Silver heard a bubble pop which startled him and saw, to his confusion, that so many bubbles in champagne color were slowly floating down from the night sky. Silver lifted his head upward and gasp.
There came a sweet sounding lullaby like melody in the air.
"Your fallen tears have called to me~" A person sang as they were floating inside of a bubble. "So here comes my sweet remedy, I know what everyone needs, For them to live life happily~"
This figure inside the bubble floats down just about a few feet away from Silver and….
POP!
"Hello, Silver Willow." A person gave him a small polite smile.
The figure has a curvy size with an hourglass body figure and a caramel skin tone with gorgeous platinum blond hair, this beauty is quaffed into place with a side part, voluminous updo curled ends and two strands of hair dazzling in front of their ears. Their makeup constant of gold eyeshadow is gold and shimmery, and they wear strong red blush, glitter highlights, and bronze lipstick. They wear this jaw-dropping gold gown entirely adorned with colorful pearlescent and silver crystals. The strapless design features a deep sweetheart neckline and long fitted sheer gloves. Accents with a daring high leg slit on their right side, the skirt molds a sheath silhouette that runs to the full length hem and ends in an eye-catching sweeping circle train. The upper part of the dress is fully curated with crystals and pearls that go down creating a faded effect.
They wore this fantastic necklace, a choker around their neck featuring three strands of handset faceted crystals with an oval shape AB crystal, accented by round silver diamonds. Their matching drop earrings are like the size of their palm, it features drop AB crystal, accented by round silver diamonds. Lastly in their hand was this white sorta stick that had a tumbled crystal on the bottom of the wand, the wand is decorated with a gold wooden core.
"Uh, who are you anyway?" Silver asked softly.
"Oh honey, allow me to introduce myself." They smile. "I am Gigi Lamour, your Fairy Dragmother.
"Fairy Dragmother?" Silver certainly didn't remember having one nor recall having one in his entire life ever. "I… I don't remember having a Fairy Drag-Mother…"
"Of course you don't!" Gigi nodded at him. "But now you do! So meet your personal Fairy Dragmother! Ta-daaaa~!" She sings in the end while doing jazz hands.
Silver eyes down and up, then down and up at her appearance. "Y.. You?" He said, squinting his eyes.
This caused the reaction of Gigi looking so offensive at his comment. "Ugh, you got a problem with that young man?" She said with her hands on her hip. "Because I will turn you into a beast just like what happened to that Prince from Beauty and the Beast."
"Oh please forgive me!" Silver stood, looking very apologetic of what he said. "I-I-I didn't mean to offend you but it's just that…. Well…. Um." Okay, how should he put this exactly?
"You were expecting an old lady with wrinkles on her face in the pink tutu with the crown on her head and the fairy wing?" Gigi raises her eyebrows. "Looking like a wish version of Glinda from the Wizard of Oz?"
"Well….." Silver shrugged his shoulders. All his life, he alway sees Fairy Godmother being depicted to be a sweet elderly lady in her 60s who looks like she could be someone's grandma with white gray hair and some bit of wrinkles on her face here and there. But never in his life did he meet a different kind of Fairy Godmother, like Gigi to be a Drag Queen exactly. But then again, he never actually met one before.
"Oh it's alright honey!" Gigi chuckled. "There are a LOT of different types of Fairy Godperson that you don't know," She said before starting listing the type down. "You have Fairy Godfather, Fairy Godparents, Fairy GodSibling. Heck! We even have a Fairy Godanimal…. Well, they are more like Anthropomorphic creatures rather than regular looking animals on four legs." She laughed.
Silver hesitated for a moment. "You mean… there are different types of Fairy Godpeople, like Fairy Godfathers and Fairy Godsiblings. You mean... there are others like you out there?"
Gigi's smile widened, clearly excited to explain. "Oh, absolutely, my dear! The magical world is vast and diverse, just like the human world. We Fairy Godpeople come in all shapes, sizes, and forms. Some of us take on the traditional roles of Fairy Godmothers or Fairy Godfathers, guiding and supporting individuals in need. But there are also Fairy Godsiblings who provide sibling-like support and companionship, and even Fairy Godanimals who bring their own unique magic into people's lives."
Silver nodded, understanding that there are a lot of different kinds of Fairy Godperson beside the Fairy Godmothers in every fairytale story. "Why are you here?" Silver asked.
"I was summoned by your tears." Gigi replied, walking toward him with her heels clicking. "And I'm here to make it all better..." With a wave of her magic wand, she made tissues appear and float toward Silver wiping his tears away from his eyes. "Now, why are you crying?" She said before sitting down next to him and rubbing his back.
"It's just that…" Silver began to explain everything that had happened in the Dining Room. From the moment when Duchess Vivian was disrespectful through dinner, especially her unacceptable comment toward him and his family, to the argument that followed and how hurt he felt by the whole situation.
"And now…" He sniffed. "And now this whole evening dinner is a huge mess!!!" Silver sobbed. "This is not how this night was supposed to be, Anthony and I were hoping that my family and his family will get along so well for dinner!" He cried. "But Duchess Vivian begged to differ. This is not according to plan…."
Gigi listened to Silver's story with empathy, nodding along as he spoke. "I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that honey," she said, giving his back a comforting rub. "No one deserves to be treated that way, especially not by their own partner's mother."
She took a deep breath before continuing, "But you know what, my dear Silver? You are stronger than you think. You have a heart of gold, and the love that you and Anthony share will conquer all. Don't let anyone dim your light or make you feel less than you are."
Gigi stood up and extended her hand to Silver. "Now, let's turn this evening around, shall we?" She said with a smile. "I have just the thing in mind to make you feel better."
Silver looked up at Gigi, wiping his tears away. He took her hand and stood up, curious about what she had planned. "But… but how can you make me feel better?" He asked.
Fairy Dragmother gently shushed him, and reassured him. "Oh, don't worry. I know how to make it all better. With just a…"
[Song: The Fairy Godmother song - Shrek 2, most of the lyrics have changed.]
Gigi:
Wave of my magic wand, your troubles will soon be gone.
Gigi waved her wand and the two were instantly transported to an empty room adorned with intricate gothic designs on white walls and several windows showcasing a serene blue sky and fluffy white clouds. The room was illuminated by a soft glow and a stunning chandelier sparkling with a thousand lights hung above them.
Gigi:
With a flick of the wrist and just a flash
Now dry those tears from your darling eyes!
Soon, white pixie dust shoots up to the ceiling and magically makes white rose petals appear in Silver's hands and more briefly gently raining down as he stares in awe.
Gigi:
A high-priced dress made by magic no less
Some crystal glass pumps
And no more stress.
The Fairy Dragmother then magically had Silver wear a golden glittering ball gown which were made by her magic with glass slippers on his feet before having magical furniture appear out of nowhere from her magic.
Gigi
Your worries will vanish
Your soul will cleanse
Confide in your very own furniture friends
Gigi & Furniture:
We'll wipe those tears away!
Now don't you sigh
The Furniture joined in to try and make Silver better.
Gigi:
I'll make you fancy, I'll make you great
One chair out of nowhere suddenly scooped up Silver from behind who was too shocked to do anything else as he was carried to the dressing mirror and flinched when a picture of a handsome young man appeared within it, all the while Gigi and the Furniture continued their attempts to fix him up.
Furniture:
The kind of person someone would date
Gigi:
They'll type your name on your social media!
The Mirror then said, "For a happy ever after, give Silver a DM!"
Gigi then turned Silver away from the mirror and showed him a shining Panther De Ville that was baby blue and fancy, it had a chauffeur named Lyle who laid on the roof of the car with style.
Gigi:
A sporty vehicle to ride in style, Handsome man boy chauffeur, Lyle.
The chauffeur Lye tipped his hat as he wink at Silver.
"Oh." That was Silver having to say with his eyes widened, despite driving a car before back in the Magical World Prix race, he never once owned the car. "But I-"
Gigi, ignoring Silver's attempts to speak, then magically created a bunch of animals surrounding him.
Gigi:
Banish your blemishes, tooth decay, Cellulite thighs will fade away, And oh, what the hey! Have a bichon frisé!
Unfortunately for Silver while the Fairy Godmother and the Furniture continued to dance around while magic was being used to, rather painfully, put makeup on Silver's face and brushed his curled hair while accidentally hurting his ear and head.
Gigi:
Nip and tuck
Here and there
To land someone with the perfect charm.
Things were becoming far too much for the young glasses-wearing man to even handle and no matter how much he tried to get everyone's attention, he was starting to lose his cool.
Gigi:
You can spoon on the moon.
With someone, to this tune.
Don't be drab, you'll be fab!
The furniture and even the animals dance around with one going clockwise and the other going in the opposite direction.
Gigi:
Your special one will give you a smoother!
Cheese souffle, Valentine's Day, have some chicken fricassee!
"Hey!" Silver tried out their attention again but got strapped by a perfume spray into his face of which he coughs out and thankful is wearing his glasses.
Gigi:
A nip and tuck, here and there!
To land someone with the perfect charm-
"STOP!" Silver screamed pleadingly, cut finally ended the song and the room, animals, and even his dress and furniture returned to normal, with the confused Fairy Godmother. The young glasses-wearing man then apologetically and politely told her. "Look…Uh, thank you very much, Fairy Dragmother, but I don't think this is cheering me up."
Gigi gasped dramatically and crossed her arms, looking offended. "Excuse me, young man. Do you know how much effort it takes to put on a musical number like that? I was channeling my inner Whitney Houston and you just shut it down!"
Silver looked apologetic. "Oh I'm sorry, I didn't mean to shut it down. It's just that… Well, this is not really what I need right now." He then thought for a moment. "Actually, can we just sit and talk? I could use some advice."
Gigi's expression softened. "Of course, honey. That's what I'm here for." She sat down next to him and patted his hand. "What's on your mind?"
Silver took a deep breath. "Well, I'm just feeling really hurt by what happened at dinner. I don't understand why Duchess Vivian had to be so rude and disrespectful towards me and my family. And I'm worried that this will affect my relationship with Anthony."
Gigi nodded sympathetically. "I understand, kid. It's never easy when someone you care about is not accepted by their family. But you have to remember that you and Anthony love each other, and that's what matters the most. Don't let anyone else's opinion change that."
Silver looked at her, feeling comforted by her words. "Thank you, Fairy Dragmother. You always know just what to say."
Gigi smiled. "That's what I'm here for, honey." She puts a comforting arm around Silver's shoulder. "I know it hurts right now, but you have to remember that you are a strong and capable person. You don't have to let anyone bring you down or make you feel less than you are."
She paused for a moment, taking a deep breath before continuing. "And as for Duchess Vivian, well, let's just say that she's not worth your time or energy honey. People like her thrive on drama and negativity, and the best thing you can do is to rise above it all and show her that you are a better person."
Silver smiled back at her, grateful for the Fairy Dragmother's efforts to cheer him up. Maybe he didn't need a complete makeover and musical number, but he was starting to feel better already.
He took another deep breath, but his mind raced with thoughts and emotions. "But what if her opinion of me affects Anthony's feelings? What if he starts to doubt our relationship because of his mom?"
Gigi squeezed his hand reassuringly. "I won't lie to you, sweetie. Family dynamics can be tricky, especially when there are different expectations and pressures involved. But true love and understanding can overcome many obstacles."
She leaned closer to Silver, her voice filled with warmth. "Have faith in Anthony, and have faith in yourself. Trust that your connection is strong enough to weather any storm. It's important to have open and honest communication with him. Share your concerns, fears, and hopes. Let him know how you're feeling and allow him to express his thoughts as well."
Gigi continued, her voice filled with sincerity, "Remember, love is a journey, and sometimes it requires patience and understanding."
Silver nodded, taking in Gigi's words. He realized that he needed to have an open and honest conversation with Anthony about his concerns and fears. They needed to be there for each other and face whatever challenges came their way as a team.
"But what if things don't work out with Anthony's family?" Silver asked, a tinge of sadness in his voice. "What if she never accepts me?"
Gigi looked at him with a compassionate gaze. "It's natural to want acceptance from the people we care about, but sometimes we can't control how others perceive or accept us. What's important is that you stay true to yourself and surround yourself with people who love and support you unconditionally, like your family and friends for instance."
She paused for a moment before continuing, "Remember, family isn't just about blood relations. It's about the connections we forge with others who truly care about us. Focus on building a strong foundation with Anthony and create a loving and nurturing environment for yourselves. In time, others may come around and see the love you two share."
Silver felt a sense of reassurance wash over him. Gigi's words resonated deeply within him, reminding him of the importance of self-acceptance and finding happiness within himself, regardless of others' opinions.
"I understand," Silver said, a newfound determination in his voice. "I won't let the negativity and judgment define me or my relationship with Anthony. I will focus on building a strong and loving bond between us."
Gigi smiled proudly at him. "That's the spirit, my dear Silver! Remember, you are worthy of love and happiness, and don't let anyone make you think otherwise."
"Silver!!!"
A loud voice was heard from behind Silver.
Gigi stood up and straightened her gown and her hair. "Well, my work here is done for now, time for me to go!" With her magic wand out, Gigi tapped her wand before saying her magical phrase.
"Sashay-shantay-sha-"
"Wa-wait!" Silver stops her, making the Fairy Dragmother pause. "Will I ever see you again?"
His Fairy Dragmother paused for a moment, a thoughtful look on her face. She then smiled and waved her wand, creating a shimmering champagne-colored bubble around herself.
"Gigi never really says goodbye, darling," she said with a twinkle in her eye. "I'm always around, spreading love, glitter, and fabulousness wherever I go."
She gestured to the sparkling bubble surrounding her. "Whenever you feel sad or blue, remember, I will alway be there in a matter of seconds." She winked with a snap of her finger. "But sometimes I like to show up out of nowhere whenever I feel like it." She laughed.
The bubble floated gently in the air, pixie dust swirling around it. Gigi reached out her hand, and a soft white glow emanated from her palm.
"Silver, my dear, remember that the magic is within you," she said, her voice filled with warmth. "Believe in yourself and embrace your own unique sparkle. Whenever you need a boost, just close your eyes, take a deep breath, and know that I'm there, sending you love and encouragement."
Silver looked at Gigi, a mixture of awe and gratitude in his eyes. "Thank you, Gigi. You've given me so much wisdom and support. I'll always cherish this moment."
Gigi smiled and blew a kiss towards Silver. "And I'll always be here for you, darling. Now, go out there and shine like the star you are!"
With those words, Gigi's champagne bubble started to rise, lifting her higher into the sky. The pixie dust sparkled around her, creating a trail of shimmering light. She waved one final time before disappearing into the distance with her magic phrase.
"Sashay-shantay-shabam!"
A glowing white light began to glow brightly, Silver shielding his eyes to prevent going blind, once the light died out, he opened his eyes and saw that Gigi is now gone with a dust of fairy dust that came from the bubble sprinkle on him.
Silver took a deep breath and smiled. He turned around to see Anthony rushing towards him alongside their dogs, Max and Buster, with a worried expression on his face. "There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you," Anthony exclaimed as he reached Silver and wrapped his arms around him in a tight embrace.
The redhead pulled back slightly and looked at Silver with a remorseful expression. "I'm so sorry about what happened at dinner, Silver. My mother's behavior was completely unacceptable, and I'm ashamed of her actions."
Silver looked at Anthony, his heart filled with love and understanding. "It's not your fault, Anthony." He cupped his cheeks with his hands. "You don't have to apologize for your mom's behavior. I know that you love me and support me, and that's all that matters."
Anthony nodded, tears slowly forming in his eyes. "But it still hurts me to see you hurt, Silver. I want you to know that I'm here for you, always. We'll get through this together."
Silver smiled, feeling the love and support from Anthony. "Thank you, Anthony. That means a lot to me. I love you."
"I love you too, Silver," Anthony replied, his voice filled with sincerity.
The two of them stood there for a moment, wrapped in each other's arms. Silver knew that there were still challenges ahead, but with Anthony by his side, he felt ready to face whatever came their way.
Buster soon barks at them, causing the two to look at him and chuckle.
"Well then," Anthony said, "I do believe we should be heading back inside of my home." He extended his arm out to Silver. "Shall we?" He said.
Silver chuckles, looping his arm around Anthony. "We shall."
As they walked back to the Draventon Estate, arm in arm, Silver felt a sense of hope and optimism. He knew that there would be ups and downs in their journey, but he also knew that they had each other, and that was enough.
He turned his head over his shoulder and looked up at the night sky, a small smile formed on his face and whispered a silent thank you to Gigi, the Fairy Dragmother. He knew that her words of wisdom and encouragement would stay with him always, reminding him of the magic within him and the power of love and acceptance.
Back at the Grand Foyer of the Draventon Estate, Duke Edward apologized to the Willow Family for an unexpected terrible night that happened.
Duke Edward cleared his throat and addressed the Willow family. "I apologize for the behavior of my wife. Her actions tonight at dinner were completely unacceptable, and I am deeply sorry for any hurt or discomfort she may have caused you."
Roberto Willow, nodded his head in acknowledgement. "Thank you, sir. We appreciate your apology and hope that we can move forward from this."
Paula, spoke up next. "We understand that change takes time, and we are willing to give your family the benefit of the doubt. However, we do expect to be treated with respect and dignity."
Duke Edward nodded in agreement. "Of course, Paula. I assure you that my family and staff have been reminded of the importance of treating all guests with the utmost respect and courtesy."
Duke Draventon turned to his own children and addressed them sternly. "I want to be clear that any behavior like tonight's will not be tolerated in the future. We are hosts, and it is our duty to make our guests feel welcome and comfortable in our home."
The Draventon children nodded their heads in agreement, knowing that their father was right. They had a responsibility to uphold the values of their family and their estate.
Just then, Anthony and Silver walk into the Grand Foyer with their dogs trailing behind. The parents turned to see Anthony and Silver entering the room and walked over to them.
"Silver, I'm glad to see that my son has found you. I hope everything is alright." Duke Edward asked.
Silver took a deep breath and nodded. "Yes, your Grace. I just needed some time to ourselves. I hope there were no issues while we were gone."
Duke Edward shook his head. "No, everything has been resolved. I've apologized to your family for my wife's behavior, and we've come to an understanding. I hope that we can all move forward from this."
Silver smiled softly. "Thank you, sir. I appreciate your efforts to make things right."
Duke Edward nodded in acknowledgement. "Of course, Silver. You are always welcome here, and I hope that you feel comfortable and respected in our home."
Anthony looked over at his father and smiled gratefully. "Thank you, Father. That means a lot."
Duke Edward returned the smile. "You're my son, Anthony. I will always love and support you, no matter what."
After exchanging some final words, the Willow family said their goodbyes to the Draventon family and made their way out of the Grand Foyer. As they walked towards the front door, Duke Edward spoke one last words to them.
"Before you go, I just wanted to say that I hope you'll consider coming back to visit us again in the future. We'd love to have you as our guests once more, under better circumstances." Duke Edward said.
Roberto smiled warmly at him. "Thank you, sir. We appreciate the invitation and we'll definitely consider it."
Paula added, "And we hope that our next visit will be just as cordial and friendly as we always hoped it would be."
Duke Edward nodded. "I couldn't agree more. Safe travels, to you and your family."
Duke Edward and his children stood at the front steps of their home as they watched the Willow family making their way to their car as they waved goodbye to them. Silver leaned over and gave Anthony a kiss on the cheek. "I'm just glad that we can finally put this behind us and move forward."
Anthony smiled back at him. "Me too, Silver. And I'm grateful for the way my family handled the situation. It just goes to show that even in the most difficult of circumstances, we can still come together and find a way to make things right."
After exchanging some final words, the Willow family waved and said their goodbyes to the Draventon family and got inside their vehicle.
With Silver opening up the portal again that lead them back home, which shocks the Draventon Family while Anthony's chucked at them. They started driving away from the Draventon Estate, Roberto spoke up. "Well… that was an….. unexpected vening."
Paula nodded in agreement as she chuckled. "I'm just glad that everything worked out in the end. The Draventon family seems like a good family, despite some of their flaws."
Their son, Silver chimed in. "I'm just glad that we can put this behind us and move forward," Silver said.
Paula reached over behind her seat and took Silver's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Just to let you know Silver. We will alway support you, and defend you for what obstacles and challenges we faced together, together as a family."
Sliver smiled back at her. "I love you all too. And I'm glad that we have each other to lean on, no matter what happens."
As they drove off inside the portal, the Willow family felt a sense of relief and closure. They knew that they had faced a difficult situation, but they had come out the other side with a renewed sense of strength and resilience. And with each other's love and support, they knew that they could face whatever challenges lay ahead.
It seems that our dear Silver has stumbled upon a captivating and unexpected visitor — a Fairy Dragmother! Yes, you read that correctly, a Fairy Dragmother of all things! It appears that the magical world is far more diverse and enchanting than we ever imagined. Gigi was a vision that would rival any fairy tale enchantress. But hold on, for Gigi was no ordinary fairy godmother. No, she was a Fairy Dragmother, a man in drag and she was here to sprinkle some fabulousness into Silver's life.
Gigi Lamour, Silver's Fairy Dragmother, is the newest character of this story. When developing this story, I wanted Silver to have his own Fairy Godmother — but not just any Fairy Godmother that is alway depicted in every fairytale story to be an sweet elderly woman: the one with the gray hair and wrinkles all over her face while wearing a cloak all over her that cover from head to toe. No, I wanted my version of the Fairy Godmother for Silver to be a man in drag!
A cross-dressing, flamboyant, glamorous and extravagant Drag Queen!
The inspiration behind Gigi Lamour is inspired by my two favorite plus size Drag Queens on Rupaul's Drag Race: Ginger Minj and Latrice Royale and of course, the iconic Whitney Houston as Fairy Godmother in the 1997 movie of Cinderella starring Brandy as Cinderella. Gigi is the most glamorous Fairy Dragmother and she alway dresses so gorgeous from head to toe unlike the others whose dresses are so simple.
It was so fun creating a Drag Queen fantasy character and I hope you guys ended up loving her. But don't worry, we will see her more in the future chapters.
Next Chapter: Silver and Anthony attended the Princess's Annual Event together for the very first time as a couple at The King's Castle.