A/N. Heehee! I think I'm on review high! Thank you all very much for your reviews. *giggles* I was very happy with the feedback! A few replies...

To yellow.r0se (I think it was you…): You said I kept switching from Daphne's POV to No one's, right? When you meant switching, did you mean something like this:

"I refuse." It wasn't like he had some blackmail over me.

Or was it just a typo like, '"You don't sound sorry!" I returned, still trying to catch my breath.

The first choice is supposed to be that way because I didn't want to write a story that was in first POV. I put Daphne's thoughts in italics because I didn't want to write something like, 'It wasn't like he had some blackmail over the Grimm girl.' So I'm continuing to write that way, if you don't mind. :D

The second was just a typo. ^^

PS. Remember, anything said by Ariana, in italics, usually means she's talking in Spanish. :D

Umm…I think that's all the replies really needed! Sooo, read on! *pumps fist in the air*

Chapter 7: Motherly Red

"Wow, that's intense," Red said, sitting on Daphne's computer chair, tapping a pen against her shoe mindlessly. "So I was right in him being Mustardseed…"

Daphne stared at Red with her mouth agape. "You knew? How?"

Red shrugged, leaning on the chair. "Wasn't it obvious? I actually haven't seen him in over 100 years since we got off Wilhelm's boat, but I still recognized him."

"How could you? I mean, he must've appeared to look 10, right? How could you know it was him?"

Red counted on her fingers. "Well, his hair was the same shade, his eyes are still bright and blue, he still has that regal air around him, and his fake human name is Mattheis Firay. If you switch the words around in Firay, you get fairy-which is what he is. And Mattheis is close to Mustardseed, is it not?"

Daphne sighed. Sometimes, her friend was too wise. "I guess so." She looked at the clock. "Where is Ariana? We're leaving in almost an hour-"

"Estuve aquí, I was here the whole time," she said, coming from behind the door. Red and Daphne looked alarmed, but Ariana was as pale as a ghost. "Mr. Firay…is a hada?"

"Oh, Daphne, we sure have a lot of explaining to do," Red commented solemnly.

Daphne grinned sheepishly at her friend. "I'll give her the fast version. But Ariana, what did you hear?"

Ariana sat down on Daphne's bed and thought for a moment. "When Red said something about not seeing him in 100 anos, and everything after that."

She sighed. "Oh, good. That helps. Okay, so my family are descendants of the Brothers Grimm, the fairy-tale writers, and we found out that the stories they wrote are real about the characters and the fairytale people like to be called Everafters and my sister's husband, Puck, is a fairy from A Midsummer's Night's Dream, and Mr. Firay is his brother and I didn't know Mr. Firay was Mustardseed, Puck's brother, until he told me –well I figured it out- in his car yesterday, and…yeah." Daphne took in a deep breath, and smiled.

Red blinked. "Wow, you've gotten better at that tell-everything-in-one-breath thing." Daphne nodded her thank you.

Ariana nodded, somehow understanding every word. "Ah…that's cool."

It was Daphne's turn to blink. "That's it? No 'I don't believe you!' or anything?"

Ariana shook her head. "Nah, in these past few years I've known you, you've never lied, and even though this sounds wacky, it must be true since it's coming from my best amigo."

Daphne and Red embraced Ariana in a hug. "That's a relief. But no questions?"

Ariana raised her hand and smiled cheekily. "I have one! Oooh ooh! Pick me! Me chercher!"

Red laughed. "Yes, Ms. Henderson?"

"Why was Daphne in Mr. Firay's car? And what did they talk about?"

Daphne coughed, but gave her friend all the answers because she had no secrets to keep from her. She also explained how Mustardseed's parents had died.

"You and Mr. Firay meeting again is like, fate, destino, Daphne!" Ariana cried, staring at Daphne with wide eyes. "You, the girl who solved the case of how his dad was killed. It's like a romance! He'll feel like he has to take care of you because he's a man while you're but a young lady. A romance will bud!"

"You're thinking into this way too much, A," Daphne responded, grinning at her crazy idea. "But it is a coincidence that we met again."

"Voy a decir, I'll say," Ariana squealed, nearly shaking with excitement.

Red, who had gotten bored of the conversation earlier, and scrolled through Daphne's iPod, took off the earplugs she was wearing. "Why exactly were you alone in his car with him again?" Red asked, frowning at Daphne.

Daphne laughed. "It's not what you think, Red. He was just bringing me home because I helped him after school as my punishment for being late."

Red then looked a bit angry. "It was only the second day of school. Why should you be punished for being late. I remember saying goodbye to you before I left, but I thought Mustardseed was only going to give you more homework, not do labor…" The Grimm girl smiled as Red tried to defend Daphne. She is such a good friend at times like these.

"Calm down, Red. Calmarse, Red," Ariana responded before I could thank her. "This is a good thing for D. He's an attractive, suave, experienced, young man, and she's a cute, young lady who is still a virgin. He could help her."

"A!" Daphne cried, her face growing red.

"Ariana," Red said in a warning tone, scowling.

Ariana laughed. "Chill guys, I was just joking." She patted Red's back. "Tsk, tsk, tsk, mi amigo. You should learn to not act so motherly! We can save that for when we're in our 30s or so."

"I'm over 200 years old."

"Oh yeah."

Daphne sighed, but couldn't help a smile from slipping onto her lips. She shook her hand and chuckled. Ariana grinned at her shamelessly.

"I still don't think it's fair that he's punishing you," Red stated stubbornly, crossing her arms.

The Grimm girl shrugged. It wasn't like she minded Mr. Firay after school at all. Honestly, Daphne really enjoyed it. It was better than being alone at home and bored. Though, Mr. Firay had told me not to tell anyone I stayed after with him. Daphne figured he didn't want the other girls getting in trouble so they could stay after with him. A wry smile made its way onto Daphne's face. I couldn't blame him for not wanting that.

"I just don't like how you have to help Mustardseed every day after school," Red said motherly-like, still looking irritated. "He's using you, Daphne."

"Aw, is Red getting jealous?"

"Of Daphne? No. I don't like Mustardseed that way," Red said in an almost outraged voice. "But what if Daphne wants to hang out with friends?"

"I'm sure he'd let me hang out with friends," I assured Red. But in all honesty, Daphne wasn't sure. That man was so confusing. One second he'd be nice, the next he'd be a bully.

"Still…"

"It doesn't matter, no importa!" Ariana chirped, getting off Daphne's bed. "The fair is today, so let's look forward to that! And who knows, maybe Mr. Firay will be there, D."

Daphne rolled her eyes in a Sabrina fashion. "Why does that matter?"

"Romance," Ariana said with a French accent, which sounded hilarious mixed with her Spanish.

"Didn't we just go over this?" Red demanded, sounding exasperated.

"You never know," Ariana huffed. "Something might happen."

Daphne laughed. "A, he's a teacher. I'm a student. We may have somewhat of a past together, but that wouldn't work out. In fact, it's illegal. And kind of gross. He's like 4,000 years old –oh, now I understand why Sabrina didn't confess to Puck earlier; he was and is old- and I'm 17."

"It's only, what? A four-year appearance difference? My parents are ten years apart, mentally and physically," she responded defensively. "Age doesn't matter in love, amor, D."

"Still, he's a teacher," Red interjected. "And she's a student. And I won't allow my best friend to go out with a teacher, nope!"

"That doesn't matter either."

Daphne sighed and flopped onto her back on the bed, hoping for the subject to drop. The fair started in only an hour. Daphne still had to get ready. Ariana spun around in Daphne's computer chair and logged into Facebook. Red started playing Angry Birds with the iPod, a game she recently got interested in. Daphne watched both girls with a bored expression. After about half an hour, she went to the kitchen to get a snack (which a full meal in Daphne's world) and came back later. She sat on her bed and stared at Red, who was now coloring one of Daphne's binders in pretty, vibrant colors.

"Oh Dios mío! " Ariana gasped suddenly.

"What?" Red and Daphne responded simultaneously.

"Willow's in a relationship with Colin!"

"No way!" Daphne cried, standing up and going over to the computer.

Sure enough, on Facebook, Willow's relationship status went from single to in a relationship with Colin. Daphne stared at the screen in shock. Mr. Firay was right!

"I thought she liked him," Red commented, coming over and taking a look also. "Kind of sudden though."

"Now I can go on double dates with her!" Ariana said, grinning. "You two really need to find someone to go out with."

"I don't like anyone," Daphne responded with a shrug. "And I wouldn't go out with someone I didn't like."

"What about you, Red?" Ariana asked, turning to her.

Red blushed immediately. Ariana and Daphne exchanged glances and smirked.

"Aw, Red's got a crush!" Daphne cooed, elbowing her. "Who is it, huh? Tom?"

Ariana gasped. "Tom? Ai, this season is full of amor. "

"Why don't you ask him out?" Daphne suggested.

Red moved her hair in front of her face and looked down shyly. "He wouldn't go out with me."

"What are you talking about? All the boys at school want to go out with you!" Daphne responded and Ariana nodded in agreement.

"No."

"C'mon! Please! Do it for you!" Daphne begged, putting on her best puppy dog eye look.

Red shook her head and firmly said, "No. Now I'm leaving this room to go get ready for the fair. You should too, Ariana."

Ariana nodded, logging out of Facebook. "We probably should. I call Daphne's bathroom!"

Daphne frowned. Her puppy dog eyes are no use anymore. They did when she was smaller. She needed to work on it!

When Ariana and Red went to the other bathrooms to change, Daphne went to take a shower. When she was done, she blow dried her hair and went to her room to straighten it. She remembered how she used to wear her hair in braids, but she found that having her hair straightened was softer. The phone rang halfway through the process and Daphne set the straightener down for a second, walking over to the phone and picking it up. "Hello?"

"Hi honey, it's mom."

"Hi," Daphne said, continuing to straighten her hair.

"Work's going to go really late tonight. Dad's still at that business meeting in Trenton with Basil, too. I'm just going to stay at a friend's so I don't have to drive all the way back home," Veronica informed, then Daphne heard something fall in the background. "Shoot," she muttered. "Is that okay with you? What are your plans for tonight?"

"That's fine," Daphne responded, shutting off her straightener. "I'm going to the fair with Ariana and Red in a little bit."

"Why don't you invite Ariana to sleep over with you and Red then? I feel bad for leaving you two alone."

Daphne sighed. "Mom. I'm a senior. Pretty soon I'll be living by myself anyways."

"Not too soon," Veronica responded, sounding a little sad.

"Okay, let me rephrase that. In a little while, I could be living by myself, but probably won't be."

Veronica laughed. "Sounds better. My break's almost over though, so I have to go."

"Okay, mom. I love you."

"Love you too," she responded. "Bye."

"See ya!"

Daphne clicked the end button and set the phone down. She glanced at the clock which read 7 o' clock. That meant she'd have to leave in about five minutes to make it to the fair grounds for half past. She went to her closet, and threw on a pair of jeans, a black undershirt, and a purple and blue plaid shirt. After she grabbed everything she needed, she called for Red and Ariana to hurry up. The three went out the door, and Daphne locked it behind them.

She stuck her earplugs into her ears to block out Red and Ariana's boisterous voices, well, mostly Ariana. It was starting to get dark, which was the perfect time for going to a fair. The millions of lights that came off every ride was a stunning sight. As the trio grew closer, more people were walking on the sidewalks. They three maneuvered around an old couple that was walking slowly and finally made it to the gate where they would be meeting the others.

In a little while, Willow and Colin showed up together. Then the twins, Tom and Tina, finally came. Josh had said he would meet up with them later. They all bought their tickets an entered the area where the fair was. There were gaggles of people. Little kids were running around everywhere, teenagers walked around in groups, and couples were holding hands. Vendors called out to the little group as they walked by them, offering three darts for three dollars, and one dart for one.

"I'm hungry," Daphne complained, rubbing her stomach after they had walked a loop around the fair once to see what was there. "I'm going to eat."

Ariana tsked. "You're always so hungry!"

Red sighed, but smiled. "I'll come with you."

"Are you going to come as well, A?" Daphne asked, turning.

She shook her head. "I'm meeting up with Josh by the Ferris wheel, and we're going on with Willow and Colin. I think the gemelos, twins, are going to look for some games to play."

"A date on the Ferris wheel, huh?" Daphne commented, laughing. "Have fun!"

"I will!" Ariana responded with a wave. "See you guys later."

"Bye," Red responded, waving back.

Red and Daphne headed back towards the food stands, dodging around the throngs of people congesting the area. They passed a large line at the fried dough stand, and a considerably smaller one at fried Oreos.

"What are you going to go get?" Red asked as quiet as she could, avoiding two giggling girls.

"Baked potato," Daphne responded immediately. "They're basically the only reason I go to the fair."

Red laughed. "Okay, with everything on it?"

"Yeah," she said. "But I can buy my own."

"Don't worry about it, I got it," Red said, heading over to the vendor. "Think of it as an …'I've Missed You' meal. And besides, Tom is over there and…" She took a deep breath. "…yeah. So a potato with everything on it, coming right up for the Daphne-ish Majesty!"

"Well, you're going to have to buy Your Majesty like fifty potatoes if you want to give her 'a meal fit for a Queen'," Daphne responded with a laugh.

"Oh be quiet and go sit down," Red ordered, shaking her head and grinning.

Throwing another smile at Red, Daphne turned and followed his orders. A few minutes later, Red appeared and sat down across from her with two baked potatoes. She placed one in front of Daphne and gave her a fork.

"Thanks! This is mucho gravy!" Daphne stabbed her fork into it immediately and took a bite. She exhaled quickly, the potato burning her mouth. "Hot, hot, hot, hot!"

Red giggled. "A-durr."

Ignoring her, Daphne continued to eat, a little more cautious this time. She noticed Red looking behind her, and Daphne turned to see Tom with a girl. Daphne frowned slightly, then it hit her.

"Oh!"

Red blinked and shifted her gaze to Daphne. "What?"

"So what happened while you were in line at the potato stand?"

Red hid her face behind her curly hair. "I, umm…didn't do anything."

"What?" Daphne screeched. "Why not?"

She looked at the Grimm girl as if it was obvious. "That girl," she pointed, "They were talking and laughing, and his arm was around her shoulder. Doesn't that mean that they're dating?"

Daphne's face fell. "Oh. That's so totally olive."

Red cocked her head to the side. "Huh? Is olive a new word of yours?"

She blinked. "Oh yeah! It means so uncool. The opposite of Pucktastic and gravy."

Red giggled. "Ah, I'm guessing it's because of that sandwich memory?"

Daphne nodded solemnly. "Yep. When I opened my sandwich to inspect that they had put every single topping I wanted, I saw the olives. I thought they were mutated aunts cut up with their inside scooped up." She shuddered.

Red grinned, but Daphne sighed, slumping on the chair. "How could he not like you? You're cute, and pretty, and sweet, and just overall gravy!"

Shyly, Red twirled a strand of hair between her fingers. "I'm…I don't think I am."

"C'mon, have some self-confidence!" Daphne pushed.

She shook her head and stood up. "Topic closed. I'm going to go get a drink. Want anything?"

"Mountain Dew," Daphne responded, sighing. She put her elbows on the table and rested her head on her hand.

Red nodded and started walking back to the food area. Daphne watched her back until she disappeared from her vision, leaving Daphne to stare blankly at strangers as they walked by. There were a lot of couples out. One couple stopped right in front of Daphne and started to intensely make out. That is so disgusting. She looked away slightly disgusted and saw a familiar face.

Mr. Firay was walking with two suspicious looking men. One had short, curly brown hair and the other had a buzz cut head of blonde. All three didn't look happy. The two on either side of him seemed to be holding onto him grasping his arm tightly as to not let him escape. Daphne watched curiously and bit her lip. What were they doing? Where were they going? After a minute, Daphne stood up and decided to follow them. She looked around for Red, but couldn't find her. She was still getting the drinks. Mr. Firay was now beginning to leave her field of vision, so Daphne muttered an apology to Red, and hurried after the teacher. She dodged people filing around her until she was close enough to them so she could keep an eye on them, without being noticed. It seemed like they were heading towards the woods.

Daphne followed as they left the tangled madness of the crowded path that led to the rides. They slipped onto a vacant path, which lead to the back of the rides, and towards the forest. Now there were no people to hide behind, so she waited for a few moments before continuing to follow them. Daphne was, for some reason, getting a forbidden feeling, but she continued anyway.

After all, she was Daphne Grimm. And she was born to solve mysteries.

A/N. Have…to…post…before….sleep.

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~Lara