Title: A Fairy's Tale
Chapter Title: A Secret is Discovered
Summary: §A lone fairy sits by the mermaid lagoon, dreaming of her prince. A secret surrounds her heart, and darkens her eyes.§You're a fairy, who woulda thunk it?
Author: shasanixie
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You headed back towards the tree house, the flower Fredo had given you still behind your ear. You had found out much about each other in the time you spent on that bush. You had told him about you, and you in turn had found out that he was also thirteen, he was a prince of a fairy land called Gileyna, and that he and his parents would be looking for a wife for him soon. You had almost blushed when he told you that.
As you flew in through one of the holes by the roots, you could hear Tinkerbell in the corner near Peter's bed. She was humming softly, and you couldn't tell exactly what she was doing. So, you cautiously headed over to where you heard her, making sure she neither heard nor saw you.
As soon as you reached the part of the underground where Peter's bed was, you saw her toying with some vines and flower petals. She was humming a tune you knew as "Sweet Summer's Sun," a song that almost all fairies knew. You bobbed your head in time with the beat, and you continued to watch as she intertwined the vines and petals.
Soon, both the song and her tinkering were done. She now held a beautiful dress up, made of such soft colors and care that it seemed to glow. It was the color of the sun as it rose anew over the water, with vibrant yet quiet blues, yellows, and a soft hint of red.
Tinkerbell sighed as she cocked her head, looking at the outfit. She laid it flat on Peter's bed, smoothing it gently even though it didn't need it. "This will be beautiful on Nelle," she whispered giddily before picking it up again and flying to where the both of you slept.
You felt a blush rise to your cheeks. Tink had made that wonderful outfit for you. You sighed and silently thanked no one in particular for having such a great friend as Tinkerbell. You then decided to fly out and come back in the way you had so Tinkerbell wouldn't know you had seen her.
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That night, you and Tinkerbell sat watching the Boys and Peter acting out little stories or dancing as Peter played his pipes. You would converse occasionally, talking about nothing twice. It was a peaceful evening.
However, soon the Boys grew tired, and they went to bed. Tinkerbell also turned in, hugging you goodnight. You waited until she was completely asleep before you flew out of the tree.
You knew you were glowing with your light, for it was something all fairies did when they were in motion in the air. You were hoping to find the Fairy King and Queen, for they would be dancing again tonight, and it always made you feel so peaceful to see them. It reminded you or your grandmother's words of wisdom, and you always imagined you and your prince up there, twirling and dipping to a wonderful tune. However, that dream night for you still had not come yet.
As you flew around, looking for any sign of other lights, you heard a voice. It was a whispering one, and you couldn't quite make it out. So, deciding to risk it, you flew closer towards where you heard the noise and softly landed in the bushes. There you saw Peter, and he was walking around waving his hands frantically as he talked to another fairy.
"Yes, but must you honestly choose her? She's honestly not ready," Peter said, stopping to look at the fairy a moment before continuing on.
"Yes I must Peter, for I feel strongly for her," the fairy replied. You gasped quietly as you recognized the voice as Fredo's.
"You just met her!"
"Perhaps you are merely jealous Pan, for I have a love, and you cannot seem to find one," Fredo shot back.
Your eyes narrowed and your jaw firmed as his line echoed in your heart. How could such a wonderful boy be so horrid to Peter? Peter was still young, he still had time to find a love. A love that you hoped was who you wanted it to be....
Peter was obviously not happy with the comment Fredo made either, for he stopped moving about and glared at him, his hands clenched in fists by his side. "You have sunk low since you met her Fredo, you truly have."
Fredo crossed his arms and stared back at Peter. "At least I have fair Nelle's interest, unlike you," he replied.
Your eyes widened and you felt your jaw dropped. Fredo wanted to marry you. You. Of all the fairies that existed in Neverland, of all the fairies who could suit him, he wanted you. And Peter was fighting for you. He didn't want you to marry Fredo, he wanted you to stay with him and the Boys and Tink. It was all too much.
Peter and Fredo just glared at each other, and you back away. You then flew quickly away, not daring to look back or slow down until you were back at the tree house. There you leaned against a root and caught your breath. Fredo wanted to marry you. Peter wanted to keep you. You liked both boys.
You were in trouble.
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okay, there's another. wow, Peter wants to keep you. isn't that great! yayers! anyway, I hope to update more in about 2 weeks from this post since indoor guard will be over about then, and I'll have more time. So let's keep hoping!
--renee--