Author's note: Here is the 4th chapter, please enjoy :) Also, please review once you've read the story, otherwise I can't know if I'm doing good or wrong by updating. Thank you all for reading and supporting my story Special thanks to my faithful reader milarionized
"Vidia, Queen Clarion awaits" said Viola, one of the summoning-talent fairies.
"But… I didn't do anything wrong, did I?" asked shyly Vidia, as she knew that Viola was around only when Queen Clarion urgently needed to speak to a fairy.
"I'm sorry but Her Majesty only asked me to summon you", answered Viola, "She didn't tell the reason"
"But don't worry, Vidia", Zephyr quickly added, "Perhaps Queen Clarion just wants to know if you're getting used to your new life"
Her hands shaking nervously, Vidia followed Viola. Once they got near the Pixie Dust Tree, Viola headed for an entrance ornamented with flowers on the left corner of the tree.
"Please wait outside until Queen Clarion will tell you to come in" Viola said as she went in.
A few seconds after, the Queen's soft and angelic voice could be heard.
"You can come in, little one" she said
Vidia felt even more nervous as she stepped in the Council Chamber, which was the place where the Queen held the meetings with the Ministers. She bowed to Queen Clarion as she stood in front of her.
"Don't worry, sweetheart" the Queen said tenderly, "You are not in trouble; I just wanted to know how was your first day and your first training"
Hearing the Queen's words, Vidia regained her smile.
"Everybody is very kind with me; they want to make sure that I integrate in Pixie Hollow as easily as possible" Vidia said
"I'm glad to hear that", smiled the Queen, "Zephyr came to see me yesterday; she told me that she never saw someone flying as fast as you. It looks like you've got hold of your powers very quickly"
"The fast-flyers keep telling me that", Vidia chimed in, "Elwood was really surprised today when I made a flawless whirl-wind during my first training"
"It's normal they compliment you", said Queen Clarion, "They never met any other strong talent besides me"
"But I want to be treated like anyone else" protested Vidia
"Don't worry, my dear", Queen Clarion comforted her, "You're still new here; after a few weeks, I'm sure that you'll be treated like any other fairy. They just may expect you to do your duties more easily and more quickly"
"Another thing", the Queen added, "Since you are the most talented fairy of your guild, you shall be their leader"
"Me? Leader? But I don't know anything about fast-flying!" cried Vidia
"You don't know yet, but you're learning pretty fast" she answered, "I'll give you a book that will improve your fast-flying skills"
Queen Clarion walked to her library and chose a purple-covered book. She handed it to Vidia.
"Thank you", mumbled Vidia, "Being the "leader" of the fast-flying fairies, what will be my responsibilities?"
"Well, there will be upcoming events; and you will train your guild to be ready for those events", the Queen answered, "For example, before the Pixie Hollow Games; you will make sure that every single fairy of your guild is trained enough to participate to the Four Winged Race. You will also often gather the fast-flyers to learn them new things and help them improve their skills"
"It feels as though as I will be their teacher", said Vidia, looking displeased, "I have duties to do; how will I handle all this?"
"I'm confident that you'll handle all these responsibilities without trouble", Queen Clarion smiled, "You just have to believe in yourself. If there are any problems, feel free to come and see me, little one"
"Thank you" said Vidia as she went out of the Council Chamber. Despite the fact that leading a talent guild was a hard job, Vidia was secretly pleased that Queen Clarion had chosen her to lead her own guild. It was yet another sign that she was a very special arrival. Remembering Zephyr's and Elwood's words, she decided to take some time to explore the Hollow. The fast-flyer began flying, without even knowing where she was going. She soon reached a place she never saw, situated near the Pixie Dust Tree. The place looked cozy and welcoming; with all the decorated houses, the trees and flowers. The members of this talent were all wearing green clothes, and they seemed really busy. Vidia noticed that they were working in separated workshops, using tools she didn't know the name and crafting objects. They were crafting accessories and objects with such rapidity that Vidia's jaw dropped.
"Do you need something, my dear?" called a voice behind her. Vidia saw a fairy with brown hair tied into a bun and brown eyes standing in front of her. Seeing that Vidia didn't react, the fairy introduced herself.
"I'm Fairy Mary, the overseer of the tinker fairies" she said
"I'm Vidia, the new fast-flyer; nice to meet you" said shyly Vidia
"It's a pleasure to meet you too" smiled Fairy Mary
"I'm not really familiar with Pixie Hollow yet; and I don't know where I am or where I'm going. Would you happen to have a map?" asked Vidia
"You're in the Tinker's Nook", she answered, "All the tinkers are working here; and yes, I do have a map"
Fairy Mary handed out the map to Vidia.
"So, from this point; if your turn to the left…" Fairy Mary began but was interrupted when a tinker fairy named Lucinda started screaming.
"Look out for the Sprinting Thistles!" Lucinda screamed
Indeed, Vidia saw a group of those troublesome weeds sprinting towards the workshop; she watched in horror as they came closer and closer to her…
"Fly Vidia, fly!" yelled several fairies
But Vidia was too terrified to move.
To be continued…