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Chapter seven
Several days had passed since the meeting, and the day for the group to leave for the fairy realm was at hand. England frowned as he watched the other six nations plus others to see them off milled in his yard, seeing how many of the nations simply saw the excursion like a field trip. He hoped that they had all taken the chance to read the list of rules he sent them and had planned accordingly; otherwise there would be more trouble. At last he called out, "Is everyone ready to go?"
Hearing that it was time to start the adventure, America, Norway, Canada, France, Germany, and Prussia came to the hole where England was waiting. Seeing that not everyone looked prepared, England frowned more and looked to America before asking, "America, I thought I told you guys to bring your own supplies? Where is your bag?"
"Ya, I kind of guessed that you were kidding about all of that stuff. I mean, how bad can a world filled with girly fair-stuff be that I need to pack like I'm walking into Armageddon?" America answered with a laugh.
"My troll takes offense to that and has promised to not help you if things get difficult," Norway remarked deadpan after hearing the grumble from his magical friend; who had come from a world very similar to the one they were about to enter.
"Please tell me you at least read my rules. Otherwise I swear I'm kicking you out of this quest," England scowled.
"Can I join back in then if he can't go?" New Zealand asked, disappointed to be kicked out.
"Of course I looked at your rules. I always see what you want from me before ignoring it," America answered indignantly.
"Really, and what is the first rule you're planning on forgetting then?" England asked already bracing himself.
"Um…mother England knows best?" America asked more than answered, realizing that he already forgot the rules.
England glared at him for the 'mother' part before saying, "On second thought come. Maybe with our luck the fairy queen will see something in you and take you off our hands. Perhaps if she turned you into something you'd be more bare-able."
America laughed more at this before Germany asked, "So since it sounds like we are as prepared as we are going to be, should we see where this supposed door actually takes us?"
Seeing several others nodded, leading them to get into a line for the entrance as the spectators wished them luck with the occasional demand for pictures or other presents when they returned. One by one, the group waved then headed into the hole, only for the next to follow as the first disappeared. After a moment to do this, the last one, entered and the on-lookers left.
"So this is the fairy realm? I kind of thought it's be brighter. You sure this isn't just a cave or something?" America asked as he looked around the dim earthen room. After going through the hole, the members found themselves in what looked like a normal cave. Trying to shed a bit of light on the surroundings, America took out his cell phone; only the item was completely dead. Looking over to France he called out, "Hey France, Japan gave you his camera right? How about you see if we can get some light from that."
France did so, only to realize that the camera would not even turn on. After a moment to work with it, he frowned and replied, "Hmm, perhaps he forgot to change the batteries."
Suddenly a green light appeared in Norway's hands as Norway commented, "You shouldn't even try. Remember rule 10: electronics don't work in the fairy realm so don't bring anything you mind losing."
"Awesome light trick, how are you doing that?" Prussia asked as he used the light to look at the bleak surroundings.
"England's and my magic are amplified in this world. All I really need to do know is think about the light and," Norway paused to snap his fingers at this point, causing a bright light to fill the room before continuing, "it suddenly appears."
The room first gasped at the sudden light, then as they saw Norway's troll behind him; still staring annoyed at America's past comment about his home. Norway simply rolled his eyes at this before commenting on how they could see all creatures like troll in this realm and to get used to it.
"And you should know better than to use such magic like that right off the bat. Honestly, you might as well send invitations saying that we came here," England scowled at his friend, realizing that every creature in the realm will be able to sense Norway's magic from the little light stunt.
"But at least now we know which direction to head in," Germany commented as he pointed to a long hallway. Seeing the direction, Norway turned off the lights except in his hand and the group started down the hall.
Hours seemed to pass as they walked down the long, dark hallway. Tired of the quietness, France decided to ask, "Is this really it? The place really seems rather dreary."
"That's the point, so that people think that this really is just a normal cave and so that the creatures don't want to leave," Canada answered. After saying all of this, he paused and looked around confused before asking, "How did I just know that?"
"You're a magical creature right now, lad. I suppose there are simply some things that you instinctively know now," England answered.
"So then does he know when this unawesome tunnel ends?" Prussia asked.
"Hey, Norway, turn you're light off. I think I see something up ahead," America ordered. Norway obediently turned off the light, and sure enough up ahead was a shimmer of daylight. Excited to get out of the tunnel, the group ran towards the light to find a large doorway open to a lush green field. They smiled as they allowed the light to shine on them, only to pause when they heard singing nearby.
Curious, they turned towards the sound to find a large table filled with assorted meats, fruits, and desserts being guarded by three beautiful, young girls. Several members of the group began to move towards the table, the delicious smell controlling their feet.
"Hello mademoiselles, what are you doing here?" France asked as he walked towards a girl dressed in a simple, almost see-through tunic. She giggles teasingly at his words and moved her hair behind her ears. At first he and the others thought that they were human, until they noticed their pointed ears and weird colored eyes.
"They're a higher rank of fairy, similar to elves. If my hunch is correct, they were sent by the queen."
"Yes, we were, wizard. Her majesty is so happy that the little one has returned that she asked us to great him and his party with a feast," the first girl with purple eyes answered.
"So then this is for me?" Canada asked, only to blush slightly as the second girl with orange eyes patted his head lovingly.
"Dig in you say? Don't mind if I do!" America exclaimed happily as he charged towards the table. The food smelled so good that he forgot caution and was about to stick a roasted turkey leg into his mouth when it suddenly caught fire. Startled, he threw it on the ground and stomped it out, only to then look to England.
England, in the meantime shouted out, "You idiot, you really did forget to read the rules, didn't you! Listen, nobody is eating this food during my watch!"
His shouting caused the others to ignore the food and look at him. At last England sighed and asked Norway and Germany to help him move the others past the table and girls. They others frowned as the table and cries from the girls grew more distant, only for them to eventually trudge on their own.
Rule number one with the fairy world: never eat their food.
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