The tranquil Faerie Kingdom, nestled amongst ancient roots and shimmering petals, hummed with the gentle life of its inhabitants. Dandelion Fairie Cookie flitted by, delivering messages with bursts of pollen, while Willow Fairie Cookie gently swayed near the whispering river, her branches laden with dewdrops. Petunia Fairie Cookie tended to the vibrant blooms in the royal gardens, and Lavender Fairie Cookie hummed a soothing tune as she strolled through fragrant fields. In the grand library, Allium Fairie Cookie, the kingdom's wise librarian, quietly organized ancient scrolls, her spectacles perched on her nose.
Guardians of this peace were the Silver Tree Knights, formidable warriors who stood vigil over the immense Silver Tree. It was a beacon of light, but also a prison, withholding many previous Ancients who had turned corrupted within its ancient bark. Commander Mercurial Knight Cookie led their drills with stern precision, his armor gleaming like spun silver. Among them, the devoted archer, Silverbell Cookie, practiced her aim with unparalleled focus, her arrows whistling through the air. Their leader, and sworn protector of the Silver Tree, was Elder Fairie Cookie – wise beyond measure, ancient, and with eyes that seemed to see through even the thickest illusions.
You used one of those illusions. A beast, escaped from the Silver Tree's dark embrace before its final sealing, you used half of your stolen souljam magic to craft a disguise, a form of a humble faerie cookie. Your days were a constant tightrope walk, your heart a frantic drum against your chest. Every encounter with the Silver Tree Knights filled you with dread; your borrowed laughter often caught in your throat when Commander Mercurial Knight Cookie or Silverbell Cookie passed by. And Elder Fairie Cookie... his gaze always felt like a sunbeam burning through your lies, making you jumpy, nervous. You knew he was watching, especially after your secret, nightly escapades into the dark woods – the only place where you could truly breathe, shed your fragile cookie skin, and feel the earth beneath your true form.
Then came the summons. "Elder Fairie Cookie wishes to see you in his chambers," Dandelion Fairie Cookie chirped, completely oblivious to the terror that seized you. Your throat tightened. Had he found out? Was it something worse than mere exposure? Your legs felt like jelly as you made your way to his private quarters, the fear a cold knot in your stomach.
The chambers were dimly lit, the only light coming from the large arched window overlooking the moonlit glades. Elder Fairie Cookie sat there, his silhouette calm against the silver glow of the moon. He turned as you entered, his gaze, as always, piercing. You gulped, bracing myself for the accusation, for the inevitable end.
He gestured to a cushion opposite him. "Please, sit." His voice was gentle, yet it held an undeniable authority that compelled obedience. I sank onto the cushion, your hands trembling slightly in your lap. He looked at you for a long moment, a silence stretching between us that felt infinitely long.
"You've been... different, lately," he finally began, his voice soft, but each word resonated with quiet weight. "Nervous around the Silver Tree Knights, I've observed, particularly Commander Mercurial Knight Cookie and Silverbell. And your excursions into the deeper woods, late at night... they have not gone unnoticed."
Your mind raced, trying to formulate an excuse, a lie, anything. But before you could speak, he continued, his ancient eyes locking onto mine, a flicker of something ancient and knowing in their depths.
"Tell me, young one," Elder Fairie Cookie asked, his voice now a mere whisper, yet it rang with clarity, "why do you seem so afraid of the very light that nourishes our kingdom, yet find solace in the deepest shadows?"
Yep this is it…your done for…bye bye freedom, hello sliver tree prison but can you actually fool him…