A/N: Here's the next chapter, took me long enough, hope you guys like it! I also wanted to let you guys know that I've posted both of my stories to Inkitt's fanfiction writing contest called 'Fandom 2'. None of you have to but if you think that either of my stories are good enough could you like them over on Inkitt? I'd really appreciate it.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything associated with Chaotic; including its characters, the TV show or the card game. I only own my main characters and this plot.
While the Fairy's and other creatures were enjoying their time in the Fairy realms, the remaining Leaders of Perim were enjoying a nice conversation with the Fairy Queen Angelina inside a cozy sitting room in the Elder's Castle.
"I hope the tea is to your liking," Queena Angelina said to the other Leaders sitting around her at the round wooden table, "we Fairies have certain, taste pallets."
"The tea's delicious Queen Angelica, the best I've ever had." King Theb-Saar answered, speaking for the whole group who was drinking the freshly made beverage like it was liquid candy!
The sitting room the five Leaders were currently in was large but not overly big, as it was mainly used to sit only a small number of Elder's because not all of them were ever there at one time. The space was semi-rectangle in shape and at first glance it appeared like a library; with two very tall stain glass cathedral windows on the north wall and several wide, tall and extravagantly carved book selves through-out the room filled to the brim with every genre book you can imagine. But the room did have three medium sized tables with elaborate chairs lined with red velvet so the Elders could have private conversations or nice sisterly chatter. To make the sitting room more homey portraits of past Queens and Elders hung along the walls, a long ruby red rug with gold and white details was draped along the aged wooden floor, the walls of the room were painted a warm cream color, two large light blue flower pots were on both sides of the doorway on the south wall both were full of colorful freshly cut flowers and lastly a large brass chandelier hung from the high vaulted ceiling.
But all the light the group would need was provided by the shunning windows the group were currently sitting next two; Queen Angelina sat next to Prince Mudeenu on her left, with Prince Iflar next to him then his father King Theb-Saar, then lastly Chaor who was sitting to the Fairies right.
The four Leaders of Perim haven't felt this relaxed in a very long time, not even when the M'arrillian's were defeated! After years of constant skirmishes it felt nice to just sit down and talk with another creature, even if it was a member of a different Tribe.
"If you four don't mind me asking," Angelina started, breaking the silence and brought the male creature's attention to her, "what changed between the tribes? When the Fairy's left Perim you were all peaceful when each other, did something happen to make you bitter towards one another?"
"What brings this up Queen Angelina?" Prince Iflar asked, curious with a raised brow as he sat his white porcelain cup on its saucer which was sitting on the table.
"It's just something that has been on my mind since Feleena told me about it a year ago after she returned from her first exertion to Perim." Angelina started again with a regretful look on her face, like something was weighing on her conscience, "When the Fairies were still in Perim we were like the 'peace-keepers' to the other Tribes, making sure no fighting ever broke out because of a silly misunderstanding or something like that. But then war spread all over Perim after we went into hiding I feared it was because of us; that each of you blamed the other for our departure like it was all each other's fault and could have done more to protect us from the Hell Hounds."
That surprised the four Leaders greatly; they didn't expect the Queen of the Fairies to say something like that, ever! "Believe me when I say it's wasn't your Tribes fault that we turned on each other, Queen Angelina." Chaor said in reassurance.
"Though we don't know exactly what triggered use to become bitter towards one another, it wasn't because of a Tribe that we were trying to protect went into hiding!" Mudeenu said like he heard the craziest thing ever.
"Then what did happen?" Angelina asked again, breathing a sigh of relief that she's felt like she's held in for years.
"Like my nephew said we don't know for current," King Theb-Saar started again, "but some of us believed it was because of the Cothica."
Angelina stiffened and eyes widened just slightly from surprise, "The Cothica? I haven't heard anyone say that name in eons." She said coolly.
"I'm not surprised, even though it could be just a story we all fought each other for control of it. That's what lead to the M'arrillian's release from behind the Door of the Deep Mines and after they were defeated, the Four Tribes of Perim finally 'buried the hatchet'." Chaor said, then he sighed in content with a smile on his face, "I never thought I'd say this, but I'm glad we did."
"Me as well." Iflar continued, taking another sip of tea, "We'll never know if the Cothica is real or not, but its best that if it remains that, a legend."
"Yes, a legend…" Queen Angelina said softly as she too sipped her cup of tea with a Mona Lisa smile, her light blue eyes glistening mysteriously. The way she said those three words made it seem like she and the rest of her Tribe knew something the creatures didn't, but it wasn't malicious, more like a secret kept within the Fairy Tribe itself.
But the male Leader's didn't catch that vibe as they just continued drinking tea and asking their own question's to the Fairy Queen; seeing were Feleena got her wittiness and spirited nature from, although Angelina's was a little more restrained then her daughter's.
"I must say your Feleena is quite the remarkable young lady, Queen Angelina;" King Theb-Saar said with a smirk on his face as he thought about the red headed woman, the other Leaders nodded their heads in agreement, "she'll make a great leader someday."
Queen Angelina's eye brow raised significantly, returning her own smirk to the other Leaders, "You all seem to be pretty infatuated with my daughter, gentlemen." She said.
"Well we just appreciate that she's a good warrior, and good looking…" Prince Mudeenu said trailing off with a dreamy look on his face.
"What my cousin is trying to say is; Chaor, Mudeenu and I would like to have your permission to court Feleena." Prince Iflar asked politely, with a twinge of hopefulness in his voice.
Queen Angelina just smiled calmly as she put her tea cup on the table, then sitting both her hands neatly on her lap as she looked into each of Feleena's potential suitor's eyes, "I must first forewarn you my friends. My daughter has a gentle soul; but at the same time gipsy-like and restless, and so she will never see herself as a prize to be won. Feleena's heart belongs to her Tribe and always will, but if you wish to try and win her hand you have my permission. Just know that no matter how long it takes; the choice will be hers alone."
"We already knew Feleena was the kind of woman milady," Prince Mudeenu said, politely, "that's what I like most about her."
"What WE like most about her Mudeenu." Chaor said in a low voice, almost challenging.
"Take it easy Chaor, let's not start arguing now!" Iflar advised, getting ready to jump up in case the Underworld Leader tried a brawl right there in the room.
"Indeed." Theb-Saar said, agreeing with his son. The Mipedian King stood up from his chair before he offered his own solution, "Why don't the three of you talk this over amongst yourselves outside the Castle," he started sternly, motioning towards the door, "after all we're still guests here and you know Feleena wouldn't be happy if a fight broke out, especially with her mother caught in the middle."
"Yes Uncle, you are right as always." Mudeenu said, standing up along with Chaor and Iflar, "The three of us will discuss this more privately. Until we see you again at dinner, Queen Angelina."
The three males each gave the Fairy Queen a respectable bow before departing from the room, most likely to someplace… less fragile. "I apologies for their behavior Queen Angelina," Theb-Saar said, full regret in his voice, "I feared they were going to act this childish."
"Please don't apologies King Theb-Saar, I had a funny feeling something like this would happen." Queen Angelina laughed, waving off, "I'm more surprised that you haven't asked if you court Feleena."
Theb-Saar chuckled a few times, "It's true Feleena enchants me just as much as the other Leader's, but I'm too old to go after a woman who is much younger than me." He started, walking to look out the window, finishing in a sorrowful voice, "Besides I could never find love again after my beloved wife past away."
The Fairy Queen just gasped, "I'm so sorry King Theb-Saar, Feleena never told me-"
"That's alright milady," King Theb-Saar said softly, interrupting the Queen, "I never told anyone else outside my Tribe and it's been a long time since then. But even years can't heal a broken heart."
"I know that all too well…" Queen Angelina sighed.
"You do?" King Theb-Saar asked, looking towards the Fairy Queen.
"Yes. Before we came to the Fairy Realms I was just a young woman, a bit younger then Feleena was." The Fairy Queen started, then smiling lovingly before she continued, "And even I can fall in love. Then one day I found it, with a brave Mipedian Warrior; he was so sweet to me and said he was always protect me."
Then Angelina's eyes became misty before she continued, "Then the Hell Hounds began to attack us, killing us off hundreds at a time. Soon my love would be keeping his promise; he fought alongside even more seasonal warriors to protect us even saving me from being killed once. Then my Grandmother decided it was time to leave for our own safety, not that I blamed her, I would have decided the same thing if I was Queen during that horrible time. My love didn't try to stop me from leaving nor could he come with me, but he told me one solemn vow; No matter where I was or if he died before he ever saw me again; he would always remember and love me until the end of time.
King Theb-Saar just stared for a moment, letting those words sink in before he answered, "If that isn't a vow of love, I don't know what is."
"I made the very same vow to him, and even after all this time I've never forgotten how warm his arms were or how tenderly he first kissed me." Queen Angelina finished, lovingly smiling to herself as she wrapped her arms around her shoulders in a futile attempted to feel that same warmth again.
"I thought Feleena said she was just a child when all of that started." King Theb-Saar asked confused.
"Oh she was, surprisingly my love was ecstatic was I was pregnant and had Feleena. He played and loved her like she was his own daughter." Queen Angelina started smiling, but it slipped away as she finished, "He said we could one day get married; and he, Felenna and I could one day live together as a family, but it wasn't meant to be."
King Theb-Saar shook his head in disapproval, "Why must your Tribe continue to suffer at the hands of these beasts," he started, saying that last word in hatred, "creatures like you don't deserve to know this kind of pain."
"Neither did you," Queen Angelina said firmly, rising from her chair, "that's why we had to leave! My Grandmother and the rest of my Tribe couldn't go on pretending everything was fine while members of the Four Tribes of Perim were be dying because of us!"
The Fairy Queen then sighed to calm her racing heart before she continued, "Forgive me King Theb-Saar, I didn't mean to get all worked up."
King Theb-Saar didn't answer as he walked over to the Fairy Queen, when he reached her the purple Mipedian pulled the surprised woman in to a comforting embrace, "Please don't apologies milady," he started as the much smaller woman's head rested on his armored chest, but he could still feel her soft breathing, "I can't imagine the sadness you've had inside for so long."
"It wasn't just me." Queena Angelina started again sorrowfully as she stepped closer into the hold, appreciating the security the embrace provided, "My Grandmother had so much guilt, uncertainty, and worry in her heart during the days leading up to her death; if it wasn't for the support and love our family provided, she wouldn't of had the strength to carry on."
The Leader's stayed quiet for what felt like hour's; listening and feeling the other's soft breathing as the pair's chests rose and fell in a slow rhythm. "That is what you should focus on too, milady." King Theb-Saar whispered.
The Fairy Queen looked up; her light blue eyes meet King Theb-Saar's piercing red one's that showed nothing but softness as he continued, "Don't let the grips of grief and guilt weigh you down. You must also find a way to move forward; as I have after my wife was taken from me. Use the strength from your family, but also the vow of love your beloved made to you, I think that's what he would have wanted."
Queen Angelina's mouth opened slightly like she was going to say something, but nothing came out as a memory came to her mind; her light blue eye's closed as the women let the beloved memory flow…
A much younger looking, not yet Queen Angelina, stood in a wildflower growing treeless field. The full moon poured down a warm glow from above as the semi-calm wind blew her long white dress and long blond hair, tied back in a thin white ribbon.
"Angelina!" A male's voice called out.
The young woman looked to her left, towards the origin of the voice, and saw a large muscular ruby red Mipedian running towards her. He had on armor worn by only solders during that distant time; the tarnished silver armor showed signs of constant use. Dense and scratches riddled every part of it; except the abs area which was the only part of the Mipedian's body that was uncovered besides his head, hands and feet.
"My love your here!" Angelina cried out in happiness as she ran to meet him.
When the couple went half-way Angelina jumped into the red Mipedians wide open arms and the two stayed that way for several minutes; the much taller Mipedian sighed with contentment as he relished the feeling of this cherished woman in his arms.
"Forgive me for taking so long Angelina," the red Mipedian said, voice laced with both happiness for being there and remorse for keeping her waiting, "my superiors had our squad train longer than expected."
"You're here now Keefe, that's all that matters." Angelica answered, smiling warmly as she looked up at him, while her eyes shined with love.
The red Mipedian, now called Keefe, returned his own loving smile as he brought the smaller woman into his arms again, continuing to hold her like she was the most breakable piece of porcelain. But after about a minute or so the pairs smiles sipped as they remembered something that was declared just two days before.
"When does your Grandmother, the Queen, wish to leave?" Keefe asked. His voice was hollow and emotionless; he really didn't want to know, but the question had to be asked and Keefe literally forced those words out of his mouth.
"At first light tomorrow…" Angelina said, tears threatening to fall as her tiny form started to shake like a leaf inside the red Mipedian embrace.
Keefe couldn't keep the low frustrated growl from escaping his lips, "Why? Why couldn't I be stronger? Then I'd be able to protect both you and Feleena better!" he raved but more to himself.
"No matter how strong you are Keefe, you're still no match for the Hell Hound's. That's why we have to leave, we'd never be safe again if we stay in Perim." Angelina started, then tears did start to fall as she finished, "And besides if something were to happen to you because of us I'd never forgive myself!"
"Please don't cry Angelina, you know I'd happily give my life for you." Keefe said softly, almost in a whisper, sounding like he meant every word.
"I know you would," Angelina said, voice starting to calm as Keefe wiped her tears from her cheeks with his scaly fingers, "I just couldn't go on living without you Keefe."
"Don't say that my love," Keefe said sternly, surprising Angelina enough for her to look up at the taller Mipedian, "you can't let the death of a loved one keep you from living! But instead use the joy and love given from the rest of your family to find strength, as well as comfort. Please, promise me you'll do that."
Angelina could only nod, even though she didn't quite understand what he meant; but if her love ever told her anything, it was something she'd always remember. Keefe then smiled warmly again despite the sorrow of the coming day, "Good. Besides now it not the time for tears, if this is truly the last time were together we should make the most of it."
Angelina then smiled again as Keefe's arms tightened around her waist to bring her closer, which she responded by wrapping her dainty arms around her lovers thick neck. "Yes," Angelina whispered, eyes starting to close, "now is the time to finally do this…"
When Angelina's eyes finally closed she could feel Keefe's lips on her's. Tragically, this would be the first and last kiss the couple would ever share. But the feeling of Keefe's warm arms and surprisingly soft lips was something that would stay with Angelina for the rest of her life.
When the pair finally broke apart to catch their breaths, their foreheads stayed connected in loving contact; each not wanting this moment to end. "Just remember one thing Angelina;" Keefe said, still a bit breathless from the kiss, "no matter where you go or if I never see you again, know that I will always love you… forever."
"As I will too Keefe, my beloved…" Angelina said, with every once of love she had in her heart as the memory faded, with her love smiling just as sweetly as he always had.
Two large tears dropped from her light blue eyes when Queen Angelina finally opened them again, "That's what he meant. Oh Keefe, now I understand…" She thought. But then spoke to the Mipedian King who still had her in a embrace after she finally found her voice again, "Thank you, King Theb-Saar, you've healed a heart that has been broken for centuries; and I don't know if I will ever be able to repay you."
Theb-Saar just smiled before he answered, "You don't have to repay me milady, I'm just glad I could help."
"And you did, thank you again." Angelina began, but then smirked before continuing, "So you can probably let me go now."
The Mipedian King looked down at the Fairy's waist and indeed saw his arms were still around it, "Oh, Cothica! F-Forgive me Queen Angel-" the embarrassed king started, yanking his arms away like he was near fire. His entire face was as red as a tomato, but was cut off when the Queen started giggling at his antics.
"It's alright! And please call just call me Angelina from now on Theb-Saar, after all we are friends now!" Angelina said, smiling warmly.
"That sound's good, Angelina." Theb-Saar said with a smiling again after he calmed his embarrassment, "But could we be something more?" he thought as the pair of Leaders sat next to each other again at the table they were sitting at just moments ago.
As the two of them finished up the remaining tea; Theb-Saar couldn't help but feel a flutter in his chest every time the Queen smiled or laughed his way, he hasn't felt sensations like these since his wife was taken from him by a an incurable disease. Though he could never bring himself to love another woman, Theb-Saar made himself a promise that he would always remain a close companion to the Fairy Queen; until the end of time.
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Back at The Mill the humans and handful of creatures were enjoying their sweet snacks, freshly made by the Fairy Bakers.
"How do the cinnamon rolls taste Sara?" Pandora asked the young teen as she took the first bite of the warm pastry, the brunette woman was carrying a large tray of baked goodies, mostly breads.
"They taste amazing!" The blonde teen exclaimed, after she swallowed another mouthful, "I've never seen a cinnamon roll this big!" it was true, the cinnamon dessert was bigger than her head!
"Me neither!" Peyton said, in-between bites of his own snack, a chocolate turnover that was twice the normal size, "I'm going to be spending a lot of time here!"
"Just to warn you," Tom whispered into Pandora's left ear, Meeko was perched on his left shoulder with a huge strawberry French pastry in his mouth, "you're going to need to keep all your baked goods under lock and key!"
That caused Pandora to laugh whole heartily, "You four are so funny! Feleena never mentioned that humans have a since of humor!"
The handful of creatures that came along were also in the oven room with the four Chaotic players; they were all in there because it was the only place the Fairy Bakers could host their guest comfortably. All the Fairy Bakers were also there to serve there goodies except Honey, she was still working at her bee boxes so she was the only Fairy that wasn't present.
The Mill was relatively quiet except for the steady amount of chewing and occasional question or two the Fairy's sent the creature's way; there was also a lot a flirting also! The only one who hasn't said anything at all was Kaz, he ate his red velvet cookie in silence, and slowly as he sat on an expertly carved wooden stool with four legs. The reason? He was busy watching the Fairy Velvet, she was standing on the left side of the wooden table in the middle of the room as she frosted a batch of red velvet cupcakes that she took out of the oven not ten minutes ago.
The second Velvet walked into the room during the first introduction Kaz felt like he'd been struck by Cupid's Arrow, and since then he couldn't keep his eyes off her! Kaz thought he was being discreet about it until he heard a girls voice whisper in his right ear, "Are you going to go over there and talk to her or not?"
Kaz jumped and looked and saw it was Sara would had startled him, she was sitting in another stool on his left side; she continued to stare at him that a 'are you kidding dude?' look on her face as she said asked again, "Well, are you going to talk to her or not?"
"I don't know what you're talking about Sara." Kaz answered, trying to play it cool; but Sara could see right through him.
"I mean Velvet, you've been staring at her for the past 4 hours." Sara said bluntly.
"N-No I haven't!" Kaz said in protest; but his wide eyes, flushing face and falling glasses told a different answer.
Sara couldn't help but wickedly smirk at the red headed Chaotic player, "I know you like her Kaz, so don't bother to deny it!" thrusting a finger into his face.
Kaz then deflated in defeat, "Yeah, I do…" he groaned, eyes casted down.
"Their nothing for you to worry about Kaz!" Sara started, but keeping her voice hushed, "She's really nice, and her red velvet cupcakes are to die for! I had a fresh one just before I had this cinnamon roll."
"I don't know Sara," Kaz said unsure, finishing off his cookie, "I've never been very good at talking to girls."
"You never know until you try, now move!" Sara ordered, pointing toward the Fairies direction.
Kaz took one look at Sara's gaze and saw there was no point in objecting, "Ok…" he groaned, standing up.
The young male Chaotic player puffed out his chest to make himself braver then he actually felt and walked to where Velvet was working a couple of feet away. By the time he was standing behind her, Velvet was just about to start putting cherry's on top of each of the cupcakes.
"Um… Hi." Kaz said softly, face already starting to turn red again.
"Hm? Oh hello!" Velvet said when she turned around and saw who it was, "You're Kaz right?"
Kaz then tried his best to answer but to his embarrassment it came out as gibberish; Sara who was watching the whole event just slapped her forehead in humiliation at her friends display.
Velvet just giggled which silenced the poor teen from embarrassing himself further, "There's no need to be so shy Kaz, I don't bite I promise." She said with a sweet smile.
"Sorry…" Kaz sighed, calming down, "I was just trying to ask if I could have one of your cupcakes you were decorating."
"Oh! Of course!" Velvet said, she turned around and plucked a cupcake from the table, "Here you are, I hope you like it!" the Fairy Baker said as she handed the red dessert to him.
Kaz took the cupcake from the Fairy and blushed when the pair's fingers touched just slightly; what he didn't know was Velvet's cheeks flushed a little too. "Wow, it's so beautiful I almost don't want to eat it!" Kaz stated.
It was true, the little red velvet cupcake looked like a masterpiece that belonged in an art gallery! The cupcake itself was soft but not too moist, also the perfect shade of red, the spiraled butter cream was fluffy and cherry on top added the perfect touch.
None the less Kaz took a big bite; and too say that the flavors were dancing on his tongue was an understatement! "This is delicious! Even my mom can't bake this good!" Kaz said, mouth still full.
"Aw, you're sweet!" Velvet said, but then surprised Kaz when she got closer to his ear, "Kaz you may be a human, but I think you're cute anyway." She whispered.
Kaz's eyes stretched as big as platters and his glasses really did fall off after his face became red velvet red! "Y-You do? That's great because I like you too!" he said. But then blushed harder when he realized that last part came out of his mouth, if that was even possible!
Velvet just giggled again, Kaz was beginning to love her giggle, "Would you like to help me frost the next batch of cupcakes? I could use an extra hand." Velvet invited.
"I would love too!" Kaz stated, grinning like mad. Sara couldn't help but smile in triumph from where she sat, truly happy Kaz finally talked to Velvet.
Kaz wasn't the only one who finally got up the nerve to talk to someone; Siado really wanted to meet Esperanza personally, but it was her who made the first move, "Would you like a white chocolate churro, Siado?" the young Fairy asked, holding the yummy looking foreign dessert up to him on a small white porcelain plate with frosted designs on it.
There were two of them, one stacked on top of the other in a 'X' shape. Unlike a regular churro, they were pure white and sprinkled with bits of chocolate and had a scoop of pink icing for dipping, also to add a pop of color to the plate.
"Gracias, Esperanza." Siado said as he picked up the top churro.
Esperanza's eyes widened as she gasped, "You speak Spanish?!" she exclaimed.
Siado just smiled as a teasing glint was present in his eye, "A little. I learned a little bit from some old text I found in the Mipedian Library; I spend a lot of my time there."
"Asi que usted habla muy bien Siado, estoy impresionado! But how did you know I spoke Spanish?" Esperanza asked after she applauded the Mipedian Scout.
"I heard you say a few words to Roxanne a few minutes ago, while you were getting some supplies out of the cabinets." Siado answered, taking a few nibbles of his churro. "This is really good!" he continued, "But what's that pink stuff on the plate?"
"That's the raspberry icing, it's an experimental dip to go with the white chocolate churros." Esperanza answered.
Siado scooped up a large dollop of icing and put it all in his mouth, after a couple bites he smiled cheekily, "Delicioso!" he said with him mouth still full. That caused the dark haired woman to laugh out loud and the red scaled Mipedian to blush from the cute sound.
Topar also hit it off well with Roxanne. The pretty pink haired woman has come close to capturing his heart, but his stomach was already in love with her cookies; he's had two trays full already!
"Be careful not to get a stomach ache Topar!" Roxanne warned in a sing-a-long voice, but it truth she like watching him eat her cookie's, he literally acted like a little kid in a candy store!
"I should quit," Topar said, finishing off another chocolate chip cookie, "but they're so good!"
"I figured you would say that." Roxanne said, coming over to the Danian with a package of about five cookies tied in with a dark pink ribbon, "here's a few you can take back to the Castle with you to have later."
"Thank you Roxanne." Topar said, taking the gift from her. But then be became sheepish, looking down as he blushed a bit under his red-colored exoskeleton, "But I would prefer if I could come back later and got more myself," looking back up into the woman's chocolate brown eyes, "if that's OK?"
A little blush then dusted the dark pink haired woman's cheeks. Now it was Roxanne's turn to be shy, but she smiled none the less before she giggled, "Of course you can, you glutinous Danian!"
That caused the both of them the start laughing from the joke.
At the same time Intress was laughing alongside Coco. The young Fairy and feline Overworlder hit it off right away and were already becoming really good friends! "So you really did beat an entire squad of Underworlders all by yourself?" Coco asked in aw, eyes wide. The two woman were sitting side-by-side on a small wooden bench brought in from one of the other rooms; Intress on the right, Coco on the left.
"Yes it's true," Intress said, forking another sliver of chocolate cake into her mouth as she chuckled at the young Fairy's enthusiasm, "I'm surprised Feleena never told you that."
"Oh she did!" Coco explained, nodding her head in affirmative, "I just wanted to hear it straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak."
"Well now you have!" Intress said.
"I just think it's so cool!" Coco said enthusiastically again, but then her smile slipped as she seemed to become sad, "I want to be strong like you, Intress; I feel so helpless and useless at times. I only wish I could do more, to better serve and protect my Tribe, like Feleena and the other Fairy Warriors do."
Intress just looked at the Fairy, shocked at what she said, "Don't he so hard on yourself Coco." The feline warrior started, putting a hand on the Fairy Bakers shoulder, making her look up at the Overworlder, "Some beings in this world aren't born to fight like Feleena and the others, but that doesn't mean you can't assist your Tribe in other ways." The female Overworlder then smiled before she continued, "Besides, a delicious dessert and the smile of a loving younger sister is more help than you can possibly imagine."
"You think so?" Coco asked, smile returning as she believed the senior Overwolders words.
"Yes, and don't let anything make you believe otherwise." Intress finished.
Coco surprised Intress by giving the taller woman a hug around the waist, "Thank you Intress," the Fairy started, face still up against the feline's furry stomach, "I feel much better now."
Intress just smiled as she returned the hug, "You're very welcome Coco."
Just then a voice could be heard from right outside, it sounded a little far off but you could defiantly tell it was a young woman's voice singing. "That sounds like Bambi!" Pandora gasped as she rushed to the door, opening it up to look outside.
The four Chaotic Players were right behind her as Pandora took a few steps outside The Mill, they watched as a young Fairy, about at apprentices' age, walk out from behind a wide tree.
The Fairy had long naturally wavy light brown hair that reminded the humans of a fawn's color, light brown eyes, tan kissed skin, and bubble gum pink lips. She wore an apprentices' outfit like Emma's; a short sleeved off the shoulder top with an ankle length skirt, but it was the same color as her hair with matching ballet flats. The young woman also wore a long brown cloak with a hood, gold studs in her ears, and had a small deer tattoo on the back of her left hand.
The Fairy carried a medium-sized woven basket, filled of what looked like raspberries' as she continued her song; it sounded like a soothing melody, but at the same time like an invitation to come forward. And something did; a graceful doe in a vibrant hot pink color with the tiny fawn that was a light purple with large white spots. Both animals came out of the brush with no hesitation; the doe trotted up to the young Fairy, the fawn was a bit more wobbly but managed to keep up. The Fairy just smiled brightly when the pair reached her, she had a handful of berries for the both of them; both gobbled them up greedily.
Peyton felt like he was in a trance as he watched this Fairy feed the two deer's, "She's the most beautiful girl I've ever laid eyes on… and I've seen many of those lately!" He thought dreamily.
Sara just happen to look in Peyton's direction and saw the exact look that was on Kaz's face when he saw Velvet for the first time, "Looks like someone else has been bite by the love bug!" the blonde teen said to herself.
"Bambi!" Pandora suddenly called out, breaking the moment.
"Hey! I'll be right there!" The Fairy, now called Bambi, called back as she waved.
"By any chance, is she your daughter?" Tom asked Pandora as Meeko climbed down from his shoulder and scurried over to Bambi.
Pandora wiped her head at Tom with a surprised look on her face, "Why yes she is. How were you able to figure that out so quickly Tom?" she asked.
"She looks like you, I know a mother daughter resemblance when I see it!" Tom explained with a shrug.
"Hello everyone! It's nice to finally meet the visitors from Perim." Bambi welcomed as she came walking up, showing that she had lots of pretty freckles on her face. The two deer were grazing nearby while Meeko was just 'hanging out' in Bambi's basket as he scarfed down some berries, his fur was stained with raspberry juice around his mouth.
"It's nice to meet you too Bambi." Sara said politely; Peyton still somehow couldn't command his brain to process words!
"So what brings you all the way out here Bambi?" Pandora asked her daughter curious, "I thought you were tending the animals on the other side of the Spring Plains."
"I was, but I was sent by the Elder's to tell the guest's that dinner is almost ready, I was to escort them back to the Elder's Castle." Bambi explained.
"Holy! It's that time already!" Kaz exclaimed; all four humans looked up and indeed saw the sun beginning to go down in a water colored painted sky.
"I'll go inside and start rounding up the other so we can get going." Tom volunteered.
"I'll help!" Sara exclaimed as she followed right behind Tom inside The Mill.
After only a second of his friend's departure, Peyton finally walked up to Bambi and gave her a very deep bow from the waist, "Greetings fair lady! You honor me with your presences!" he said in his most charming voice and grin he could muster.
Bambi just giggled at the funny human, "Your very charming my friend and funny too!" she said warmly.
Peyton could only blush darkly as a response as Sara, Tom, and the other visited creatures emerged outside, with a new member, "Do you mind if I come along?" Sugar asked shyly, "All my chores are finished and I could use a break!"
"Of course!" H'earring said, happiness evident in his squeaky voice, "We would love it if you could come!" the small Underworlder had become very infatuated with the white haired Fairy Baker; every time she smiled his way he felt his heart rise higher in his chest as he continued to eat her cream puffs even though he was full.
"I would like to come too." A woman voice said behind the group, everyone turned around and saw Honey walking up from behind The Mill, carrying a basket filled to the brim with jars of freshly harvested honey, "If that's OK."
Junda didn't responded, but instead walked right up to the honey colored woman with a smile on his face, "Only if I could escort you." He said as he offered is left arm to her, which she took with a warm smile that made the red colored Danian fall for her more.
The group of visiting creatures, Fairies, and humans, led by Bambi, waved goodbye to the remaining Fairy Bakers as they stood outside The Mill also waving until they disappeared from view through the tree's. Each of the humans and creatures promised to return sometime soon, some much sooner than others!
As the group returned to the Elder's Castle grounds they saw other creatures and Fairies returning from their day's activities as well; including Queen Angelina and the other Tribe Leaders. A long table wooden table with extravagantly carved chairs lined in white cushioned seats and backrests was quickly prepared in the Elder's Castle dining hall; food, desserts and bread of every variety lined every inch of it. The sun had finally slipped under the horizon when every creature, human, and Fairy was finally seated; all were sitting in-between while Queen Angelina was seated at the end with Feleena seated at her right.
The stone dinning hall was extremely big compared to the other rooms in the Elder's Castle, but it kind of had to be since every Fairy Elder, along with a large number of their Nieces and Daughters, would eat there on every given day. The stone walls seemed to sparkle even in the semi-lit room, even if it was pitch black outside the stained-glass cathedral windows on the west wall. But the glow from the candles that lined the walls and on top of the tables made the room have a bit of a… romantic feel, and it just seemed to fuel the romance that continued to grow between creature and Fairy couples.
"Beautiful evening isn't?" a woman's voice asked.
Feleena was brought out of her thoughts by looking to her right towards her mother, "Oh… sorry mother," she started apologetically, "I wasn't listening."
Angelina just smiled knowingly at her daughter as she placed her glass she was holding on the table, "I must warn you my daughter almost all of Perim's Leaders are going to be fighting each other for your hand."
"That news doesn't surprise me mother," Feleena said, returning Angelina's knowing smile, "it was only a matter of time before they would come to you."
"Although it seems one has your heart already, you just don't know it." Angelina reported casually as she took another swig of her strawberry juice, causing Feleena's eyes to snap wider and cheeks to flare red.
"Is it really that noticeable?" Feleena asked, clearly flustered in her chair.
"Not clear as day," Angelina said, chuckling lightly at her daughter, "but I noticed something in the one called Maxxor's eyes when he asked if he could go with you to training, he seems to care deeply about you."
"It the same for the other's." Feleena said nonchalantly, brushing if off.
"It seems different with Maxxor though," Angelina continued, "like he truly wants to give you happiness."
Feleena was silent for a moment; she took a glance at Maxxor who was sitting on the other side of the table just a few chairs down, he was quiet and only spoke a few words to those around him. He seemed deep in thought about something and when he looked and saw Feleena's eyes watching him, Maxxor's face broke into a warm smile and gave a single nod in her direction.
Feleena couldn't help but return his smile and give a small wave, but then when she turned towards her mother her face slipped back to what it was before, "I just don't want my feelings for him to become a weakness…" she started, but then her mind drifted.
"Love is never a weakness, my little rose." Angelina said softly, but firmly as she placed a soothing hand on her shoulder.
The motherly touch and the sound of her childhood nickname brought the redheaded woman back to the present, "But the Hell Hounds…" Feleena started again but is cut off by her mother.
"Even the Hell Hounds can't change a Fairy's heart," Angelina said, placing a hand on her daughters right cheek, "and your's my sweet daughter, I only want to see happy."
Feleena could feel her eyes get misty as she smiled, "Thank you mother." She said.
The rest of the evening passed quickly and soon everyone retired to their rooms for a good night's sleep. All couldn't want for the sun to return and for what the coming days held.
A/N: THAT CHAPTER TOOK ME FOREVER! Sorry I had to get that out, I wanted to post it last week but because it was Thanksgiving Break my priority's got messed up.
I also wanted to tell you all how the next several chapters are going to go; there will be several, I'm not sure exactly how many there will be but most likely at least ten or so, may be more. Each will be about a Fairy, couple, or multiple couples depending on what it's about and all will span over the entire time the creatures are in The Fairy Realms. Everyone will be in the spotlight I promise, including Maxxor and Feleena. I'll be getting chapters out much faster now that the semester will be over after this week, until the next one starts January 17th. But anyway see you all next time!