The Magical Land- Children Series

Palace of the Faeries

The stars twinkled amongst the clouds when they
reached the Castle's gate. It loomed higher than any
structure they had ever set their eyes on. It mainly
consisted of high towers and turrests. Their white
washed walls had a light of their own.

The gate, a great golden arch was topped by the
words: 'Chithe chiPa chilace chiof chithe chiFae
chiries'. Below the gate's bars trobbed with a vibrant
pulse. Next to the gate a watching tower, it's top
enveloped by the overwhelming darkness.

"Halt!" a voice commanded from the top "State your
names and purpose, in the name of her Excellency!"

The friends gathered close as they looked about for
the source of such voice.

Mr.Owl steeped forward "I can assure you, sir, we
mean no harm to the kingdom. I'm Mr.Owl, these are my
friends, Mr. Goat and Mr. Wolf. This little guy here
is Mr.Dandelion, our guide. I'm afraid we bring grave
news along with the Magic Book."

"What! The Magic Book you said? " the booming voice
turning youthful "Well, why didn't you say so?"

"I just did." replied Mr.Owl

"Well, don't just stand there man! Come on in." the
slip of a faery walked down the tower's steps to meet
them at the bars. They shimmered and began dissolving
into thin air. As they stepped through, their eyes
were blinded to the bright sunshine.

"How could it be?" asked Mr.Goat

"What?" asked the faery looking about himself.

"Amazing! It's night fall outside of the gates and
broad daylight on this side." exclaimed the wolf

"Oh. I see what you mean. Well, we are trying. Her
Highness, that is, is trying to hold the darkness
outside of the palace,but the effort has drained most
of her powers. If she is to survive, we must hurry
and give her the book. Yes, indeed!" the tiny fae was
getting more agitated by the minute

"Chiwhat chiis chiyour chiname?" asked Dandelion

"Oh! ChiI'm chiso chiso Chirry. Chimy china chime
chiis chiDra chigon chiFly."

"Nice to meet you, Mr.Dragonfly. This is Mr.Owl, Mr.
Goat, Mr. Golf and I'm Dandelion." He lifted his wings
and said : "Now, lead the way."

Both faeries lead the way through the intricate maze
that was the garden to the palace. It took the better
part of an hour but soon they emerged to a fountain
where they drank thirstily out of the sparkling cool
water. After they drank their fill, they stood side
by side, looking up at the giant wood door.

"Why in the world do you tiny creatures insist on
sorrounding yourselves with such enormous
arquitecture?" the very perplexed Mr.Goat

"Because I am of human stature, my dear Mr. Goat"

"All bow to the Queen, Lilith" both faerymen and
animals bowed to her Excellency. All except Mr. Wolf
who gently curtsied his head, for he was the heir to
Kingdom of Wolfnest,clan of the Wolfpack, and in his
own right a royalty.

"The Kingdom of Wolfnest at your feet,your Magesty"

"Is good to see you again, Aurelius." she smiled

Mr.Wolf's breath caught in his throat as he remembered
his true name. He looked in her eyes and saw the
emerald glint of mischieveousness. Recognition hit him
full force as he traced her familiar face with awed.

"I see, you remember me. We will have time to talk,
but not know later. Something of great evil is
close and I need the book to gain my strength to fight
it. In to the Great Library. Hurry!" she ran to the
west side of the looming Hall and slammed the doors
open with a mere flick of her wrist. Her raven hair
twirling in the breeze as she circled and stood frozen
in front of an opened window.

In the distance a black cloud pierced the clarity of
the magic spell. The cries of hundreds of bats mixed
with the rain and thunder as it drew closer to the
Palace. Lightning stroke out and lashed at trees and
houses on the path.

Queen Lilith, twirled and fixed her eyes on the book.

"Quick! Give me the book." she caught it between her
hands as the bats started flying through the kingdom.
Elves, dwarves and faeries alike ran and fought with
outburst of magic as all pandemonium broke loose.

"Chioh, Chigreatest chipowers, Chigrant chiyour
chichil chidren chiwill chifight chithis chibattle!"
Lilith shone brighter than any star. "You must fight
this evil. I grant you some of my powers until the
battle is done. "Veritas illuminatum!" and a shower
of magical light showered the friends as she turned
and screamed in terror.

Mr.Wolf laid on top of her frail body. All was
motionless, as if time had stopped. Mr.Owl flew and
perched his head on the wolf's chest. It beat very
slowly.

"Your highness,are you all right?" asked the goat

"Yes , Mr.Goat" she was staring at Mr.Wolf. "He is
still alive but barely. That lightning bolt was meant
for me. He saved my life." she stroke his shaggy mane.

"Go on. You must defend the Kingdom. I will stay with
Aurelius." her voice trembled but her chin was set
on a determined tilt.

"But your highness!.." protested Dragonfly

"Go Dragon! The Kingdom needs you. Fight for honor,
for light! Triumph!" she cried as she hugged the
wolf's head to her bosom " For love" a solitary tear
fell as shiny as a star.