Tink had always thought Pixie Hollow was a beautiful place but it had been turned into a pure paradise for her ceremony. The light fairies had hung colorful flowers that glowed all around and little rings of pixie dust sparkled over the benches where the fairies all gathered. Music fairies were playing slow beautiful tunes and some fairies were dancing around the meadow. There was laughing and giggling and smiles all around. Queen Clarion and Lord Milori were both standing on the other side of the meadow, with a fidgety sparrowman nearby. They both stopped talking and their eyes froze on something across the meadow. Terence turned to see what they were looking at it and he felt his breath leave him. Before him was the most beautiful fairy he had ever seen. She looked every inch the Queen of Neverland and he had difficulty swallowing as he slowly walked toward her.

Tink didn't notice when her friends left her side to sit down. Her eyes were focused on the sparrowman across the meadow and her heart beat like it never had before.

Terence was definitely dressed like royalty. It was strange to see him in such elegant clothing; he wore colors of the earth and his leaves were several shades of green. Brown trousers were tucked into dark leather boots and he wore a golden crown made of pixie dust and emeralds. His bright blue eyes met his Mate's and they both looked down, shyly, and smiled. Tink took a deep breath and floated down the path of rose petals the fairies had spread out for her. She saw Peter and the Lost Boys sitting off to the side and he shot her a smile and the boys gave her a little wave. She grinned and waved back before she turned back to Terence and continued on her way. When she reached him, she put her hands in his and he held her close. Queen Clarion set her hands on their shoulders and bowed her head.

"Fairies and sparrowmen of Pixie Hollow, we have gathered here in this sacred spot beneath the Pixie Dust Tree, which gives us life and rejuvenation. We celebrate love and friendship and loyalty to one another but most of all, today we celebrate finding that one special soul you are forever bound to. I ask you both, Tinkerbell and Terence, before all of Pixie Hollow, before your friends and your family, do you so swear by your dust-given talents, to protect one another, to stay true in the face of the utmost danger, and to always believe in one another?"
"We so swear," they repeated together and there was a collective gasp from all around. Queen Clarion had created a sparkling rope of pixie dust, which she was winding around their enclosed hands.

"Heart to heart, wing to wing, your love makes Neverland sing. As Queen of the Fairies, it is my great pleasure in announcing you Joined as Fairy Mates for as long as you shall live. Terence the Dust-Keeper, I introduce you to your Fairy Mate, the one fairy your heart will beat for. Tinkerbell the Tinker, I introduce you to your Fairy Mate, the one sparrowman you will share all of your secrets and your heart with. Pixie Hollow, I present to you these two fairies, Joined by magic and by love. Terence and Tinkerbell, King and Queen of Neverland." There was thunderous applause from all over the Hollow and Tink blushed in Terence's embrace. His arms wrapped around her and he grinned out over the land. Leaning down, he cupped her chin and kissed her, their wings fluttering slightly as their hearts raced in unison. Terence's formerly injured wing flitted and he rose off the ground, picking Tink up with him. They stayed locked at the lips while they floated over the crowd, ignoring the cheers and applause. Finally, they broke apart and floated back down. They had done it. They were officially Joined and Tink could finally call herself a Fairy Wife.

The ceremony was beautiful and Tink and Terence never released each other's hand while they spoke to their friends. Everyone came up to congratulate them, hug them, shake their hands, and give them their best wishes. The gifts were plentiful and Queen Clarion herself had presented them a set of china with tiny images of their talents. Tink threw her arms around the Queen and wept with happiness. As Terence talked with the Dust Keepers, his eyes found Tink talking to her friends and he thought this was the most perfect day he had ever lived.

"You sure were pretty up there," came a voice from behind her. Tink whipped around and leaped into the air, flying close to Peter's smiling face. Peter yanked his hat off and bowed low.

"My Queen," he said with a wink. She giggled.

"Oh Peter. You know it's in name only. I'm so glad you came tonight!"

"I told you I would. And you didn't fall flat on your face. All of Pixie Hollow is talking about how beautiful and majestic you are." She blushed and shook her head.

"Not at all, that's not me. But I am glad I didn't do anything wrong. The ceremony went so much better than I thought—" she trailed off, noticing Peter's alarmed look. "Peter?" He was staring at something off in the distance, his eyes wide and his face pale.

"Peter, are you alright?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah I'm fine. Listen Tink, I should get going. Congratulations." Without another word, he flew off in the direction he had been gazing in, leaving a baffled Tinkerbell behind. Her eyes narrowed and she flew a little higher to see what had startled him. She froze in midair, her eyes on his slender frame that was quickly disappearing from sight. A heavy smoke was rising in the air and Peter was headed straight for it. She bit her lip and flew to her husband.

"Terence!" He stopped talking and immediately noticed his wife's worried expression.

"Tink, what's the matter?"

"Something's wrong in Neverland. And Peter is flying straight into it." Terence fought to keep from rolling his eyes. Did that boy EVER stay out of trouble?!

"What can you see?"

"Smoke, coming from the West. Lots of it." Terence frowned and rose into the air, inspecting the landscape. He saw the black cloud and his brow furrowed even more.

"Who would have set a fire in Neverland?"

"I don't know but we have to go find out."

"Tink—"

"Terence, we're the King and Queen. It's our duty to protect Neverland and it's creatures."

"Most especially a flying boy who is always in trouble, right?" Tink looked quickly at him and she sighed heavily.

"I thought when I took you as my husband, this jealousy thing would end." Terence's wings fluttered angrily.

"I'm not jealous. I'm just tired of rushing into danger for a human boy. Ever since you met him, he's brought nothing but trouble."

"Then stay here. I'm Queen of Neverland and I will go defend my land and my people." Terence stared her up and down and thought she did indeed look like a royal queen. But he also knew this was more about keeping Peter safe than anything else. Peter's loyalty to the fairies meant a great deal to Terence but he was about finished saving his scrawny neck.

"I'm not letting you go out there alone. But Tink, you have NO idea what it is or what you're up against. Peter's a smart lad; once he discovers the danger, he'll fly back and tell us. Look, he's even left his Boys here." Tink glanced down and saw the Lost Boys, all looking around to see where Peter had gone. They were utterly lost, not being able to speak fairy. The one who wore a rabbit costume was asking the fairies in very slow, very loud voice, if they had seen Peter. Tink shook her head.

"You don't know that, Terence. And we don't know how big this fire is. It could have been set by anyone."
"Exactly, it could be a trap. Hook isn't dead, Tink, and he can easily capture us again. I will not lose you." Tink stared at him, her hands dropping to her side.

"Are you…ordering me not to go?"

"I can't order you about nor do I want to. But I am asking you to stay. I can't lose you, Tinkerbell. And we don't know what kind of danger this is. Please. Don't go." Tink continued to stare at him and her eyes filled with tears.

"You're making me choose." He suddenly became angry and he rose higher into the air.

"I'm not making you do anything! But I would hope my fairy wife would understand my worry for her and stay by my side. I would hope my WIFE would not leave me to go to another man."

"Oh Terence, grow up," Tink bristled angrily, making his jaw drop. "Peter is a human boy and the only feelings I have for him are a deep friendship. I said I love YOU and no other. That doesn't mean I will abandon my friends just because there may be danger. I love you Terence but you married a tinker who fights for her friends and if you have a problem with that, you had better tell me now so we can tell Queen Clarion to break this Bond we have created." Terence gasped, as did most of Pixie Hollow, who were frozen in place and watching the couple bicker at each other.

"You would really do that," he asked in a voice so soft and vulnerable that Tink's face softened.

"Only if you have misunderstood what sort of fairy I am. And I think you know me better than anyone. Your love for me, though, is keeping you from remembering all of that. You are my best friend, Terence. Be my best friend once again. Don't let your love for me destroy who we are." Terence opened his mouth several times but couldn't find the words. Queen Clarion flew close to the couple and gently pushed Terence toward Tink.

"Peter has gone after the pirates, my dears," she said quietly. They both gasped.

"How do you know this? Why would he do that?"

"He came to me earlier and told me that he overheard Hook's plan to attack and burn Pixie Hollow. I pleaded with him to stay out of trouble and not go after Hook. It seems he is as stubborn as the pair of you. You three have a great deal in common." Terence went red and looked down. Tink readjusted her dress, which was starting to stick to her skin, and tossed her hair back.

"We can't let him do this. Hook nearly killed him last time."

"Then stop him before he reaches the pirates. Hook has not yet found a way to Pixie Hollow and I do not believe he will anytime soon. Only one knows of its location and could tell him." Tink nearly fell to the ground.

"He'd never tell."
"I'm afraid there are ways of making one talk, my dear," the queen said in a sad voice. Tink felt her heart ache and she looked to her husband quickly.

"I'm going to help and I would like for you to come with me. Fly with me, Terence. Fly with me and defend Neverland with me. Be the King I know you are." He stared at her for the longest time, his jaw agape. Finally, he took her hand and nodded.

"Let's go."