Dusk fell, and the sun barely alowed her rays to touch the tops of the trees and filled the sky with lovely colors. Just below, a little sparkle flickered near a stone. It is a fairy! Like a miniture sun, but much more lovely, she exited her day home and flew into the night. Tina was a lone fairy, and every night she slipped out to watch the magic begin. Little elves, (the mischievious ones!) rushed out of their hiding places and lit lanterns, filling the air with a luminous touch. Mushrooms glowed, very pleased with the proceedings, giving off mists that made the air soft and gentle. Finally, the trees awoke, playing ellegant songs that made one want to jump up and dance. It was indeed a merry gathering, but the fairy Tina was alone.
"Maybe, oh, just maybe this time I will find the others." she hoped, longing for a playmate. Flying from one leaf to another, she filled the air with fairy dust.
"Tina! Come and join us!" One Elf called. But Tina shook her little head.
"No, I must find other fairies." she said softly.
"Oh, that you will never do! Don't you know? You are with us, for once you enter this wood, you can never leave." he explained.
"Never....?" she quivered. "But I must, for I am so lonely."
"Lonely, eh? Well, I will speak to the King for you; I'm sure his Majesty will do something."
Later that evening, the Elf King strolled over to where Tina sat.
"So you are lonely, eh? Well, perhaps I can fix that. Ran! Bring what we found here." he shouted.
Tina was frightened, for altho she had grown up with the Elves, she never knew what they might do next. Ran, the medical elf, brought over a little blanket. Wrapped inside was another fairy, who was unconscience.
"We discovered him in the woods, bleeding and lost. Ran has cured his flesh wounds, which, I believe was made by a crow."
"When will he awake?" she asked timidly.
"I do not know! It seems impossible, as we've tried a great many ways, failing. However, I will leave you to try."
After they were alone, Tina touched the other fairy's hand. Instantly he awoke.
"Who are you?" he asked surprised and pleased.
"I....I'm Tina." and she smiled. It was a beautiful smile.
"Tina. Thank you for awaking me. I am so lonely, please, talk to me."
And Tina did.
