Kendra l

A/N: Hello readers! Just a quick authors note, feel free to skip. This story does have a gay OC. Don't like, don't read. This story has a lot of things wrong fact-wise, but I hope you enjoy nonetheless. I do not own Fablehavem. Enjoy! :)

It was moments like these Kendra lived for. The amazing feeling of peace that could never be faked. Her fingers didn't shake and her eyes were looking nowhere in particular. And she wasn't alone either.

Bracken lay by her side, pointing out all the best clouds. One of Kendra's favorite games was to watch the clouds. She loved the cycle of how they were made and how you couldn't touch them but they were there. They were always there.

They were sitting at the fairy shrine, one place no one else was allowed. Somewhere where they could be alone. It also happened to have the best view and area in all of Fablehaven. And it was even better than before.

Kendra sighed in content, allowing her back to fully lay down on the blanket she had laid out. Bradken soon followed her example.

"That one's a Duck," Bracken said, pointing to a cloud to Kendra's right.

"I think that one's a guitar," Kendra countered happily.

"Maybe I'll agree if you tell me what a guitar is," Bracken winked at her.

"It's a musical instrument, and it's shaped like that cloud," Kendra smirked.

"That's cheating!" Bracken protested, "How do I know you're not lying?"

"I'm a creature of light aren't I?" Kendra asked, "I can't lie."

"If only that were true," Bracken teased as Kendra playfully poked his shoulder. Kendra didn't lie that often, did she? She was terrible at lying. It seems like Seth got all of that out of the two of them. He often used that skill quite a bit.

"I am a creature of light," she protested.

"Half of one."

"Well I got more than half a brain," she retorted.

Bracken laughed, "That's for sure."

"Seth would have said are you sure,"

"Well, then it's a good thing I'm not Seth."

Kendra snorted, "amen to that. I don't think the world can handle two of Seth Sorenson. I can barely manage with one. And becoming a shadow charmer and saving the world didn't help his ego."

"True," Bracken agreed and they sat in comfortable silence until Kendra decided to break it.

"I think that one's a fairy," she said, pointing to a far cloud.

"Now that is one I can agree on," Bracken agreed.

"How is the fairy realm doing?" She asked, "Has it fallen because of its silly prince yet?"

"Hey!" Bracken pouted, "I happen to be a very good prince, thank you very much!"

"Uh-huh," Kendra smiled innocently.

"The fairy realm happens to be doing very well, thanks to my guidance," Bracken informed her, emphasizing the my.

"How about your father?" She asked.

Bracken's head fell. "Not much has changed since we found him," he admitted, "We have managed to free him from the curses but we Can't do much else. The damage has been done and he has yet to talk."

"I'm sorry," Kendra said mournfully.

Bracken brightened, "It's not your fault Kendra! You saved him! I wish we had known so we could've mounted a rescue!"

"I guess," But Kendra knew she wasn't being honest. She always blamed herself for things, even things she had no control over whatsoever.

"You want to come to see it for yourself?" Bracken smiled, raising his eyebrows.

"Seriously?" Kendra asked, surprised.

Bracken shrugged happily, "I don't see why not."

"Are you sure though?" Kendra fidgeted with her hands, "I mean, I don't belong there. I'm just a mortal."

"Kendra," Bracken said gently, yet firmly, "If you don't belong there, no one does. You slew the demon king! You're fairykind!"

Kendra blushed, "But I'm mortal."

"So?" Bracken asked, "Come on. Not an option anymore."

"You can't make me," She mocked.

"Yes, I can!" He mocked and shoved her into the shrines waters. Kendra yelled in surprise as Bracken dove in as well.

Light. All Kendra saw was light. Swirling around and slowly taking form.

Within minutes, all the light had formed into a paradise. Kendra now wore a long white dress with golden outlines, and her hair was done in an elegant braid. She squished her toes into the soft grass. She had never felt more at peace in her life.

"You look stunning," came a voice from behind her. Kendra turned to see Bracken, now wearing an elegant outfit. He looked just like who he was, a prince.

"This is the fairy realm!" Kendra said, "It's beautiful!"

"It will be more impressive in years to come," Bracken said simply, holding out his elbow, inviting her to take it.

Kendra slipped her arm into his without hesitation as he guided her around the paradise.

There were beautiful trees, flowers, and grass and everything was so beautiful. Kendra couldn't find a single thing that made her want to look away.

"It's still in progress," Bracken explained, "We can do flowers and grass easily, but some ancient structures or groves would add a lot.

"I think it's already perfect!" Kendra gushed, "It's so different here than in the mortal world! How could you ever leave this place!"

"For me, it became normal." Bracken said simply, "I wanted to see something new. Earth does have its beauty. The thing about the fairy realm is it is all the same. Earth has so many different perspectives and how it all clashes."

"I can see that," Kendra smiled, "But I also don't."

"Understandable," Bracken agreed.

They could've walked for years or even seconds, but Kendra couldn't tell. She felt no time here, everything just slowed down.

"What's it like?" Kendra asked, "Being immortal?"

"Different," Bracken said slowly, "Everything feels faster but yet slower. I feel going, but I am very old by your standards."

"What I'm curious about," Kendra teased, "is if unicorns are near-immortal, and you're considered young, they're just going to keep growing older like you. You're going to be the little kid forever, and the younger kids even younger."

Bracken pouted playfully, "Unicorns are interesting creatures. We are similar to humans but also so different. We don't feel some emotions the same way."

"That's an interesting way to put it." Kendra smiled, admiring a mountain in the distance.

"You see that hill ?" Bracken asked, pointing out to a mountain a few miles away.

Kendra nodded enthusiastically.

"Look closer," Bracken smiled.

Kendra squinted and looked hard at the hill. Slowly, it began to ripple, revealing a massive White Castle.

"It's beautiful!" Kendra gushed, "Is that your castle?"

"Not all mine," Bracken said sheepishly, "It belongs to royalty."

"In other words, it's your castle," Kendra smirked.

"Sure," Bracken smiled.

"Oh my gosh!" Kendra exclaimed, "Look at those roses!"

Kendra crouched down and breathed in the beautiful fragrance. She had seen people brag about roses half this impressive and sell for a hundred dollars.

Bracken smiled at her before kneeling himself. He gently picked a rose put in Kendra's hair, "for you," he smiled.

Kendra melted, being here made her feel amazing. She could see what Raxtus said about coming here so much. You let go of everything, but you feel so peaceful.

"Thank you," she said gratefully, accepting his hand up.

"Do you want to meet someone?" Bracken asked.

Kendra fidgeted with the sleeve of her dress, "I don't know," she said uncertainly. She was nervous that they wouldn't accept her, despite Bracken's reassurances.

"Then it's decided," he pulled her towards a lake. Right away, Kendra noticed about five full-size fairies relaxing by the edges.

If it was possible, these fairies were even more beautiful than the ones back at Fablehaven, and those fairies weren't bad looking. Kendra tried not to see the whispers that were exchanged when she and Bracken walked over.

"Hello, Sylvia! Good morning, Luciya! Greetings, Kali!" He continued addressing each fairy by name, each one giggling when Bracken called out their name.

"Hello, prince Bracken!" Said a fairy with majestic orange hair, "Hello Kendra!"

"You know me?" Kendra asked, surprised.

"Who doesn't know you?" The fairy asked, envy trying to be hidden in her tone.

"You're Luciya? Right?" Kendra said uncertainty.

The fairy beamed, "I am!"

"I love your dress," Kendra complimented, "It goes well with your skin tone."

Luciya bopped Kendra on the nose, "You," she started, "know the ways to a fairy's heart." Luciya flew away back to the lake where she instantly went back to checking her reflection in the crystal water.

"That was smooth," Bracken complimented.

Kendra blushed, "I'm just glad I didn't fall on my face. I can't believe she talked to me!"

"Luciya has more confidence than most," Bracken agreed.

"Confidence?" Kendra asked, confused.

"Of course they need lots of confidence to talk to you!" Bracken exclaimed, "You are a recipe for envy!"

"I thought they just wouldn't want to talk to me because I'm," that was as far as she got before Bracken cut her off.

"If you say that again, I will personally throw you in the naiad's pond."

"Alright!" Kendra threw her hands in the air, "I'll stop doing that!"

"Good," he smirked.

"But didn't you ban the naiads from drowning me?" Kendra asked.

"I can lift that ban," he stuck out his tongue.

"Then I'll order them myself," she huffed, "Thanks again for telling me about that."

"I shouldn't tell you anything," Bracken mumbled, "You always find a way to use it against me."

"Well duh," Kendra said, "Where's the fun in just doing it?"

"I guess," Bracken said, "But that doesn't mean I have to like it. Do you want to see the flower gardens?"

"You have flower gardens!" Kendra exclaimed happily, "Please!"

Bracken smiled, taking her arm again and leading her to the east. Taking extra care to point out things along the way. Kendra gushed about everything, this was unlike anything she had ever seen before and she didn't want to waste a minute.

Kendra was in the middle of admiring a quartz statue when a unicorn ran up to them. Kendra was startled by seeing a true unicorn for the first time, no offense to Bracken. But Bracken treated this as if it were a perfectly normal occurrence, which it probably was.

"Prince Bracken," said the unicorn. The voice was so smooth and low it almost seemed unnatural to Kendra.

"Dominic," Bracken greeted before turning to Kendra, "This is Dominic. He's a Royal guard for my family." He explained.

"This must be Kendra," the unicorn dipped his head.

"It's a pleasure to meet you," Kendra curtsied politely.

"The honor is mine," Dominic said smoothly.

Bracken coughed, "Is there a reason you are here?"

Dominic whipped his head back, causing his unicorn mane to go flying. "The queen wishes to speak with you."

"Can I take Kendra back first?" Bracken asked, squeezing her hand.

"The queen wishes for the girl to come as well," Dominic informed her.

Bracken pinched his forehead, "I don't know," he said.

Kendra faced Bracken and smiled, "It's alright Bracken." She assured him, It's safe here, I'll be fine staying here for a little longer."

Bracken sighed, "I assume you mean right now?" He asked.

The unicorn nodded, "It's urgent," He said mournfully.

"Alright," Bracken agreed.

"Hope on," Dominic bowed his front half. Bracken hopped on without effort before helping Kendra get on. He smiled reassuringly. "Hang on," Dominic warned, and they were off.

Kendra noticed right away that a unicorn was much faster than a normal horse. Maybe even a car, she held on tight to Bracken tightly of fear that she might fall off.

Eventually, Bracken turned to Dominic, "What's the emergency?"

"Angelina is missing."

Bracken looked like he had been kicked in the chest.

"Whose Angelica?" Kendra asked, "A fairy?"

"Do you not know who Angelica is?" Dominic asked aghast.

"Hush," Bracken scolded the unicorn before turning to Kendra, "Kendra," he said softly, "Angelica is my sister."