The Adventures In The Land Of Fae The She Devil Prolog A few days have passed and Sara was doing very good with her reading and writing lessons mostly with Viridian. Because Viridian had an extra mouth to feed now Ktara was helping out a lot bringing over cooked meals and deserts for them which she loved doing anyways plus she was able to test new recipes on them. Grace and Liza were well settled in at the elf village and spent a lot of time at Cathy and Jim's place though Jim was very busy working with the three elves he trained doing repairs on many of the older homes. Ivy was still having a problem deciding how to make a spa in the fairy forest but knew it was a great idea so she brought the magazine that was all about spas to Tulip that liked the idea also and said she will figure it out with some of the other fairies help. Ivy's inner energy was growing more and she was able to sense and read people from very far away but she didn't tell anyone about that because she knew it was not nice to read people without them knowing. Apollonia finally got to meet Sara but when she just appeared in Ivy's front yard while they were checking on all the flowers she scared the heck out of Sara but it didn't take long for Sara to warm up to her. Alexa had heard about Sara from Tempressa but hadn't gone to meet her yet. She figured she will when it was time for Angus and Sivia to go get shampooed at the palace by the elves. All in all things were very peaceful in Fae Land and even Safire was coming up more often to visit which was always fun seeing she can be quite funny most of the time... Chapter 1 The New Guest In the morning Alieta went outside to check the sun dial as usual. Almost seven o'clock it said. Okay, perfect, all is normal for now, Alieta thought to herself. Hi Alieta, how are you on this fine morning? Alieta turned around and saw Cindy standing there smiling. Oh hi Cindy. I haven't see you in a while. Ya Gabriel keeps me busy all the time. She is a good boss though, said Cindy. Now Gabriel wants to know if it would be okay if Tabitha from Prayden could come and visit during school break. Her father is worried that she may want to stay in Prayden after she graduates high school and not go to collage and learn a better trade instead of working in the slaughter houses. Tabitha is a sweet girl that just passed grade eight with honors and has always wanted to see more of Fae Land but her father is the mayor and is always too busy to bring her here. I don't think I have ever met Tabitha, said Alieta but I know Jeff very well though. He never told me he had a daughter. Well how often do you go to Prayden? asked Cindy. Not often enough it seems, said Alieta. Well Gabriel wanted me to ask you and was concerned that you might have too much on your plate right now, said Cindy. I am never too busy help out a young girl, said Alieta. Besides there are plenty of elves around plus the twins too. She is a young teenager but very smart and well mannered, said, Cindy. Oh that is fine. I am getting very used to the young ones especially with Liza coming by all the time plus the fairies can act like children too, said Alieta. Cindy smiled. Okay good, said Cindy. Now first I need to talk to her father but that should not be a problem, said Cindy. Okay so soon then? asked Alieta. Yes later today probably, I will transport her to you with whatever belongings she wants to bring with her. Oh okay. I will probably be sitting on the steps with Ginger then. It is our quite time together, said Alieta. Okay see you soon Alieta and Cindy disappeared. Alieta walked over to the palace steps and sat down to wait for Ginger. 01 illustration goes here In a few minutes Ginger came out and sat down beside Alieta. Hi Ginger. How do you feel today? asked Alieta. I feel great and made a fresh breakfast this morning for myself, then smiled at Alieta. Good girl, said Alieta. Now we are expecting a guest today from Prayden. Really who would that be? asked Ginger. She is a young teenager, the daughter of the mayor in Prayden. Cindy said she is very smart and well mannered, said Alieta. She will be staying with us during the summer holidays. Okay so she is coming today? I better get the elves to set up a room for her then, said Ginger. Yes but can you be in charge of her for me for a bit today and show her around the palace a,d some of Fae Land? asked Alieta. She has always wanted to come here but her father is always too busy. Ya sure, I can do that I guess the twins will like another human girl living in the palace with them, said Ginger. Now I am sure no one in Prayden knows that fairies live here now and neither do they know about Ivy and Sara too, said Alieta. Oh she will love Ivy and Sara for sure and the fairies are a given, said Ginger. I will have a quick talk with her before you two run off together, said Alieta. Some of he fairies should be here around lunch time so we can surprise Tabitha then. Okay sounds good, said Ginger. Just get a smaller horse from the stable for her to use to ride, said Alieta. 02 illustration goes here About an hour had passed and Ginger had a room set up for Tabitha when Cindy appeared with Tabitha. Here you go Alieta, now take good care of her, said Cindy. As you can see she is very excited to be here. Hi Alieta, Cindy filled me in on the proper educate to have when talking to you, said Tabitha. Well that is good, now this is Ginger and she is in charge of the palace, said Alieta. She will show you around inside plus where your room is. Ginger will be introducing you some of the people living here also. Just remember Ginger, be back here for lunch time. No worries I will, said Ginger. Now just leave your suitcase here and an elf will bring it to your room while I show you around. She took Tabitha inside and showed her the dining room first then the grand hall. They went upstairs and Ginger showed her the wardrobe room. This is where you can go anytime to put on a change of clothes, said Ginger. Phonixa and Repellia organized it all in here so now it is easy to find stuff. Who are they? asked Tabitha. They are twin sisters that are a bit older than you, said Ginger. They will probably like to show you around to some of their friends also. They are very pretty and can be funny also. Just remember Phonixa always wears something red and usually Repellia wears blue but that can change with her. Wow real twins, do they live in the palace. Yes just down the hall from you, said Ginger. Now let me show you your room. Ginger took her down the hall past the twins room to the guest room. Okay here you go, There is a bed and dresser plus a bathroom for you to use. If you need anything else just ask one of the elves that work here. This is a huge room, way bigger than my room back home, said Tabitha. Plus I have my own bathroom. Yes Alieta treats everyone that lives in the palace with rooms like this, said Ginger. There are overnight rooms that are smaller but they are on the third floor. Now as you can see, your suitcase is on the bed. You can unpack it now or you can do it later. Maybe later, I really want to see what Fae Land looks like, said Tabitha. I stay in Prayden mostly but have been to the north town to shop sometimes with my dad or aunt but never further south from there. Well then, you are in for a treat then, said Ginger. 03 illustration goes here Alright then, lets go back outside, said Ginger. You are going to need a horse so Alieta said for you to pick a smaller one that best suits you. Okay I ride a pony back home, said Tabitha. Well we don't have ponies but you are close to my size so there are some smaller horses in the stable like mine, said Ginger.They went outside then walked over to the stable. Tabitha picked a nice horse that fit her nicely then the two of them headed out. First I will show you Waterfall Mountain and Sandy Lake that is very beautiful, said Ginger. Okay, said Tabitha, sounds great. When they got there Tabitha was amazed how perfect and beautiful it looked. You see the water comes from underground, comes up the mountain then falls into Sandy Lake, then a river runs off of it and goes underground again towards the elf village I think, said Ginger. Where it goes from there I am not sure but if anyone knows it would be Ivy. Who is Ivy? asked Tabitha. She is a forest sprite and we are heading to her place next, said Ginger. Now just around the bend is where Eden starts and were Ivy lives with Sara and Viridian. Oh I heard of Viridian, she is one of the heroes right? asked Tabitha, Yes she is and Sara is a forest sprite also, said Ginger. They are two very pretty forest sprites. Really, I read that they only lived in a forest, said Tabitha. Ginger smiled. Well things are different here in Fae Land but yes, normally a forest sprite can only be found in a big forest, said Ginger. They rounded the bend and saw Viridian watering Ivy's flowers. Hi Viridian, this is Tabitha. She is Prayden's mayor's daughter and is staying at the palace while on her summer holidays, said Ginger. Well very nice to meet you Tabitha, said Viridian. She has an outfit that can make her invisible and an amazing spear, said Ginger. Really, completely invisible? asked Tabitha. Yep, said Viridian. It is very useful when in battle. So Tabitha has never seen a forest sprite before so I was wondering if Ivy and Sara were home, asked Ginger. No they both went to the new forest first thing in the morning to meet the fairies there and get to work, said Viridian. Fairies! You have real fairies here too? asked Tabitha. Yes there are six of them and they are all sisters and princesses, said Ginger. Can I meet them please please please, asked Tabitha with lots of excitement. Well they will be making lunch for us today so you will meet them then, said Ginger. Viridian smiled. Well while you are here why don't you go see Ktara next then Zatsuky and Carmen, they should be home, said Viridian. They are heroes to right? asked Tabitha. Yes they are dear, said Viridian. You will probably meet Ivy and Sara at lunch time too but if not they will be here so I will tell Ivy that you were asking for them, said Viridian. Okay thanks Viridian, said Ginger and off they rode to see Ktara next. 04 illustration goes here When they went around the corner and past the coconut trees they found Ktara not far from the trees raking the ground. Hi Ktara what are you up to? asked Ginger. Preparing the ground for a vegetable garden, said Ktara. Okay, meet Tabitha, she is visiting from Prayden, said Ginger. Nice to meet you Tabitha, do you like to garden? asked Ktara. Yep it is fun, said Tabitha. Not me, I like to cook but I have a problem making things grow, said Ktara. Good thing Ivy is next door to make sure things grow. I think I will wait until Ivy gets home and pay her to do it for me seeing I have no idea how to make a new garden. Well you are doing it wrong, said Tabitha. You need to use a shovel first to dig up the land and turn it then you use that rake. Oh so you do know how to garden then. Well if you ever need to make a few bucks come over and help out, especially it the kitchen, said Ktara. I just made a new batch of brownies so stay put and I will get a couple for you. Then Ktara went in the house. Ktara just doesn't like to cook she is the best cook in Fae Land, said Ginger. If she lets you help in her kitchen and teaches the way she cooks then that will be well worth your time. Okay, my dad isn't that great of a cook except for barbecues. I do most of the cooking now, said Tabitha. Sometimes what I make is good and sometimes not so much but my Dad never complains and always eats it. Ginger smiled, That is because he loves you and sees that you are trying your best. Ktara came out with a plate of brownies. Okay pick one each, they are very rich and sweet, said Ktara. Tabitha took one and tasted it. Wow this is really good, said Tabitha. I wish I could cook stuff like this. Well like I said I could use some help in the kitchen and all I do in there is cook and clean, said Ktara. Ginger took a brownie next and bit into it. I don't know how you do it Ktara but even the cooks at the palace can't cook as good as you, said Ginger. Well I may be a good cook but a definitely don't have a green thumb, said Ktara. So where you going next? Just up to Zatsuky and Carmen's place then back to the palace, said Ginger. Oh okay, Tell one of them to come down and get the cake I baked for them, said Ktara. Those two are useless when it comes to cooking but amazing dragon slayers. Okay will do, thanks for the brownie, said Ginger then they got back on their horses and rode off. 05 illustration goes here As they rode Ginger talked to Tabitha about what just happened. Look at you, here for like and hour and you already landed a part time job for the summer, said Ginger. What do you mean? asked Tabitha. You heard her, she wants you to come help her in the kitchen and she will pay you for helping. Ktara has elves paying her to make birthday cakes for them and other treats. Even Alieta pays her to make special cakes and pastries for the palace dining room some times. She never charges any of the heroes for anything or visitors, but she does very well for herself on top of the money she gets from the crown for being a hero. She will pay you and teach you at the same time. When Viridian first came to Fae Land she couldn't cook but Ktara taught her some of the basics and now Viridian is a real good cook. Wow so I can make some money and learn how to cook good for my Dad? asked Tabitha. Yes and you can go there when ever you have some free time because Ktara has always got something going on outside and in the kitchen. So Viridian must be doing good too seeing she is a hero also and has two forest sprites living with her that do stuff in that fairy forest, said Tabitha. I am not sure, I never thought about that, said Ginger. Okay here we are. There is Zatsuky sitting out front. 06 illustration goes here They got off their horses and walked up to Zatsuky. Hi Zatsuky, what are you doing? asked Ginger. Hi Ginger, just cleaning my sword, I like to keep it nice and shiny, said Zatsuky. So who have you got with you? This is Tabitha she is staying at the palace for her summer holiday, said Ginger. Well lucky you Tabitha, they will treat you like a princess in there, said Zatsuky. She stood up while holding her sword at her side. I read all about you and Carmen in one of Alieta's books, said Tabitha. You are even prettier than how you were described in the book. Well you sure know how to make friends, thank you. So where are you from? I live in Prayden, my Dad is the mayor there. Oh so you're sort of are a princess then. Well my Dad used to call me his little princess when I was smaller but now her says I am his angel. I see, you have to be really good to be an angel, said Zatsuky. I try to be good all the time. Is that the sword in the stories that is super powerful and nobody else can touch it? asked Tabitha. It sure is, the Crimson Sword, created by Merlin the wizard, said Zatsuky. Wow it is so beautiful yet deadly looking at the same time, said Tabitha. Yes and it is even more beautiful when fighting evil and sending out multiple coloured energy beams in all directions, said Zatsuky. So where is Carmen? asked Ginger. She is at Paisley's place, those two are always doing girly stuff together, said Zatsuky. Carmen loves looking good all the time even before battle. It is kinda cool though how she uses her beauty to her advantage. How is that? asked Tabitha. Well she will walk up to a very bad person while I stay out of sight. She will flirt a bit with the bad man which throws him off guard for a moment then before he knows it she has the tip of her sword on his throat. She is very fast with a sword, much faster than me. She has killed two dragons by herself. Nothing scares Carmen, man or beast and from her looks, you would never know what she is capable of. Don't get me wrong though she sure does like to flirt with men and get free drinks and food. If you are here for the summer you will meet her and see for yourself that she looks nothing like a warrior, right Ginger. Your right, Carmen just looks like another sexy pretty blonde girl, said Ginger. So we are heading back to the palace for lunch. Tabitha wants to meet some of the fairies. Lunch time already. Maybe I will go visit Ktara and see what she is cooking, said Zatsuky. Oh that reminds me she has a cake for you two and wants you to come get it, said Ginger. Nice, all the more reason to pay her another visit, said Zatsuky. Nice to meet you Tabitha, enjoy being Alieta's guest at the palace, your going to love it there plus that is where all the excitement is. 07 illustration goes here Chapter 2 Mystery Girl In Cumberland As They were riding back to the palace Ginger stopped in front of Tabitha. So Tabitha, what did you think of Zatsuky? asked Ginger. She was very nice and very pretty, too bad Carmen wasn't there though, I would of liked to meet her too, said Tabitha. Well yes and you will meet her but Zatsuky is not as out going as Carmen is. She tends to keep to herself so that is why she talked all about Carmen and hardly anything about herself. Okay so what are you saying? asked Tabitha. Well you saw how tall Zatsuky is and that vibrant red hair and eyes of hers, she is one powerful elf. I don't think there is an elf alive as strong as her, said Ginger. So she is like a super elf? asked Tabitha. Sort of but that sword of hers is very heavy, no one else can touch it to know that but I have seen it up close and it is very thick and long it has to be over twelve pounds. When she was staying in the palace she used to go out and do her exercises with it. She can swing that sword around like it was light as a feather and extremely fast. Carmen may be very quick with her regular sword but give her one that is twelve pounds and see who is faster. Only one girl here would be able to use that heavy sword like Zatsuky and that is Alexa. When you meet Carmen she will talk more about Zatsuky than herself. They are the best of friends and traveled together for three weeks to find Fae Land together. Okay I get it. Carmen is out going and flirty and Zatsuky is very strong and modest, said Tabitha. In a nut shell yes, said Ginger. Okay lets get to the palace it is lunch time now and Alieta won't start lunch until we get back. Ivy and Sara flew to the palace grounds just as Ginger and Tabitha were rounding the corner to the grounds. Wow said Tabitha are they the forest sprites Ivy and Sara. Yes they are now you go up to them and introduce yourself and I will bring the horses to the stable. Okay, said Tabitha then jumped of her horse and walked very fast towards them. She went up to Ivy and Sara and said hi, I am Tabitha. Hi Tabitha, they both said. It is so true, forest sprites are so beautiful. Ivy smiled. I am Ivy and this is Sara. It is nice to meet you. So how did you like meeting some of our heroes. How did you know we went out to meet the heroes? You read me, didn't you, said Tabitha. Well just a little bit. When ever someone new comes to the palace I automatically see a bit about that person. That is all though, promise. That's okay, I have nothing to hide. So how come none of the books I have read mention Sara? asked Tabitha. She is very new here that is why, said Ivy. Oh look here comes a couple of the fairies now, said Ivy. 08 illustration goes here Wow, will they come talk to me? asked Tabitha. Yes, they tend to talk to everyone and a lot, said Ivy. You stay here and I will point them to you. Looks like Lilly and Chestnut, Tulip is in the cove figuring out how we can make a spa in the forest. Lets go over and see what Alieta is doing Sara. Then Ivy and Sara walked over to the palace. When Lilly saw Tabitha they both flew over to meet her. Hello, I am Lilly and this is my sister Chestnut, what is your name? Tabitha had a big smile on her face. I am Tabitha. I am on summer holidays from school and Alieta is letting me stay in the palace with her, said Tabatha. Really, we stayed in the palace when we first came here, said Chestnut. It is really nice in there but we like the forest way better. So how long is the holiday? Three months, said Tabitha. Oh that is a long holiday, said Lilly. What is a holiday anyways? Tabitha smiled. Well I go to school and every summer they give the students time off after they finished the school year. All the kids get to play with there friends again. Oh we must be on holidays all the time then because we play every day, said Lilly. So are you hungry? Yes, I am starving, said Tabitha. Good, we will fix that for you, said Chestnut then they flew over to the palace. This is going to me the best summer holiday ever, thought Tabitha. 09 illustration goes here Chestnut and Lilly set up a table and made a nice lunch buffet for everyone to Tabitha's amazement. Everybody grabbed a plate then started eating. Repellia and Phonixa went over and introduced themselves to Tabitha. So out of school for the summer, how nice, said Phonixa. Your going to like it here at the palace, all the best stuff happens at the palace. What kind of stuff? asked Tabitha, Just stuff, you will see, said Repellia. Ivy walked over to Alieta looking concerned about something. Something is wrong, said Ivy. In what way, asked Alieta. Not sure but I feel someone is very scared but the feeling is faint, said Ivy. Do you have an idea where this feeling is coming from asked Alieta. Not in Fae Land but north, maybe in Cumberland, said Ivy. You can sense stuff that far away? asked Alieta. Yep, even further now but usually just bad stuff, this kind of feeling is different though, said Ivy. Tulip did show me a blue dot way up in Cumberland which is odd because the magic doesn't reach there. What does a blue dot mean, asked Alieta. People that live in Fae Land or someone good with magic, I figure someone was just shopping there but now I feel they are very scared. Now Cumberland I think you told me is a province of Fae Land so that is why I included in the overview. In order for the overviewer to show somebody that far out of range the person would have to have some kind of white magic is my best guess. Yes Cumberland is part of Fae Land but I let them govern the province themselves and just help them out financially sometimes, said Alieta. Now I can't zoom in there, just in the forest so it was hard to make out what was going on, said Ivy. I would have to fly there and have a look myself to see what it is. No dear, that is why we have armed sprites, said Alieta. Okay, said Ivy. I really didn't want to go myself. Do you remember where in Cumberland the blue dot appeared? asked Alieta. Cumberland is a very big province. Yes, right in the middle of the province, said Ivy. Oh that is the main town where most the people live, said Alieta. She waved down two patrolling sprites. Yes Alieta, what can we do for you. There may be a situation brewing in the main town of Cumberland. Can you go there and find out what you can and report back to me please. Okay Alieta. We will be back soon. Good and stay armed. We don't know if there is a danger yet, said Alieta. The two sprites flew off fast. 10 illustration goes here They shouldn't be too long, sprites can fly to Cumberland in a couple of minutes, said Alieta. If there is anything going on there they will find out. Okay good because who ever it is it is very scared, said Ivy and I have a bad feeling about this. In about fifteen minutes Ivy saw the sprites coming back. Hey Alieta, here comes your sprites, said Ivy. Oh good, said Alieta. Now we may find out what is happening. The sprites landed and walked over to Alieta and Ivy. So what did you find out? asked Alieta. Well we are not sure exactly but something is going on there, said one of the sprites. Okay can you expand on that for me please. Yes of coarse sorry Alieta. Well we flew around above the town and looked around but all looked normal at first. Now we were about to leave when we hear a noise and someone screamed. We flew over to see what happened and a woman was on the ground but she wasn't hurt. We helped her up and she said it was that thing again. What thing we asked. I don't know but it is weird looking she said. Two men came running and saw us with the girl. She told them it was that thing again and the men looked at us and asked if Alieta sent us. Well said yes because Ivy sensed something was wrong here. One of the men said, then go back and tell her that it is a she devil and is scaring the heck out of everyone. We asked if it had hurt anyone yet but he said not yet. Neither of us have seen a she devil before so we asked what she looked like. They said red hair and eyes with goat like horns and a body of a woman. I asked was she ugly looking because I heard they were ugly but he said not really. So we took off and came back. Ginger came out of the palace and asked what is going on. Well supposedly there is a she devil in Cumberland scaring people, said Alieta. I have never seen one before, do you know anything about she devils. Oh ya, there used to be some in the south where I was brought up, said Ginger. Did you see any yourself? asked Alieta. Yep but when she devils are around hunting you have to stay hidden. They are very nasty creatures. They are winged demon like creatures, very ugly, devil like horns and hooves for feet mostly plus big hands with claws. So they are dangerous they sound, said Alieta. You bet, they will destroy anything in there way and eat anything including people if they are hungry enough. I read a bit on them and it is thought that they were created by demons to do their dirty work but because they were hard to control a demon would just abandon them when the job was done. She devils can't be killed by anything except by another she devil in battle I think. So would a she devil have white magic and be scared by people? asked Ivy. Not a chance, she devils are creatures with no soul and afraid of nothing, said Ginger. So this she devil is in Cumberland, what is it doing there? Hiding and very scared, said Ivy. Then that is not a she devil that is for certain, said Ginger. One she devil can destroy an entire community but what I know is they are attracted by strong magic and there is no magic in Cumberland that I know of. Nope, the overviewer shows none, said Ivy. 11 illustration goes here Oh no,yelled Ivy. She just got hurt badly. Must of been one of those men with a sword, said one of the sprites. We better get back there and stop them. No time for that, said Ivy. Apollonia, come quick, it is an emergency. Apollonia showed up right away. What is it Ivy? asked Apollonia. There is someone hurt bad in Cumberland and we need to find her, said Ivy. Where is Cumberland? asked Apollonia. Just follow me, we have to fly fast, said Ivy then they flew off. What is going on, asked Lilly. Ivy and Apollonia are bringing back someone that is hurt, said Alieta. Okay, I will stay here, said Lilly I am the best healer. Now the rest of you get out of sight. We don't want to scare her when they get back, said Alieta. You stay Ginger and make sure this is really not a she devil. Okay Alieta but there is no way that is a scared hurt she devil, that is impossible, said Ginger... Both Apollonia and Ivy got to the town and landed on the main street. Can you feel anything yet asked Apollonia. Yes over there down that road, said Ivy. Okay lets go fast, said Apollonia. They turned the corner and saw a bunch of men with swords walking to what looked like a dead end. A man swung his sword even though he couldn't see anything. A scream was heard. Apollonia ran and grabbed the sword from the man and broke it in half. Ivy went invisible and was able so see the girl and ran up to grabbed hold of her. The girl appeared for a second then disappeared again. Ivy grabbed her around the waist. Don't let go of her Ivy. I won't but she is wiggly. What is wrong with you people, can't you see she is scared. Well she has been scaring us one man yelled out. Maybe because you surprised her and she disappeared. She is probably hungry. Has she hurt anyone yet. Well no, said another man. She is bleeding Apollonia, said Ivy. Alieta sent us to get her so get out of our way or you will get hurt by me. Alieta, sent you, oh well that is different then. It shouldn't be. She is just a scared girl. She is a she devil yelled out a man. No she isn't idiot. If she was a devil you all would be dead now, said Apollonia. She went to where Ivy was that was visible again. Relax little one we are here to help, said Apollonia as she touched her. The girl went visible then began to collapse but Apollonia grabbed her and held her in her arms then the girl shut her eyes. Apollonia teleported them back to the palace. 12 illustration goes here When they appeared at the palace, Alieta and Lilly were standing there waiting for them with Ginger. No wings or tail Alieta, not a she devil, said Ginger. She is bleeding bad and I am sure I can't heal her, said Apollonia. I was not made to heal. Well I can, said Lilly. Quick Lilly she is dying, said Ivy. You poor thing, Lilly quickly took out her wand and started healing the stab wounds on her stomach. The girl opened her eyes and looked at Lilly and said,"Angel". No dear I am a fairy, she is an angel, said Lilly. She looked at Apollonia and smiled then shut her yes again. Here she has another big on on her back, said Apollonia then turned her around and held her up. My god they really did a number on her, said Lilly then began to heal the long cut on her back. There all done, said Lilly. The girl opened her eyes then began talking in a language they didn't understand. Did you understand her Ivy. Nope, what do you think I am, a mind reader? asked Ivy. Well yes, said Alieta. Oh ya but she thinks in the same language so I don't know, said Ivy. Some how I know a bit of what she is saying, said Apollonia. She said thank you and I think she said Triffie and bad men. Well try to tell her she is safe around friends now, said Alieta. Apollonia tried saying a few things to the girl then said we are friends. The girl looked at her and said, "Friends" then smiled. She then stood up on her own. The girl turned around and hugged Ivy then Apollonia. Alieta she is happy now but still very hungry, said Ivy. Any idea what she eats? asked Alieta. Make her a bit of ice cream first Lilly. Everyone likes ice cream, said Ivy. Good idea, Lilly made ice cream cone and gave it to her. The girl smelt it and then smiled at Lilly. Then started to eat it. Looks like she loves it Ivy, said Lilly. Told ya, said Ivy. I wonder what her name is, said Alieta. I don't know, she has a very complex mind and all I understand is Triffie and Zan, said Ivy. Okay lets try this. Zan do you like? asked Alieta. She turned and smiled at Alieta then said, "Yum". Alieta smiled back. Well her name is Zan I guess, said Alieta. See I told you she couldn't be a she devil, said Ginger. I doubt she devils would like ice cream. 13 illustration goes here Okay soup time, said Lilly. Best to put some vitamins and nutrition in her. She made a table and with two chairs and made some vegetable soup for her. You sit with her Ivy and try to talk with her. Okay but that soup smells good, can I have some too, please? asked Ivy. Lilly smiled and made her a bowl too. Look at her, she is gorgeous. Even the horns look good on her, said Alieta. Apollonia went over to Alieta and said, she is harmless and wouldn't hurt anyone even if she needed too I bet, just like fairies and pixies. She can go invisible though. Look Sara, she is so nice. Yes I feel that, said Sara. Zen looked and Sara and smiled then went back to eating. She has a very pretty smile too, said Sara. So Ivy now that she has been healed what do you see in her? asked Alieta. Well Zan is her name but short for a name I can't pronounce, she has a pure white soul and can go invisible plus jump real high and she can read people a bit. Oh and she is the Queen of the Triffies. Really, I never heard of a Triffie before, said Alieta. I wonder where she came from. Zan finished her soup then stood up and walked over to Alieta. She pointed her finger at Alieta and said, "You queen, Ivy queen, Zan queen no more. Then she walked over to Ivy. Okay where is this English coming from, asked Alieta. Oh she feels what we are thinking and copies us. That is all, said Ivy. But she is very smart plus she can hear us using each other's name. Well what am I going to do with all these adorable girls around me. At one time I used to be the adorable one, said Alieta. You still are adorable Alieta that is why we all hang around you, said Ivy. Oh okay, I like that, said Alieta. Can we come out yet asked Repellia. Oh my god I forgot they were still hiding in the palace. Yes Repellia come on out now. They went over to where Ivy and Zan were standing and talking. Look at our new friend girls. Her name is Zan, said Ivy. Hi Zan, nice to meet you, said Phonixa. Zan looked at the twins and smiled then, said, Pretty". Well she has good taste, said Repellia. So I take it she doesn't speak English. Zan said some thing back. What did she say Ivy? I don't know, she speaks an unknown language, said Ivy. Well it is a very pretty language, said Repellia. Tabitha, come over and talk to Zan she doesn't bite, at least I don't think so. 14 illustration goes here Chapter 3 Ivy Gets In Trouble Alexa was sitting with Diego on the couch then stood up fast. You know, Ivy told me that I can go in the fairy forest anytime I want but only she can allow anyone else in. Okay so what is wrong with that? asked Diego. Well say I wanted to bring you in with me, I would have to find Ivy first and if she is in the cove then I would have to walk all the way in by my self leaving you at the entrance of the fairy forest then get her to allow you in and not just that but we would have to do that every time we wanted to go in there. So what is in the fairy forest that you would want to go see? asked Diego. Well it is amazing in there when she took me in a couple of days ago and they are planning on putting other things in the forest for people allowed in to enjoy. It is like a members only club where you have to have a guest sign in. Well there must be a reason why she has it set that way, said Diego. Maybe but you are a hero and what about the rest of the team. I have to go talk to Ivy about her stupid rule. Okay but settle down Alexa, said Diego. Well she doesn't get it, She doesn't have a boy friend so she has no idea what it is like to enjoy nice things together with him. Well okay go and talk to her but remember she is your friend and she is very young still. Use that amazing brain of yours to reason with her, said Diego. Okay I will. I am going there now. She should be there by now, said Alexa. The fairies made a waterfall in the forest and Ivy mentioned something about a spa they are working on, said Alexa. A waterfall where there used to be just desert land. That is something I would like to see, said Diego. Okay see you when I get back, said Alexa. I just hope I can convince her. She is the queen of the forest now. Alexa left, got on her horse and headed out. I hope she doesn't upset Ivy. She is just trying to do what is best for Fae Land, Diego said to Angus. Angus sat down and put his big head on Diego's lap. 15 illustration goes here While Alexa was riding to the forest. Ivy and Sara went back to the fairy forest to check the overviewer to make sure everything was okay now. Alexa got to the forest entrance and told the trees who it was. The trees opened up for her. She walked in and tried to run but the trees wouldn't open fast enough for her. This isn't working she thought to herself. I am going to run and I can run very fast so open up nice and long please she said to the trees. The woods opened up very long and Alexa saw it worked. She ran as fast as she could and got to the cove entrance in about fifteen minutes. She was winded and took a break first before going in. A tree branch moved and rubbed her back. Alexa smiled and thanked the tree. She entered the cove and saw both Ivy and Sara talking to each other. Hi Alexa, what's up? asked Ivy. I need to talk to you Ivy, said Alexa firmly. About what? asked Ivy. About your stupid rule, that is what, said Alexa. What rule? asked Ivy. The one that won't let my boyfriend in the forest with me, only you can let him in. Oh and Ivy started to look a bit scared now. But I... No buts, you have no idea what it is like to have a boyfriend and not being able to share something that is so amazing with him, started Alexa. He deserves it too you know. He defends and fights for Fae Land where you live and should be allowed to enter the pool too when he wants. Sara stepped back a bit behind Ivy. And what about Viridian your best friend and Carmen and Zatsuky plus the rest of the team that put their lives on the line just to make Fae Land safe for you and everyone else plus what about...Ivy started to cry and Sara went to Alexa and gave her a very dirty look and grabbed her by the shoulder. Alex went to move away from Sara but couldn't budge. Why are you making Ivy cry, I thought you were her friend, said Sara. I am sorry Ivy, I didn't mean to make you cry. I am just so mad about the rules that you made, said Alexa. Ivy wiped her eyes and looked at Alexa. I all ready changed the rules, I tried to tell you but you said no buts and kept talking and getting mad at me, said Ivy. Oh, so what are the new rules asked Alexa. Well all the heroes are allowed to come in the forest and can bring friends in with them but the friends can't come in by themselves with out at least one of the heroes or Alieta of course. Everyone that lives in the palace can come in too. Ginger also plus I just told the pool about Zan. I have to make it so guest can't come in by themself in case they bring someone bad in here. Oh ya Pippa can let anyone in too but just her. The other pixies can come in anyways when ever they want because the forest loves them. Oh boy, now I feel like a dummy, said Alexa. Those are very good rules you made. Sara let go of Alexa's shoulder. Man you got quite the grip there, said Alexa. Yep I am very strong, said Sara. Yes I saw that, Well I will be going now, said Alexa. Wait who is Zan? She is a Triffie that we saved from being killed today in Cumberland. She is really nice but doesn't speak too much English yet. You should go see her, she is real pretty. I see, okay I will do that, said Alexa then left the cove. 16 illustration goes here When Alexa got out of the woods she headed over to the palace to see who this Zan was. When she reached the palace she found Alieta talking to who must of been Zan. She rode up to them and got off the horse and walked over. Hello, Alexa, what brings you here? asked Alieta. Well first I went to the cove to talk to Ivy and man did I make a fool of myself. Really what happened? asked Alieta. Well I was mad about the rules Ivy had set in the fairy forest so I started telling her how stupid I thought they were not knowing she had already changed the rules that made perfect sense and were about the way I wanted them to be. I guess I was yelling at her and she started to cry before she could tell me about the new rules. Diego even told me remember Ivy is my friend and not to get mad at her but I did anyways until Sara grabbed me by the arm and got mad at me. Man that girl is strong, I couldn't break free of her grasp with just one hand on my arm. Really, you couldn't break Sara's grip? asked Alieta. Nope I couldn't budge and she wouldn't let go until I said I was sorry to Ivy, said Alexa. Then Ivy told me about Zan so I wanted to come here and see who she was. Well here she is quite the girl that is for sure. Zan, this is Alexa, said Alieta. Hi Alexa, said Zan. She doesn't speak English though she is catching on pretty fast, said Alieta. Ivy said she almost got killed in Cumberland, why was that? asked Alexa. They thought she was a she devil, said Alieta and attacked her with swords but Ivy and Apollonia went and save her then Lilly healed her good as new. Really, she doesn't look anything like a she devil, said Alexa. True enough but Ivy did read her some and found she has a pure white soul and can disappear, jump high and can read people some. Still haven't been able to find out where she is from or what she was doing in Cumberland. Ivy said she is a Triffie, Have you heard of them before? asked Alexa. Nope not at all yet Ivy said she is the queen of the Triffies. Well Zan said she was not a queen anymore, said Alieta. Well that can only mean a couple of things, said Alexa. Either she got kicked out from being queen or she is the last one of her kind. I never thought of that. If she is the last of her kind then maybe she was meant to be here. You know how God is when it is protecting his special creations. Yes I do. Zan once a queen always a queen, said Alexa. Zan tilted her head to the side then smiled and gave Alexa a hug. Well she sure is friendly, said Alexa. Anyways I am going back home, Nice meeting you Zan. 17 illustration goes here When When Alexa got home she went to Diego looking some what sad. Diego looked at the sad Alexa and figured that she didn't succeed in getting the cove's rules changed. It's okay Alexa, at least you tried, he said to her. Oh the rules are changed and all the team can now enter the forest and use the pool in the cove and what ever else they make in there, said Alexa. Oh so why are you looking so sad? asked Diego. Well I really embarrassed myself, said Alexa. What do you mean? asked Diego. Well I started off okay when I first started to talk to Ivy but then I got carried away and even got mad at her and didn't let her talk even when she tried to, said Alexa. She even started to cry. Sara grabbed me and gave me a very dirty look and said I thought you were Ivy's friend. Okay so you got carried away like I warned you not to do, said Diego. So are you two still friends? Yes but then Ivy told me she had already changed the rules and the new rules were very good, said Alexa. Oh I see, that is why you got embarrassed, said Diego. Well I did find out one thing though, Sara has super strength. When she grabbed my arm I couldn't move it to break free. Diego looked at Alexa and saw that she was, suffering from regret. Alexa, you are human you know and sometimes us humans do things that we regret later. You have to move on and look at all the good that resulted from your anger. Look at Ivy, she forgave you and moved on right away and never stopped loving you at all, he said to her. That is not the point, said Alexa. No that is the point, said Diego with a smile. You may of gone over board which I was afraid you would but all is good now and Ivy seems just fine. Ya I suppose you are right, said Alexa. Do something nice for Ivy as an apology, she likes it when when people show their love to her. Alexa smiled, ya I will. I think I know what to do for her, said Alexa. Now you said Sara grabbed you and wouldn't let go, how is that possible. You are super strong and a simple forest sprite could no way of stopped you from breaking free, said Diego. Oh she is no simple forest sprite. She grabbed me with one hand and I couldn't break loose of her grasp. That girl is a lot stronger than me, said Alexa. I didn't think that would be possible, said Diego with a surprised look on his face. Well Ivy always said she was really strong right from when she first met Sara. Now I know how strong Ivy meant. Wow, she looks so kind and gentle, said Diego. A bit bigger than Ivy that is all. Well I would never want to mess around with her, that is for sure, said Alexa, then smiled at Diego. Come here and sit with me girl, said Diego. Time for you to rest and feel my love, said Diego. 18 illustration goes here Chapter 4 Zan Moves Into The Palace Back at the palace grounds, Alieta was wondering what the next step was she needed to take with Zan. Tabitha, Phonixa and Repellia were talking with Ginger so all seemed okay at the moment. Ivy had returned with Sara and were standing beside Zan so Alieta walked up to them. Ivy, do you know what Zan wants to do now seeing she seems to have adjusted nicely so far to her new environment. Sort of, said Ivy. She is hard to read sometimes. Why is that, asked Alieta. Well like I said she thinks in a language I don't understand so all I can do is sense and look into her past but it is very very long and it would take a while for me to see it all but she is quite harmless to others so why bother invading her like that, said Ivy. Okay, can you tell what she would like to do now? asked Alieta. Yep, she wants to be able to talk to everyone especially you, said Ivy. Zan smiled then said something back to Ivy then turned to Alieta and pointed at her. Alieta smiled. Really me, said Alieta. Yep you are the queen and she likes everyone here, said Ivy. Wouldn't you want to be able to talk to everyone so they can understand you?. Seems pretty simple to me. Well then I will teach her our language, said Alieta. Zan smiled at Alieta. Yep that is what she wants, said Ivy. Good that is a start, said Alieta. Now my next concern is where she is going to stay, said Alieta. Oh that is simple, said Ivy, in the palace with you. From what I saw in her she has been living indoors for some time now. Alieta smiled. I kinda figured that, said Alieta. Yep she is not a forest dweller and hates sleeping out side. She likes it clean and hates insects. She is a pretty girl Alieta and just wants to be treated as a girl. That is all, said Ivy. Alieta called over Ginger and asked to get a room set up for Zan. All ready done, said Ginger. I kind of figured she wasn't the type to venture out in the wild by herself. Okay then, Ivy can you take Zan in the palace and have a elf show you two where her room is please? asked Alieta. Okay sounds good, said Ivy. Sara go home and tell Viridian what I am doing please. Okay boss, I mean Ivy, said Sara then flew off. 19 illustration goes here Ivy took Zan in the palace then followed the elves to the room and then the elves asked Ivy to show her how to use the bathroom. Okay, said Ivy and they all left. Once in the room Ivy saw that the room had lots of nice things in it plus flowers. A nice long mirror on the wall and pretty pink curtains that were on a window that looked behind behind the palace. Ivy pointed at the bed and said bed and Zan sat on the bed and said bed is nice. She then showed her the bathroom and the bath tub and as soon as Zan saw the bath she turned on the water then stripped naked and got into it. Well she is not shy that is for sure and knows how a bathtub works, Ivy thought to herself. Bath good? asked Ivy. Yes bath is very good, said Zan. She seemed to know all about having a bath and how to use soap and probably everything else in the bathroom. Ivy went out and left her alone and brought the clothes that she had left on the floor out with her. She called for an elf and asked if she could clean these for her Zan. Well yes but we have lots of those old elf outfits still, said the elf. All elves used to wear them a long time ago. We have them in green or black. Too sexy for most of today elves. Okay bring a couple of each colour for now, said Ivy. She can always get clothes out of the wardrobe room later. Okay, it does kinda suit her though said the elf with a smile. 20 illustration goes here Ivy sat on the bed and waited for Zan to finish. In about fifteen minutes Zan came out with just a towel wrapped around her. Much better now, said Zan. The elf came in and Zan saw the outfits and ran over to the elf but let the towel fall off. Oh my she is naked, said the elf and covered her eyes. Zan smiled then took the clothes and got dressed. Okay, she said and the elf uncovered her eyes. Ya she is not shy at all, said Ivy. Wow she is so pretty, perfectly shaped too said the elf. Okay let me clean up the bathroom for her and went in the bathroom but came out almost right away. Is there something wrong? asked Ivy. No, not at all, said the elf. It is clean, like she didn't even have a bath, said the elf. Actually I think it is even cleaner. It is going to be a pleasure taking care of this room. Ivy smiled then the elf left. Zan put the other clothes in the dresser nice and neatly. So do you want to go back outside now? asked Ivy. Um, hungry still, said Zan. Oh okay I will bring you to the dinning room and get Alieta for you, said Ivy. 21 illustration goes here Ivy went and got Alieta that was outside talking to Ginger. Okay Zan is waiting for you in the dining room, she had a bath and has clean clothes on, said Ivy. She said she was still hungry. Okay thanks Ivy for all your help, said Alieta. No problem, definitely Zan has lived indoors before though, said Ivy. When I showed her the bathroom she went right to the tub and turned on the water, got naked and jumped in then began washing herself with a bar of soap. Well that is very good then, said Alieta. Yep and it gets better, when the elf went in to clean up the bathroom she came back out and said it was already clean, said Ivy. Zan cleaned it herself. That is unusual, so she is a very neat and tidy girl, said Alieta. Okay I am going home talk to you latter, said Ivy then she flew away. Alieta went in the palace and dining room and found Zan sitting at the table with Sally trying to talk to her. Oh hi Alieta, I can't seem to be able to take this girls order, she speaks a weird language, said Sally. Well she doesn't know English that mush but just because she speaks her own language, doesn't make it weird. Ya your right, said Sally, she is kinda cool looking though. Okay just get us some spaghetti and meat balls please, said Alieta then sat down. So you had a bath I heard, said Alieta. Yep, bath good, very clean now, said Zan. In a few minutes Sally came out with the spaghetti and meat balls. Zan got a big smile on her face and said, "Fun food" then picked up a noodle and sucked it into her mouth. Alieta smiled at her then did the same. Well you sure don't look the worst for wear after the day you have had, thought Alieta. Then Zan grabbed the fork and began eating normally. 22 illustration goes here After they were finished they went back outside and saw Tabitha, Ginger, Phonixa and Repellia with a couple of fairies dancing together. Zan ran over and joined them. Well she knows how to dance too, thought Alieta. Alieta sat down on the steps and watched them for a bit then the two fairies had to go and flew back to the forest and the three girls came up to Alieta and asked if it was supper time yet. Yes I think it is, said Alieta. Just go in the dining room, there should be some fresh spaghetti for supper in there, said Alieta. They just have to heat it up some. Okay we love spaghetti, said Repellia. The three of them ran into the palace together. Zan came over to Alieta and said, "Me sleep okay". Yes, said Alieta and off Zan went into the palace too. Ginger walked up to Alieta and sat down beside her. So while you two were in there did you find out any more about Zan? asked Ginger. Actually yes I did, said Alieta. She knows how to use a bathroom and she is very clean and tidy, plus she calls spaghetti fun food and likes to play with it a bit before eating it. Other than that I am still at a loss how she got here and where she came from but Ivy said she has a very big history. Well she seems nice enough, all you have to do is teach her English, said Ginger. Ya I know. Not until tomorrow sometime though, said Alieta. In the mean time I am going to the den and get back to doing some writing. Okay, I am going in also to to have some fun food with the girls, said Ginger. 23 illustration goes here Chapter 5 Conclusion Alieta went up to her den and was going to do some writing but instead she decided to plan out some words and even sentences to teach Zan. Well Zan seems to be able to take care of herself nicely and seems pretty smart so teaching her English shouldn't be that hard said Alieta to herself. Well of course, said Gabriel, she has been around longer than you and even me. Oh I was wondering when you were going to show up, said Alieta. Gabriel smiled. Well you all looked like you had everything in control and were having fun so why interfere, said Gabriel. So you said she has been around longer that me and you, said Alieta. Oh yes, much longer, said Gabriel. She goes back before men and women. Wow that is a long time ago, said Alieta. Yes when humans finally evolve into smarted and more creative beings. they were in a different part of the continent than Triffies so never interacted with each other for the longest time, said Gabriel, They were created before me, because they were very peaceful and got along with each other and all of the animals. Triffies were God's first creations after the first apocalypse. Pure white souls each and everyone of them. Too pure as it turned out, said Gabriel. I didn't get created until man was more modern and were always fighting over something stupid killing each other. God needed help judging all the souls. So you said they were too pure, what does that mean? asked Alieta. Well eventually man found where they lived and thought they were demons or monsters for some reason and began to hunt them that made God very sad but he saw that the Triffies were too gentle and kind for the times and gave them a defense of disappearing and being able to jump high out of the way of danger but that only worked for a while. As centuries went by, less and less Triffies could be found hiding in caves mostly until only one was left about thirty years ago to the thanks of a kind older woman that lived alone in a very nice home but she could not talk. She found Zan hiding in a tree being chased by men that wanted her horns for trophies. The old woman was able to point the men in the wrong direction then convinced Zan to come with her using food. She kept Zan safe and showed her many things until not long ago the old woman died and Zan now didn't know what to do. So why did God let them all get killed? ask Alieta. He had no choice as to not interfere but Triffie souls are and pure white and never sinned so they were ready to be transferred into other beings that were forming on the planet that we all call elves now. Elves are very smart like the Triffies were and knew how to defend themselves and man feared them so stayed away from them. Alieta smiled. So if Zan was the last remaining Triffie in the south, how did she end up in Cumberland, Alieta asked. Oh he transferred her there. He wanted to see if the people there would except her. Well they didn't, said Alieta, we had to go save her and she almost died if it wasn't for Apollonia and Ivy plus Lilly, said Alieta. And you Alieta, your heart felt that something was not right and sent them to find her. First the sprites then Ivy felt Zan's pain and had to call Apollonia to help. Now she was the Queen of the Triffies, and very well polished, said Gabriel. That is the reason she lasted the longest because other Triffies and even centaurs gave up their lives to keep her safe for the longest time. So she was a queen as Ivy said, though Zan said queen no more, said Alieta. She will always be a queen, that was the only way for her to tell you all her people were dead. Poor thing has been though hell, said Gabriel. I hope you gave her a nice room to stay in. Well yes she got one of the last of two rooms that are very nice, said Alieta. So why didn't he just send her here first? asked Alieta. Oh he has his reasons but we are all constantly being judge. I suppose he wanted to make sure she would get excepted here and not just appear out of nowhere. Isn't she adorable, said Gabriel. Yes and very beautiful and kind, said Alieta. Well yes, those with pure white souls are all about the love of life, said Gabriel. There are only two such people here close to the pureness of Zan's soul. That Is Ivy and Sara. So best she stays within the borders of Fae Land then? asked Alieta. Well yes and no. She can enter the forest any time she wants with no permission from anyone and soon Ivy will have new areas set up in the forest that others will be able to enjoy. The forest will love her! By nature Triffies tend to stay where they feel safe and rarely travel very far. Okay, she seems to really like it here in the palace, said Alieta. Well of coarse, look at it in here. It is gorgeous and she really likes pretty things and people. Like I said long ago she lived a polished life surrounded by people that loved her, said Gabriel. It is a shame Fae Land wasn't here long ago or there would be many more Triffies around today but now you know one of the reasons why God created Fae Land and is protecting it. There are many unique people and beings out there that you have nit met yet but you will eventually. Okay that is all I know about her so keep on teaching her English. She is super smart and learns fast so have fun with one of our lords favorite creations that he left in your trusting hands. Bye now and Gabriel disappeared. Just a little more responsibility, I can handle it, I hope, Alieta thought to herself then decided to go to bed instead of doing anything else today. The End... 24 illustration goes here