I've re-watched the movie! I used to have it on video but my old video player totally chewed it up so I haven't watched it for many years L but I just bought it on DVD and I still love it! I'd forgotten how good the music was too.

Wow, I've got so many alerts on this story! I didn't think it would become this popular.

I've got more reviews for this than when I only had 7 chapters on my other story. Thank you everyone who has revied and thank you FinalFallenFantasy for pointing out my grammatical errors. I will keep an eye out in future and correct my past ones once I've finished the story. With no further ado, enjoy and review.

A few days later, the leadership issue was resolved by the decision that Crysta would remain as leader, but she would have to be under constant supervision by either Pips or someone loyal to the Elders.

It had also been suggested that she should be forbidden from making any more contact with the humans. Crysta had stubbornly stamped her foot down on that, even if they did somehow stop her from talking to Zack, it didn't stop someone else, someone non-fairy, like Batty from passing messages between them.

Surprisingly, the words Crysta had spoken at the meeting had gotten across to most of the Fairy population. This knowledge had boosted Crysta's confidence and she immediately set up a new plan which would enable the forest to expand quickly and healthily but without sucking the earth dry.

Pips helped Crysta regain the trust that she had lost and steadily, there was a noticeable improvement in the Fairies attitude towards her.

The new plan was a success. Instead of growing trees amongst the old forest, they began to grow new trees in the empty space of wasteland and left them half grown before starting on a new tree. Crysta observed the work that they had achieved over the last few days and couldn't help but feel proud. A large area of wasteland was now covered green with trees that were fending for themselves and although they weren't anywhere near the grand height of the main forest, this little wood was the start of something magic.

Pips hovered nearby, smiling at her relaxed form. This was how things should be, he thought.

His peace of mind was short lived as he watched Crysta turn her head and he felt anger swell up inside his chest. He too, directed his burning gaze to the border of trees that hid the human's camp from sight.

As if sensing Pips displeasure, Crysta sighed and brought her attention back the light show her people made as they flashed and disappeared amongst the fresh, healthy leaves. Pips knew that her mind was no longer set on what was before her.

Crysta hadn't seen Zack since the upheaval at the meeting and she had been too busy to visit him. She didn't know how long the humans planned to stay and she didn't know if she'll be able to find any free time anywhere in the near future.

Pips knew this and he was going to hate himself what he was about to do but…he placed his arm around her shoulders and called out to the Fairies working.

'We'll call it a day! We've been working non-stop and everyone should get some rest.'

Many of the Fairies looked surprised, Crysta included.

'But it's not even sundown yet,' someone replied.

'So what? I know a break when I hear one and I'm taking it,' another retaliated.

The Fairies gradually left, some uncertain by Pips decision and others taking it gratefully. Soon Crysta and Pips were the last ones left and she looked at him suspiciously.

Pips mentally cursed, he was going to waste this one rare opportunity to be alone with her just so she could see Zag.

Zag so owed him.

Pips schooled his expression to hide his distaste and pared her suspicious look with a bored one.

'You do want see a certain human don't you?'

Crysta blinked in surprise and then let loose a beaming smile. Pips was soon embraced in a suffocating hug.

'Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!' she squealed

She released him and quickly flew away. She didn't even make it to the trees before Pips had caught her, wrapping his arms securely around her waist so she couldn't escape.

'Not so fast,' he purred into her ear, 'what do I get from this favor?'

'Who said you were getting anything,' retorted Crysta, trying to wriggle her way out of Pips arms but no anvil.

'Well, I could just hand you over to the Elder's lackeys. I'm sure they'll find some ultimately boring task for you to do.'

Crysta didn't have to turn around to know there was a victorious grin spreading across his face and she sighed.

'What do you want?' Crysta asked cautiously.

'Hmm, good question. How about being my life long slave with a few days every season off?'

'So basically you want to swap roles?' Crysta teased.

Crysta began squirming as Pips tickled her ribs. He still hadn't loosened his grip on her and was thoroughly enjoying her helplessness and laughing smile. However she soon called for mercy and he had to stop so she could catch her breath.

'Slave for a week then? Final offer' Pips bided.

'One day,'

Pips swung her around and began heading in the opposite direction of the humans.

'Alright, alright! One week!'

Pips let her go and she immediately changed direction and flew as fast as she could before Pips could change his mind. She made a confused face when she found Pips following her.

'I never said anything about you visiting him alone.'

Once the camp was in view, Crysta began searching for the owner of sandy blonde hair and found him walking along the forest edge. He had his hand next to his ear and was opening and closing his mouth as though he was talking to someone. Pips thought he looked crazy but Crysta had learned that Zack had a little doodah called a 'phone' and humans used them to talk to other humans far away.

Zack smiled when he saw Crysta hover in front of his face and gave Pips a wave. He said thanks and goodbye into the phone and 'hung up.'

'Haven't seen you in a long time, I was beginning to worry. Hey what's up dude?' he said addressing Pips.

'Fine, dude,' Pips replied rather stiffly.

'What happened to your face?' Crysta blurted insensitively.

Zack placed a hand on his hairless chin.

'I shaved.'

'You what?'

'Cut it all off.'

'But why?'

'It was getting itchy.'

'Humans are weird,'

Pips' comment went unheard.

'Have you found any more anomalies in the forest?'

Pips stared at her. There was that strange human word again, anomo-what?

'No, the mineral depletion was the only devastating factor. The forest will be able to handle the others.'

'Tugular.'

What the-

'Well I'm happy to let you know that my job is done,' Zack said with a smile.

Pips perked an eyebrow whilst Crysta's face clearly fell.

'You're finished?' she said quietly.

'Hey,' he said lifting a hand for her to rest on, 'don't be upset, it just means I don't have anything to do anymore.'

'But that means you're leaving doesn't it?' Pips asked hopefully.

'When did I say that?' Zack smirked.

Both Crysta and Pips looked at him unbelievingly.

'Didn't I tell you? I'm assistant manager of this project, which means that I have to stay here to supervise until the whole project is completed.'

'So you're staying!!!' Crysta almost squealed.

'For as long as it takes.'

Pips clenched his hands into fists and crossed his arms, if he was a kettle he would be steaming. It just wasn't fair!

Zack led them back to his trailer where they could talk without being seen.

'So when is this podget going to be done?' asked Pips

'I don't know,' Pips felt like hitting him, 'This project doesn't have a time limit. Since we didn't know what to expect when we got here, we could only prepare for so much.'

'Ok,' Pips growled through gritted teeth, 'then how long do you predict this project to last?'

'That's the same question rearranged' Zack mocked

'Shut up! What more do you need to do!'

'Pips! Stop it!' Crysta cried, 'You're behaving like a spoilt child! Leave Zack alone! He hasn't done anything to you!'

Crysta's angry eyes bore into him and he felt even angrier. He glared stubbornly at her but said no more.

Zack watched the two of them awkwardly; he was obviously causing friction between them and he could see Pips was becoming livid from Crysta just looking at him. Zack had a dose of male pride in that fact and was struggling not to smirk.

Pips forced himself to calm down and merely crossed his arms and pouted for the rest of the time they spent there.

Zack explained that he had ordered 'fertiliser' and that it should be arriving in the next few days. They will replenish the mineral content in the drained areas and then leave, coming back every six months or so to check on things. However, he said mainly to Pips, it is unknown just how long it will take to get the job done. They had a huge area to cover and they were on limited funds and people.

There was a knock at the door and the two Fairies swiftly hid out of sight. Zack opened the door to find one of his friends and employees holding a can of beer in his hand.

'Ya coming to have some nosh or are ya going to stay in there talking to ya-self.'

'Ha ha, I'll be out in a minute.'

'Ya better, we're planning on getting drunk. Oh and there's some big shot who said he'll be popping by the day after tomorrah so ya better save ya most sweat free clothes. '

Zack nodded to him and closed the door, looking apologetically at his tiny guests.

'What's getting drunk?' Crysta asked before flying out the door.

'I'll explain next time.'

With one last wave Crysta followed Pips and disappeared into the trees.

Even in the movie, hearing Pips say 'Dude' cracks me up! I have no idea if I've spelt 'tugular' right, I haven't actually heard of it until I watched this movie. Yeah, not much actually happens in this chapter but it is important. Review.