Though this is quite a short update, its an update nonetheless, hope you enjoy it!
Elvis had already broken wind...
Even though it had already occurred, the worse was still to come. Everyone knew that the smell would soon diffuse to every corner of the house which was even nastier than stink bombs. To prevent the dog from having further digestion issues, Granny had Daphne take it out while the others tried their best to open the windows. Meanwhile, Puck was being given a hard time for not paying full attention.
"Puck, why did you not keep an eye on Elvis?" Relda asked as she tried to push wide those windows that had been locked for years, making the hinges rusty and difficult to open. Meanwhile, Sabrina who had been holding her breath all this time, failed to unbolt a window before she ran out of air and was forced to breathe the stinky and foul smell. She gaged, making her more determined than ever to make an opening, by hook or by crook. Mustardseed wanted to burst out in laughter at the girl's misfortune but took it back when he realized he would face the same faith if he did. But even with fairy's strength, he could not get himself to unlock even one window.
Giving up after a minute of trying, Puck whistled for his minions to assist in the mission (by assist, I mean resting on the sofa and leaving the work to be done by others). Even the tiny workers' light went fainter and fainter as time went, the room was now filled with toxic gas that even they could not bear. But after all, minions were minions and they were the first to manage opening one single window.
"Good job and well done. You may retrieve." Puck commended his helpers and told them off.
With his hands placed on his hips, he placed a proud smile on his face and beamed victoriously: I WIN!
At those words, Sabrina was fully angered.
"Win? WIN? Puck, you nearly got us all killed, and you're me telling this was a competition to you?" The blonde yelled at the top of her lungs, rushing forwards and grinding her teeth.
The faerie boy wanted to say something to redeem himself like something insulting or calling her names (that always made him feel better) but his guilt (which he had not a sense of shame for a long long time) hit him unexpectedly.
Sighing, he simply said, "It's all your fault." The statement was half true because if not for Mustardseed and the girl appearing to be too friendly with each other, he would have taken notice of Elvis' approach. However, she did not understand at all.
"And how's that my fault?" She shouted at him. But seeing him heading back to his room, she ran forwards to block his way, determined to make him talk.
"Tell ME!"she demanded.
Puck stretched out his pink wings which batted and brought him off the ground.
"Never mind." and he flew back to his sanctuary.
"He seems so weird lately. He doesn't act or talk like his usual self." The brother said.
At that, Granny gave him a half-hearted smile while Daphne, who did not understand the seriousness of the matter, came rushing in with one hand raised as if to answer the question.
Sabrina, knowing exactly what her sister was about to tell, gave her a black look. The brunette's lips sealed immediately and she frowned.
"Never mind," she lightly replied as she released the dog's collar and allowed him freedom once again.
The blonde shrugged at the guest to indicate she did not know the reason to Puck's odd behavior and left for her room.
"Why did you not let me tell?" Daphne asked when her sister tugged her into bed later that night.
"We do not have the right to answer it for Puck. Let him decide for himself what he wants to tell and I'm sure the two will be fine. They have not seen each other for a while, they will need to bond." Sabrina answered and gave the younger girl a peck on her forehead.
The brunette nodded and said, "If you say so."
She then made a big yawn and in a matter of seconds, she had fallen asleep. At the sight of her sister slumbering, Sabrina made a big sigh and too crawled into her own bed. Her troubles were defeated by tiredness and she dozed off.
Back in Puck's room, Mustardseed was building a camp next to the lagoon while his brother lay on his trampoline, allowing the chimpanzees to sway it back and forth. Usually, he would enjoy the comfort, but today he was anxious and tensed that even rocking the bed did not calm him down at all. He knew he had to talk with his brother, so he dismissed the monkeys and walked to the tent to find him.
"You know, sooner or later, Moth will be going after you." Puck said, trying to start the conversation off with a joke (he somehow wished it was a fact).
"You know you'll never shake her off." Mustardseed said with a faint smile.
"Then who do you have in mind for a queen?" Puck asked out of curiosity, hoping the answer did not include a particular someone who had long blonde hair, blue eyes and was ugly.
"Why would I need a queen? You're the heir of the throne, all I need is a princess." At those words, he smiled.
"Fine. Not even a crush?"
The small brother shook his head.
"If I were to have one, she would be a faerie."
"Ok then, sleep well."
"Wait, Puck. Do you have anything you want to share with me, I maybe of help." Mustardseed asked.
"No thanks, all problems are cleared."
As Puck returned to his trampoline with a smile - he knew he would be able to enjoy a little chimpanzee massage.
Lately, I have been working on other stories so there will not be any fast updates, but I promise that they will still come weekly. Please do PM or review to tell me your thoughts, that will make my day! Thanks!
