The Adventures In The Land Of Fae The Deadly Lurker Prolog Ivy that is now living in the palace as Viridian's roommate woke up in the morning and saw Viridian asleep in the bed beside hers so she got up quietly and went in the bathroom. After doing her business she looked in the mirror and made a few funny faces at herself by sticking her tongue out then she noticed a jar with two brushes in it along with a tube that had written on it "Toothpaste". There was a green brush and a red one. Okay green one is mine, I call it, said Ivy. She opened the tube of toothpaste and sniffed it. Smells like mint leaves she thought to herself. Oh look there is writing on the tube, I love reading, said Ivy to herself. Apply toothpaste on the tooth brush then use brush back and forth on all teeth top and bottom then spit and rinse. Okay, sounds easy enough to do, thought Ivy She grabbed the green toothbrush and covered the brush end top and bottom until she couldn't see the brush end anymore. That should be enough she figured then began to brush her teeth as instructed on the tube. A lot of foam built up in her mouth making it impossible to stop some from dripping out. Then suddenly she began to sneeze and couldn't stop. Viridian woke and heard Ivy sneezing in the bathroom so she quickly got up and went over to her. She saw the mess that Ivy had made on the mirror and her face and she was still sneezing. Viridian grabbed some tissue and put it over Ivy's nose and mouth then told her to blow out through her nose hard. Ivy did as told and blew as hard as she could. Viridian then threw the tissue into the waste bucket then put some water in a glass and told Ivy to take a mouthful then spit it out. Ivy was no longer sneezing. You saved my life! said Ivy. No you were just sneezing silly, said Viridian. Haven't you ever sneezed before? Ya but not like that so hard and couldn't stop, said Ivy. Ivy looked at the mirror and saw the mess she made on it. Now look what I did, said Ivy. Viridian handed her a towel. Here you go, you made the mess you clean it up, said Viridian. By the looks of things you used way too much toothpaste. I just did what the writing said and covered the top, said Ivy. Viridian picked up the tube of toothpaste and saw that a quarter of it was gone. I see, next time just put a little bit on the brush. You don't need that much to brush your teeth, said said Viridian. I guess you never used toothpaste before. I never brushed my teeth before but it smelt nice so I tried it, said Ivy. Okay let me use the washroom to get ready then we can go downstairs for breakfast, said Viridian. 01 illustration goes here Chapter 1 Fun At Sandy Lake Once Viridian was done in the bathroom she came out to find Ivy just sitting quietly on the end of the bed with her eyes closed speaking in a language that she didn't understand. What are you doing Ivy? asked Viridian. Just talking to God like I do every morning, said Ivy. You can talk to God? asked Viridian. Ya, everyone can, said Ivy. I just like to pray in elven language, I can say a lot more with less words that way. Oh you were praying, said Viridian. That is good, so are you done and ready to go downstairs and have some breakfast? Yep I sure am, is Alieta and Ginger going to be there too? Usually just Alieta, Ginger eats after everyone else has breakfast for some reason. Oh okay, said Ivy. The two of them went downstairs to the dining room and found Alieta sipping on a cup of coffee. There you two are, come and sit, said Alieta. I ordered eggs and bacon for us if that is okay. Perfect for me, said Viridian. Me too but what is bacon? asked Ivy. You had bacon at the Pancake House yesterday, said Viridian. It was those strips of meat. Oh okay I really liked them, said Ivy. They both sat down just as Sally was bringing out the food from the kitchen. Okay here you go everyone. So Ivy what would you like to drink? asked Sally. A milkshake please, said Ivy. Milkshakes are not normally drank for breakfast, said Sally. Oh what is then? asked Ivy. Usually orange juice. Okay, I will have orange juice then. When is it time when people eat ice cream? asked Ivy. Well any time after they have had a good breakfast, said Sally. Okay I will have ice cream after breakfast, said Ivy then Sally smiled and went back into the kitchen. Ivy, I know you really like ice cream but ice cream is usually just a treat for everyone, said Alieta. Well eggs are not sweet but good for the body and bacon is not sweet either but also good for the body I think, said Ivy. I need sweet stuff to make my wings strong or I can't fly very fast and not very far without resting for a bit. Ice cream is the best for my wings and lasts the longest. Viridian knows that. Alieta looked at Viridian. Yep you should of seen her go after she drank that milkshake yesterday, said Viridian. I have never seen anyone fly like Ivy showed me on the way to Eden. Yep I can go really high and do loops plus all kinds of stuff, said Ivy. I see, well it is best that you have a bowl of ice cream after breakfast then, said Alieta. Ivy smiled at Alieta then began eating her breakfast. 02 illustration goes here After they finished breakfast and Ivy had her bowl of ice cream, Alieta asked them what they had planned for today. I was thinking that we would go to Sandy Lake and swim a bit, said Viridian. Sounds like fun, said Alieta. Do you know how to swim Ivy? Yep I am a real good swimmer, said Ivy. None of the pixies I used to know would swim with me because they didn't want to get their wings wet but Kendra used to go swimming with me all the time. And who is Kendra? asked Alieta. She was my best friend before my parents died, said Ivy. She is older than me but loved playing the games I made up back then. Just then Ginger walked in from the kitchen. Good morning everyone, I overheard you say you were going swimming, said Ginger. Yep we sure are said Ivy, do you want to come? Actually I do, said Ginger. You two go out and side and I will get some bathing suits for us. Okay, are you coming too Alieta. No I have some things to do, said Alieta. You three go ahead. Okay but if you change your mind you know where we will be. The more the merrier, said Ivy. Viridian and Ivy left to go outside. Boy that Ivy loves to have fun, said Alieta. Ya I read a bit about forest sprites last night in the library, said Ginger. There is not a lot of information on them seeing they mostly stay hidden in the woods but it did say they can be very friendly and playful and even venture out of the safety of the woods to explore but mostly forest sprites are very quiet and timid rarely talk to anyone else that lives in the woods staying hidden from all people. Well Ivy is definitely not timid and quiet and sure loves to talk, said Alieta. Yes that is for sure, said Ginger. Okay I better get going and get them suits before they leave without me and go skinny dipping. Outside Ivy asked what the the sundial was. It tells the time during the day, said Viridian. Come I'll show you how it works. Now as the sun rises sunlight hits this panel and makes a shadow on the face of the dial that has all those numbers on it. If you look closely you can see the shadow is pointing to the eight or just a bit past it. Oh okay so it is a bit past eight o'clock, I get it, said Ivy. Does it work with moon light at night also? I am not sure, said Viridian. Don't matter, everyone is asleep then. Except all the pixies that are out at night but they never care what time it is anyways, said Ivy. 03 illustration goes here When Ginger came out she saw the two girls hanging out by the sun dial and walked over to them. You waiting for me? she asked. Yep, said Ivy, Viridian was just showing me how this sundial works. Yes it was a gift from Cumberland. Alieta really likes it and looks at it every morning, said Ginger. So here are your swim suits in this bag. A green bikini for Ivy and a red bikini for Viridian and I prefer a blue bikini, brings out the colour of my eyes. What are bikinis? asked Ivy. Two piece swimsuits that look similar to what you are wearing now but better for swimming in, said Ginger. A lot of girls wear them to lay in the sun and let their skin get tanned also. Why would they do that? asked Ivy. Oh just something us girls like to do to make us look prettier I guess. Oh so being pretty is very important in Fae Land? asked Ivy. It kinda is, all girls like to look good to other people, said Ginger. Call it the nature of things, looking good to others makes you feel better about yourself too. I already feel good about myself, said Ivy. I bet you do, said Ginger. Okay lets go, it is not far from here so we can walk and chat on the wat there. Sounds good, said Viridian. They started towards Sandy Lake and Ginger told them how it was her that first discovered Tempressa and her older sister Snowflake then told Ivy about how they could freeze things. So where is Snowflake now? asked Ivy. Oh she got killed in a war with orcs some time ago but she was such a good soul that Gabriel made her immortal and turned her into Mother Nature. Oh so they are still sisters then, said Viridian. You bet and Mother Nature still visit Tempressa from time to time, said Ginger. What does Mother Nature look like? asked Ivy. Like Tempressa mostly but she wears her hair down. Very pretty woman. You will see her soon enough, I am sure of that, said Ginger. 04 illustration goes here Once they reached Sandy Lake, Ginger handed them their bikinis to put on. Okay let's go over there where we can get change. It is concealed a bit so no one can see us, said Ginger. The three of them got changed into the bikinis then got back out into the sun. Wow these are really nice and comfortable, said Viridian. I feel naked, said Ivy. No your not and you look great, said Ginger. Ivy checked out her butt. I can see my bum though, said Ivy. Look, you have a beautiful body, said Ginger. Girls that have bodies like yours like to show it off sometimes. Besides we are all girls here and you had no problem getting undressed and putting the bikini on in front of us. Ya I know, I am not used to wearing anything different, that is all, said Ivy. Good so how do I look, asked Ginger. You are right, you suit really does bring out the colour of your eyes, said Viridian. Okay then let's go for a swim. The water is always just the perfect temperature for swimming, said Ginger. They all ran into the water and found it was perfect and didn't go over their heads, even far out from the shore. They played around a bit then Ivy began to swim back and forth across the entire width of the lake. Wow can Ivy ever swim, said Ginger. Ya she said her father taught her when she was younger but your right she can really swim fast, said Viridian. Ivy then disappeared under water then in a few moments she popped up between Viridian and Ginger. Wow, I love this lake, said Ivy. The water is so clear, I can see really good under water. I love swimming, water is the giver of life for everything you know. Ivy shook her head splashing Ginger in the face. Oops sorry, said Ivy. You can splash me too. Ginger smiled, then began using her hands to splash water at Ivy then Viridian joined in. Then Ivy noticed someone was walking on the beach watching them. 05 illustration goes here Who is that over there, asked Ivy. That is Starlite, said Ginger. But she is a horse sort of, said Ivy. No she is a centaur, half horse and half human, said Ginger. She lives with Oaklynn and Taiyo that are centaurs too and on the team of heroes, said Ginger. They had a baby a while ago and she stays with their son Colin while they go out doing stuff. Wow can I go meet her, she looks really pretty from here, said Ivy At least the human part. Sure looks like she wants to join us anyways, said Ginger. They got back to the beach and walked over to Starlite. Hi Viridian and Ginger, said Starlite. Who might this very pretty girl be? Hi, I am Ivy, you are very pretty. You must be able to run super fast having four legs and all. Starlite giggled. Well yes I can run fast but only when I need to. So let me guess Ivy, you are a forest sprite I heard about correct? Yep how did you know? asked Ivy. Well the green hair gave it away and it looks completely natural. Oh ya, said Ivy. Yep it is natural and so are my nails and eyes, I never have to paint them like Viridian does. Really, said Starlite. Don't you get tired of the same colour all the time. Nope, I love green, can't you tell, said Ivy. Green is the colour of the forest and plants. They all laughed. So do you want to come play in the water with us? No I was just going for a walk when I heard you all laughing and talking, said Starlite. Maybe I will go see what is going on at the palace, I haven't been there in a long time. Why don't you sit and talk with us some first, said Ginger. Alieta and I don't get a lot of time to go visiting and I would love to hear how everyone is do at your place. Sure, why not, I am in no hurry, said Starlite. 06 illustration goes here It is really nice here and all but I just live a few minutes away and I can bring out some snacks and drinks for us while we talk and catch up, said Starlite. You can see Colin and how big he has gotten too. Okay that sounds good too, said Ginger. Just let us get changed back into our clothes. and we will head over, I don't want to change, said Ivy. I like this bikini now. But you said it showed your bum, said Ginger. So what, is there something wrong with my bum? asked Ivy. It is just as nice as your bum and Viridian's. Starlite began to laugh. You are a funny one Ivy, said Starlite. I think your bum looks very nice. See, I don't need to change right now, said Ivy. Are you strong enough to give me a ride. I have never been on a horse before and I want to see what it is like. Oh yes, centaurs are very strong, said Starlite. Hop on. Ivy jumped on Starlites back then they both headed to her place chatting away with each other. Well I suppose I will get the clothes and bring them with us, said Ginger. Ya that Ivy sure got over being shy pretty fast and now she is riding a pretty centaur, said Viridian. Yep she wasted no time making friends with Starlite that's for sure, said Ginger. 07 illustration goes here When they reach the house Ivy jumped off of Starlite. Thanks for the ride, that was fun, said Ivy. Next time we have go fast though. Sure anytime Ivy, said Starlite. Okay you all get comfortable and I will get us some drinks and send out Colin. In a few moments Colin came running out of the house. Hi everyone, who is the girl with the green hair? asked Colin. This is Ivy, she is new to Fae Land, said Viridian. Wow, pretty too, Hi Ivy I am Colin do you want to kick the ball around with me? Sure I love playing all kinds of games, said Ivy. Then the two of them started kicking the soccer ball around the front yard. That Ivy is just packed full of energy, said Ginger. You are going to have your hands full with her. No I don't think so, said Viridian. She is all about the good and does what she it told. She is just excited right now. Once she settles in some she will be just fine. Ya, maybe in two years, said Ginger with a smile. Starlite came out with a tray of cold drinks and sat on the ground with them. Well didn't take long for those two to become friends, said Starlite. Well Ivy is really young too. She is only a teen age girl, said Viridian. Really, said Starlite. I thought all sprites were very old and timeless, said Starlite. No, Ivy is a new sprite as sprites go, said Ginger. So where are her parents now? asked Starlite. Oh they got killed while fighting some kind of creatures or something but were able to save their daughter, said Ginger. How sad, she must of been devastated. Well yes she was but she is getting much better now here in Fae Land. She lives with me now in the palace, said Viridian. The palace you say, it must of took a bit of time for her to get used to that, said Starlite. Going from a forest to living indoors. Actually she had no problem at all adjusting. Though she did have an incident with toothpaste and a toothbrush this morning, said Viridian. She put way too much toothpaste on the brush and ended up sneezing non-stop all over the mirror. That is so funny, said Starlite. Hey look Starlite, Ivy is riding me like a cowgirl, yelled Colin. Yes just be care you two, said Starlite. A young centaur has lots of energy all day long but they get up late and go to bed early which gives the adults lots of time to relax. Ivy pulled Colin's t-shirt over his head. I can't see, I can't see, look I am the headless horseman now. They all started to laugh. See, said Viridian, teenagers. Yep, they sure do love to have fun, said Starlite. 08 illustration goes here Chapter 2 A Deadly Vistor Leads To A New Disovery After they talked a bit longer Viridian figured it was time to get back to the palace and have some lunch and let Ivy wind down some. Ivy it is time to head back to the palace, said Viridian. Okay, is it lunch time yet? asked Ivy. Yes it is so hurry up, said Ginger. You three go in the house and get changed and I will gather these cups up. Then I have to get Colin's lunch started too, said Starlite. Once they were all ready to go Ivy said good bye to Colin and Starlite then they began to walk towards Sandy Lake. I will meet you there and tell Alieta that you are on your way, said Ivy then she flew off. Sounds like she is hungry, said Ginger. Probably but she does have wings so why not use them I figure, said Viridian. Ivy flew over Sandy Lake and saw there were a few people in front of the palace. When she got closer she could see it was Alieta and a man with a horse plus what looked like an armed sprite. Ivy started to get a feeling in her chest that she never felt before. She flew down but stayed back at first in case it was palace business but she was close enough to hear what they were saying. Hello Alieta, I am Walter and I have a piece of property that you may be interested in purchasing that is very close to Fae Land. Really, said Alieta. Why do you want to sell it? may I ask. Well it has no one living on it and is somewhat barren but I figured you would need the extra room soon seeing how popular Fae Land has gotten. Plus the magic here might spread there and make things quite nice. The feeling in Ivy's chest got stronger so she started to walk towards Alieta. The armed sprite saw Ivy walking towards them and told Alieta. How nice Ivy is back, said Alieta and waved her over. Ivy went beside Alieta and said nothing, just stared at the man. Hi pretty girl, I was telling Alieta that there is a piece of land near here that she may want to buy and I was going to show it to her. Your lying, said Ivy. Alieta looked at Ivy and said, "Mind your manners please". He is a liar and that is not what he really looks like, do not let him touch you. Ivy pushed Alieta back and got between her and the man making a very scary looking face. I don't understand girl, I am a businessman and just want to offer a good deal on some land. Your a liar and you are no businessman, said Ivy, You come near Alieta and I will scratch your eyes out. Alieta could believe the change in Ivy all of a sudden but then the man's face changed to anger and went to walk away to his horse but suddenly he turned and tried go back to Alieta. The sprite raised her bow and got in between Alieta and the man and said one more step and I will kill you. I don't understand, said the man. You are evil, said Ivy and she started to get very mad and scary looking. Get lost now, said Ivy. Alieta ordered some armed guards to escort Walter out of Fae Land. There will be no need for that he said and both him and his horse vanished. Ivy hugged Alieta and would not let go. Okay Ivy, how did you know he was lying and was some kind of wizard. Ivy let go of her and said, I didn't know I just felt it. It was too strong to ignore, said Ivy. I knew he was evil and lying and wanted to kill you. Then Ivy hugged Alieta again. Just then Ginger and Viridian reached the palace grounds and noticed something was wrong. They ran over to where Alieta was with Ivy holding on to her plus now there was several armed sprites there that flew down from above. It is okay now Ivy, he is gone now and these sprites won't let him harm me, said Alieta. Go inside and get cleaned up for lunch. Okay said Ivy and went into the palace. What the heck just happened here? asked Ginger. I don't know but I am pretty sure Ivy just saved my life, said Alieta. 09 illustration goes here Really, what happened? asked Ginger. Well a man rode up and as usual a sprite flew down and followed him. When the man got off his horse not far from me the sprite asked him what he wanted. He told her he was here on business. The sprite let him approach me but stayed behind the man. Okay that all sounds pretty normal, said Ginger. Yes so did I, said Alieta. He said he wanted to sell me some land close to Fae Land but then I saw Ivy so I waved her over. It looked like something was bothering her. She came over and stood beside me. When the man continued to talk to me, Ivy got mad and called him a liar and he wasn't really a businessman. I told Ivy to mind her manners but Ivy told him to go away or she would scratch his eyes out. She even pushed me back some. Ivy said that, our kind loving Ivy threatened him? asked Ginger. Yes but that's not all, said Alieta. The man looked mad but turned around and headed towards his horse but suddenly turned and came towards me again. This time Ivy got in front of me and got very scary looking. The sprite raised her bow and arrow and got between us and the man. I told the sprite to call down some more sprites and escort him out of Fae Land but he said there will be no need for that and then he vanished along with his horse. So he must of been an evil wizard then, said Ginger. That is my best guess, Ivy did say that wasn't what he really looked likes, said Alieta. If he was a wizard then best I call Merlin, he might know more about who it was. You two go in and check on Ivy, I told her to wash up for lunch. How was she when the wizard was gone, asked Viridian. She seemed just fine as soon as he vanished, said Alieta. Will you be okay out here? asked Viridian. Look up, there are at least twenty sprites circling around above me, said Alieta. No one is getting close to me, said Alieta. 10 illustration goes here Alieta called for Merlin and he appeared quickly. Well glad to see you again Alieta, how can I assist you? asked Merlin. Well the strangest thing just happened with me and Ivy, said Alieta. Do I know this Ivy? Did she do anything wrong? asked Merlin. No you wouldn't of met her yet, she is a forest sprite that arrived here not long ago, said Alieta. Really a forest sprite I have never had the pleasure of meeting one yet but I have read they are very timid beings that live in the forest and can talk to trees, said Merlin. Well Ivy is far from timid and lives in the palace now, said Alieta. She was able to tell that a man I was talking too was lying and said that he didn't really look like what we all saw and called him a liar. Then she told me not to let him touch me but when the man went to grab me the guard stopped him and he vanished like a wizard along with the horse he came in on. I have never seen her get so mad so fast before. Actually I have never seen her mad ever. Where is she now, asked Merlin. I told her to get ready for lunch so she is in the dining room with Viridian and Ginger now, said Alieta. Hmm interesting, well forest sprites can get very angry when threatened and quite scary looking. But how she knew that the man was not who he seemed to be is puzzling. Could you if she is finished lunch have someone bring her out so I can talk to her? asked Merlin. Alieta sent an elf in to get Ivy. We are going to need Gabriel also, said Merlin, She will know how this Ivy was able to know this man was evil. Well Gabriel did tell me that Ivy could read people a bit but nothing like this, said Alieta. All the more reason to have her talk to her too, said Merlin. Fist I want to meet Ivy and talk to her a bit. Well here she comes now, said Alieta. Hi Alieta, am I in trouble? asked Ivy. No dear not at all, I want you to meet an old friend of mine, said Alieta. Ivy looked at Merlin for a moment. Your Merlin, then greatest wizard of them all and a good wizard too, said Ivy. Why yes you are right, said Merlin. You look old but you have a young heart and a very white soul plus you have no secrets, at least no bad secrets, said Ivy. Merlin chuckled. You are a remarkable girl Ivy, can we be friends? asked Merlin. Yep I always have room for more friends, said Ivy with a smile. Good, now Gabriel needs to talk to you about what happened out here not too long ago. Is that okay? asked Merlin. Sure, I like Gabriel she is my friend too, said Ivy. Have you always been able to sense evil, asked Merlin. I have always been able to tell if someone is good or bad but this time I wasn't even close and I felt his evil inside me, said Ivy. Remarkable, later we can talk some more and I will show you some magic tricks, said Merlin. Ivy got a big smile on her face. I love magic! said Ivy. 11 illustration goes here Okay time to call Gabriel because as far as I know, only an angel can see anyone's soul, said Alieta. Merlin called for Gabriel and in a few moments she appeared. Yes Merlin, what can I do for you? asked Gabriel. Go ahead Alieta tell her what happened, said Merlin. Well we have a new development with Ivy and I need your help with this one, said Alieta. Oh my is she okay, asked Gabriel. Oh she is great, she just saved my life that is all, said Alieta. Gabriel's eyes opened wide. How did she do that, asked Gabriel. She sensed evil in a man and went all scary looking at him and he ended up vanishing like a wizard, said Alieta. That is very odd, she shouldn't be able to sense evil just if someone is good inside, said Gabriel. She just read Merlin and found him to have a white soul also, said Alieta. Hmm, her inner energy is developing much faster than I expected but are you sure she saw Merlin's soul?, asked Gabriel. Find out for yourself, said Alieta. Gabriel went to Ivy and took her away from the other's. So Ivy I hear you did a very good thing today, said Gabriel. Yep we went swimming at Sandy Lake then Starlite gave me a ride to her place where I met Colin and played some then I scared something evil away from Alieta, said Ivy. My you have had a busy day today so far, said Gabriel. So tell me, how long have you been able to sense evil and read people deep enough to see if they have a white soul. Well I have been able to read people that deep for a long time but it was just today when I was flying back from Starlite's place and saw Alieta and a man standing outside of the palace when I got this weird feeling in my chest. Did this feeling hurt at all? asked Gabriel. Nope but I could tell something was bad close by, said Ivy. Then what happened? asked Gabriel. I flew down beside Alieta and heard the man lying to her and what I saw in him was evil and not a businessman like he said he was. So I called him a liar and scared him away, said Ivy. How did you do that? asked Gabriel. Like this, then Ivy made the scary face like she did with the evil man. Pretty scary, right. I am really good at making scary faces and funny faces too, said Ivy. Then she stuck her tongue out and touched her nose with it and went cross-eyed. Yes I see that, said Gabriel. Now I want to check inside you to make sure everything is fine so I need to touch your chest with my hand. Is that okay? Yep, I like it when you touch me, said Ivy. Gabriel smiled then placed her hand on Ivy's chest for at least a minute. I can see what you are seeing, Ivy began to sing out. Really, what is that? asked Gabriel. Memories, my memories. I can see some of your memories too, said Ivy. You can. What do you see then? asked Gabriel. I see you at home with another pretty angel I think but she has no wings for some reason. She was trying to cook supper but the two of you are not that great at cooking, Ivy told her. I think you two are good friends. Okay that is enough and Gabriel then took her hand off her chest. So do you see anything now Ivy. Nope but I can if I wanted to but I don't unless you ask me too because I don't look at personal stuff in people, said Ivy. Really so you don't need to touch someone to read them deep? asked Gabriel. Nope not at all, don't even need to be close, said Ivy. See that elf over there. She is coming to work in the palace and is wondering what she is going to make for supper tonight. She doesn't have a lot in the ice box to work with though so Alieta should invite her to eat in the palace, said Ivy. Do you read people you don't know all the time? asked Gabriel. Nope, never, that is none of my business but I figured you already knew what she was thinking, said Ivy. Yes well that will do, you are just fine Ivy, said Gabriel. You can go back in the palace now. But Merlin promised to do some magic tricks for me, said Ivy. That I did, said Merlin. Come over here and let Gabriel talk to Alieta. 12 illustration goes here Well that was weird, said Gabriel. I can always see other people's dreams and memories but never has anyone been able to see mine, plus she has never seen Mother Nature before and she was right, we have a problem cooking food. I didn't feel any anger at all in her, just lots of love and her memories were just of recent ones mostly with Viridian, Pippa and you. Has she ever gone invisible again that you know of since she became friends with Viridian. No I am pretty sure she doesn't anymore, said Alieta. She is young we all know that and she is learning easier and faster than adults do but inside is growing too and there is a very strong energy inside that won't even let me see inside. Ivy is outgoing, loves to meet new people, learn new things, she just stepped forward and defended you. For heaven's sake, she is the exact opposite that a forest sprite should be. And being able to read that elf over fifty yards away is mind boggling. I can't even do that without getting nice and close to her. Alright, so is Ivy going to be okay? asked Alieta. Okay? She is is more pure and white inside than anyone I have ever met, including other angels. I have to go back to heaven and talk to God again. Last time he told me anything about her was that Ivy is the first and there will be one more soon. What does that mean? asked Alieta. I don't know, I guess we have to wait to find out, said Gabriel. One thing I know is Ivy will never lie, even a small white lie so if she tells you something in the future believe her completely. Anyways, take care Alieta and show Ivy that palace library. She is a sponge for knowledge right now. Then Gabriel vanished. Alieta walked over to where Merlin and Ivy were standing. So how are the magic tricks going? asked Alieta. Merlin is amazing and really funny too, said Ivy. Can I go in and have some ice cream now? Yes please help yourself anytime, said Alieta. Ivy smiled. Oh by the way that evil thing is still in Fae Land just not around here anymore. You should talk to Alexa, she is super smart and will figure something out, said Ivy, then ran into the palace. She can sense evil from far away? asked Merlin. Gabriel said Ivy will never lie so if she says it is still here then it is, said Alieta. 13 illustration goes here Chapter 3 The Lurker Tries Again Well if this wizard or whatever he is is still lurking around then maybe I should go talk to Alexa then, said Merlin. Is she really that smart? I know she is very smart and very good at making plans but Ivy said she is super smart so I guess she is, said Alieta. Okay so does she still live in the north town? asked Merlin. Yes she is still there, said Alieta. Okay I will talk to you later, said Merlin then he vanished. Alieta called down Jazmen that was above her with the rest of the sprites. That evil man is still lurking around Fae Land so I want you to put out all the sprites to patrol Fae Land from above and look for him. Okay, and if we spot him? asked Jazmen. Shoot to kill, said Alieta. You got it, said Jazmen, then she flew off. Alieta went in the place and checked the dining room to see if Ivy was still there. When she got there only Ginger was sitting at the table. Ginger are you okay? asked Alieta. No, what do you think. There is someone here trying to kill you and I can't do nothing about it, said Ginger. My sweet Ginger, I have the entire winged army out looking for him with orders to shoot him on sight. He is not getting anywhere near me, said Alieta. Well I am still worried, said Ginger. I wouldn't know what to do if anything happened to you, said Ginger. Well tell you what, Lets go to my den and I will get some armed elves to guard the hallway and I will tell you everything Gabriel found out about Ivy, said Alieta. Ya okay that sounds like a good idea, said Ginger. What I can't figure out is why anyone would want to hurt you. Why does evil do what evil does is a mystery to me also, said Alieta. We just got to keep doing what we have always done in the past. Now come and bring a tub of ice cream with you. Ivy calls it happy food. Ginger smiled then they headed to the den with two spoons and a full tub of chocolate ice cream. So where is Ivy and Viridian? asked Alieta. They went up to their room, said Ginger. Something about showing Ivy how to use a toothbrush. 14 illustration goes here Alieta sat in her chair and Ginger pulled over a couch and they both started eating the ice cream as Alieta told Ginger everything Gabriel told her about Ivy especially the part about her not ever lying. Soon they had their fill of ice cream and decided to sit back and relax for a bit. Alieta nodded off in her chair so Ginger decided to stay and keep an eye on her but shortly she fell asleep too. Five hours later Ivy suddenly burst into the room. Zatsuky, Zatsuky, he is going after her now, screamed Ivy. They both woke up immediately. Oh my god, said Alieta. We have to warn her. Alieta yelled "Pippa Pippa Help Please". Pippa appeared immediately. What's the matter? asked Pippa. No time to explain but get to Zatsuky's place now and tell her to grab her sword. A evil wizard is going to kill her. Pippa disappeared. Hope she gets there on time, said Alieta. What ever this is, it is not just after me. 15 illustration goes here Pippa flew as fast as she could and got to Zatsuky's bedroom in seconds and woke up Zatsuky with a big shake. Get up and grab your sword fast, a evil wizard is coming to kill you, said Pippa. What! She got up and headed towards her sword but the wizard appeared just as she was about to grab it. He pointed his finger at her but Pippa yelled and flew at him pushing him as hard as she could with closed fists but the wizard grabbed her and slammed her to the floor hard. That gave Zatsuky enough time to grab the sword and shoot it at him but all she managed to do was cut one of his arms open then he disappeared. She went to Pippa and she was bleeding badly. Pippa, talk to me. I don't feel so good, help me, said Pippa. Back at the palace Ivy started to cry, Oh no. Did he get Zatsuky? asked Alieta. No but Pippa is hurt real bad. I think she is dying, said Ivy. Lets go and fast, said Alieta. She yelled for Gabriel to meet them at Zatsuky's place fast. 16 illustration goes here They flew like never before and got to Zatsuky's in less than a minute. Gabriel was already there. Oh no not my Pippa, yelled Alieta. She saved my life, said Zutsuky. Gabriel looked at her deep and saw that Pippa was fading fast and closed her eyes. She looked up and yelled. Oh God almighty. Please don't take this kind soul from us. We all love her so much and she loves all of us. She just offered her life to save another's. Ivy then showed up still crying. Suddenly Pippa started to glow. "This little one known as Pippa to many is a very kind soul to all and it is not her time. Too much love surrounds her so I will not take her away from so much love". Pippa then stopped glowing. Gabriel wiped Pippa's forehead then Pippa began to cough. Ouch, it hurts when I cough. I can't move my arm or my leg. What happened? Pippa asked then closed her eyes again. Ivy went over to her and touched Pippa. She is in a lot of pain but she is alive. Pippa opened her eyes again. Oh hi Ivy is Zatsuky okay, asked Pippa. Yes I am thanks to you Pippa, said Zatsuky. Oh good, I was afraid I was too late. I need to sleep now, said Pippa. Can someone take me home? You Pippa are going to the palace with Gabriel, said Alieta. We need to fix you. Okay, the palace you say. Ivy and Viridian live in there. Then she fell asleep. Okay go Gabriel, take her to Ivy's room please. I will summon the doctor, said Alieta. Zatsuky and Carmen get dressed, you going to the palace also along with all the other team members. I have had it with this wizard, said Alieta angrily. 17 illustration goes here The sprites gathered up all the team members and brought them all to the palace. Alexa saw Pippa laying on the bed sleeping uneasily. Is she going to be okay, asked Alexa. God said she will live and he saved her soul. Now her body has to heal, said Gabriel. The doctor came in the room and said I am going to need some room please. Okay everyone out and into the den. Meeting time, said Alieta. I am staying with Pippa, said Ivy. The doctor looked at Alieta and she nodded her head. Yes you can stay with her and help me, said the doctor. They all went into the den and Alieta had several armed guards outside in the hallway. What about Angus and Sivia, asked Alexa. Oh they are outside guarding the entrance of the palace like gargoyles, said Alieta and a bunch of armed sprites are guarding them. Okay we are all here so what is going on and why is Pippa hurt, asked Alexa. Okay you all better sit down because this has been a day when too much has happened in too short of an amount of time, said Alieta. 18 illustration goes here Chapter 4 The Plan They all got seated and Alieta started to talk. Now we found out that our Ivy has grown some new special talents. Because she doesn't disappear any more that energy may have turned into a positive power that lets her feel and see what people are thinking and feeling. So she can read minds now, asked Tempressa. Yes but she doesn't invade our minds, Ivy figures what you are thinking is none of her business but she cannot control the feeling of bad and evil in someone, just like when when Zatsuky's sword begins to glow red. Now earlier today a man came and tried to trick me to see some land he wanted to sell and come with him but Ivy stopped him and saw he was lying and was now who he said he was. She knew he was evil and went very scary looking stopping the man from touching me. Jazmen pointed her bow and arrow at him and threatened to kill him but he just vanished. Ivy saved my life but also said the evil person was still in Fae Land. I got Jazmen to have her winged army to search all of Fae Land for this person. Ginger and I went to this den where we fell asleep after a while. Ivy busted in and started screaming and cry out Zutsuky's name and said he is going to kill her soon. That is when I screamed for Pippa to go to Zatsuky's place because a wizard is going to kill her in her sleep. Pippa said nothing and got there. Now I am not sure what happened but she saved Zatsuky's life and almost died herself. Well the wizard appeared too fast for me to grab my sword in time after Pippa woke me up and had his hand pointed at me so Pippa flew at him pushed him hard but he grabbed Pippa and slammed her to the floor, said Zatsuky. It gave me the time to grab my sword but I just cut one of his arms before he vanished. Okay so that is how Pippa got hurt saving Zatsuky, said Alieta. Now if it wasn't for Gabriel, Pippa would of died in a few minutes but she pleaded to God to spare her soul. God spoke and had Pippa's soul stay with her but the body is going to have to heal on it's own. So God saved Pippa for us, said Alexa. Yes he said there was too much love around her to let such a loving soul to die before her time. Now if you think about it, if Ivy didn't sense what was happening at Zatsuky's place, she would be dead right now and maybe Carmen also and no one of would of known until someone went over there to visit. Now don't ask me how Ivy can sense stuff like that because I don't know and don't care. That is where we are at now. 19 illustration goes here Pippa has to heal and the doctor is there to see what may be broken and Ivy is helping him, said Alieta. So what about Oaklynn and Taiyo? asked Alexa. They have been told and there are armed sprites and elves guarding that family also. They wanted to stay and keep Colin and Starlite safe. Now this is not a dumb wizard. He is very smart and fast. We have never dealt with a wizard like this before, so we need some kind of plan to get rid of him for good. Now put your heads together and try to figure something out, said Alieta. They all started to talk among each other. We need a trap of some sort, said Alexa. Ya but what kind of trap, said Carmen. I don't think any of us want to be the bait. May I join the huddle? They looked up and saw it was Merlin. You bet Merlin, said Alexa. Okay you are correct Alexa. We need to trap him, said Merlin. This is a very powerful wizard from a very old time that I thought was long dead. He has no name that I can remember and has no specific form that I know of either. That can happen when a wizard gets too absorbed into black magic. Kind of a shape shifter I suppose but he is mortal and can be killed. Now I can become the bait. You? He won't go after you? said Alexa. No but he will go after you Alexa. Merlin waved his arms and turned into Alexa. Wow! Now that was amazing, said Carmen. He then returned to himself. Now I can not talk like you so I will have to be alone and timing will have to be perfect, said Merlin. Now he will heal the arm that Zatsuky here cut on him and that will take some time so we have the night to get some sleep but an hour before the sun comes up we need Viridian and Zatsuky to get into position and well hidden. You all will have to figure out where this is all going to happen. Well I can stay invisible with my gear on, said Viridian. Okay, but just incase stay back and behind something in case he senses something, said Merlin. Zatsuky's Crimson Sword can hit the target without aiming dead on so when you see Zatsuky shoot that is when Viridian needs to start shooting also. Both of you move in continuing the energy stream incase his shield is very strong. What if he teleports? asked Alexa. Yes that is why timing is important. When he goes to touch me or blast me I will freeze him but that will only last for a little bit. I will yell "Now" and that is when Zatsuky will fire first. We want him incinerated so he can never bother anyone again. Now figure out where the hiding spots will be then get some rest while I go see Pippa and Ivy, said Merlin. 20 illustration goes here Merlin went down the hall and into Ivy's and Viridian's room where Pippa was laying on the bed. So doctor. How is she? asked Merlin. Ivy looked at Pippa. She is hurting bad. I can feel it. Yes I see that. Well, said the doctor. She has a broken and arm and a broken leg plus three broken ribs and one wing is badly damaged. Plus she has a big lump on the back of her head that concerns me. If it is a concussion then she should not be sleeping. It could put her in a comma. Now waking her up is the best thing but she will be in a lot of pain that will put stress on her heart. Ivy looked up at Merlin with some more tears forming. Hmm. We cannot have that, said Merlin. Now I have set her leg and arm so they will heal properly, said the doctor. Her ribs are fractured but as long as she doesn't move around much for a while they will heal fine also. But that lump is my main concern. Give me a few minutes, said Merlin. I have something that will help with the pain back in my lab. Then Merlin disappeared. Ivy was holding Pippa hand and was trying her best not to cry. Pippa is one of my best friends, she said to the doctor. It is hard to see her all broken up and in pain. Well I did my best and hopefully she will be just fine in time, said the doctor. Merlin reappeared holding a flask and a needle. Now give her a shot of this then wake her up. It will dull the pain a lot immediately for about four hours. Then you two keep her awake. I have one more task to do then I will be back. Merlin disappeared again. The doctor gave Pippa the shot in her arm then woke Pippa up with a few light taps on her face. Pippa coughed again and they could see it hurt a bit. Ouch my chest still hurts, said Pippa. Yes and it will for a while, said the doctor. You have fractured ribs among other injuries, the doctor said to her. Hi Ivy! You are here. Pippa looked around. Where is here? asked Pippa. You are in my bed in my room, said Ivy. My this is a nice room. Bed is too big for me but still nice. Ivy smiled. Well it will have to do for now, said Ivy. Now Pippa you have to stay awake. It is very important. You must not sleep at all, said the doctor. Okay, said Pippa. Ivy is here so she can talk to me, said Pippa. Merlin came back and said hi to Pippa. Hi Merlin you always look the same to me no matter how long it has been since I saw you last, said Pippa. Must be the hat, said Merlin with a smile. Your friends are all here so do as the doctor says and get better, okay. Okay, said Pippa. How is the pain, asked Merlin. It is better, I still hurt but not that bad now. Okay good, said Merlin. So you said all my friends are here, are they in the palace too? asked Pippa. Well yes but when I said all your friends, I meant all of them, said Merlin. Give her another shot in four hours. I am going to talk to the others in the den before they go to sleep, said Merlin. 21 illustration goes here Merlin went to the den where everyone was getting ready to have a short sleep. So you all came up with hiding spots I take it, said Merlin. Yes we did, said Alexa. We know where to hide Viridian and Zatsuky and where you will be hanging out looking like things are normal. Good he said. Hey what is that sound? asked Alexa. Ya I hear it too, said Carmen. It sounds a bit like rain. No not exactly, said Merlin. That is all of Pippa's friends come to help her. Really, I didn't know she had more friends then all of us, said Alexa. Gabriel appeared and smiled at Merlin. Well when I told God that there was so much love around Pippa, I didn't mean just you all, said Gabriel. There are thousands of pixies from the west and east woods and probably from even further away that love Pippa and all she has done for them, she is the queen of the pixies but Pippa doesn't consider herself special at all. Pixies usually just do what they want but they do follow what Pippa asks them to do all of the time. So they are letting lots and lots of pixie dust fall on the palace. I just had to tell a couple pixies that Pippa was hurt very bad and was in the palace. Without a word they shrunk down and took off like a flash. In moments I saw hundreds then thousands of pixies headed towards the palace. One pixie flew down to me and said, "We will not let Pippa die" then took off to the palace. I asked Mother Nature to make sure there is no wind around the palace to blow the dust away so this palace is going to become the most magical structure in the world for a while. It will speed up Pippa's recovery a lot, said Gabriel. Yes I think I am starting to feel it working already, said Carmen. Yes, you will so sleep now and I will wake you before it gets light, said Merlin. They all fell asleep fast and Merlin blew out the candles then went around the palace, opening all the windows. 22 illustration goes here Chapter 5 Plan In Motion Just before sunrise Merlin woke everyone up and went to Alexa and told her to get things set up. Alexa told Zatsuky and Viridian to get in position and wait until you see Merlin that will look like me, freeze him then start firing. Now this wizard will probably need to be hit multiple times to kill him so move in fast, said Merlin. I can hold him in position but I will have to change back to my original form quickly to do that so do not fire until you see I have converted back. Then just keep firing those amazing weapons until he is turned to dust. Now where are we going to do this Alexa? Merlin asked. You are to walk out of the palace after Alieta has dismissed all the guards and she will bring Angus and Sivia inside the palace. Then you are to walk out to the sun dial as me like all is back to normal and read the time. Act like me as best as you can, said Alexa. Now if he does not appear right away then walk around a bit like you are enjoying the nice weather. Zatsuky and Viridian will be well hidden, even from above and will have a wide range of angles to work with. Now Alieta will have a few army elves walking around with no weapons to make things look like it does every morning. That is the best plan I could come up with and lets hope it works, said Alexa. Yes, very good plan Alexa. It should work if his arm has healed and it should of by now, said Merlin. Just be glad that it was not completely cut off because that would take much longer to grow back, said Merlin. Okay it will be light soon so let's get the plan in motion. We will wait until the sun has risen and is hitting the sundial, said Merlin. Good that will look like we ate breakfast as usual, said Alexa. Okay then let's get ready, said Merlin. 23 illustration goes here Zatsuky and Viridian were in place and the sun was starting to rise. Merlin and Alexa were standing just inside the palace door so they could see when the sun had hit the sundial through the two small windows. The rest of the team was with Alieta and Gabriel in the den as Alexa instructed. Gabriel went to see how Pippa was doing and found Ivy kneeling on the floor with her head down on the bed with Pippa playing with her hair. Hi Gabriel, said Pippa. Ivy has the most beautiful green hair, doesn't she. Yes she does, said Gabriel. So how are you feeling, asked Gabriel. I feel a lot better and I am getting hungry. What do you people eat in here, asked Pippa. Gabriel smiled and said well we can get you whatever you want. Then Ivy said without raising her head. Chocolate ice cream for Pippa please. Oh good morning Ivy, said Pippa. So is chocolate ice cream nice and sweet? asked Pippa. It is my favorite, said Ivy with a smile. Well I will get Alieta to fetch you both some. But Ivy, the team has a plan in motion so if you sense the wizard again, do not leave this room. Alexa has everything in control. Okay, Alexa is very smart you know, said Ivy. Yes we all know that, Gabriel said and went to talk to Alieta. Pippa is looking much better, said Gabriel to Alieta. She is hungry so that is a very good sign. Chocolate ice cream correct, said Alieta. Well yes Ivy suggested it, said Gabriel. Okay let's go and get some for the two of them. They both headed off to the kitchen. Nice to hear Pippa is getting better fast, said Carmen. She saved Zatsuky's life so we will never forget that, and we should never call her nutty again. Oh yes we all will because she is nutty and she even calls herself nutty, said Tempressa. Alieta and Gabriel returned with two chocolate milkshakes and gave them to Ivy. I got ice cream cones instead seeing Pippa has a broken arm, said Alieta. Oh wow, this smells nice, said Pippa. She licked it and a big smile came on her face. Good isn't it, said Ivy. Beats candy canes by a mile, said Pippa. The doctor said that the lump on the back of her head has pretty much disappeared and was very surprised to see it heal so fast. It is the magic of pixie dust, said Gabriel. Well all the scrapes are gone too but the bones will probably take longer. Pixie dust, said Pippa. Where did you get it from? Oh I didn't get it, said Gabriel. All your friends from the woods covered the palace in it. Really, said Pippa. Yes, thousands of them. You are one popular pixie, said Gabriel. I love all my friends, they are so nice, said Pippa then went back to eating. Ivy looked at Gabriel and said, "He is here". Okay stay put as I told you and stay with Pippa. I will go and make sure all is going as planned. Okay bye, said Ivy then went back to her ice cream cone too. 24 illustration goes here The sun had reached the sundial so Merlin changed to Alexa and walked over to the sundial. He could sense the evil wizard was nearby so he moved away from the sun dial and looked up at the sky then stretched. The three elves were walking around as instructed so all was looking like a regular morning. Suddenly the evil wizard appeared and grabbed Alexa's/Merlin's arm. You are not Alexa and he started to disappear. Merlin quickly turned back to himself and put a holding spell on him and kept it on him with his hand extended. Zatsuky and Viridian started firing at the evil wizard, but the beams were having just a bit of effect seeing the wizard was partly translucent. Viridian, Merlin yelled. Get over here fast. This guy is like a wiggly worm and I do not know how long I can keep a hold on him. Viridian ran over but kept a steady energy beam going on his chest. Okay, said Merlin. Use both the beam and the blade of the sword on him and slice this idiot into pieces. Viridian did as Merlin said and the wizard started to scream then went completely solid. Zatsuky blasted him also and the evil wizard fell backwards so Zatsuky took a swing at his neck and cut off his head. Both Viridian and Zatsuky stood on either side of the now dead wizard then Zatsuky yelled this is for Pippa and they blasted him into dust. Ivy looked at Pippa and said the evil man is dead. Everyone is safe again. Ivy looked at the doctor and asked, "When will Pippa be able to play with me and Viridian again". I am not sure, said the doctor but maybe in a few days she will be able to walk around some if these bones keep healing like they are. She has a badly damaged wing though and I don't know how to fix that. She may not be able to fly again but not sure. Pippa has to be able to fly again, said Ivy. She is the fastest. We will have to wait and see then, said the doctor. Alexa came running in and told Ivy and Pippa that the plan worked. Wow, you look so much better already, said Alexa. Yep, Ivy got Alieta to get us both chocolate ice cream, said Pippa. It was very good. Sweet stuff is good for my wings, Pippa said. That wing looks in bad shape though Pippa, said Alexa. I know, doctor says I may not fly again but I will be able to play again soon on the ground. Really, you won't be able to fly anymore, said Alexa. She thought for a few seconds. I will be right back, I have an idea. 25 illustration goes here Alexa went and grabbed the plant on the dresser and dumped the plant and dirt out then went outside and called for Gabriel. Yes dear, said Gabriel. Can you take me up to the roof of the palace please. Sure but what for? asked Gabriel. I need some pixie dust if there is any left up there. Gabriel teleported Alexa on the roof and she saw there was still a lot of pixie dust on the roof so she gathered up as much as she could fit in the pot then said, this might work for Pippa's wing. Yes of course, said Gabriel. Pixie dust comes from their wings, good thinking. Gabriel transported Alexa to Pippa. Hi Alexa. What have you got their, asked Pippa. Just something all your friends left on the roof of the palace. Can she sit up more? Alexa asked the doctor. I don't know. Here lets see, said the doctor. Pippa tried to sit up but was having a bit of trouble and it hurt her ribs. Ivy said try again but this time I will help you. Now on the count of three think of how good the ice cream tasted then push and I will push too. One, Two, Three... Pippa pushed with all her might and Ivy helped her to sit up. There you go Alexa, nothing to it, said Ivy. Ya, that is what you think, said Pippa that looked like she was in some pain again. Okay Ivy out of the way for a minute please, said Alexa. Alexa then started to sprinkle pixie dust on Pippa's broken wing. She also put some on the other wing because it looked like the dust had all worn off. She kept putting the dust on until she saw the wing started to move some. They all stood back and watched the dust do it's magic. Slowly the wing started to go back into shape. Then Pippa turned and said, that feels so much better and was able to move both wings again. Alexa sprinkled a little more on for good measures and then the wings were able to flap again. Yeah, yelled Ivy. You fixed Pippa's wing Alexa and gave her a hug. Well, said the doctor, that was amazing. I have never seen anything like that before. It is magic, said Pippa. Alexa is smart and she figured it out. Well just to make sure. Lay back down but not on your back, said the doctor. Lay on your side. You still need to heal more before you will be able to walk. Okay, said Pippa and layed on her side. Where is Viridian. Is she able to come in now? asked Pippa. Yes, said Alexa I will tell her. Alexa handed the clay pot to Ivy. You best get that plant back in here, said Alexa. Thanks, it will like having a bit of pixie dust in the dirt, said Ivy. Hope it don't grow too fast and big though. Alexa smiled then went to get Viridian. 26 illustration goes here Chapter 6 Conclusion Alexa went out and told Viridian that Pippa wants to see you now. Viridian got a big smile on her face and ran in to see Pippa. Look Viridian, Pippa is feeling better and Alexa fixed her wing with pixie dust. Yep she sure did, said Pippa. Look and she flapped her wings a bit. Now take it easy for a while and you will probably be good as new soon, said the doctor. He got up and went to Gabriel. It is a miracle. I have never seen a recovery that fast before, said the doctor. Pippa should of taken at least two weeks to be like she is now. Well miracles are my thing, said Gabriel and touched the doctor. He looked up at her and smile. You see. My way of thanking you doctor for helping our friend. Yes you are welcome. You do have a magical touch. Oh that is not magic, said Gabriel. That is the touch of an angel and can be very soothing and uplifting. Angels don't do magic like many people think. We perform miracles for people that are deserving. The doctor smiled the left the room. Alieta came in and said, Well there is not enough room in the dining room for every one so let's all go outside and I will get the elves to set up a table full of food on it for everyone to have breakfast. I want to come too, said Pippa. Well I don't know, said Alieta. I can get a chair and footstool brought down for you to sit on maybe. That will work, said Gabriel. I will bring her down when it is set up. Okay then, said Alieta and left. 27 illustration goes here The table of food was set up and the chair and footstool was put beside the table. Gabriel transported Pippa to the chair and she looked very happy to be outside again. I like it better out here Alieta. It is where I belong, said Pippa. Yes I know Pippa but you have to get better first then you can do whatever you want again. Okay, sounds good, said Pippa. Everyone grabbed some plates and started to eat. Ivy put a nice sweet plate together for Pippa and herself. Then four pixies showed up and went to Pippa. Look at you, said one of the pixies. Looking great, being pampered and eating like a queen. Ya, they make good food here, said Pippa. You have to try the milkshakes. Thank you for helping me get better. Oh you don't need to thank us, one of the pixies said. You have done so much for us and many other people. You are our queen but you know we will do whatever we want but with you, well we usually do whatever you ask. Got to keep our queen happy you know. Alieta smiled and said, I told you Pippa. You are the queen, just like me. Yep I get that, but I do not want a palace, I just want my woods, said Pippa. But maybe just the room that they make all this nice food in though. They all laughed. So Pippa who are your friends from the woods, can you introduce them to me please? asked Alieta. Okay, sure, said Pippa. This is Lilly, she is really cute and the girl beside her is Sunflower with yellow wings and she is cute also. The cute pixie beside her is Roseberry with red spotted wings. She can be bossy sometimes. Next is Chestnut, I named her that because she likes to break open those nuts and eat them. Most pixies don't like nuts. Us five are really good friends and share the same tree to sleep in at night. So sounds like you five created your own family, said Alieta. We fight together, play and laugh together plus fly at night together so I suppose that does make us a family of sorts, said Pippa. 28 illustration goes here Ivy notice that Merlin and Gabriel were talking privately together but hadn't eaten anything yet so she grabbed the last two pieces of chocolate layer cake and brought it over to them. Here you go, said Ivy. Ivy that is so sweet of you, said Gabriel. Yes, that cake looks really good said Merlin. Ivy handed them the cake. Thank you dear, we just need a fork now, said Gabriel. Hmm, well Merlin is a wizard and can use his magic and you are an angel that does miracles like you told the doctor, said Ivy. Me, I am just a simple forest sprite and I am going in the palace to have two scoops of ice cream. Then Ivy walked away. I think we just got told, said Merlin. Yes by a simple forest sprite that is far from simple and normal, said Gabriel. Why don't we do it the old fashion way and go to the table and grab a fork each, said Merlin. Sounds good to me, said Gabriel. Though it would be nice to have a couple of chairs to sit on. Yes it would, I will do the honors, said Merlin. The End 29 illustration goes here