Darren's Dilemma Chapter Thirteen
Test Day Uno
By Suzie Q Haff
As I awoke with Jana's most gentle shaking, the sounds of the cheering
crowd gave way to children giggling and a squeaky swing. I looked around
the room removing my earphones and the morning sun was shining brightly
through my bedroom windows. Jana sat up and put her arm around me and I
turned to kiss her cheek.
Darla warmly: "Good morning Queen Sister"
Jana: "Whew! I am like so really glad that was just a dream! Actually it
was more like a nightmare!"
Darla: "Yea so tell me about it."
She described the same dream about the battle as I had except it was
with her in the first perspective. When I told her I had the same dream
we started discussing it as though it had really happened.
Jana seriously: "I am going ask Mother about it right now! This is just
so weird!" We donned our robes and found Mother in her room. "Mother I
don't mean to break in on you but we had this really strange dream." She
and I went into great detail explaining it all to her.
Alexis: "When two fairies have the same dream, especially two as close
as you two, it is possible that the dream is a premonition of future
events."
Darren: "But I am not a fairy yet!"
Alexis: "We don't know that for a fact because no one has ever had fairy
genes implanted into them before. I will ask if any of the Counsel or
the Queen has had such a dream. It could also just simply be your
spirits aligning themselves to one another. Now run along and get on
with the day."
Jana went to the kitchen for coffee and I went to run our bath. I
couldn't get how real the dream was out of my mind as I stood bent over
the tub watching mounds of bubbles forming. I could feel the sword in my
hands and everything! Then all those tiny bubbles reminded me of
Mother's magic demonstrations the night before. Then Grandmother's visit
and another fairy tea party! I decided I really liked fairy tea and
Grandmother was a very loveable spirit.
Jana gently put her hand on my back: "Are you dreaming or stuck?"
Darren: "Just thinking about the last day or so."
Jana: "Yea well, you better set your mind to the task at hand. Science
and English finals!"
She turned off the water then we stripped putting our undies in the
correct places and slid in sitting on opposite ends as any other
morning. We relaxed for a few minutes then got to shaving and shampooing
each other under way. I noticed my nails were finally beginning to show
some real growth instead of being whacked to the quick and this morning
I felt more feminine and girly than ever before. My complexion seemed
smoother and my nipples appeared to stick out a tad more. My motions
seemed to be different too, more feminine in nature and graceful. Even
Jana noticed these changes.
Jana gives a cocky smile from the left corner of her mouth: "Those disks
must be working because you are beginning to act like a graceful girl."
I raised one corner of my upper lip. "I saw you looking at you nails so
don't sneer at me! You skin is becoming very silky and unless I am nuts
you are growing boobs! I think the fairy genes are creating the change
in hormone deficiency."
Darren as sarcastically as possible: "Thanks! That is just the
confidence boost I wanted to hear this morning!"
Jana sweetly as she washes my back soothingly: "Oh come on now. Just
turn loose and allow the nature to take its course." But this wasn't
nature it was the Counsel of Elders working their magic on me and
getting me ready for Friday night's main event.
Darren to himself: "The guys at school would surely notice if Jana did!
SHIT, SHIT, SHIT!"
Jana soothingly: "Sweetheart you are so tense! Lighten up." Jana reached
across the tub and cupped the breast the breast with Mother's signature.
"I believe she has left more than just a mere mark on you." She opened
the drain giggling as I shuddered from her loving indulgence and we got
out patting each other dry. We sprayed Skin So Soft on each other then
donned our robes and brushed our teeth then scrubbed our faces. We
powdered, at her vanity and went to dress.
I decided to try a new look which in after thought was not a good
choice. I got out the black, denim hip huggers from Friday's dance and a
bright, blue, satin, sleeveless, "T" top with crew neck and arm openings
and set them on my bed. I laid out a dark, blue, training bra and
matching panty girdle. To take the feminine edge off of this look I laid
out a plain, light, blue, short, sleeve, dress shirt that I planned to
leave unbuttoned. I also set out my pink and blue sneakers. After
putting my bra and panty girdle on I slid my nylons on followed by the
black denims and tightened the belt to that fifth notch! I was feeling
very proud of myself as I donned the pink and blue sneakers then went to
Jana's room.
Jana tightened the draw strings until I was gasping for air and giggled
as always. Her over the top comment this morning was "Being pretty is
such a tough job" making me feel inadequate as always. I worked mousse
into my hair and fluff dried it giving my bangs a full look. The gold
studs were removed and my silver skull and small, silver hoop were put
in my ears. I noticed that all the blemishes that had required concealer
were mysteriously gone, yet I had to cover them yesterday! Hm.... A
little makeup base and powder, eyeliner and mascara, and pencil on my
eye brows brought my face to life. A little Chapstick and I readily
returned to my room to finish dressing.
Jana noticing everything as always: "My, aren't we getting good at
looking pretty in the morning. Let Jana look!" we stood and faced each
other as she ever so gently rolled my face from left to right. "All we
need to learn is about color!" She kissed me penetrating my lips with
her sweet tongue holding me there for an eternity. It has to this day
been a mystery to me how this woman could be such a delicate, lovable,
kissing thing one minute and a total demon the next. As we broke our
kiss we looked directly into each other's eyes and I saw her gentle love
for me looking back. "Whew! Brat Brother you have become so
irresistible. Go! We have little time for such this morning."
Jana's kissing caress lingered long on my mind as I slid the "T" Top
over my head and tucked it in. Next was Queen Mother's charm and when I
kissed it I swear I could feel my breasts grow! Last was the outer
shirt. I made my bed, hung my robe on the closet door, collected my
books to turn in and straightened up my room. In Jana's room, she was
putting the finishing touches on her salon uniform as I sprayed a little
Lilac perfume on me.
Jana taken back: "Uh, the satin Tee top and hip huggers are a bit over
the top don't you think?" She picked up the pink, leather, dog collar
and buckled the back.
Darren Darla's voice: "Well it is just a matter of time I suppose!" I
grabbed my back pack and headed off down stairs.
In the kitchen, Mother was making eggs and biscuits as usual and stopped
when I entered looking me over from head to foot. She was adorned in a
blouse, top dress that was sleeveless, button front to the waist and
pretty full pleats to her knees. The print was on a sky, blue background
with green grass around the hem and dandelions at differing heights
tended by multi color butterflies and honey bees. Her earrings were
large, dangling daisies, a daisy chain made her choker and bracelet. Her
lipstick and nails done in bright red, her hair in a tossed pageboy as
always and she had on white pumps with a huge daisy on the toe that all
said summer time! My Mother's beauty has never ceased to amaze me. This
story took place in her very late thirties and even in her senior years
she is a picture of feminine elegance and gracefulness.
Darren as Alexis stares at him: "What!?"
Alexis pleased: "You look a bit girly today dear. Aren't we afraid of
being called a fairy?"
Darren: "Well if the fit shits, wear it! I just wish that when someone
called me that I could wave my wand and say 'you're a pile of shit!'" I
laughed out loud.
Alexis giggling in a sarcastic tone: "How eloquently stated Sweetheart.
You have not removed your nail polish Baby Boy. Is this by design or an
over sight?"
Darren sighs: "I just couldn't bring myself to take it off. The Lilac
appliqu?s are just to pretty. The girls will drool over them, Jerry the
maggot is gone and Bruno the beast is disabled. You obviously like me
this way so...."
Alexis: "Well if you are not worried..."
Darren as Jana comes through the swinging door: "Oh I am worried all
right; however I have my wand, see? Wand." My wand appears. "Wand." It
collapses into my hand. "I have Grandmother's amethyst and can always
call for back up and I know for a fact you will be watching out for me
all day."
Alexis: "Really? How so?"
Darren: "You are a Mother first and then a Fairy God Mother and I am
convinced you will use everything you are able to assure I make it to
Friday's induction ceremony. You will be watching from your secret
mirror in your bedroom."
Alexis astounded: "H, how did you know about that?"
Darren grins: "So all those fairytales are half truths! I'll bet Jana
and all the girls have one. That is why there are never any emails about
fairy stuff!"
Jana smarts off: "Oh so now you think that you are some sort of Dick
Tracey Super Fairy Detective!"
Darren: "No not hardly but I am willing to wager it is your vanity
mirrors."
Alexis sighs: "Well, in a few days you will know anyway, but Yes.
However it goes much deeper than you think and you have no idea yet as
to how accurate those fairytales are!"
Darren: "What do you use away from home?"
Jana grins: "We powder our noses thank you very much!" She then kisses
my cheek leaving a red lip print I didn't know was there.
Alexis: "Eat! Time's a wasting." We ate and I knew they were watching me
like a hawk and never corrected me once. "Baby Boy, you are doing very
well. I could not find a flaw during breakfast. Come, I am dropping you
at school so Jana will be on time." We talked more as she backed out of
the drive. "Baby Boy, do be careful today. At the picnic I got a lot of
terrible vibes from those boys."
Darren: "They will all have their heads buried in their tests today, I
hope."
Alexis: "Queen Mother's stone allows you to call others as well,
including dear old Mother! I talked to Agatha about your dream and she
said she had sensed a disturbance this morning. So be careful until we
are certain what it all means. OK?'
Darren: "Yes Mother. Mother, I do love you so. My life would have not
been anything without you and Jana. You and Jana make Father and I
complete."
Alexis with a tear: "Such noble wisdom from such a young son. You are
doing a very good job of making up for lost love." At school she held me
for several minutes before finally kissing the other cheek and allowing
me to get out. I watched her all the way down the drive.
Don as I walked to the door: "Hey dude or should I say dudette?"
Darren: "Hah! Laugh if you like but I have my Mother's love back and
Jana is treating me like a king!"
Jeff laughs: "Lip prints man! Both cheeks! Mama and Sis?" I damn near
died of embarrassment although deep down I was really proud of it being
that it was proof positive I was radically loved at home.
Darren smirks: "Hey when you've got it, flaunt it! You guys are just
jealous. I am getting all the love and attention you two just dream
about."
What is it with women and lip prints anyway? I opened the door and
walked to my locker, with my face very flushed, to find Tracey, Judith,
Johnna, Marian and Leslie waiting for me.
Girls in unison: "Hi Darren!"
Tracey notices lip prints: "Let's see. Right side is Alexis and the
other is Jana!"
Darren still red with beads of sweat on his face: "I think it is the
other way around only I am not sure."
Judith: "Poor Brat Brother! Want tissue or are you going to wear them
all day like a badge of honor?" She takes some tissues out and wipes my
cheeks clean. "There now poor Brat Brother kissed by all. Oh the shame
of it all." We all giggle while I drop my books.
Darren: "Leslie how do you feel about this science exam?"
Leslie screws up her face: "I have a knot in chest and my stomach aches
and I have had diarrhea."
Johnna: "Girl that sounds like that time to me."
Darren: "Can I brag a little?" They shrug and nod yes. "Queen Mother
gave me my wand already!"
Tracey covers her mouth half way: "No crap?!"
Darren excited: "No crap!" first bell rings.
Judith: I assume we all have two exams?" Everyone nods yes. "Let's meet
in the cafeteria."
We all agree and head for home room. As I took my seat Terry was about
to burst.
Terry: "Hey Brat Brother! Aren't you looking pretty today?"
Darren: "Well I have obviously achieved my objective for today."
Terry: "And that would be?"
Darren: "To impress all of the women who know me."
Miss Julia: "Darren Dear, come here please." Julia looked her radiant,
seductive self in a bright, red, full, knee length, cotton skirt and a
plain, white, sleeveless, cotton blouse with rounded collar with her
typical black, spike, heeled pumps on her feet and bright red nails and
lipstick.
Darren: "Now what?"
Miss Julia as I stood in front of her she inspected my skull earring:
"That is so precious! You are very together and mature for a change. I
just wanted to tell you Brat Brother." She smiled so lovingly at me I
couldn't tell if she was serious or not.
Darren softly: "Um.... Thank you Miss Julia." She pointed to my seat and
took role.
Mrs. Devon over the P.A.: "Good morning school!" Grunts from all. "Well
our picnic was a great success! Thanks to Darren Perkins's outstanding
pitching, the girls finally have won the softball tournament!" Every
girl in the entire school could be heard cheering up and down the halls.
I could feel every guy in home room gawking at me. "Today there is no
hot lunch but we will serve sandwiches for those who feel the need for
nourishment between tests. Please remember to turn in your books before
the test. Good luck to all. Have a nice day."
The normal buzz started and I over heard several boys talking about what
a trader I was to men everywhere. It was just a softball game after all,
I mean it was not a pennant race or division play off, or the World
Series just the girls against the guys at a local high school! I guess
that is one reason I never felt right as a guy. Boys are raised
believing winning is everything and just playing a good game is not
enough. One must achieve bragging rights to be thought of as a real
winner. The unboy part of me was saying "phooey!" I am tired of proving
to some asshole, on a daily basis, how tough this little guy really is.
They can all go take a fifty mile hike in Death Valley!
Danny running up to me after the bell: "Hey Perkins, you really look
fairy nice!"
Darren: "Do you remember Dean Collins? Remember his jaw brace? Want
one?" He just walked off mumbling.
See what I mean? This shit is getting old! The Dean Collins incident was
him screwing with me in the showers after gym class. After backing me
into a corner, this turkey kept poking me in the chest with his finger
and telling me he was going to kick my ass. Yea right. I hit him with a
right uppercut and I could feel bones crunch. His mouth fell open as he
hit floor and was out cold for about five minutes. Well I got suspended
and he got several days in the hospital.
I went to my locker and got my science book and Bruno the mini brute
walked passed and knocked me down again. As got up Marian helped me and
said she saw it and was going to tell Mrs. Devon.
Darren: "He isn't worth the time and aggravation."
Marian: "Well I work in the office and I am not going to let that maggot
get away with it. See ya babe!"
I went to science class and turned my book in then took my seat in front
of Leslie.
Darren: "Still nervous huh?"
Leslie: "It is so dumb to let myself get so worked up over a test!"
Mr. Conrad passing out tests: "Read the instructions, remember to put
your name in the space provided and when you are done leave quietly."
The instructions were very clear. "Read through this test first. When
finished put your name in the space provided and quietly leave." I could
not believe he had done this! I waited about fifteen minutes and handed
a note to Leslie explaining not to actually do the test. I put my name
on mine and handed it to him. He had this huge grin on his face and
motioned me to leave. I waited in the hall and in a couple of minutes
Jonesy and Leslie came out giggling.
Leslie: "I Cannot believe the absolute audacity of that man!"
Jonesy: "When you left so early I knew somethin' wasn't right so I read
the instructions."
Darren: "I wonder how he is going to score this test?" I walked to the
door and motioned him out.
Mr. Conrad smiling quietly: "I am glad you guys caught on!"
Darren: "So how are you going to score this?"
Mr. Conrad whispers: "Those who followed instructions? Get an automatic
'A plus" and those who actually do the test will be scored accordingly."
Leslie kissed his cheek. "Well I won't wash or shave there for a while!"
We went quietly to the cafeteria to get a cold drink and maybe some
munchies. Poor Leslie was so relieved she didn't have to take the test.
All the color came back to her face as we gabbed over a Pepsi and chips.
Leslie: "The very first question was Ohm's law and I new the formula but
wasn't sure of my math. I got two ohms."
Darren smiles: "That was it! You would have done well though."
Leslie: "Well so much for Science Class! Are you ready for Social
Studies?"
Darren: "I am actually very antisocial so studying it sux."
Jonesy: "I'm gonna go study some guys." He turns to Leslee. "I'll
catchya later Dudette!"
Leslie after Jonesy is out of hearing quietly: "I am dying to hear about
how you got your wand so soon."
Darren: "First Mother asked if I wanted to find out if my wand worked
yet and I said yes. She took me to my bedroom because she said my aura
was strongest where I slept. She and Jana had to help but after several
tries it appeared! Then she showed me how to pull the covers back on my
bed. Well that was it! I knew for a fact I had made the right choice
about becoming a fairy. I think I had my hand on her stone and
accidentally called Queen Mother. Say do you know she is my real
Grandmother" Leslie nods yes. "So she came and I told her l new I was
doing the right thing and she gives me enough power to make my wand
appear and freeze guys that are chasing me so I can escape! Is that like
so very cool or what?" I went on and told of the fairy genes from my
Great, Great Grandmother and the tea party and she listened to every
syllable.
Leslie: "I know it is exciting!"
Darren proudly: "So I am going to be a real fairy!"
Leslie: "Well that explains your sort of girly dress today." We relaxed
and just talked for a while before Judith and Johnna shuffled in.
Judith smiling: "Brat Bother we heard some amazing things happened to
you last night!"
Darren: "She just had to steal my thunder!"
Johnna: "Actually it wasn't Jana. It was Queen Mother! She asked all of
us to keep an eye out."
Larry walking past: "Pussy incorporated meeting again?"
Danny: "I smell a traitor!"
Mickey: "Thanks for selling us out Perkins."
Darren: "Why don't you guys go do something important like keep each
other from being lonesome?"
Judith: "Brat Brother they cannot. Such would take intelligence that
neither possesses."
Mickey: "Yea well I don't have a pussy body guard!"
Darren: "Yea ain't she sexy? You're just like so very jealous!"
Danny: "Screw you Perkins!"
Darren: "It'll be the best ass you'll ever be able get on your own!" All
the girls cracked up. "I promise you'll never want a woman again!" They
were laughing even harder.
Larry: "Perkins you are a really twisted asshole."
Mickey: "Yea what a fairy!"
Darren: "Trust me when I say you have no idea how true that is. If being
a fairy is what it takes to have hundreds of girl friends then you guys
can go play on the interstate in the five o clock traffic! I like all
their attention for change."
Danny: "Women want a real man not some fu____g fairy!"
Judith: "Actually we think Brat Brother is cute, sexy, manly and very
compatible to the females. Now if you three little boys will go away, we
were discussing some things your immature brains cannot comprehend."
Johnna: "Yea. Don't go away mad, just go away."
Leslie: "Put an egg in your shoe and beat it!"
Roni, Toni and Tracey come along.
Judith: "Brat Brother don't be put off by Queen Mother as she cares a
lot about you and only wants the very best she can do for you. After all
you are her only blood Grandbaby. Jana is only hers by marriage."
Darren smiles: "Yea, cool huh? I finally got one up on her!"
Tracey: "Ten minutes to bell. Life sux and then there is finals!"
Darren: "Social Studies. I wonder why we don't study the fairy kingdom."
Roni: "We have U.S. History. The Civil War, which wasn't very civil, all
those wild west personalities like, Wild Bill, Calamity Jane and General
Custer, WWI, Teddy Roosevelt and the rough riders, and dates out the
ying yang! Oh yea. Then there is the Great Depression that believe you
me it was and still is very, very depressing even now!"
Toni: "Guys don't have a final in Industrial Arts but we do in Home Ec.
We have to do six different stitches, and make a simple hot lunch and we
cannot use the Mickey!"
Darren: "Mickey?"
Johnna: "Mickey Wave."
Darren: "Are they hiring taste testers?"
Tracey: "That's our boy! Food always perks up Perkins!"
The bell rings and we all split up and head for our test. I went to my
locker and got my Social Studies book and turned it in as I picked up my
test and went to my seat. Allow me to skip the details of the test but
it was fifty percent China and the rest was the Middle East. I wonder if
Lara Croft could do well on this test. This test, I was very unsure of
and went back to answer tough questions and used every minute allotted.
I handed in my test and was headed down to the Wood shop when I heard
Jonesy behind me.
Jonesy: "I heard you got an ear pierced. Le' me see." I showed him the
skill. "Woa! That is awesome dude! Man you look great. Aren't all them
women getin' to ya?"
Darren: "Actually I am beginning to like all that special attention.
They all treat me really special and then there's all that huggy kissy
stuff! They call me Brat Bother affectionately. It is way cool!"
Jonsey: "Say somethin' to Leslie for me man. She is a really great
lookin' chick."
Darren: "I'll try but I can't make any promise she'll call ya or stuff."
Jonsey: "That's cool. Just give it a shot!"
We walked into the empty, clean shop and Mr. Green greeted us. We
cleaned out our lockers and told him we would see him in the fall. I
used my new cell phone and called Mother. She was waiting out front.
Jonesy walked with me and I told him I would meet him tonight online.
When we passed the office Mrs. Devon stopped me and he went on.
Mrs. Devon from behind the counter: "How did your tests go today? Did
Mr. Conrad pull that stupid joke again?"
Darren: "Do you mean the 'Read Instructions First' thing? Yes he did and
only about three of us caught on."
Mrs. Devon: "He can be such a clown. I need to know if Bruno has been
pestering you again." Marian was standing behind her giving me hand
signals.
Darren: "I had told my girl buddy Marian, the mouth of the South, not to
tell but it seems she is trying to be my friend and help protect me in
spite of myself. Yes he has knocked me down several times when I was at
my locker and he was passing."
Mrs. Devon very PO'd opens her office door and snatches the paddle off
the door: "BRUNO, OUT HERE ON THE DOUBLE! PUT BOTH HANDS ON THE COUNTER
AND SPREAD 'EM!" I watched her take his wallet out his pocket. "Count!"
At three he was red in the face and then yelled out "four" on the next.
He was balling like a baby when he yelled "six" and "seven"
Mrs. Devon: "Now if this was not enough I can certainly repeat this
little process!"
Mean while, Marian came around the counter and kissed my ear. I turned
to look at her and she gave me a very cute smile.
Marian whispers in my ear: "Pinkies are forever."
Darren pulling her outside of the office: "Thank you but you could be in
serious trouble with this jerk."
Marian: "If me and my wand can't keep him off my back, Queen Mother can
and will! She has done it before! After Friday you will see things very
differently!" We hugged as Bruno was nursing his sore butt down the
hall.
Bruno walking away: "I am going to kill you Perkins!"
Darren smart alecy: "Wand." It appears and I point it at Bruno.
"Freeze." He became as rigid as a steel girder. I walked around in front
of him waving my wand at the end of his nose. His eyes were all that
were not frozen. "Now listen up maggot! Remember when you called me a
fairy? Well guess what?" I chuckled. "I am, one hundred percent a real
live fairy. Remember the joke about 'poof! You're a pile of shit?'" I
chuckle again and tap his nose with my wand and sparkles fall. "Next
time maybe.... Defrost." He starts to move again and I make sure he is
looking. "Wand." It collapsed into my hand.
Bruno totally astounded: "I'm gonna find a way to get your ass!"
Darren: "Look out now. Maybe next time you'll be in the boy's room and
you'll end up flushed as a pile shit! Maybe I'll cram you into a locker!
Maybe I'll call the Fairy God Mother and she'll turn you into an
enchanted rat. A dirty rat, hmm, how fitting. So be nice, shut up and
count your blessings worm." Marian and Mrs. Devon are laughing so hard
they are holding their sides.
Mrs. Devon: "How do you know you have not revealed yourself to me?"
Darren: "You were wearing a pink ribbon last Thursday."
Mrs. Devon still giggling: "You are very observant dear."
Marian: "I'm taking odds that he needs to change his pants." They
laughed even louder.
When I finally reached the car Mother was laughing loudly.
Darren: "OK, so what's the joke?"
Alexis laughing uncontrollably with tears streaming down her cheeks: "I,
I sa, saw it in m my mirror!" When she finally gained control she starts
the car and heads for home. "You are precious Sweetheart! You have dealt
with Bruno in a way that will make him think twice before he acts."
Darren chuckling: "Any label I could give him would be an upgrade! I
wonder who else was watching."
Alexis still giggling: "I think Queen Mother and Jana."
Darren worried: "Man I hope they don't think I was assuming too many
things when I told him what I did!"
Alexis finally stops and sighs: "Sweetheart no one will get the wrong
idea. That bully needed to be taught a lesson for his own good anyway."
A voice from nowhere says: "Mother." Mother pulled over and opened her
compact. "Tell him we are all having a really loud laugh!"
Alexis: "Sure Baby. You heard?"
Darren perplexed: "Yea. Um... is that how a mirror call sounds?"
Alexis surprised: "Oh! You heard it! Mother must have given you more
strength than she let on. Maybe we should ask her just how much?"
Grandmother appears in the back seat with a loud "POOF!" "Mother please
warn me when I am driving!"
Queen Mother: "I am sorry dear. I never drove and don't have a clue.
Darren my sweet no one thinks ill of what you did to that idiot. I do
not like giving to much power to untrained fairies; however you have all
the magical strength of any junior fairy." She sighs. "I am trusting you
to use it responsibly. Now pay attention, all you have to do is simply
create a picture in your mind of what you want to occur and simply state
it and wave your wand in the general direction of application."
Darren: "WOW! There is no special hocus pocus? COOL BEANS! You mean, I
could actually turn him into that pile of...."
Queen Mother cuts in: "Yes. Now you can put a time limit on spells by
simply saying time and either say how long it should last or when it is
to end."
Alexis: "Let's continue this in the kitchen?" We get out and go into the
kitchen and Mother puts water on for tea as we sit at the table. "Now
Mother I know what you are thinking but no giving away Friday night.
Jana and I want to totally surprise our new Pinky."
Grandmother sighs: "Oh alright."
Darren: "I am gonna try something. I hope it works. Wand. Saucers, cups,
and spoons for three, sugar and a pot of tea." A loud "POOF!" and the
table is set for tea with Mother's very special tea service. I am
suddenly breathing hard and feeling a little dizzy.
Queen Mother excitedly: "Very good Sweetheart!"
Alexis: "Was it necessary to use my prettiest china?"
Darren out of breath: "I feel like I ran a mile and yes. I thought it
would be nice since a very special grandmother was here."
Alexis: "I am very impressed! There is a drawback to using your magic.
It drains physical energy from you because you are in mortal form. You
will understand more as you practice."
We had my tea and it was great! After I used my wand to clean up and had
to catch my breath again. Queen Mother was proud of my accomplishments,
kissed Mother and I and then "POOF!" she was gone leaving tiny bubbles
and sparkles everywhere.
Alexis: "We have had a nice afternoon together Sweetheart. I am really
beginning to feel the closeness we once shared. I know I appeared to
fuss a little about using my favorite china, however it was most
appropriate and really pleased me that you would think of such a
feminine thing."
Darren: "I need to go change into Darla. Will you come tie me up
please?"
Alexis: "You have only a few days left and if you are going to continue
to dress as such a pretty boy then you may forget your punishment."
Darren: "Mother I feel much safer in my corset, inserts, nylons and a
dress."
You could not have removed the smile from Mother's face with a surface
grinder! She followed me upstairs and in short order I had a dark blue
corset on tied as tight as she could make it. I was gasping for air as I
attached my nylons, and slid my silicon inserts in place. I put on a
blue full slip and my blue, satin, Tee top back on with a full, knee
length, blue, denim skirt with three, tiers of ruffles that gave it some
volume. Next I opted for blue, satin, three inch, spike, heel pumps and
a bright, red, chiffon scarf for a belt. My gold loops replaced my guy
earrings and of course Queen Mother's Stone around my neck. Being so
proud of the stone, I never put it under my clothes! I kissed it and
that same strange, tingling feeling surged through me. We went into
Jana's room to add color to my makeup. I did my best and in the end
Mother had to help a little. She was so pleased with me that she decided
when Jana came home we would go some where quick for dinner. I felt
closer to Mother than I had ever felt before.
Mother: "There is a small list on the refrigerator as I know you must
study for your English exam tomorrow. It is only ten after two though
and if you use your wand some things my take only seconds!"
Darla: "So this is just a way to make housework interesting huh?"
Mother giggles: "NO! This is a way to entice you into doing it at all!"
Darla: "I should check the pool first." With that we walked down to the
kitchen and I checked out the list; Laundry, collect it and do it,
lightly dust living room and office, vacuum living room and office,
scrub and wax kitchen floor(try using your wand). PS. This is actually a
magic lesson. See if you can do it all in an hour! I can! XO XO XO Fairy
God Mother. It was just five after two by the kitchen clock.
I stepped out the back door and checked both skimmers, in the pool, and
both had paper thin wafers left of the pucks. Next I commanded my wand
and then pictured three new chlorine pucks in both then commanded them
to appear. "POOF!" and colored sparkles and tiny bubbles floated into
the pool. When my eyes adjusted after the flash the pucks were there and
I was not breathing hard. I covered the skimmers back and entered the
house giggling. Stepping just to the doorway, in the family room I
peered into the kitchen.
Darren with wand already in hand: "Mop the floor with Mister Clean then
Mop and Glo for Mother's sheen!"
"POOF!" You would not believe how shiny that floor was! When I bent down
to feel for wetness it was already dry! Getting a glass of ice tea, I
sat at the table to catch my breath. Mother came in from her office for
a coffee refill and noticed the floor.
Mother smiles: "Are we having fun yet?" I nod yes. "Well this floor
looks great Sweetheart! A word for the wise. You will run short of
energy if you don't do some of it manually. So choose which you do
carefully." She returned to her office.
Collecting the laundry was energy consuming all by itself. Vacuuming and
moving all that furniture was a real energy grabber. So what if I use my
wand to collect the laundry but manually fill the washer and put the
hand washables in the sink. Dusting is easy and I will use my wand to
vacuum. Yea that's a good plan Darla! So I proceeded on that plan. The
wash was collected first and I loaded the washer and the sink. While the
load ran I dusted the living room and Mother's office and tried not to
disturb her talking strategies with her partner over the phone. I went
to the garage and emptied the washer into the drier and reloaded it. I
used my wand vacuumed both the living room and Mother's office. I sat
again and sipped my tea, in the kitchen, and Mother came in for another
refill which emptied the pot. I watched as she pointed her finger at the
bottom of the pot and it filled as she moved her finger to the top. My
amazement must have been obvious.
Mother coyly: "Oh it is such a bother to have to wait for it to actually
make!" She giggled and left. Now how did she pull that off without a
wand?
Going into Mother's room I found her bed unmade and clothes scattered
everywhere. I Hung the clothes manually and used my wand to make her
bed. Her bathroom was a disaster and I used my wand to make it sparkle.
I returned to my glass of ice tea to catch my breath. Hearing the buzzer
on the drier I unloaded it to the folding table and unloaded the washer
into the drier. My breathing had returned to normal as I loaded the
washer for the last time. I commanded the hand washing done, dried and
folded on the table. Next I commanded the regular clothes folded and
separated.
Mother calling from the kitchen door: "Darla Sweetheart, come hither." I
sat near her and sipped my tea. "You are really doing well but as all
newbies you have worked yourself to hard. Why didn't you simply command
the clothes cleaned and hung? Then just simply straighten the room and
command the sheets clean and bed made. All you would have had to do then
is the kitchen floor, dust and vacuum. Thank you for doing Mother's room
and bath! How thoughtful." I could not help sitting there and staring at
her. "All new fairies go through this little learning process. Jana was
so mad at me when she found out her hard work could have been done with
much less effort that she would not speak to me for almost a week."
Darla: "Was that after Christmas when she was in the Sixth Grade?"
Mother thinks: "You know, I think it was."
Darla: "I remember being in Second Grade and listening to her telling
Judith and Tracey, as I recall, she was trying to learn how to turn you
into an ugly old witch during that week."
Mother: "Yea, that's my girl! Don't get mad, get even! Sweetheart you
just have to learn to be a bit lazy and use your effort for maximum
effect I think is what Kenny would say. Now then, how many times did you
have to try again."
Darla: "None."
Mother: "That's really good! I figured you would have the ability to
imagine the way you wanted things to work, because you always had a
vivid imagination when you were younger."
Darla: "Well I've got to go finish up."
Mother smiles: "No you don't. It is three forty five. I'll finish. You
run along and study for English." I hugged and kissed her then thanked
her for letting me off early and went to my room to study.
I used my wand and made my bed clean and fresh like she said and checked
Jana's room. She had made her bed before she left but things needed a
little straightening. Afterwards I sat down at my old computer and
checked my messages.
Darla opening a message window typed: "Leslie, Jonesy has the hots for
you really bad. He thinks you are the cutest babe in Eighth Grade."
Leslie typed: "Yea so."
Darla typed: "Well I told him I would tell you."
Leslie typed: "So why doesn't he tell me?"
Darla typed: "Guy fear! Can I give him your number?" Long pause.
Leslie typed: "Yea, I guess so. He is sort of nice."
Darla typed: "Jonesy is one of the OK guys."
Leslie typed: "K. Gotta run. Mother is calling." I closed the window.
Darla opening a window to Jonesy typed: "Guess what dude?"
Jonesy typed: "I just won ten million in the publishers clearing house
sweepstakes?"
Darla typed: "NO FOOL! Here is Leslie's number, 555-1234. I told her you
said she was the cutest babe in the Eighth Grade. She asked why you
didn't call and tell her yourself and I told her it was guy fear. So now
if you don't call her I am gonna whip your ass!"
Jonesy typed: "Yea? You and whose army?"
Darla typed: "Me and the fist brothers, Lefty and Rightie. That's who!"
Jonsey typed: "Big talk for a boy size man!"
Darla typed: "Right. Dynamite comes in short sticks and can blow your
butt to kingdom come!"
Jonesy typed: "I'd loan ya a match but I don't smoke."
Darla chuckles and typed: "You will be after the blast!"
Jonsey typed: "Hey the phone's ringin'. I'll call her. Thanks man.
Later!"
Darla typed: "Tomorrow Dude." I closed the window.
Jeff rings messenger typed: "Hey man. Bruno is running 'round telling
folks you was a real fairy with a magic wand. No body is believing this
guy and are saying that he lost it. I don't think he ever had it!"
Darla typed: "LOL! He is just PO'd because Mrs. Devon laid seven swings
on his butt for knocking me down several times. Marian Turner was trying
to protect me by snitchin' on him. Anyway, who gives a fat rat's shiny
hiny?"
Jeff typed: "I don't. I think the story he is telling is going to make
everybody turn on him."
Darla: typed "Mom! Gotta run." I closed the window.
Tracey rings messenger typed: "Brat Brother!"
Darla typed: "Hey pest."
Tracey typed: "I am not a pest!"
Darla typed: "All sisters are pests to Brat Bothers. LOL!"
Tracey typed: "Marian said Bruno got his but paddled! Then you froze him
and read the riot act to him! LOL! I wish I could have seen that."
Darla typed: "Mother was laughing so hard, when I got to the car, she
was crying. How did the Home Ec. test go?"
Tracey typed: "I got an 'A' on my stitches but my egg salad was kind of
raunchy. To much pickle juice and my eggs weren't thoroughly boiled. I
should have stuck to a B.L.T."
Darla typed: "Tracey babe, everybody has a tough one every now and then.
I still love ya. What did she give for your lunch?"
Tracey typed: "A 'C-'. I have been getting mostly 'A's."
Darla typed: "Well cheer up then. You will probably still get a year end
'A'."
Tracey typed: "Ya think? Well maybe...... You're probably right."
Darla typed: "I gotta get to my English. Talk to ya later Sis."
Tracey typed: "I'll call later when I think you'll need a break. Love ya
Brat Bother." I closed the window.
Needing a better name for my new computer for network I.D., I searched
for names of Amazons and came up with Andromeda which means "Ruler of
Men". While studying my English notes, I copied all of my files to
Andromeda from Tinkerbelle. I used a fairy picture I got from
www.fantasyfairies.com of this butterfly fairy and a rainbow. I heard
Jana enter her room around five thirty and she came in to pester me just
before Mother called us to the kitchen around six. She moved a chair
next to mine then kissed my ear before sitting down and putting her left
arm around me.
Jana: "Well don't speak to me and see if care!"
Darla sighs: "My, my, aren't we just a bit testy?"
Jana: "Is that any kind of way to greet your Lover and Queen?"
Darla exaggerates: "Oh Great Fairy Queen and most significant other,
please accept my humble apology and my warmest heart felt greetings." I
change my tone to dead serious. "I love you. How was your day?"
Jana small smile: "The theatrics were cute but not necessary. I love you
too Sweetheart. Claudia Myers would bitch if she where hung with a new
rope! First her hair was not the same shade as last time, even though I
used the same exact proportions as were written down. Angie must have
screwed up last time. Then her nails were the wrong color. Then her hair
was too curly after the perm. That woman must be in the middle of PMS!
Most of the day was spent with that old hag and all she gave me was
grunt and a smirk as she left. I saw you get into a quarrel with your
best buddy Bruno again." I gave her a full detailed play by play of the
whole ordeal. "Mother laughed all the time she was trying to tell me
about it. I only caught the tail end. Thank you for straightening up my
room by the way."
Darla: "I have been using it too so it seems only fair. I got an 'A+' on
my Science test!" I told her about the instructions.
Jana Giggling: "You know I seem to recall something like that but I had
totally forgotten about it. I fell for it though. Good for you!"
Darla: "Have you heard anymore about our dream?"
Jana: "No. But Mother seems to know more then she is telling. Hey! Let's
go to my mirror and ask Queen Mother." We went and sat at her vanity.
Jana passed her hand across the mirror from left to right. "Queen Mother
Agatha."
Darla after a couple of minutes: "Evidently the line is busy."
Jana: "Sometimes it takes a few for her to answer." Grandmother appears
in the mirror.
Queen Mother: "Ah! How is our new Queen this evening?"
Jana: "Tired! It has been a very long day. Did you or Aunty have any
strange dreams last night?" Jana describes the dream.
Queen Mother: "I was wondering who else my have had such a dream. Darla
did you have it as well?"
Darla: "Yes Ma'am."
Queen Mother: "Darla Do Not, I repeat, Do Not let Jana from your site
during the dark hours until further notice! I need to collect resources.
Jana find out if Alexis has had this dream as well. Love you both."
Mirror returns to normal.
Darla: "I guess we sleep together tonight for certain. Let's find
Mother."
We found her in her office talking on the phone to a client and typing a
sales agreement. We waited patiently for her to finish which seemed like
an eternity.
Mother pleasantly: "I assume this pow wow is to ascertain dinner
arrangements."
Jana: "Mother must you always be so dramatic? Actually I would like to
know if you had our dream as well."
Mother sighs: "Yes dear and I forgot all about asking Mother and Jean
about it."
Darla: "We just talked to Grandmother and she told us she had it and
wanted to know if you did as well."
Mother dead seriously: "This does not sound good." She takes out her
compact and after opening it passes her hand across from left to right.
"Queen Jean." A Short time after Aunty appeared in the mirror.
Aunty: "Hey Sis. What's up?" Mother described her dream.
Mother: "So have you had any similar dreams?"
Aunty: "Yes two nights in a row. I assume Jana and Darla have had the
dream as well?"
Mother: "Yes as well as Mother!"
Aunty: "Sis she is trying to get me. I'll get back to you."
Darla apprehensively: "Mother this is really going to happen huh?"
Mother calmly: "Now we should not jump to conclusions. If we prevent
Jana from being fairy napped then it will be much different. Mean time
let's go find something for dinner. Darla would you be a dear and put my
new keyboard in service after dinner?"
Darla lovingly: "Yes Mother."
Mother looking through the freezer and refrigerator: "And when she got
there the cupboards were bare! We are going to have to go shopping! So
what would you two like for supper?" We turned to each other and
shrugged our shoulders. "Why whatever shall I do with such exuberant
enthusiasm!?" We washed in the kitchen sink.
Mother used her wand and in a matter of seconds we had sliced turkey
breast with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and green beans all set out
on the table! It as awesome to watch her wings appear and her hover just
above the floor while making it all happen. After putting up her wand
her wings disappeared and she sat with us. A short blessing and we were
eating a very good meal.
Jana: "Mother you are just showing off! There are a few things we could
have fixed."
Mother: "True but cooking takes so much time! I had wanted to go out for
bite but you Jana dearest have had a really tough day. Cooking, bah
humbug!"
Darla: "My new computer's name is Andromeda after an Amazon Queen! It
means Ruler of men."
Jana: "You know our fairy ancestors came from the island of Aretias?
Aretias is the center of the Amazon religion and that is how the fairies
are connected to that culture."
Mother: "How close are you to begin testing the new machine?"
Darla: "If the Good Lord is willing and the creek doesn't rise tomorrow
evening. This new one makes my old computer look like Slow-Poke
Rodriguez!"
Mother: "Kenny asked night before last for a progress report and I told
him to be patient as you have been studying for finals last week and
that this is test week. He also said the reports he was getting from the
guys, in the office, were so great they were a bit hard to believe."
Darla: "The reports really should be off the scales. When you talk to
him again, tell him I expect this machine to be forty percent faster."
Agatha's voice from Mother's room: "Alexis dear!" I looked at the
kitchen clock and it read six thirty as we followed Mother to her
vanity.
Mother: "Hello Mother."
Queen Mother: "How is my sweet Daughter-in-law?"
Mother: "To quote our Darren, 'finer than a frog's hair split four
ways.'".
Queen Mother: "Four ways? I thought it was three."
Darla: "Well I like mine a little finer than most."
Queen Mother laughing: "You are most assuredly my Kenny's son. We four,
Jean, most of the counsel, and most of the Queen's guard have had the
same dream. Jana you are not to go near the Dark Wood for any reason.
Send another if there seems to be trouble. Darren, my sweet, you may
command your sword and standard armor by simply calling it. Remember
however you have no formal warrior training therefore you must keep the
sword drawn or you shall have to call it again. Also please call the
Royal Guard under any and all circumstances as they are now on high
alert status, however they have been known to miss distress calls.
Absolutely do not let Jana out of you sight during the dark hours."
Jana frowned: "See? The instant I commit there is trouble! I mean all
this in less then twenty four hours. Today at work was an absolute trial
and now this develops."
Queen Mother concerned: "Tell me about work dear." She told her about
Claudia Myers. "I'll fix that witch as she is the witch of the Dark
Wood, a fallen fairy, one of Raven's cohorts and a constant source of
irritation. Jana dear your powers are limited because you have not yet
been crowned. Only the crowned Queen and Counsel of course have the
power to see through her disguise as the spoiled bitch she has become as
Raven's lover. She knows exactly who you are and deliberately gave you a
hard time!"
Jana: "I am not up to this!"
Mother sweetly: "All of Aretias and Thermodon are supporting you and
stand with their Queen crowned or otherwise! The spirits of the ancient
Amazons, from Marpesia to Hippolyte, have never failed us and we will be
victorious as always!"
Darla suspiciously: "Mother your beginning to sound like Xena! Why I do
suspect you are more important then you have told me?"
Queen Mother: "You sir possess an insight that compliments one of so few
years. It must be the presence of Trudicia's genetic implants. The
Ancient Amazons were ruled by two Matriarchs, one Queen over civil and
social rule and the other Queen of the Warriors. Your very sweet Aunt
Jean is no warrior and is the 'Socialite' in the crowd."
Darla: "And my ever so girly Mother is Queen Warrior?" Mother sighs and
timidly holds up her index finger. I was finding this fact really hard
to swallow even though my sixth sense knew it to be fact.
Jana: "Brat Brother you must remember that Perfection is on the
Thermodon Plain and we are in the spirit world when we are there. Our
physical size and capabilities are very different. Did you ever see a
human size butterfly? Of course you haven't. Think about our dream, we
were battling June bugs and moths as big as we were."
Mother: "Mother why don't we show are soon to be fairy a little more?
Meet us on the castle steps?"
Queen Mother: "Oh that sounds like a great idea. I'll summon jean also.
See you in a flash!"
We went into the living room were we could form our circle and Mother
waved her wand locking up the house as we started our little chant like
the other night. She blew a little Fairy Dust off her palm and signaled
for us to start as the glittery dust sparkled and drifted into the air.
"Butterflies, butterflies, give us direction, come and take us to the
palace of Perfection!" As we chanted walking in a circle a pink glow
washed over the room from the ceiling and progressed slowly to the
floor. As the light touched our heads a crown of lilacs and daisies
appeared on our head as the light washed down our bodies we were
magically dressed in long, flowing, chiffon robes. Mother's was white,
Jana's was lavender and mine was pink. Rainbow colored, shear wings
appeared behind both women as the now bluish glow reached the floor. Our
circle began to lift from the floor and spun at an accelerated rate. The
room disappeared into the darkness and a beautiful sun rise illuminated
a place deep in the Thermodon Plain.
Queen Mother and Fairy Queen Jean met us in the grassy field were the
stone table was. The sun rise was the most spectacular colors I have
ever seen in the sky. We ascended the stairs and entered the huge
fortress like stone castle. Queen Mother led us to a spiral staircase
that seemed to go on forever and finally terminated onto a platform
surrounded by a waist high wall. This was the highest of six castle
towers creating a six sided fortress and from this vantage point one
could see north for miles along the plains to the Black Sea. One could
also see that the castle was perched high atop the tallest mountain on
the Eastern edge of the plain. To the South was the Dark Wood with its
dense towering trees that never let light through killing off every
living plant to a height of about forty feet.
I would later learn that the direct conversion factor was actually one
foot was equivalent to about one half inch making me a two and half inch
tall butterfly. What is important to picture is a two and a half inch
tall girl with butterfly wings and a properly proportioned universe.
Queen Mother: "Darla, Sweetheart, Grandmother just has to say that you
look so girlishly pretty. You will make a gorgeous princess. Darla dear
I do hope you are not afraid of heights."
Darla: "A little."
Queen Mother: "Get behind me and grab my shoulders and hang on
Sweetheart. Now then are all ready?"
She sprang into flight and I snuggled my head next to hers. We flew down
the river towards a settlement were people where and the first thing I
noticed was how huge everything seemed. As she flew around the village
and we landed on a huge tree limb and looked around. I felt like
Gulliver when he was in the land of the giants!
Darla: "But the castle seems so large but it must be sort of small. How
does it remain untouched?"
Mother: "Because of where it is. That mountain top is so inaccessible no
one except the Ancient Amazons have ever been there. Even Raven has
never found it! Karpu Kale was the final stronghold of the ancient
Sister warriors and that is why we call it Perfection. It was and still
is the perfect embattlement."
I climbed on Mother's back and we flew to the castle landing once again
on the high tower. That is why the trees in Dark Wood seem so huge!
Queen Jean led us on a tour of the main portion of the castle after
descending the stairs. From the main entrance we walked into the central
throne room which was enormous! On the immediate left was another stair
case that led to a second story balcony that went all the way around the
room to the right side of the entrance. There were two more stair wells
leading to a third and fourth story balcony that also encompassed the
room. In the center of the room was a square pool and all four sides
were formed by steps. There a fountain, in the center, with a statue of
a female warrior on horseback gave a constant gentle motion to the pool.
She had her sword drawn and was holding it straight up over her head
where the water spouted from the tip. Multi color tapestries hung on
every wall. An outer patio about twelve feet wide encompassed the
outside of the right walls with archways opening on to it. To the left
were two archways that opened into long hallways leading to the inner
courtyard and the two thrones on a three step landing were centered
between them. The throne on the left had a high back with a sword
crossed over a spear and a bow over top with a crown underneath carved
in the black oak. On the right the throne was of Lebanon pine and had a
balance scale with a crown under it. The court yard was a huge open area
leading to several other portions of the castle. Just off the courtyard
there was a huge double door leading to the Royal Guard's headquarters,
barracks, smith's forge, weapon shop and the brownie quarters at the
farthest end. To the right was an archway leading to a long hall where
the Queen's household and many of the counsel were quartered. Between
them was a beautiful garden that appeared to be expertly maintained. The
walls between the six towers encased all except the outer balcony. I
later found out that huge oak doors could be closed and bolted during a
siege or inclement weather.
Jana smiles looking all around as we stood on the balcony over looking
the Thermodon Plain: "I love coming here because nothing seems out of
place. Even during the winter months when snow covers everything."
We returned to the throne room, where Mother and Aunty had entered and
were sitting gracefully on their respective thrones, and stayed in the
shadows. Mother wore a heavy, leather, war, corset under a long, woven,
multi colored, tunic, her sword hung from the left side of her belt, her
bow over her left shoulder and held her spear in her right hand. Her
bronze and leather helmet was long, in the back and bore a sort of built
in crown. The long back protected her neck from would be slayers and I
understood now why she kept her hair in a pixie cut. Shin guards or
greaves covered her legs between her knees and feet on which she wore
boots with high, chunky, heels that were obviously intended to maximize
her height for authority. One could see bronze battle cuffs on each
wrist and her shield leaned up against her throne. Her violet wings
folded behind her with a pretty but dramatically made up face just as
any matriarch. Aunty however was in her fairy robe of lilac chiffon and
her sword hung from her left side as well. She was adorned with a very
intricate gold necklace, wrist bands and earrings and wore the same kind
of tunic as Mother. Her wings also were folded behind her and her makeup
was exquisitely done but very strong and dramatic. The thrones were
touching each other and made it easy for them to hold hands. A the bell
rang out from it's tower and several members of the Royal Guard filed in
from the left archway and several of the Counsel of Elders flew in
through the open doors or down from the upper levels.
Queen Mother Agatha: "ALL HAIL QUEEN JEAN OF THE LILAC BUTTERFLY! ALL
HAIL QUEEN ALEXIS CHIEFTESS WARRIOR OF THE LILAC BUTTERFLY!" Everyone
bows so I figure I am supposed to as well.
Queen Jean: "All rise. It does my heart well to see so many have come to
be in our presence. Is there any business we should tend to?" No one
answers. "Well am I to assume that all is going well?" Constance,
captain of the Royal Guard raises her hand. "Constance you may speak
your heart."
Constance: "We were wondering when our sweet Jana was going to assume
her responsibilities Sister, not that we are in a hurry to retire you to
the elders just concerned for her well being?"
Queen Alexis: "Jana dear please come hither from out of those dark
shadows and bring Darren with you." A hushed gasp was heard.
Queen Jean: "Now let us not get carried away. Darren has decided to
complete his trial and on Friday night will become one of us!" a loud
applause lasted for around a minute with a low murmuring. While Jana
took her place at Aunty's side, and I was directed to stand next to
Mother's.
Queen Alexis: "The Princess will take her vow on Friday at the same
meeting. I present your new Queen JANA!" All in attendance bowed as Jana
gracefully stood front and center then lifted her hand as signal for
them to stand and then they applauded and cheered.
Princess Jana: "Please, you honor me way too much before hand."
Queen Mother Agatha: "We must be on full alert. As most of you know we
have shared a glimpse of a possible future that must be thwarted at all
costs."
Queen Alexis: "Messengers stand forth!" Four teenaged fairies in full
battle gear came and stood before her. "How many of you have had the
dream?" They all affirmed they had. "Then let word go out to all of
Perfection that Jana maybe in grave danger. Tell all companies of my
warriors of this dream and make my commands known to them that we must
prepare for battle! I know not whence it will come but we must stand
ready at all times."
Camille: "I, your Lieutenant and Chief messenger, will see it done with
my very existence Great Chieftess." Mother hugs and kisses each on their
left cheek and they return her kiss then fly out of the castle.
Queen Jean: "Court is adjourned until Friday at the high moon." Agatha
moves toward me with many of the Elders following.
Queen Mother: "Darren Sweetheart." She took my arm and pointed to each
fairy starting on the left. "This is Queen Mother Millicent your second
Great Grandmother and the one who got you into this, Queen Mother
Cassandra your fourth Great Grandmother, Patricia, Gloria, Angela,
Josephine, Mary-Anne, Valerie, and Lou-Ann. All are your Grandmothers of
different generations."
None of them appeared to be old or decrepit. Quite to the contrary, all
were gorgeous appearing to be maybe fortyish! I got a kiss, hug and
extremely, warm welcome from each. They all agreed I was a very brave
boy to agree to the trial period and be possibly willing at the end to
carry on the tradition of our Royal blood line.
Queen Mother Patricia: "Millie it would seem that your investment in him
years ago was not in vain but has turned out to have been a very wise
choice!"
Queen Mother Angela: "Yes dear, you are to be commended for having such
wonderful insights."
Queen Mother Agatha: "Now let us not give the boy such an ego boost that
he will run around bragging and reveal himself by mistake."
Mother all smiles: "He does have a nasty habit of making a Mother proud
though! Even Jana loves him like no other."
Queen Mother Lou-Ann: "Josephine you were Mary-Anne's son and were given
a birthright trial. Although Darla's situation is a bit unique maybe you
could help his transition!"
Queen Mother Josephine giggles while taking my hands and twirling us
around: "Oh goody! I get to help guide our new Fairy Princess! Darla my
dearest we will have much fun together! Oh Alexis please don't think ill
of my excitement. Truly I will do as you wish!" They all sort of giggle.
Alexis lovingly: "Nonsense! We are of one mind were this one is
concerned. Darren is such a loving child anyway. I think you will sense
his humor and light heartedness."
Darla: "I hate to bring this up, but I have a killer English test
tomorrow and need to study really hard. Unfortunately there are only so
many hours in a day."
Queen Mother Valerie as they all laugh: "You'll find something rather
intriguing and pleasant when you return home dear." I looked at her with
raised eyebrows. "No I am not going to try and explain it. Be certain to
notice the time when coming here and returning from now on."
Mother and Aunt Jean held each other and kissed as though they were
lovers whilst we said our 'goodbyes' and the three of us started our
counter clockwise circular chant.
We returned to exactly were we had left, in the center of the living
room. We returned to our dinner which I figured would be cold and found
it was still warm. Remembering what Valerie said I looked at the kitchen
clock which read six forty! Only ten minutes had passed and it seemed
like hours!
Darla excitedly perplexed: "Mother how can it be that only ten minutes
passed while we were gone?"
Mother: "I'll try but this one is hard to explain. Time is only relative
to where you are. When you leave this realm for the fairy kingdom your
time here will appear to creep past because you are not of the spirit
world yet. You must first die then your spirit will move into that
plain. Once your spirit has moved into the fairy plain then time there
will creep past when come here."
Darla: "Does Rod Serling know about this?" They both cracked up.
Jana: "Oh aren't we clever tonight!"
Darla: "Supper didn't even get cold! By the way Mother, this magical
meal is great! The stuffing is as good as it is different!"
Mother: "It works better if you actually have food to start with and it
is more nourishing."
Darla sarcastically: "That should just help to maintain our girly
figures."
Jana complainingly giggles: "Mother we do not have to take this kind of
abuse!"
Darla sarcastically again: "I have eaten so much salad in the last two
weeks that it's a miracle I haven't grown long ears and a cotton tail!
Then you think my little joke was abusive! I don't think so!"
Mother giggles: "I see we have left Perfection because nothing around
here is perfect for certain! My children are fussing again. Ah,
normality has returned to the Perkins residence!"
Jana: "Oooo you know I hate being called a child!"
Mother: "I think we should end this foolishness before it gets quite out
of control."
Darla giggles: "Hey I got it! We should call this kind of meal Fairy
Lite! It fills you up but never out." Both of them blurted out in
laughter for two or three minutes.
Mother gasping for air: "Please stop! I have to go to the john!" She
runs to her room still giggling and Jana heads for the john under the
stairs.
Jana returning: "NO MORE SILLY JOKES! I had to take my panties off!"
Mother returning: "Darla dear I know you must study, so as soon as you
are done you are excused."
Darla: "Well then on that note I am like so out of here!"
Jana as I left: "I hope we will never be rid of that silly part of him!"
Up in my room, I checked my computer for messages and there were several
windows. Tracey said I could take brake now. Leslie was apologizing for
being short and allusive and had a date for Saturday with Jonesy. Jonesy
was beating his chest and bragging about going out with such a foxy
chick. Marian had sent me a kissy wink and that silly laughing woman
wink. Jonsey sends that wink where that maniac is beating his amp with
his guitar.
Leslie typed: "Darren I am sorry for being moody earlier. Robert called
and we talked for an hour! He is so funny! I'm glad you made this match
for me. We are going to the mall for lunch and to what ever choice I
make for a movie. Then we are going window shopping! What kind of flicks
does he like? Gotta go. Talk to ya later."
Jonesy typed: "Are you there yet Homie?"
Darla typed: "Yup! I take it you guys drooled all over each other's
phone?"
Jonesy typed: "LOL! Man she is such a sexy babe on the phone! I owe you
big time bro!"
Darla typed: "She is a very sweet, sensitive, love