PART 2 (READ PART 1 FIRST)
Lucy was taken aback….she trusted Ms. Nettle
completely, but the point of coming out here at all today was to find her one
and only…..well, frog.
“But Jan here just offered me the Rose of Time which
will help some sort of a prince, this bunny here just told me that the key
saves another prince…..and I don’t see how either of these objects could help
MY prince who is CURRENTLY A FROG! This
lake here is just full of frogs and I don’t know where to start looking. I called you here to help me…”
“And that is exactly what I am trying to do! The Evil Queen is at it again! Can we talk in private?” asked Ms. Nettle.
Lucy followed Ms. Nettle a little ways off. As they walked, she noticed one of the many
foxes in Foxes Den Kingdom playing on a log.
He looked up at her and smiled, a knowing smile? She heard an owl from far off, one of the
Evil Queen’s minions? Ms. Nettle has
made Lucy extremely paranoid. She starts
to see evil faces forming on one of the trees in front of her. It gave her a grizzly smile, only for a
moment, then the face was gone.
“Ok, now that was weird….how long must we trek through
these, what you would call, enchanted woods?
Me, I would probably more likely use a word such as “possessed” or “haunted,”
but that is just me,” said Lucy.
“You are not seeing things, and you are not paranoid…..somebody
or something is following us. I know a
place we cannot be disturbed.”
Finally, Ms. Nettle stopped when they had reached an
ancient, run down chapel with a gorgeous view of the water. Evil entities cannot enter any sort of
religious building without showing their true form. Most of these entities don’t want anyone to
know their true form since they are able to look like whomever and whatever
they want most the time. It’s a great
way to stay off the radar should a “hero” be motivated to try to track them
down.
“Ok, first of all...what on earth are you thinking
consorting with a bunny of all creatures?
You can never trust anything in these woods…..the cuter, the less
trustworthy! Second, I am trying to help
you find your prince. Rumor has it that
the Evil Queen was the one who turned the Prince to a frog, which is not a
surprise, but she is also the one that has the cure! We need to find her and stop her…..” Ms.
Nettle let slip. She was so shaken up that she began to loose some of her feathers.
“Stop her from what?” asked Lucy.
Ms. Nettle didn’t mean to let Lucy know her own
personal vendetta. But it must be done.
“Lulu, you have a way of always knowing when something
is amiss. I have to stop the Evil Queen
from meeting up with Salome, the princess of the Patatuchi tribe.”
“Salome, I have heard of her. I have never heard anything other than that
she is a wild child, always getting herself into trouble. Word has it that if the Queen gets ahold of you, you are either dead or will be held prisoner via a magic collar full of spikes that will never let you go. You have always said to stay out of the
Wicked Queen’s way….no matter what. What
brings about this change now?”
“I know Salome.
I have been her guardian, just like I have been yours. Salome…is, well, a very disturbed girl. She has powers, but she is too young to know
what to do with them. I fear that one of
the Queen’s minions has already made it to her.
Last time I saw her, she was deeply disturbed…”
“What do you care if the all powerful Queen meets up
with a girl who may or may not have powers?”
“Lucy, this is no make believe fairy tale that always has a happy ending! I believe Salome’s powers far outweigh the powers of
the Evil Queen. That would be good news
if she were on our side, but should the Queen influence her….it could be
trouble….”
Suddenly Whimsy appeared from the canopy above with
both the bunny and Jan the Spidress (still clutching the Rose of Time), and a
new visitor…..Zinc, the Elf, all on her back.
Jan suddenly seemed very uncomfortable at the sight of
the chapel and decided to take her leave.
Lucy ran after Jan.
“I will hold onto this Rose of Time until I get an
offer for it. If you ever change your
mind and need to find me….ask Ms. Nettle.
She will know where to find me.”
Jan transformed into a young girl with flaming red
hair, red eyes, and a small black dress.
Black, the color of death.
“I think I may have a solution that may satisfy
everyone…….well, almost everyone.”
This should be worth hearing.
“I will bring you to the place where this key will
open a door for us, in more ways than one.
I guarantee there is something there that will help YOUR prince, PrinceFilmore Fleizenmouth. No wait, PrinceWart S. Oliver. Ok, ok, your prince Charming. I wonder if being able to wrap your tongue
around a bug that is whizzing around would help him in the kissing department….”
Jan, or whoever this girl was, was really starting to
get on Lucy’s nerves.
“Jan, the “Spidress of Love,” I was wondering if
sucking the goo out of all those caterpillars has given you the ability of metamorphosis. Who are you to be talking about Charmy’s
current diet…” Lucy retorted.
“Fine, I guess you won’t be kissing any Princes any
time soon.”
“Alright, fine, let me just talk to my friends….at
least let them know where I am going.”
Lucy knew that Ms. Nettle would not approve of her
going with Jan….but Ms. Nettle wasn’t her mother. Ms. Nettle couldn’t control Lucy. It seemed as if the forest had taken on an identity of its own at this point. It
didn’t seem she was where she was just a few moments ago. In fact, Lucy had no idea which way was the
way back.
“Ms. Nettle will just send you home….you know how she
is….”
Oh great thought Lucy. How does this girl know Ms. Nettle?
I believe I have finally met the infamous Salome of the Patatuchi
tribe. But if this Salome really is
who Ms. Nettle thinks she is…..who better to go with than this all powerful
(and hopefully easily influenced) teen?
“Ok, I will go with you. What do you want out of this deal anyway?”
asked Lucy.
“Lulu, we are two of a kind. Let’s just say you are not the only one who
is confused and trying to find her way……” replied the girl.
Lucy was thankful for her power. She didn’t really understand what the extent
of her power was, but she did know that she could send a message to Whimsy just
by closing her eyes and concentrating all thoughts on the Pugisorn. She told Whimsy to follow her trail, above
the canopy of the forest, to make sure that everything was ok. She made sure to include that Whimsy should
come alone.
“What is your problem?” asked the impatient teen.
“Oh, sorry, I was just….well, just feeling a little
faint for a second,” lied Lucy.
“This is going to be a long journey for you if you are
already displaying such weakness….”
Lucy wasn’t really listening to the girl. She was hoping that Whimsy would be able to
find her. She was guessing the dangers
that lay ahead. Did this girl call me “Lulu”? she thought.
How much does this girl whom I know nothing about (other than pure
speculation) knows the pet name my closest of friends call me by?
“Let’s get going.
We have quite a hike to the Forbidden Orchard. There are many dangers between here and
there. And the Forbidden Orchard wouldn’t
exactly be considered a sanctuary, if you know what I mean….”
“What kind of dangers?”
“It may be better if you don’t know….but I will tell
you of the first obstacle we will be coming across. A witch with a Cookie and Candy house who eats
anyone and anything she can get her hands on…and don’t even THINK about eating
any of the goodies….no matter what!” said the teen.
“This girl really is nuts. Everyone knows that witch was destroyed by
Lord Hansel and Lady Gretal. Or so
everyone thinks……” thought Lucy.
To Be Continued…..
Fantastic! Love this! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteGO FOXES!!!!!
Hugs, Becca
Thanks so much Becca!!:) I just might have to add a character named Becky...hmmmm....;)
DeleteI actually worked on part two with my 2nd grader (I am a teacher)! She is very excited to help me on part 3:)
XOXOXOXO,
Heather
OMGosh, this is absolutely wonderful and funny. I even actually laughed out loud, especially with some of the names!
ReplyDeleteSo eager to read the next installment.
How gracious of you to do this for everyone in The Foxes Den Team.
XO
Lulu
Lulu, I am sooo glad you like it:) I work with kids....what can I say?? :)
DeleteI am excited to start it:)
XOXOXO
HH
Love it!! This is wonderful, fantastic, creative, etc etc etc
ReplyDeleteThanks so much !!!!!!!
Wow, how creative is that, quite the story teller. Of course you had to leave us hanging with....to be continued. What a wonderful way to feature so many people in the group.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have quite an imagination! I love your story...to be continued:) Thank you♥
ReplyDeleteJust awesome :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone! XOXOXO Heather
ReplyDeleteHoly moly! Wow, thank you so much for including me in this super fun team blog post - fairy tales are RIGHT up my alley! I didn't even know such a thing existed -I'd love to join your team :)
ReplyDeleteAlayna
idrawdogs
SOOOOO glad you like this story and even better....you would love to join the team! I just sent you the invite on Etsy:) You will love all of our friendly, fun, and supportive members:)
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Heather
(Honeyshandeys on etsy)
This is so cute! What a great imagination you have....I know I could not do this! Great job!
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