Thread: Being Fair to the Fairy (Lano & Darkangel)

Meriel just nodded as she took what was to be her towel from her new keeper. She clutched it tightly as she attempted to fly toward the stream she knew wasnt too far off. Though, as she tried to flap her wings, she found them difficult to move. The stickiness of the honey along with its heaviness as it drenched her wings made it nearly impossible for her to fly. As such, she did her best and glided down gracefully onto the ground using the cool, damp breeze to allow her to float on its current for as long as she was able. Glancing over her shoulder, Meriel watched her new keep approach his men. She knew hed tell them of what shed done to the apiary. But she also knew that shed be safe from harm. Hed promised not to say it was her specifically, so she trusted hed follow through on that promise. After all, if she was to be his lady companion for the next five years it wouldnt be in his best interest to give her away. Meriel finally reached the small stream. Slowly, she slipped off her gauzy dress, which stuck and clung to her body like a second skin. The honey made it difficult to remove the clothing and it was more than obvious that it would need to washed along with her body and hair. Once naked, Meriel carefully stepped a foot into the cold waters of the stream. A shiver ran along her spine as she adjusted to the frigid temperatures of the water. After several minutes, she was finally fully immersed, her clothes held tightly in her arms. She scrubbed the flimsy material until it no longer was sticky with honey. Once clean, she set it on the shore to dry only to return to the waters to wash herself. She washed her hair first, cleaning her dark locks until they were wild and free. Free. Meriel was no longer free. And she found it funny that such a thought had managed to enter her mind just then given her situation. Shaking the thought away, she finished up her bath in the stream. Clean, she walked out of the stream and used her towel to dry herself off as best she could. Though her hair was still a bit damp with the water. She then turned to her dress and silently cast a spell to dry off the clothes. She then said another spell causing her shimmering wings to disappear. Slowly, she was beginning to look more and more human. When dressed, she cast yet another spell and she along with the towel grew in size. Finally, she stood at a height of 52. Another shiver ran along Meriels spine just then. This one not only a result of the cold, but fear of what was to come. Her keeper seemed a kind enough man, but she didnt know him. Had no idea what if his words were merely pretty or if there was truth behind behind them, giving them depth and meaning. She had to trust in the latter and it was difficult to let go and give into that trust. Never had she dealt with another before. Not like this. Not ever. Meriel wrapped the towel about her body, her feet still bare as she began to walk through the forest back to where she knew her keeper and his men would be waiting. When she finally reached them, she averted her pale eyes, her ethereal features accentuated by her attire and the towel she clutched so tightly about her slim body. I return, Master. Your Lady Marie, Meriel began, her eyes staring at her bare feet. Thank you for allowing me to wash, I hope I didnt cause you to wait too long. She paused a moment then. And, I thank you, Master. For your protection. Meriel gave her keeper a low curtsy showing her acknowledgment of her fate. Letting him know that she was indeed his and would obey him. As she stood up, she allowed her eyes to find his and, for the first time, tried to give him a smile.