Fairyland, usually serene and peaceful, was harbouring that of a storm-like quality. The trees blew in the wind, the lakes and rivers flew sharp with waves. All over a young boy.

"Well then, look who's here." The dark-skinned fae jested, a mirth-filled smirk on his face. "The stubborn Kapri."

The pink-haired creature gained that smile as well. She waved her hand to her maids. "He is not welcomed here."

"Foolish woman; aren't I your husband?" Shane snapped.

"And I am your wife. But I know when you have left Fairyland and flirted with the heart of the sherperdess Phillida." Kapri left her bed, strolling in her sultry way to Shane. "But of course, you have returned for the rich wedding of Kanoi." She waved her hand, as if saying that was a lie. "And yet, just as easily, you can not work with me to settle our argument."

"So you admit it? The problem is you!" Shane exclaimed, as if he was happy to shift the blame. "Why should we fight at all? All I want is for that changeling boy to fight for me."

"Relax. The boy isn't mine because I want him to be. His mother was my servant and my friend. And when she died, it was then that he was placed in my care."

Shane clicked his tongue. "How long are you going to stay here?"

Kapri quirked her mouth. "Maybe...till after Kanoi's wedding. Why don't you go with us?"

"Give me that boy, and I will go."

"Not on your fairy life!" Kapri huffed, anger in her eyes. "Fairies," she called, "Let's go. I will kill him if we stay any longer." Kapri gave a longing rage-filled glare at her King before she vanished in her sparkles.

Shane smirked. "Fine. Go your way. But I will get you for this." There was faint laughter that turned that smirk to a smile. "Dustin, there you are. Come here." The curly-haired sprite came by his master. "Do you remember when we visited the beaches of Miami?" Dustin nodded. "Nowadays, there is a flower there that fell from Cupid's arrows themselves. People call it, 'Love-in-idleness.' When the sweet nector falls in an iris, someone will fall madly in love with the next live creature it does see. Fetch me that flower." Dustin nodded again, disappearing in a blink.

With his servant gone, the plan dribbled out his tongue. "When Kapri falls asleep, I'll place the flower in her eyes. While she distracted, I'll steal the boy from under her." In his smile, bright mirth shone through. And faintly, he heard angry voices and heavy footsteps. He stepped into the shadows, watching the unveiling scene.

A blond stumbled in, leaning on his knees. A black-haired trudged in after him, breathing deep. The blond groaned and walked ahead. The other one followed, letting open the blond's rage. "Stop following me, Cameron!" The other man - Cameron, apparently - flinched at the hard voice. The blond turned to the wood that awaited him. "Where the hell are Blake and Tori?" He turned back to Cameron, pointing an accusing finger. "You told me they would come this way and yet, we haven't seen even a hair of them. So...would you please just leave me alone!"

Cameron gulped for air for his burning lungs, shaking his head. He gave one last gulp, speaking. "Hunter, is it really that bad that I like you? Am I really that bad? You're treating me like a dog and I don't care in the slightest. What worse place could I be in than to be used like your dog?"

Hunter growled, "Don't tempt me, Cameron Iarumas." His voice was low. "You made quite a mistake in leaving California to help someone who utterly hates you."

Cameron shook his head. "It's not a mistake."

Hunter laughed bitterly, causing Cameron to flinch again. "Really? Tell me, when have I ever said anything good about you? Or have you been a thorn in my side since we met?" Hunter's eyes spoke challenge and Cameron couldn't say anything, his eyes cast downwards. "See? So why do you still bug me?"

"'Cause you haven't one anything to stop me. Sure, you've yelled at me, but you haven't actually stopped me." Cameron held his arms outspread. "Kill me, Hunter. You've got a gun. Kill me and you'll never see me again."

Hunter spluttered with surprise and confusion, the same emotions reflected on Shane's face. This man was willing to die by the hand of his one-sided love? Loyalty taken to a new level. "I'll...run and leave you to die here alone. That way, I'll have no part in your stupidity." Hunter didn't wait and fled into the forest.

Cameron let his arms drop, but bit his lip in confidence and followed Hunter once more.

As Shane stepped back into the light, he smiled at the retreating human. "Well, good luck to you, Cameron Iarumas." The idea struck him. "Hunter just might love you soon enough." The faint laughter came forth once more. "Dustin, back so soon? Give me that flower." The purple pansy was placed in his palm and he wasted no time in splitting it. "Here. There's man in the wood, looking for a someone, while ignoring the other who's helping him. Find him and crush this into his eye, but do it so that the next thing he may see will be his helper. You'll know him by the Californian clothes he wears." Dustin nodded.