Robert had made sure that the Camera crew was filming inside the house that day. Inside and with the queen freeing up the gardens. The location of the shot and the fact that there was a huge thunderstorm made it easier for Faylinn and the boys to leave the house unnoticed.

Holding onto their hands Faylinn lead the way into the circle. Silently they waited for that familiar feeling when their wings began to appear. Despite the seriousness of the trip, the boys were excited to go for they had not been to the palace very often.

"Remember, if we are separated you come right back here," she told them again hoping that maybe this time her grandfather would stand against the Queen.

"Lynnie, why doesn't grandfather ever do anything?" Johnny asked as they began to make their way to the palace.

"When, mom and dad died he was heart broken, and with grandmother being the way she is, its easy for him to just let her go." She explained, stopping their flight she lowered them onto a branch and sat down. "We did plan on telling you, just not this way. I wanted to wait till Robert was with us, but I guess now is a good time." Taking a deep breath she began to talk and remember.

"It was right after you were born. We were all thrilled and you were both so tiny. Grandmother was not happy that you were born in a hospital and not back at the palace. Mom and Dad made a stand by doing that one they couldn't make with Robert and I. They were saying in no uncertain terms that they chose the life away from this world.
When Grandmother found out that you were sick Win that was the final straw for her. Grandmother pulled mom and dad back into the palace late one night with no warning. Robert and I were already there visiting grandfather.
She yelled and threatened but our parents stood their ground. Finally she gave them a choice to come back or lose their wings."

"But Lynnie, I thought you said losing your wings could kill a fairy." Johnny said confused.

"Yes it can, ripping the wings out may in fact kill a fairy. Not many can live once they are removed. Mom and Dad took that chance only after grandmother promised to let us return to Uncle Max. Then she ripped out the wings."

Faylinn paused tears coming down her face as she relived the moments again. "Grandfather nearly died then as he watched his them die, unable to live without their wings. When grandmother said it was time to bring the children back he brought Robert and I back to Manderly and left us there. That was the last time he stood against grandmother."

"Is that why never visit Avalon?' Win asked hugging Faylinn tightly.

"Yes, that's why." Suddenly Faylinn remembered what had been in the back of her mind since yesterday. "Did either of you tell Grandmother about Robert and Jack?"

"No, the girl did." Johnny told her as if she should have already known.

"What girl?"

"Andie." Win told her using his wings to fly off the branch. "She came yesterday, grandmother sent her to a hotel."

Faylinn dropped her head into her hands. "One thing at a time lets go before grandmother notices we are gone." With that they all took off again headed for the palace.

"Will, what are you doing here?" Faylinn asked catching sight of her friend.

"The same thing you are."

"Thank you for the present," she told him as they followed him into the King's stateroom.

"Anytime, besides Princess that kid needed the help."

"Will, I told you not to hate him," Faylinn told him as they waited. Keeping an eye on Win and Johnny who were exploring the room.

"Fine, take away all the fun," he pouted with a laugh.

She was saved from answering as her grandfather walked into the room and sat down.

A/N I know its an evil cliff hanger. The next few parts are almost done. No promises but if all goes well with my computer the next update should be here by Sunday or Monday