A last month before the real Summer began, Timmy was outside with other god-children in Dimmsdale Mall's cafe, chatting about the month's event at Fairy World, a festival host by May Queen every month of May.
"May Prom, huh…" Timmy mused as she drank her chocolate milkshake.
"It's a big deal for Fairy god-daughters like us," Sally said as she replaced a spoon Winston dropped with a new one, "especially older ones. Who are possibly a runner-ups for May Princess title."
May Princess. A title crowned to the most popular flower girl in May Prom by May Queen herself. The festive's main event was the crowning one among the nominees for great title. From last few years Timmy had learn from that, there were many well-known figures in history were involved as well. Taking examples, Elizabeth I the golden age queen of England, once received the title when she was nine with title of "the English Rose". Catherine the Great got the title in age 11 due to her beauty and her popularity with fellow godsons, got an epithet "Camomile of Russia". Last queen of France, Marie Antoinette was crowned as "Rose of Versailles" at young age after marriage to Louis XVI. Rosa Parks won the title in age 12 in a name of "Tiger Lily" as she once argued the African-American girls can be beautiful as other girls from different races as she was wearing a dress made by herself without help of her fairies. Ichiyo Higuchi, in age 10, was crowned in title of "Yamato Nadeshiko". Princess of Wales, Diana, was crowned in age 11 as "Return of English Rose". One of the greatest by far was Diana's crowning because a fellow godson named Michael sang for her despite the injuries he have during rehearsal for the song's dance. Well, who would have thought this boy had become a biggest star of a world at the future.
"I remember the qualities as May Princess is through the dress design, best duo dance, and most who receive many flowers from boys." Molly added as she drank coke.
"So, did you all choose who you want to dance with for the festive?" Timmy asked as she looked at the girls.
Molly and Sally shrugged, but only the blond haired girl remained to dance with Jorgen and Tooth Fairy's godson. And the goth girl doesn't plan to dance with any boy, as she disliked to be touched. On the other hand, godsons were talking about same topic but with different opinions. Though it leaded to whom they will plan to dance with.
"I'll be dancing with Sally…" Winston said bashfully, twiddling his fingers.
"Former dance, not cool." Gary rolled his eyes, drinking soda.
"Then, you wouldn't mind if I ask for Timantha Turner's hand for a dance?" Remy inquired as he drank the iced milk tea, earning the cool kid's glare but didn't care.
"Let's just get ourselves suit for the dance…" Dwight spoke meekly.
The godchildren proceeded to stroll around the mall to ready for May Prom. Unbeknownst to them, they have been observed from far at the Anti-Fairy World. In a deepest core of the palace, entire court of unlucky magical beings were surrounding the throne room as their "creator" was glancing at the children through glowing crystal ball. His long black hair flared as ominous mist, his piercing yellow eyes narrowed delightfully as he grinned. The dark tips of his fingers tapped the table in rhythm as he saw Anti-Cosmo entered.
"Sire, what are your intention with this year's May Prom…?" Anti-Cosmo asked carefully, his lime green eyes observing his lord with anxiety.
The man grinned widely, chuckling. Dark excitement leaving from his mellowed, soft voice.
"I wonder…," he mused, eyes on the counterpart of Cosmo, "but I will be needing your help."
Anti-Cosmo blinked in confusion.
Several days passed, in Fairy World, the entire town square was filled with diverse of botanical beauties blooming for May Prom. Each carriage of godchildren and their fairies were riding towards great mansion of May Queen, the fairy of Spring and host of May Prom. Inside the manor, the Spring fairy took deep breath as she was dressed with white gowns decorated with blue roses, flower crown on by her floral fairy servants. She opened her eyes when they finished her makeup, heard the door knocked.
"Come in~!" She lively replied.
May Queen then beamed to see her mother, the Earth Goddess, the Mother Nature herself as she hugged her mother.
"You look radiant, sweetie," Mother Nature smiled, "are you ready for the big day~?"
"Yes~! Will grandpa be here?" The Earth goddess' daughter asked.
"No, I'm afraid not. He's a busy man…" Mother Nature sighed.
May Queen pouted, only to be playfully scolded by her mother as she was told to brighten up.
"But Jack Frost will join you for a dance," May Queen giggled, blushing at the mentioning of her Winter Fairy Boyfriend, "now let's greet the children."
With a smile, the mother and daughter left the chamber. By the gate of May Queen's manor, fairies and younger godchildren were watching the three nominees' carriages arriving. First carriage was Molly with Dwight. Molly was wearing a two shades of purple and dark gray cotton dress. Her hair was down and night blue feather hairpin on. Dwight was wearing a dark green tuxedo with black bowtie. Their fairies were wearing formal outfits as well.
"Don't put your arm around me." Molly ordered stiffly as the boy nodded.
From the second carriage, Sally and Winston came down. The blonde girl was wearing a floral orange dress with crystal straps and peach colored cape sleeve. Her hair was more curlier and side bangs braided to the back. Winston was wearing white suit with ocean blue necktie. She giggled as she held his arms, much to the boy's bashfulness. Sally's fairy Stan was wearing striped gray tuxedo while Winston's fairies Jorgen and Tooth Fairy came out, as the muscular fairy was wearing military suit while Tooth Fairy wore teal colored mermaid dress.
"Y-your dress is pretty…" Winston complimented shyly.
"Thanks~!" Sally smiled sweetly.
Third carriage, peculiarly, Timmy was escorted by both Remy and Gary who was glaring at one another. She was wearing a simple pink dress, adorned with gold from her chest as a sun and diamond shaped pieces reached down to her thighs. Her long brown hair down but side bangs formed into buns. Gary was wearing dark red feather coat around his shoulder, white shirt with black necktie, dark blue pants and pair of black boots. Remy was wearing white princely suit with his hair combed neatly. Cosmo and Wanda wore their respective formal outfits as Poof was wearing toddler-sized tuxedo. Juandissimo was seen with white blouse, purple cravat and long tight pants with pair of black shoes.
"Listen," Timmy began to Gary and Remy, "if you two keep fight, I will kick you two out."
Flinched by her intimidating aura and threat, they obediently nodded. The godchildren and fairies entered through the open gate, watching the blooming flowers of diverse type in admiration. The front door opened by two floral fairies, displaying interior of the mansion as it was filled with other pre-teenaged children with their fairy god-parents, chatting and enjoying the buffet. The Spring Fairy's two friends Cupid and Hebe, the owner of Fairy World Spa were seen checking in every invited god-children and fairies.
"Hello, Timantha Turner~," Hebe smiled sweetly, eyes on Remy and Gary, "which one of you are her partner?"
"Both are." Timmy replied in behalf for them.
Cupid made a "does-it-have-to-be-them" look while Hebe blinked before let them in.
"Why those two…, it could be anyone…" The god of love sighed as Goddess of Youth sighed with a smile.
Then, the stage brightened by the lights as May Queen entered, riding on a botanic swing carried by her floral fairy servants.
"Can't believe she keep use that…" Gary rolled his eyes.
Timmy giggled, then her eyes caught the blue silhouette from the corner briefly, blinked in confusion as it was gone. She tilted her head, but brushed it off.
"Welcome, god-children and fairies~," May Queen began, "I, May Queen, shall begin the May Prom now~!"
Fairies and their god-children lightly clapped for her. Timmy glanced at everyone, able to sense a bit of awkwardness since the festive is to celebrate Spring and the coming of age to god-daughters. However, there was invisible competition between the girls. Some girls secretly glared to one another, pretending to be friendly though. Some god-sons are making bets on who would likely win the May Princess title. Unbeknownst to her, fairies even made a bet but conceded to help their god-daughters to cheat.
Cupid snapped his fingers, signaled Jack Frost to appear as the music turned on. Dwight glanced at Molly nervously, but she snarled at him not to touch her. Winston turned to Sally, face blushing.
"M-may I have this d-dance…?" He requested politely.
Sally giggled, albeit bashfully as she blinked her eyelashes.
"I'd be honored." She accepted as she held his hand and proceeded to dance with him.
The buck-toothed brunette laughed a bit by Sally's assertive lead of dancing. Gary stared at her, cleared his throat as he was about to speak before Remy pushed him aside and held out his hand for her in gentleman manner.
"Lady Turner," Remy smiled, "will you honor me this dance?"
Timmy facepalmed, about to accept his offer until one girl "accidentally" spilled her punch as it was about to splash on her dress. But before it could touch the pink fabrics, for some reason, the direction of the fluid changed as it poured on the girl's dress instead, confusing Remy and Timmy as the girl fussed over her dress got soaked and ran off. Sighed in annoyance, Remy just took her hand went to the dance floor. The blond boy's green eyes were on his Latino fairy, who smiled and gave him a nod as if telling the boy to carry on. Though the boy's attempt on dancing tango was a bit clumsy, Timmy giggled at his effort. Gary was seem sulking as Poof pouted, babbling in frustration.
Winston was quivering nonstop, doing his best not to step on Sally's foot. Jorgen was holding a "Be a Man, Winston" sign as Tooth Fairy was concerned. Sally smirked as the red-head boy blinked. The next thing, she grabbed his hand and was leading a dance, earning a heartily laughter from Stan and Tooth Fairy while Winston was blushing even more.
Oblivious to them, Anti-Cosmo and Anti-Wanda were hiding from the corner, eyes on the fairies of god-children who attempted to bribe the others. Cosmo's anti-counterpart raised his want as it twinkled without a sound, causing a small crack on the floor those bribing fairies FLOATED on, causing their back aching immediately. Some members of Fairy Council were about to offer goods until the anti-fairy leader poofed a salt on their feet, causing them to fall, which lead to their god-children tripped over one another. When the last child bumped onto Remy causing him to let go as Timmy was about to fall, she closed her eyes shut. However, she wasn't falling as she felt a hand on her back helping her stand up. Her eyes open to see everyone, including fairies paled as their eyes were looking at what, or who, was behind her. The buck-toothed girl slowly turned to see pale-skinned dark fairy without a wing, long black hair floats as a dark mist, with pair of golden eyes staring at her but smiling warmly.
"Are you alright~?" The man spoke, tone of his voice soothing yet disturbingly sweet.
Timmy only nodded. Gary narrowed his eyes as Poof hid behind his parents. Jorgen was alarmed as Tooth Fairy gasped. Fairies whispered to one another in fright.
"It's Nero! The Dark fairy of Nightmares and Fear…!"
"He's here…?!"
Behind him was several Anti-Fairies. Nero formed a soft grin, revealing his ghostly white teeth, holding a several roses of different purple shades, giving them to Timmy.
"Are these for me?" She asked, still in disbelief.
Without a word, the dark fairy nodded. Watching Nero, Mother Nature smiled brightly as she floated to him.
"Hello, daddy~!" The Earth goddess beamed.
Timmy, Gary, Remy, Molly, Dwight, Winston and Sally blinked before exclaimed: "DADDY?!"
"Love your dress, sweetie~." Nero chuckled, patted her head.
May Queen squealed as she rushed to hug him.
"Grandpa~~!"
"GRANDPA?!" Their jaws dropped this time.
Poof tilted his head in utter confusion.
"Oh yeah~! He is Mother Nature's dad and May Queen's grandpa~!" Cosmo giggled before waving at his dark counterpart.
"I thought you won't be here~!" Spring Fairy hopped excitedly.
"Can't grandpa skip his work to see the party you are hosting~? Besides, I am worried if there are some fairies who would try to play unfair for the title of May Princess~." His almond shaped eyes narrowed more as he glanced at the fairies who attempted to cheat as they flinched and looked away in fright.
"Daddy, please don't scare them." Mother Nature sweat-dropped.
"Well, it seems nothing serious happened~! I guess I will just enjoy the drinks~." Nero chuckled, floated towards the buffet stand with his Anti-Fairies.
After the entrance of the dark fairy, godsons approached to respective god-daughters to give them flowers. Winston returned from getting flowers. Well, quite a large amount of flowers as Sally's expression brightened as she gladly accepted them. Remy and Gary gave Timmy roses. She then felt a tap of her shoulder, turned to see three other god-children. Arnold Stein, the overweighted auburn haired boy with glasses on. Michael Dylan, a blond-haired girl from Timmy's school. And Hugo Delmar, a Latino boy with sharp sense of fashion.
"Love your dress, girls~!" Michelle smiled.
"But in my taste…~," Hugo gave Timmy a bouquet of carnations, orchids, and red roses, "your dress may be simple to others but very refined."
Flattered, Timmy smiled a bit as she accepted them.
"…is he hitting on Tim-Tim?" Gary asked Cosmo, Wanda and Poof who could only shrug.
However, the interaction was interrupted as May Queen came upstage with a card.
"Everyone~! Attention please~!"
All fairies and human children turned their attention to her.
"It is now a time to announce this Year's new May Princess!"
Holding the flowers still, the girls stood as the nominees; Timmy, Molly and Sally were shown on a screen. May Queen opened the card and looked at it. With a smile, her eyes went back to audience.
"This year's new May Princess' title goes to…" She began.
Most fairies were seen gulped, sweating and biting their fingers in anticipation. Girls were clutching onto their flowers. Mother Nature was sitting next to her father who was drinking a grape-ade while stroking the head of a black kitten gently on his lap.
"… Sally Walker and Timantha Turner~!"
The lights were focused on Timmy and Sally as their eyes widened. It was first time TWO girls have won the title of May Princesses. Mother Nature gasped but nonetheless excited. Nero raised his eyebrow but grinned in amusement with his anti-fairies whispered to one another while Anti-Cosmo chuckled. Gary and Remy grinned as Poof squealed happily. Stan, Cosmo and Wanda floated in glee. Winston happily clapped for Sally. Two girls were guided upstage by floral fairies, receiving the halo tiaras adorned with their iconic flowers; Versilla rose for Sally, coral pink roses with darker pink spray roses for Timmy.
"Let's cheer for little Lady Versillia and Lady Rosa~!" Fairy of May and Spring clapped delightfully.
Sally and Timmy looked at each other, giggling at such unforgettable event.