Hey everyone! Thanks so much for the reviews! Especially fanfictionlover02, black cat, tangled4ever, rosetta and sled, and of course anyone else! ;) I realized that Clarion has been out of character lately because I purposely wrote it that way. I always thought the fear of losing Milori again would cause her to break, and that's how I thought she would break. And just to clear things up, when Clarion cried after Milori left nobody was there except Mary and Vidia. She starts to act normal in the next chapters but is still a little off. Anyway, here's chapter 11. Hope y'all like it!

Chapter 11

Clarion, Fairy Mary, and Vidia made their way back to Clarion's room. When they got there Clarion silently went and changed into her nightgown. Vidia and Mary soon followed; disappointed Clarion didn't want to do anything. They understood however and didn't push Clarion to do anything. Vidia and Mary talked as Clarion lied in her bed. She couldn't sleep and finally decided to join the conversation.

"Well, we could go sunk riding." Vidia stated, looking at Mary for a reaction.

"NO!" Mary yelled, "I always get sprayed!" They heard Clarion laugh.

"Yes you do! But it's funny every time!" Vidia and Mary were relieved that their friend was talking.

"What if we go do something else?" Mary asked; she really didn't feel like smelling bad tonight. The fairies sat a pondered on what to do, when Ree had an idea.

"Let's play truth or dare! Just like we used too!" Vidia looked at Clarion surprised, but agreed just as Mary did. The rest of the night was spent laughing, telling secrets, and doing crazy things. Clarion had even been dared to leaf surf, something she hadn't done for years! When they all said good night Clarion was beaming. Her blue eyes shined with happiness once more. Mary and Vidia were quite happy with themselves. After all, cheering up Clarion was never an easy task. Clarion went to bed feeling like a normal fairy, something she had always wanted. She awoke the next morning happy, until she saw Mary in her bed instead of Milori.

"MARY!" She shouted, waking her friend up, "What are you doing?" She questioned the tired tinker.

"Your floor is hard Ree! I guess I climbed into bed in my sleep!" Mary spoke somewhat annoyed she had been woken up. Clarion saw it and soon apologized.

"I'm sorry Mary." She looked at her friend, "I'm just a little upset again that's all." Mary was about to reply when Vidia spoke up.

"If you two are done, I'd like some breakfast." Vidia then got up and followed by the others, flew out to the dining room. The girls chatted happily as they ate. Clarion had a sunflower cookie, a blueberry muffin, and a cup of tea. Vidia and Mary spilt a breakfast casserole and also had their own cups of tea. Soon they finished and parted ways, each going to work. Vidia had told Ree and Mary about how she had to make wind today. Mary informed them that pots and pan were needed and had to be made. Clarion finally talked about how she had to help the Minister of Spring prepare.

The day dragged on for Clarion. The Minister of Spring was a nervous wreck, making him hard to handle at times. But Clarion kept her cool, and was patient the whole day. They counted up all the birds that would be going to the mainland for spring. Clarion then reported the amount of flowers needed to the garden fairies. She was surprised how good her day was going. She took a short walk on the beach before meeting Mary for dinner.

"I've proud of you Ree!" Mary exclaimed, "You made it through your first day without Milori!" Clarion tensed slightly at his name, but held her posture.

"I guess I did! It was nearly as bad as I imagined it would be!"

"That a girl Ree!" They giggled and continued eating. Soon they finished, hugged, and went on their ways. Mary flying back to Tinker's Nook, and Clarion headed to the border. She sat and waited watching the sunset. She hadn't even realized where on Neverland she was. She turned her gaze to the Winter Woods. "I've been waiting for Milori, but he isn't even here!" Her heart dropped as she thought. "I feel so stupid right now!" She then got up and flew home. The rest of the week dragged on for Clarion. She could hardly wait until Milori's owl landed safely.

The day had finally come! Mary, Vidia, and Clarion all flew into the Winter Woods. Clarion had a goofy grin on her face, and no matter how hard she tried it wouldn't go away. They talked excitingly as they waited for the winter fairies to return. Everyone began to cheer as the snowy owls come into view. A few fairies were jumping for joy. Clarion just waited patiently, her hands resting over her heart. The mood instantly changed when the warm fairies noticed the sorrow on the winter fairies' faces. When the first one landed Mary went to investigate and slowly called Clarion over. She was speaking to Sled and Clarion noticed his sadness.

"Please tell Queen Clarion." Mary spoke firmly. Clarion knew it was important because of the tone.

"Well," Sled began slowly, "When we all reported back on the fifth day, Lord Milori wasn't there. So we broke into groups and searched the entire main land." Clarion tried not to let her emotions show, not in front of everybody, not now. "And, Queen Clarion," Sled paused, "We couldn't find him." At first Clarion was silent. Then she nodded, and Sled flew off, knowing that was his cue to go. Clarion dismissed all the fairies, but a small group remained. Tinkerbell, Periwinkle, Fawn, Slivermist, Rosetta, Vidia, and Fairy Mary stood towards the side. One by one they approached the queen with caution.

"Are-are you ok Queen Clarion?" Fawn asked in a soft voice.

"I'm fine." Clarion answered, but her eyes said otherwise. The group stood there in the snow a few minutes more. Clarion was about to fly away when she heard Vidia's voice.

"Is that it Ree? You're just going to go home? You cried your eyes out when he left and now you're not going to let a single tear fall?" Vidia looked angry.

"Yeah!" Mary started to speak, "I don't get it Clarion. Are you just going to do nothing? Go home and pray to Mother Dove that your special sparrow man returns?" Clarion was getting angry now too. She turned to them and a tear fell from her eye. Mary and Vidia instantly felt bad for yelling at the queen.

"Well then, what should I do?" Clarion asked so calmly it scared everyone.

"Go find him!" Vidia and Mary yelled. As soon as Clarion heard those words she had an idea and knew what to do.

"You're right! Someone gather up enough pixie dust and snowy owls. Let's go find Milori!" The girls cheered as they ran to get the supplies. When they returned, they stood looking at their queen. Vidia then threw her hand into the middle of the circle they had formed.

"Faith." She said sternly.

"Trust." Tinkerbell, Periwinkle, Fawn, Slivermist, Rosetta, and Mary placed their hands on top of Vidia's. They looked hopefully at Ree. She gently placed her hand on the very top.

"And a little bit of pixie dust!"