this is the start to one of my first longer novels... and is LOOSLEY based on my family
authers note.
This is a storey about a fairy family. most people think fairies are little two inch flying, magical people. however the fairies in this story are about two feet tall. They have wings but no magic. they raise butterflies and sell the eggs for hatching. The girls in this story have a lot that they go through. please note that this story contains some words and topics that may not be best to read to young children.
Chapter 1
5:00 am Monday - Ace. P.O.V.
i wake to the sound of my alarm going off, as i am getting out of bed i start half mumbling half singing half humming along to the song.
“Ace... would you turn that down!” my wife Alice wines. Shes so whiny in the morning. i guess because its only five. I sigh, reach over and turn off my favorite radio station. i put on my bathrobe and slip on my slippers. They feels so soft and warm. I walk slowly out into the kitchen. I enjoy these types of mornings. I love how quiet and peaceful they are. That is until i get to the kitchen.
“fuck! what did I just step in?” I look down to see a half eaten baby mouse stuck to the bottom of my slipper. Max is sitting next to me looking very pissed. As if to say, what the hell man! you stepped on Alices present! i spent all night perfecting that!
I just glare at him and try and step away... as I move to a chair to try and clean my foot, that crazy cat attacks my leg. “ get off my leg you!” I snap. then quieter hoping not to wake anyone I push him off and inspect my slipper and my leg.
I look up to find that I have been too loud. “hey Abby, you're up early.” I commented
“how can I sleep,” she whined “that ‘baby’ ” has been crying scene 3:00 this morning.”
“That’s not a baby! thats your sister” I explained for the trillionth time. “ you know she’s just as old as you.”
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2:45 am monday - Amber’s P.O.V
I awoke from a dream. It was one of those dream you can’t quite remember. However you can remember an emotion that went with it. In this case I felt, scared, helpless and alone. I decide to get up and walk around some. sliding out of bed my back rubs against the blankets. This brings back waves of memories. Memories of bully after bully, and thousands of events I wasn’t invited to. all because my wings never grew in. normal fairies get their wings about age five. Me, no. I’m almost eighteen, and a senior in highschool, still with no wings.
I get up and drag myself out of my room. I tip toe past Abby’s room. Even though were identical, she got her wings when she was three. I shiver and sigh. She is so much more beautiful than me with those gorgeous wings. I keep walking as quiet as possible. I peek into my parents room and smile. At least they love me. I head into the kitchen. I reach up and get my glass from the cabinet. I look at it for a minute. smiling at the hearts by my name. My parents got this for me on my seventh birthday, when it became clear that I wasn’t getting my wings, Along the top it said “wings or no wings we will always love you!”
As i filled up my glass, I saw out of the corner of my eye a poor baby mouse in Max’s mouth. Quickly setting down the glass so it wouldn't break, I ran after max. but it was too late. That bad cat had killed the poor thing. I couldn’t stand looking at it. running to my room I let the tears fall.
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3:00 am monday -Abby’ P.O.V.
I woke up to wet sheets. “ug!” I sigh and sneak to the bathroom to get some towels. As I grab some from my secret stash under the cupboard I hear someone coming. Quickly I close the door. Peeking out just in time to see Amber run by crying. Once she is safely out of sight I sneak back to my room.
I spread the the towels throughout the sheets. trying to dry them. Digging through my closet I get out three drying racks. Taking each one and setting it up. I hear Amber moving around in the next room. Halting my clean up I wait and listen. After a few moments she continues her loud sobs. Relaxing I begin to lay the blankets out on the drying racks.
I find some dry PJ’s and put them on. I want to go back to bed but I know if i do I will just have a accident again. So I get one of Amber’s library books and try to read. However about half an hour later I find this pointless. This book is at what seems like twenty times higher than my reading level. Tossing it off my bed I pick up my mp3 player and pick my favorite play list. I retrieve my art supplies from under my bed. “oh well.” I say to myself. “at least I tried to do research for biology.”
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3:00 am monday - max’ P.O.V.
WHY? Why does she always do that? I have every right to catch mice. Besides this is a present for my dearest Alice. She likes it so when I catch mice. She always gives me yummy fish... Why does Amber think I catch them at night anyway. Does she not realize I’d rather be asleep? Is she so self centered that she can see I do this for her. Oh crap she’s crying again. I so hate it when she cries. Oh well theres nothing to do about it now... I’ll just put this where Alice is sure to find it, then off to bed.
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6:20 am monday - Alice P.O.V.
I woke up quickly realizing that Abby was knocking at my bedroom door. climbing out of bed I crossed the room and opened the door. “Amber’s been crying all night” Abby complained.
“she has?” I inquired “ just how do you know this?”
“she has kept me up since three!”
This happens every morning so I changed the subject. “Do you have any idea what that yelling was about this morning?”
“Yeah, Daddy stepped in a dead mouse! Super gross too”
“Did Max catch the nasty thing” I demanded
“Yah...”
Hearing this I pushed past Abby and right up to Max. “What a good kitty!” I cooed. “I got some fish for you!” Reaching into the fridge I pulled out two pieces of fresh fish. When I tossed them down he gobbled them up. turning I asked “where’s your sister?”
“In the shower” Abby responded dryly. “She keeps me up all night then wants to be at school by seven, when the library opens...”
“It would do you good to do some studying too.” I countered
“Sorry way too busy with my bff’s anyway.” Abby remarked “there meeting me at seven anyway.”
“well theres always summer school.” I laughed
Abby looking incredibly pissed snapped back, “ FYI I studied all night. In fact I should go get Ambers book out of my room.” she turned and stomped off.
“ Better hurry.” I called. you know how she is with her textbooks....”
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6:25 am monday - cookie P.O.V.
Waking up to realize that Alice is not in bed always confuses me. To make things worse I look up to find that evil monster is spinning again. The rest of my family doesn't seem to notice its insanely evilness. I growl but no one comes to my rescue. standing up I realize I really have to pee. maybe I should just go on Ace’s pillow.... no wait I remember last time i did that I got in BIG trouble. Running I jump over Brandi. on my way past Alice I jump at her then run to the door. I do this because I know this door goes outside and thats where Im aloud to pee. I run back and forth and keep jumping on Alice. Mommy, Mommy, I have to pee!!!, I have to pee!!!. Finally thank you for letting me out.... I loveyouloveyouloveyou Mommy …
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6:30 am monday - Amber
Getting out of the shower I look in the mirror. I look at my bare back. Droplets of water from my long blond hair and my tears run across my face. Why, why, why me? why was I the one born without wings. I - I - I, just wish people would like me... No math, science, history, or english team would let me join. they all say I’m bad luck.
“I thought you wanted to leave at 6:45!!!” Abby yelled through the bathroom door.
“coming!” I called. Wrapping up in my bathrobe i went to get dressed.
As I tried on outfit after outfit, doing my best to look good, I began to cry. luckily just tears no sobs. Taking a deep breath I finally managed to stop my tears and pick an outfit. Even though it was just blue jeans and a sky blue shirt with a rainbow across my breasts it made me feel like I stud way out. like a black sheep among white. Sarah and Jasmine would find some way to make fun of it.
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6:48 am monday - Abby P.O.V.
“Come on Amber lets go!!! you're going to make me late.” I fussed “you know my girls are waiting”
“Calm down Abby” Alice snapped. “don’t rush her”
“Ready?” Amber asked walking past us towards the car.
“About time” I grouched
However when Alice glared at me like she did then, I knew I should apologize or risk being grounded for who knows how long!
“Sorry mom” I said
“No, apologize to Amber”
turning out in Amber’s direction i said “Sorry Amber”
“Thats better” Alice stated, and walked out after Amber.
As we got closer to school I said ”mom, just drop me off here.”
“Uh no we’re a block and a half away.” Alice countered you and Amber will be dropped off in front of the school.”
“But-” I started
“And no complaining.”
We pulled up got our bags and headed towards school “Have a good day Abby.” Amber offered
“Don’t talk to me!” I barked. I began to walk back the way we had come.
“Where you goin?” Amber asked
“To meet my friends! Not that it any of your business!” with that i stormed off. After I had gone about half a block. I turned just to make sure she was gone, then made a sharp left back into the forbidden woods behind school grounds.
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Chapter 2
8:03 monday - Amber P.O.V.
I wonder what Abby is up to? I know shes not allowed back in those woods. Thats where lots of college kids meet to make out! I shiver just thinking about it. There’s the bell better get to class.
I walk quickly down the hall to my locker.
“hay baby” Sarah teased. I knew it was her before she even said anything . I didn’t look up.
“Hey everybody did you hear what Amber did?” Jasmine yelled Above the crowd. She failed her math test! Because she was too busy looking for her soul.”
“Yah” Sarah agreed “the one she left with her wings, down in Hell!”
Now none of that is true. I got 135% on my math test, and I still have my soul. I walk on feeling the tears rising. I brush them back and head on to first hour.
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7:05 monday Abby P.O.V.
flying through the woods I began to think. I’m braking so many rules right now... Lets see... Um there’s
don’t go into the woods
but how will I meet him
don’t lie
but its so convent...
don’t be mean to Amber
thats not fair she deserves it
don’t fly without an adult until you're 18
but my birthdays in only a week
don’t date someone not in highschool
thats a stupid rule I only have four months left. my mom will never know...
Oh there he is. he’s so sexy.
Hay bubbles, he calls
I love it when he calls me that. I flutter down into his arms and kiss him. His grip is so strong, i never want him to let go. “hold me, kiss me” I breath. We fly up into our secret tree, sitting side by side. He pulls me close and we sit and watch the wind blow through the trees.
“James?” I wisper
“What?” He whispers back.
“Thank you... thank you for being there” I manage
“I always will” he puts his strong arm around me and kisses my cheek.
I gasp “Thats the bell!” I rush to the ground. He follows me.
“Sorry I exclaim. “I really have to go”
“No prob.” James ses calmly. I look up, he kisses me. “see you tomorrow?”
“yes” I gasp, our lips meeting one more time. With that I rush off towards school.
***
12:30 pm monday - Sarah P.O.V.
"I'm going to the bathroom" Quickly I get up from the lunch table, dump my tray, and walk to the far side of the school. I chose this bathroom because its the least likely to be full of other girls. As i walk in I look into the mirror. Why do people keep saying I'm so thin when its so clear I'm super fat. When I can't stand my reflection any more I turn into the largest stall. Yuck who spilled milk in here. What kind of creep would eat in here? I close my eyes. This is for the best. I think. It's the only way to be thin. This is easy you do it every day. I lift the toilet seat, take a deep breath one more time, and throw up my lunch. Then grabbing a hand full of mints I head back to my friends.
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11: 45 am Monday - Amber P.O.V.
The bell rings signaling my lunch time. I walk as fast as possible to my locker. Whenever possible: avoiding as many bullies as possible is a good thing. Grabbing my lunch I hurry off against the flow of traffic, in the direction away from the lunch room. I go to the bathroom on the far side of the school. Here I know I will be least likely to run into the “mean girls”. I head into the largest stall. I sit down to eat. I don’t see why I have to sit alone... Abby has so popular... When we were little every one loved me. They all thought I was the one that would become something big. Now I sit here on the toilet lid eating my dumb Peanut Butter, honey and banana sandwich. I hate peanut butter!! Maybe I should go to the lunch room and get some real food... Yah I will!... I stand quickly... a bit too quickly. My milk spills all over the floor. Looking at my watch, it's already noon. only 45 minutes left for lunch. I step over my milk and rush off to the other side of the school.
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11:50 am Monday - Mike P.O.V.
"Hay Amber," I called
"oh, hay" she responded
"I thought you brought your lunch..."
"yah, my mom packed peanut butter, banana, and honey, yuck"
"Do you want to join me for lunch in the science lab? you can work with me on my lab." I offered. She looked behind her, Jasmine was staring...
"I'll get my lunch and meet you there" she said . I could see how thankful she was.
"See you there" I smiled hoping my chearfulness would help her mood. I watched her for a minute, then turned to walk out of the lunch room..
12:40 jasmine P.O.V.
“Hay, there you are.” I say.
“where have you been?” Abby asks.
“oh I went to the bathroom...” Sara explains
“OK...” Abby and I say
we walked down the hall. Then I see it one of the worst things you can think of. There is a large spider in the corner. It is big enough to eat most of Abby’s butterfly flock. I can’t take it. I scream.
“It's just a spider. It won't hurt us.” Abby explains and hurries me by.
12:00 Amber P.O.V.
I’m sitting in the science lab with Mike. We’re eating lunch.
OMG he’s so dreamy... why can't I just ask him out. He’s sooooo smart. But he would never want to be more than friends. He could never like me like that with no wings.... maybe someday I’ll try and ask him....
“Amber, Amber” Mike called, bringing me out of my thoughts.
“”Yes?” I asked
“Hurry and finish your lunch! It's 12:43!!”
“Right” I exclaimed finishing my juice. “lets go” we hurried back to the lunchroom and dumped out trays.
