-A Moment in Time- (Titania, Danae)

[Desperanza]

Titania

The queen was currently seated at the throne. Sprites fluttered around her, but they were not slaves nor maids nor butlers. She kept nothing of that sort and yet sprites offered to work for her, to help her, and she allowed them for It was what made them happy and she was not to deny them. She accepted rose water from a charming young female fairy that offered her finished product to her and Titania brushed the rose scented liquid across her palms and neck before she sighed softly and sank back within her naturally carved wooden throne that was decorated with swirling designs that represented nature.

Her wings gave a small flick and her eyes slid closed as she relaxed. Things were all in order at the moment. Her world had remained untouched by the hurricane and for this, she was glad. She had built this world for he people to protect them and to provide the delicate sprites with a safe haven away from such dangers. Her people were safe and even happy for their families were here, their people. The only person that was missing something, was Titania. Her soon to be husband was elsewhere, at his cave or dealing with matters within his forest while she remained here.

Kaori, the father of her child and the Lord Dragon all in one. She smiled, aware of the baby that was developing within her womb. It had been around a month or two now since she had conceived and she anticipated the day that her child arrived, that she could hold her little one within her arms and care for the child. This is what she dreamed of while she rested here, her eyes closed and her body relaxed. The sprites pampered her with scented body salts, cool water, rose petals, perfumes, fresh fruits, and rose water. They were to be sure that their Queen delivered them a happy, healthy little heir to the throne when the child was born and while the Queen had insisted that it was not needed, she surely couldn’t deny it now because for her discomfort, these offerings were rather pleasant and easily reversed the hormone shifts and sickness.

As the queen sat, she pondered. She had seen the destruction for the trip home had shown her what the storm could do. No longer did the storm rage, but when it had, the damage had been immense for sure. Now, as she sat upon her throne she pondered the work that she could do outside of the falls. Along with that thought, however, she was also pondering where it was that she would linger for the latter half of her pregnancy. Now, at two months, she was finally beginning to show a soft hump between her hips protruding very slightly into her silks. Her child was developing nicely.

She had begun to ponder names and though ideas and thoughts had come to her, the name had thus far evaded her, nothing had clicked just yet. Never the less, she knew it would eventually come to her. As her eyes fluttered open once again, she gazed out across her realm and down the hill to where the rest of the sprites lingered throughout the realm. Smiling, she sighed softly as she shifted and leaned forward, her wings flitting a few times to stretch before she slowly, she unfolded her legs from the crossed position that she had held them in before standing slowly, lowering a hand to rest it at her stomach for a brief moment before she stepped forward slowly once more.

Again, she came to ponder the location that she would position herself for the remainder of her pregnancy for the heavier she got, the harder it would be to fly until finally, she became grounded until the birth of her little one. As she stepped forward to the edge of the landing, she paused, gazing out at her people with a thoughtful smile, satisfied that the tangle and toss of emotions that had plagued her at the beginning of her pregnancy seemed to be dissipating now and when she reached the second trimester of her pregnancy, she counted on the fact that that symptom would disappear for good. She breathed deeply the mystical and crisp fresh air of the Fairy Realm and smiled, turning her gaze to that of a member of her own kind as the sprite flitted forward with a smile to offer her a handful of fresh strawberries. She smiled and accepted one before she offered the rest to the male, thanking him gently before she flitted back to her throne again and popped the berry into her mouth, setting the leaves aside as she settled back again with a sigh, relaxing once more as her golden eyes drifted closed again and she fell silent once more as the sprites began to flit around her once again.

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[Deidra]

Danae Ariadne

Danae awoke in her denlike hole in the side of a small hill. The 7" fairy very much resembled that of a purple tiger. Her ears those of a cats with hairs coming out the ends like whiskers. Her stripes white on her fur and they glowed now as she awoke happy with much love for her country. Today she would go to her Queen though she knew not why, she just felt a need to see her. She ruffled her pink leopard spotted wings and sighed happily. Grabbing her quiver she settled it onto her back fitting it nicely between her wings and then reached for her bow and let it come to rest on her shoulder.

Exiting her den she smiled out at the world she lived in with it's bright colors. The flowers were most exquisite and the grasses lush. It was like a little piece of heaven tucked away into a secret hiding place. Her eyes scanned the scene before her watching all the others who shared her world and then allowed her eyes to follow a trail that came to her Queen's palace. It was the most beautiful of all places in the Fairy Realm and Danae felt honored to live and serve Titania. But she wasn't like the rest, she was more the fighter and the hunter as only her looks could show you. She didn't socialize much either tending to keep to herself and just stay out of the way. But today she came out among the rest of her fellow people.

Softly and swiftly she made her way to the pathway that would bring her to her Queen. Danae had yet to know why she felt she needed to see Titania but she knew her queen was now with child and felt it only right to see and pay her respects to her Queen. The path itself was beautiful with it's pink orchids and red roses, it made the scene seem almost surreal as if it were from an imaginary world. Much to her delight, she rounded the bend to the palace and an even bigger smile erupted upon her face and her stripes glowed brighter with her excitement. She had seen the palace many times but each time it produced the same effect as she walked onto the palace floor and kneeled in front of her Queen, words failing her in the presence of Titania.

[Desperanza]

Titania’s eyes fluttered open once more, the slight sound of the flutter of wings and in a moment, Danae was seated on her knees before her. The purple striped sprite, the pink leopard wings, the female was a skilled hunter indeed, and Titania smiled. She knew of Danae despite the fact that the sprite often kept to herself. Titania knew all of her people, of course. As she gazed upon the sight of the feline like sprite, she lifted her head and lowered her chin to gaze upon the young woman. Titania’s eyes flashed jade for a moment, inhaling slowly for a moment before she settled herself once again with a flit of her wings as her hands became folded into her lap and she came to gaze upon the sight of the fairy thoughtfully now. Her eyes were searching of the young female and she pondered what it was that Danae might want for she did not carry anything with her but her bow and arrows, her hunting weapons. The sprite was beautiful in Titania’s eyes from her glowing stripes right down to her purple fur lined flesh. There were indeed some odd breeds of sprite that had developed and all of which Titania adored.

Smiling, the Queen extended her hands to lift Danae gently to her feet with a small nod, patting her shoulder gently before she lowered her hands once more, coming to rest them on her swollen stomach instead as she gazed into the eyes of the young woman before her, ”Danae.” she murmured thoughtfully to the young woman, greeting her simply and softly now as she looked to her before slowly she stepped forward to circle her thoughtfully, gazing out across the landscape thoughtfully once more as she motioned for Danae to follow her to the edge of the precipice of her checkered marble floor. As her eyes gazed out across the landscape, she peered out towards the horizon to the rocky landscape that bordered the entrance to their mystical home, the back of the falls and bordering the stone there were the beginning of the gently rolling hills that in turn formed the valley below with many homes and small trees nestled there where the sprites roamed but Titania’s eyes were trained on the entrance to the Realm itself.

She was silent for some time, thoughtful and when finally she did speak, she addressed Danae with her usual soft spoken and yet wise tone, ”As you may or may not know, the humans have suffered such a wicked strike of mother nature. The storm that has struck them has caused much damage both for them and for Mother Nature. Here before us we see our home, beautiful and intact and yet if you step outside of the falls you will see destruction and depression. Mother Nature set forth a wicked storm that even injured herself. The powers that set this off are abundant and strong and yet when I leave the falls, I cannot help but feel that there is much to be done on my part. As you can see, I am unable to help the humans rebuild their buildings and homes but I am not beyond helping nature regain its beauty however, I will need some protection. My mate is busy tending to the animals outside but I believe that we shall work hand in hand to restore the wildlife back to its former glory. As you can see, my child is beginning to weigh me down a bit so I will have to work quickly and I as always will not be able to protect myself but you my dear, have developed skills that I myself do not possess and so it is you that I have selected to travel with me outside of the falls, if you accept this quest. she finished with a light smile as she glanced back to Danae once more, her soft golden eyes inquiring as to the wishes of the fellow sprite and whether the female would travel with her outside of the falls on her journey.

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[Deidra]

Danae stood as her queen lifted her to her feet. And smiled lightly as Titania spoke her name and then motioned her to follow as she too stood and began to walk across the elegant floors of the palace. She admired her Queens grace and beauty as she followed beside her and then as they stopped to look out upon the lands. Danae smiled again and repositioned her bow on the other shoulder fidgeting slightly as her Queen said nothing at first, just looked towards the mountains and hills. Her home, the place that would always hold her heart but she longed to venture out and see what lie beyond.

Then Titania spoke, talking of a great disaster that had struck the world beyond their own, and Danae frowned a little looking upon her Queens face. She watched as Titania then spoke of helping mother nature and of needing protection, many thoughts passing through her mind, but it was as if the Queen had already read her mind. Her next words were of Danae becoming her protector and Danae's eyes widened as never in her entire life had she ever thought she'd be given such an honor.

So she spoke, after some thought though she knew her answers she wanted to get them just right. _{"My Queen,"} she started quietly then as she went on her voice grew in excitement _{"I would find it in the highest honor to be able to protect you, my lady. I have never been beyond the walls of our land and it has been a recent wish of mine to do so. I see it as an extra honor if I were to do so while protecting you, my lady."} and with that Danae bowed to Titania again before straightening back up to look at her queen once more.

[Desperanza]

Titania smiled, satisfied. She felt that her choice had been made well for Danae seemed quite honorable. She smiled lightly and took a breath before her chin lifted lightly and she turned her gaze out towards the distant mountains across the Realm with a smile. Sighing softly, the Queen closed her eyes slowly for a moment, imagining the destruction and the depression outside of the realm. She did not particularly revel in the idea of seeing such a mess all over again but instead she did look forward to restoring the nature there outside of the realm. It would be a good start to restoring things. She smiled, sighing, turning her gaze as another sprite approached her as well but she motioned them away thoughtfully as she turned back to pace to her throne, lowering to sit within the throne now as a female sprite flitted forward and began to braid the golden strands of Titania’s hair into a sweeping braid laced with pink orchids. Smiling lightly, the Queen closed her eyes, thinking for some time though she was aware that Danae was still there she was not ignoring her.

After some time when the sprite finished, her eyes fluttered open again, now settled into a light jade color now and as she gazed towards the female, she stood from her throne once again, her hands passing over the silks that adorned her body and all of a sudden they became thinner and held to her body with only a few folds to cushion her growing stomach, her silks lifting against her thighs as she Shortened her silks so she could move freely within the forest and her silks would not catch on the tree limbs. When she finished, her jade silks fit her perfectly and she smiled in satisfaction. She took a breath and made her way along the checkered marble, gathering her place at Danae’s side once more with a patient smile as she gathered herself and lifted her head once more, now prepared and ready for her travel outside of the realm. Queen Titania could not fight, but that did not mean that she would travel without protection, or that she was useless for she held powers beyond the comprehension of many and for that she was powerful in her own way.

Taking a breath, the female smiled patiently, inclining her head towards the feline like sprite, “Are you ready? Let us set off.” She murmured thoughtfully with a small nod, giving her wings a slight flick before she stepped forward and made her way along the path, stepping from the edge of her palace floor to the soft earth beyond. The tips of her fingers trailed over the roses and orchids that lined the path, the lilies that peeked out here and there and the heather and lavender and lilacs that spotted the path edges. She paused, glancing back at Danae for a moment to see if the female followed now, offering a light smile before she turned and set off again, motioning for the huntress to follow once more.

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