time. Besides, regardless of whether you do or don't, I'm your friend and I'll talk to you about anything you feel the need to confide with me."

"Thank-you Mary," Queen Clarion said in a much softer tone. Mary was such a good friend. Her only friend, actually. That thought made her slightly sad. Then, she said in her normal tone, "You know how my first Christmas with Milori is coming up?"

"Oh, yes! I'm so excited for you two!" Fairy Mary exclaimed.

"I'm just wondering what I am going to do for him. Do you have any suggestions?" Queen Clarion asked. Fairy Mary pursed her lips.

"Well, you could show him a very romantic place in Pixie Hollow or give him a gift—" Fair Mary started.

"Yes, but this has to be special. I want our first Christmas together to be something we'll remember," Clarion said, unintentionally interrupting. When she finally realized she did, she looked sheepish. "Oh, I didn't mean to interrupt, Mary."

"Quite alright," Fairy Mary said laughing. "It's just I thought you had gone past that phase of interrupting others."

"Hey, I've never had a problem with that."

"If my memory serves me correctly, you did."

"Perhaps you should check your memory again because I'm quite certain I've never had an interruption problem," Queen Clarion joked. They laughed for a bit then fell into silence. After a while, Fairy Mary broke the silence.

"So Ree, I've been meaning to talk to you about this before I left..." Fairy Mary said, sounding a bit nervous.

"It's alright. You can tell me, I'm all ears," Clarion reassured her.

"It's just... what do you think of The Keeper?" Fairy Mary asked. Huh? Come again. Why was she asking Clarion what she thought about the Keeper.

"Well, I think he is quite an intelligent sparrow man. Milori says he gives wonderful advice—"

"No, no Ree. I mean, what do you think?" she asked again, like putting emphasis on the word think will change the meaning of the question. Queen Clarion sighed.

"He is clever, funny but has an annoying knack for getting into trouble," Queen Clarion responded. "Is that the answer you were seeking?"

"Oh, Ree. You are so clueless," Fairy Mary said, moaning in exasperation.

"I just don't know what you were asking of me, Mary," Queen Clarion told her friend, trying to defend herself.

"I wanted to know if Dewey, by any chance, liked me!" Fairy Mary said, acting like she was talking to a young clumsy child. Clarion eyes widened. Mary likes... Dewey? Clarion had never noticed before. Huh, guess she was clueless when it comes to love. After all, she did come to Mary for her love advice...

"What should I do?" Fairy Mary asked the queen, looking up at her expectantly. Why was Mary asking her? She knew Clarion couldn't give love advice to save her life. But, her friend was depending on her. She had to come up with some answer.

"You ever try hanging out?" Clarion asked.

"I can't ask him on a date yet—!"

"No, I mean, just as friends. A bit of a get to know each other," she told Fairy Mary. The more she said of the idea, the more she started to like it herself. "And if you two really start to feel a connection, you might be able to start dating. And if you don't, there's nothing wrong with settling on being just friends."

Fairy Mary nodded, warming up to the idea. "You're right! Thank-you, Ree! I never knew you'd be so good at giving love advice!"

After that, she said a quick good-by and left. Queen Clarion couldn't help but think to herself, "Yeah, neither did, I."

"Now, what should I do about my love problem?"

Then it finally hit her. She finally knew what she would do for him. She would try to find a way to get his wings back.

Meanwhile...

Milori sat in his house, thinking to himself, "What am I going to do for Clarion this Christmas?"

He wanted her to know that he thought she was the most wonderful thing in the world and he loved her more than anything. What do you do for someone you loved so very much? He felt as if he just couldn't find the right gift for her; one that will let her know, truly, how much he cared. Unless...

There was this one idea he had been thinking for months. He knew he loved Clarion more than he had loved any other women. She lit up his world. But, was he ready for such a commitment? And what if she said no? It'd probably rip out his heart. Then again, he wouldn't want to spend his life with any other woman. He had to try. But, what if it was too soon to ask? What if she said no?

That question seemed to keep coming up and it brought a flurry of other questions with it. Would she want too? What if politics stood in the way? What if she didn't love him as much as he loved her? Milori became suddenly sick to his stomach with that thought. He wasn't sure if he could bear an answer like that. There was one question he was still determined to ask Clarion this Christmas, though. At the Christmas Ball, he planned to pull her aside and ask. He prayed she would say yes.

End of Chapter 2! I felt this chapter seemed a bit rushed. And again, so many questions. Actually, I can't really find any. And guys, Milori's question is not any kind of er, bed related question. This chapter is K+. And so far, it seems this story is too. PLEASE; comment, review or PM! Anything! A sentence, paragraph, single word, sonnet I really don't care. But, please show your support by writing at least one. This way, I'll know if my stories are worth continuing.