The Pink Journal

Characters: Princess Endora, Dionne Draconis, Crown Princess Cara, Dulcina Thottie, Queen Taralen

Rating: G

Summary: There is a ghost in the dungeon and it has stripes.

A/N: “The Faerie Fantasy of the Questing Princess” (Original Universe of Fiction) These characters live in my own imagination and belong to me.

Prompt : AWDT Halloween Quickies: prompt 10 "I'm sure ghosts don't really wear 500 count, finest Egyptian cotton lilac stripe sheets."

Word Count: 787

Wash And Wear

It wasn’t uncommon for Princess Endora to have patrol duty but she usually had it in the daylight hours. The palace was a bit spooky in the moonlight, full moon light that is. She had just finished the first two lower floors and she was starting on the floor with the Great Hall, Throne Room and Council Chambers. It was going to be a long night.

“Princess!” Dionne called out as she came running up.   

“What is it Dionne?” Princess Endora tried to sound annoyed but she was glad to see someone she knew. She didn’t realize how lonely a night patrol in the Palace would be.

“Your mother wants to see you. She is in the East Tower.” Dionne said.

“Is she at the scrying bowl?” Princess Endora asked.

“I think that was where she was heading. She says to hurry.” Dionne said.

Princess Endora hurried up the East Tower. When she arrived Crown Princess Cara was indeed at the scrying bowl. “What is it Mother?”

“Come take a look at this.” Crown Princess Cara waved her over. “I was having a strange feeling so I came to check the bowl. I thought maybe it was one of your sisters trying to reach me.”

The image was faint and blurry. Endora waved her hand over the bowl to make the image clearer. There in the scrying bowl was a ghost floating around in the dungeon.

“I was just there and I didn’t see a thing. There isn’t anyone down there and there hasn’t been for a long while.” Princess Endora said.

“Maybe you should check again.” Crown Princess Cara said. “The scrying bowl never lies.”

“Yes, but it could be showing the past or future too.” Princess Endora put both hands out and the image rose from the bowl. “That really doesn’t look like a real ghost. It may be someone just playing at being a ghost. I’ll go check it out.”

“Should I come?” Dionne asked. She really didn’t want to go but she had to ask.

“No stay here. I’ll be right back.” Princess Endora left and hurried down to the dungeon.

When she got there she heard singing. It was in Tuathe. So unless the ghost was one of a faerie, that proved it wasn’t real.     

“Hello?” Princess Endora called. She got no response but she heard one of the cell doors creak. It was a good thing she wasn’t afraid of the dungeon. She walked a little further to the back and found a bed sheet. She instantly knew it was Dulcina. “Dulcina, get out here now!”

“Aw! How did you know it was me?” Dulcina came out of the last cell on the end.

"I'm sure ghosts don't really wear 500 count, finest Egyptian cotton lilac stripe sheets." Endora said. “These are the ones that are used in the Queen’s Bedchamber. Are you out of your faerie mind?”

“I didn’t think anyone would notice and I was going to take it to the laundry when I was done.” Dulcina explained.

“With two eye holes in it?” Princess Endora poked her finger though one of the holes.

“Um…Well I guess someone might notice that but I was just playing. Are you going to tell?” Dulcina started to look worried.

“My mother already knows she was at the scrying bowl and saw you. I will have to include it in my patrol report.” Endora said seriously.

“Endora!” Dulcina looked hurt. “I thought I was your friend.”

“You are but these are the Queen’s sheets. Why didn’t you take one of the regular ones?” Princess Endora looked at her and frowned.

“I wanted to be a pretty ghost.” Dulcina shrugged.

Endora looked at Dulcina like she was out of her faerie mind. “Get to your chambers. You are gonna need to be rested when the Queen issues your punishment. You better hope she is in a good mood.”

Dulcina nodded and hurried to her chambers. She had a feeling the Queen was not going to be in a good mood. She rarely was.

Endora took the sheet to the laundry and put a note on it that it needed to be repaired. At least Dulcina didn’t put arm holes in it too. She went back to the East Tower to tell her mother what she found.

The next morning Queen Taralen read the patrol report from Princess Endora and laughed. She motioned for a guard. “Send for Dulcina. I need to speak with her.”

The guard bowed and hurried off to get her.

“Maybe a week in the laundry washing the linens will teach her to behave.” Queen Taralen said under her breath then laughed softly. “I bet she was a very pretty ghost.” 

Characters: Princess Endora, Dionne Draconis, Dulcina Thottie, Lady Starr, Grim Ranger, Pyros

Rating: G

Summary: Lady Starr and the faeries find Pyros with Grim Ranger in a very odd place.

A/N:

Prompt: AWDT Halloween Quickies 8 Skull shots - Eugene Bochkarev @Dreamstime (photo)

Word Count: 590

The Unexpected Visitor (Part 3)

Lady Starr and the three faeries walk into a bar just outside of the Grand Palace of Una. The bar was called the Crossbones and it’s not a cheery place like Brimstone Tavern. This was the mundane world. It was a very dangerous place for magickal creatures but this is where Lady Starr thought her mate would be.

“Are you sure this is the place?” Princess Endora asked Lady Starr as they walked in.

“Not entirely but he’s been here before after a burning.” Lady Starr said. “I see him he’s in the corner.” She nodded to a corner table where two men were sitting, one with fire red hair and the other had his head covered with a cowl.

“Is that Grimmy? Princess Endora asked. She recognized her friend Grim Ranger at the table. “What is he doing in this place?”

“How do you think Pyros found the place?” Lady Starr said.

“You two stay close and keep your cloaks on.” Princess Endora said to Dionne and Dulcina. “I mean it Dulcina. This isn’t the place for us so we must be careful.”

Dionne grabbed Dulcina’s hand and followed Princess Endora and Lady Starr.

“There you are. I had no idea you were here.” Lady Starr said to Pyros. “I have been looking all over for you. I even went to get help. I thought you were in trouble.”

Pryos looked at the faeries and laughed. “Yes I see. I was consumed earlier than I expected. I flew out of the tomb and found myself here. From what Grim says I’ve been here for a few days.”

“I’ve been keeping an eye on him. You know how weak he is after a burning.” Grim Ranger said sheepishly. They had obviously been drinking for a while there were several shot glasses on the table.

Grimmy, why don’t you come out side with us? It’s a bit stuffy in here.” Princess Endora said she steered the two faeries outside while Grim Ranger followed. What did he say happened?

“He said they were having a fight when he started to burn.” Grim Ranger said. “It was his anger that made him go early. How are you girls?”

“We are out of our element but we are fine. Aren’t we girls?” Princess Endora said.

Dionne and Dulcina just nodded.

“You need to get home I can take it from here.” Grim Ranger smiled.

“We can’t open a portal in the mundane city it’s against the law remember?” Princess Endora reminded him.

Ah yeah. Sorry. Let me walk you out of the city where you can cast the portal. Grim Ranger started to lead them towards Mist Mountain.

“Thanks Grimmy.” Princess Endora said.

They walked to the edge of town nearest the mountain and Endora pulled out her faerie crystal and a portal of swirling magick appeared.      

Thanks Grim. You should get back they may need a referee. They both have tempers. Princess Endora said.

“As soon as you are through I’m heading back.” Grim Ranger looked around to make sure there wasn’t anyone around.

All three of the faeries gave Grim Ranger a hug before they went through the portal. They arrived in the field behind the palace.

“That was strange.” Dulcina said. “I didn’t know a phoenix could burst into flames when they are mad.”

“I suppose only if he were close to his burning then he could.” Dionne said. “Well at least we are home now.”

“Yes.” Endora said absentmindedly as she was already wondering what the next quest would be. 

Characters: Princess Endora, Lady Starr, Dulcina Thottie, Dionne Draconis.

Rating: G

Summary: The Quest begins to find Kyo’s father.

A/N: From “The Faerie Fantasy of the Questing Princess” (Original Universe of Fiction) These characters live in my own imagination and belong to me.

Prompt: AWDT Halloween Quickies 6 Spooky Grave Daniel Padavona @ Dreamstime (photo prompt)

Word Count: 323

The Unexpected Visitor (Part 2)

The group rode all night until they reached Mist Mountain. Lady Starr stopped her horse and dismounted by what looked like a cave in the side of the mountain.

“It’s this way.” Lady Starr said.

The others dismounted and followed her.

Lady Starr led Princess Endora, Dulcina and Dionne down broken steps into a tomb. Princess Endora twinkled the torches lit.

“What is this place?” Princess Endora asked.

“This is the resting place of my Father.” Lady Starr said. “This is the last place I saw Kyo’s father. We were arguing and went out for air to calm down. When I came back, he was gone. There is no other way in but the way we came.”

Endora looked around. She took one of the torches from the wall and started to inspect the walls closely. “Maybe there is a secret opening somewhere.”

“I looked but there isn’t one.” Lady Starr said.

Dionne looked at the floor. There were burn marks and ash next to the tomb. “Lady Starr isn’t Kyo’s father a phoenix?”

“Yes he is.” Lady Starr looked at Dionne and smiled.

“Could he have just flown out while you weren’t paying attention? Dulcina asked as she looked at a spider web.

“A phoenix is a huge creature I would have noticed him.” Lady Starr ran her hand over the top of the tomb absent mindedly.

Princess Endora looked up at the ceiling. “Not if he went that way.”

“That’s too small he would never fit.” Lady Starr said.

“He would if he were a chick. There are scorch marks and ashes here.” Dionne pointed to the floor.

Lady Starr looked at where Dionne was pointing. “I thought that may be from the last time.”

Princess Endora brought the torch over to take a closer look. “These are fresh. He must have burnt then flew out the air shaft.”

“I think I know where he is.” Lady Starr said. “Let’s go.”

Characters: Queen Taralen, Crown Princess Cara, Princess Endora, Lady Starr, Dionne Draconis

Rating: G

Summary: An unexpected visitor comes to make a request at the Southern Court of the Tuathe Da Danaan.

A/N: From “The Faerie Fantasy of the Questing Princess” (Original Universe of Fiction) These characters live in my own imagination and belong to me.

Prompt: AWDT Halloween Quickies 4: guy between the walls - Isabell Schatz vampire between walls photo.com (I used bits and pieces of this)

Word Count 624

The Unexpected Visitor

It was a typical day in the Southern Court of the Tuathe Da Danaan; petitioner after petitioner came and went in an endless cycle of monotony.  Queen Taralen very graciously heard their requests and the Court Secretary made the appropriate notes. It was a sense of duty to her subjects that kept Princess Endora’s grandmother focused on the task. 

That wasn’t the case with Princess Endora. She was nearly asleep. Her mind had wondered off thinking of the next quest she would undertake. That is until a familiar name was announced to the court.

“Lady Aithnie Starr of Vusamsern.”

Princess Endora sat up and smiled. It had been months since she had seen her friend.

Lady Starr walked forward her face covered by the hood of her cloak.

Queen Taralen stood and looked at the red cloaked figure standing quietly in front of her. “You are not Fae. Why are you here at my Court?”

“I am here to ask a favor of a friend, Your Majesty.” The cloaked figure said.

“You are no friend to me. I have never seen you before. I have never heard of your realm.” Queen Taralen said.

“That is because it is no more.” Lady Starr said with a hint of sadness in her voice.

“Grandmother, she is my friend.” Princess Endora spoke up.

Queen Taralen turned to her granddaughter. “She is not Fae.”

“I am …different.”

“I know her from my quests. She is also a great friend to Lady Aura.” Princess Endora said.

“Mother, if she is a friend of my daughters’ then she should be greeted with respect.” Crown Princess Cara said.

“You said you are different. What does that mean?” Queen Taralen asked the cloaked figure. She was still not convinced that this person was a friend of the Court.

Lady Starr pushed back her hood. Her stark pale skin looked paler somehow. She smiled showing her fangs. “I am a vampire and a demon, Your Majesty. I have come to ask for the help of Princess Endora. There is a quest I wish her to help me with.”

“What is so important that a vampire would risk coming within the walls of this Court?” Queen Taralen asked.

 “I seek my mate.” Lady Starr said. “Kyo’s father is missing. I believe he is a captive.”

“I will help you.” Princess Endora said as she stood.

“Endora!” Queen Taralen looked surprised at her granddaughter.

“It will be all right, grandmother. I have a feeling I know where we are about to go. I will be home soon.” Princess Endora looked behind her. “Dionne, put some things in a bag and have everything ready in an hour.”

“Yes My Lady.” Dionne curtseyed and started to leave to prepare.

Lady Starr put her hand on Dionne’s arm. “I will need you and Dulcina as well.”

Dionne nodded and smiled. “We wouldn’t miss it, My Lady.” 

Lady Starr bowed to the Court and left the Throne Room.

“Endora, is there anyone else you want to tell me about that may show up here?” Queen Taralen asked.

“No, except maybe my friend, Grim Ranger. He is a shadow wraith.” Endora smiled at the shock on her grandmother’s face. “I must go.”

“Be careful.” Queen Taralen said. She waited until Endora was out of the Throne Room and sat back on the throne. “Cara, this is your fault.”

“How?” Crown Princess Cara asked.

“Her sisters are half dragon and her friends are vampires, wraiths and dark faeries. No wonder she is the way she is.” Queen Taralen said.

“You mean true hearted and brave?” Crown Princess Cara said with a smile.

“Hmph!” Queen Taralen gave her a glare. She waved to the Court Secretary to bring on the next petitioner.

Characters: Princess Endora, Dionne Draconis, Dulcina Thottie

Rating: G

Summary: The three faeries go on an errand for Lady Aura.

A/N: From “The Faerie Fantasy of the Questing Princess” (Original Universe of Fiction) These characters live in my own imagination and belong to me.

Prompt: AWDT Halloween Quickies 2: Castle ruins moonlit night - Norma Cornes @ Dreamstime (photo prompt)

Word Count: 523

The Well of Gryphon

A portal of swirling magick opens and three faeries step out. It closes behind them.

Princess Endora, Dionne and Dulcina are all in their traveling cloaks. They have their wings covered and hoods up to hide their ears.

“Endora, are you sure we are at the right place?” Dionne whispered. “It doesn’t look like anyone lives here.”

“I’m sure this is exactly where we are supposed to be.” Endora said.

“Sure it is.” Dulcina said as she looked around. “We are supposed to be at a ruin in the middle of the night.”

“She didn’t say ‘when’ she said ‘where’.” Dionne said. “I’m sure it is quite lovely in the day time.”

“Will you two pipe down?” Endora pulled out a piece of paper from the pocket of her cloak. “The note says that there is a well inside the ruins and that is where we have to get the water from.” Endora drew her sword and headed for a crumbling archway.  

“I am not going in there!” Dionne said.

“Oh come on.” Dulcina grabbed Dionne’s arm and followed Endora.

The three faeries came into a courtyard and saw the well in the moonlight. The rope was broken and an old bucket sat upside down on the stones.

Endora went to the well and looked in. “There is water in there.” She sheathed her sword.

“The rope is broken how are you going to lower the bucket?” Dionne asked.

“Oh that is the easy part.” Endora picked up the bucket and said an enchantment. The bucket went down the well and came back up with water in it. Endora sat the bucket on the ground and pulled a small bottle out of her travel bag. She filled it and tightened the stopper with magick before she put it back in her bag.

“Can we get out of here now?” Dionne said as she looked around.

“You aren’t frightened are you, Dionne?” Endora asked.

“Yes. Aren’t you?” Dionne admitted.

Endora laughed and it echoed in the ruins. “I think this is fun.”

“You are mental.” Dionne threw up her hands.

“Is that a bat?” Dulcina looked at the growing shape against the moon. She liked bats.

“No. That’s the gryphon that protects the well. We got to go now!” Endora pulled her faerie crystal out and created a portal. “Hurry before it gets here!”

The three faeries scramble through and come out in the field behind the Palace.

“Endora, from now on you need to tell old dragon breath to get her own magick water.” Dulcina said as she tried to catch her breath.

“Definitely.” Dionne said. “Did Lady Aura tell you there was a gryphon there?”

“Yes. That’s why I said I would go.” Endora started to walk to the palace in the moonlight. She turned around and looked at the two winded faeries. “Are you two going to stand there all night or are you coming?”

The two faeries looked at each other then at the princess.

“Mental.” Dionne said under her breath.

“Yep she really is.” Dulcina agreed.

They ran to catch up with Endora as she was entering the Palace..