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

The sky was a steely gray and the air damp with chill. Despite the rains, Meriel found herself filled with happiness even though she was exhausted to the bone. The night prior shed witnessed the joyful birth of a nearby couple. Their miracle baby as theyd called him the moment he took his first breath. Oh, the sound of his cry! It had filled her heart with such joy. Such a sweet sound. And the couple! They were so happy, so full of elation. Of course, neither knew it was her doing that had caused them to bear the child in the first place. Though shed have it no other way. Seeing their faces, hearing their sons first cry. That was all the reward she needed. Smiling, her body tired, she continued to fly through the foggy woods. As Meriel continued her way around and about the trees, she could feel a hunger beginning to burn. Yes, she was hungry. Famished and craving her favorite treat honey. The sticky liquid always filled her with such energy, such invigoration. Luckily for her, there was a nearby beekeeper and his apiary. His bees made the most delectable honey shed ever tasted as well. And how wonderful it was to have so much in one place! It made hunting for food that much easier for her. Finally, in the distance, Meriel could see the apiary awaiting her. The sight of it made her tummy grumble a bit. She let out a tiny giggle at the sound and landed upon the ground for a moment so that she could charm the bees from afar. She didnt overly like the frightening insects that buzzed about the hives, though she appreciated them for the delightful honey they made. As she stood there for a moment, she ran a delicate hand through her long, dark hair. It was damp from the earlier rains and clung to her pale flesh as she shifted about. Her white gauzy dress was plastered against her body, revealing much to the eye if someone chose to stare. But, given her tiny size, no man or beast would be able to see very much. Not that it overly mattered to her in the first place. Being fairykind, she was like the wind. Carefree and full of whimsy. Meriel locked her gaze on the hive of her choice just then. It was dripping with honey, more so than any of the others. Oh, the sight of it made her even hungrier. Again, her tummy rumbled. Shh little tummy, Meriel spoke. Soon you will be sated. She smiled and closed her eyes. A pale blue glow surrounded her body and soon the bees of the hive flew elsewhere, leaving it empty and free for her enter. When Meriel was done with her spell, she flew over to the honey-filled hive. It looked so delectable! So divine! Oh the honey appeared to be so delicious as it dripped from the hive. She could hardly stand it. She needed some. Licking her lips, she began to fly faster. In her excitement, she crashed into the sweet hive and began to fall. Try as she might, she couldnt get her wings to move. She was covered in honey, fully coated in its stickiness. Falling, falling, she suddenly found herself enclosed in nets. Whats this? Meriel shrieked, her heart beating faster as it filled with fear. Merial peered about herself, but there was nothing she could do. No where she could go. She was trapped. And whoever it was whod set it had been wise. Wise in the ways of her kind. But that only made her more terrified. Curling up into a ball, she wept as she waited for her fate to unfold, one she was certain would mean the end of her. Just then, the nets were opened and Meriel heard a soothing voice, obviously male, recite an incantation. Her pale eyes went wide as the words struck home. Oh, he was binding her! Making her his! Who was this person? Why would he do this? Why? Meriel looked up into the mans face, her own full of sorrow at what hed done. A single tear rolled down her pale cheek as she choked on a sob and finally whispered, Meriel