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In the tiny pixie village of Honey Lake, lived one pixie who loved nothing more than to prank others. Her name was Kat, and some might say her prank were her way of getting attention. And when your big sister is Rebel, a very powerful and beloved pixie, one would try to stand out as much as possible. But on the other some pixies say that the reason Kat is mischievous is because she was born one April first.
Kat, had been playing so many pranks on the pixies that they have actually gotten used to it, they would make jokes and laugh at every prank. But today was a day that the pixies were afraid of April first, not only was it April fools day but is was also Kat's birthday. On this day Kat would always get into more mischief, compared to any other day of the year.
But what really frightened the pixies was the fact that is was Kat's eighth birthday, and as pixie law goes once a pixie is eighteen they can venture out into the world of humans and explore for twenty-four hours. It was very clear to everyone that Kat would use that time to prank the humans, and that is exactly what they were afraid of
?Sweetie, are you sure don't want to just stay home?? asked Lila, Kat's mother. She to was worried about what her daughter would in the human world.
?Yes, it would be safer if you didn't leave Honey Lake,? said Tony, Kat's father. He blindly followed his wife on this topic.
?Mom, Dad, don't you trust me?? Kat asked, her blue eyes sparkling.
?They trust you they just don't want you prank anyone and risk exposing us,? Rebel said flying in from above.
?Rebel,? Kat exclaimed hugging her sister. ?So you're on my side??
?Yes,? Rebel sighed. ?But you can't prank anyone,?.
After breakfast Kat quickly headed to the town gate with a few other people that were turning eighteen. The group were told the rules about going outside the gate:
- Don't out yourself as a Pixie
- Don't use your magic in the human realm
There weren't that many, but the those they were there got to the point. As she was leaving the gate Kat went over the rules again ad again They were going to make pranking a bit more complicated, but Kat liked a challenge. And a challenge she would get, for Kat was about to pull of the best prank ever.
Kat had been in the human world for little over an hour when she found the perfect place for her prank. She sat everything up so meticulously that even the dumbest of humans couldn't mess it up. Now the prank she was setting up wasn't her best prank ever, in fact she had pulled this same prank on any of the pixies back home. But the this prank is leading up her best one. Kat just wanted to have some opening acts. The frist one went off with out a snag. The human was so confused and mad, it was perfect.
?Hey, kid,? said a voice from the shadows. ?You need some help with those pranks, I have a good idea for your next one,?.
Kat looked around to find the source of the sound but didn't anyone. So kept on moving to do her pranks. If she had looked in the ally way behind her, she would have seen Wyatt. He is a pixie who also loves to prank. He lives on the other side of Honey Lake so they neve did meet.
But Kat, didn't let the weird voice stop her from pranking more humans. Her next few pranks went off effortlessly. Now it is time for the finally, Kat thought. She darted around looking for a spot to set up the prank.
When Kat found the spot she flew behind a dumpster and put herself into human form. She didn't really like to be in this form but if she was going to pull of this prank she needed to look like one.
?Hey you, asked if I could help,? said the voice from before. But this time when Kat looked around she found the person who was talking to her.
?Sure, I guess you could help,? Kat said consuedly.
The two introduced themselves and begin to get to work. By the time they had finished setting up, it was almost time to head back to Honey Lake. Kat set off the prank, which went smoothly until a kid was running up the ice cream truck unknowing they were going to get blasted with a chalk powder.
In an attempt to stop the child Kat used her magic to pull the little one away. Then Wyatt made the ice cream truck drive and disappear around the corner. The reason the two stopped the prank was because it would bring more attention to them if the victim were a child rather than an adult.
Kat and Wyatt quick went behind a dumpster and changed back to pixies. They flew to Honey Lake and got there just as they were calling everyone back. The two quickly separated and went home they didn't draw suspicion to themselves.
?Oh, sweetie, how was it?? asked Lila, as soon as Kat walked inside the house.
?It was awesome their are so many cool things in the human world,? Kat exclaimed sitting down to tell her family about her day.
?What types of pranks did play on the people,? Tony asked. ?We know you pulled some, would be you if you didn't,?
?Well?,? Kat start to say but was interrupted by a banging on the door. Lila when to open, it was the Queen's armys.
?Kat Downing, you're coming with us,? said the General as she stepped in front of the crowd.
?Buy why?? Kat asked the General.
?Because you used magic in the human world, and that is against the rules,? said the General, she turned to leave. ?Take her away,?.
Suddenly, the Queen's Army grabbed Kat and Threw her into the back of a police car. When she sat up right she noticed Wyatt was in the car.
?Did you rat me out?? Kat growled.
?No, if I ratted you out then I would also be ratting myself out,? Wyatt whisper-shouted. ?And I don't do that,?
?Well then who sold us out?? Kat asked ranking her brain of the other people who went to the human world with you
?It was me,? said a voice from the front seat of the car.
?Who is me?? Kat asked. The figure turned around and reveal themself as Rebel. ?Rebel,?
?Yes, my job today was to watch people going into the human world,? said Rebel. ?You broke a rule now you have to pay the price,?
?What price?? Wyatt asked sacred.
?Death,? Rebel said sorrowly. Unfortunately, the one thing Kat loved to do most was the one thing that caused her down fall. If only she could resit pulling that prank.
Welcome mortal. My name is Demara, goddess of tricks, innocence, and child play. I also dabble a bit with plants. (I have almost mastered the art of plants thanks to my tutoring from Demeter.)
My brother is Ciione. He is the god of business, adulthood, and responsibility. He is always strict. He only wears sharp suits like the kind you would see on a boss of some company. He has a strict haircut for his brown hair. He looks completely opposite of me in my sundresses and flowy long pigtails.
He does wear the rainbow tie I got him for his birthday a few hundred years ago. He always has bags under his eyes and is extremely pale.
We are twins but because he was born seconds before me he got adulthood and I got childhood.
We are children of Demeter and Zeus. While my brother was learning how to lead with Zeus, Demeter tutored me until I could control plants with the flick of my hand.
That is the most that you should know mortal before I start our tale.
I am sitting at my throne-like chair when my brother rushes out of the temple. I grow a small vine. It grabs his hand to stop him. "Where are you going, brother?" He pulls his hand away from the vine. "I have a meeting." "Another one? That's the fourth time this week and it's Tuesday." "I know, I know."
Since he's been working to get a spot in the 12 Olympians. He wants to make it 13. Ciione isn't very well known but he still thinks he has a fighting chance.
I get up and practically jump into his arms. He pulls me into a hug. We loom so differently. I could pass for twelve while he looks like he's going on forty-six. He almost sprints out the door. I run off to play with the mortals.
This is one of my favorite things to do. Today I hang out with a group of kindergarteners. We all go and ding-dong-ditch the old man who lives across the street from them. I laugh like a hyena. I may seem childish doing this but that's how I am. I wink at the kids and vanish in a puff of smoke. They all look amazed.
I like to play with them like that. It's quite fun. I come back to the temple a few hours later. Hermes is at the steps. "Hello. How are you, Hermes?" "Ms. Demara." He does a small bow. I curtsy in return. "I told you, you can just call me Demara." "Demara, I come to you with some unfortunate news. Your brother Ciione has gone missing."
My jaw drops. "He said he was at a meeting." "There was no meeting scheduled for today." I start to pace, "Are you sure?" "Demara, I would know if there was a meeting today." I plop down on the ground. Hermes sits down next to me. "We did find this."
He hands me his tie. I gasp. The edge of it is burnt. I lean down to smell it. In all my years with Demeter, we have visited Persephone more times than I can count. It smells like Hellhounds.
I rush to the entrance of Tartarus. It is hidden far away in the woods. I know the way by heart. It is a dark fiery pit with dark black burnt trees forming an arc around it. All you have to do is be brave enough to jump.
I take a few steps back. I get a running start before I jump into the abyss. As soon as I begin to fall I can hear the screaming of the tortured souls who have been trapped down here. My instincts tell me to curl up and hide but the first time I did that Demeter had to get someone to transport me back out. It was humiliating. Instead, I try to look confident.
I hit the ground but there is no impact. That's one of the weird things about this entrance to Tartarus. No matter how hard you try to fall in you won't get hurt from the fall if you have a pure heart. Mine is one of the purest.
I get a ride with Kharon across the river Styx. He has come to like me and awaits my visits over the years. He always lets me travel for free. I try to go as quickly as possible to Hade's temple.
Cerberus bows his head and lets me pass immediately. I pet his three heads and throw him some treats that I've been saving for him. He happily snarfs them down.
I rush through the entrance. I almost bump straight into Persephone. She jumps back in surprise. I curtsy deeply. "I'm so sorry." She looks down at me, "Oh, hi Demara! I haven't seen you in a while." She pulls me up. "I'm here to find my brother." She drops my hand and backs up.
I'm about to ask her why when an ice-cold hand lays on my shoulder. I whip around. I shiver a little which is surprising because it is so hot here. "Hello, Demara." His voice is cold and smooth. "Hello, Hades."
He looks at me slyly. "Now why would you come all the way to Tartarus?" I look up at him. His eyes are an electric blue. His hair the color of burnt wood with the ends on fire. His skin is dark and ashy. He is wearing a one-piece, the color of soot.
"I have come to receive my brother." My voice comes out more squeaky than I wanted. "Do you have him?" It's more of a demand than a question. He chuckles. "Who else would have him? He was getting in my way."
I stand my ground, "Where is he?" He doesn't answer my question. "He's been trying to convince Zeus to keep me out of all meetings to do with my domain. He's one of the reasons I'm trapped down here. He's also trying to make a petition to take Persephone out of here for good." She speaks up from behind him grabbing his hand, "I'm starting to like it down here and if the petition works I won't get a say if I want to stay or not."
He leans over and kisses her cheek. "I want him back." My voice sounds like a six-year-old who isn't getting their way. It does that when I'm nervous. "Tell you what. I haven't been able to gamble much since I've been down here and I'm dying to make a bet. Whatever you choose. If you win you get your brother back."
I tilt my head, "What happens if I don't?" He puzzles it in his head, "You have to join him." I take a step back. Then I take one forward. No way was I gonna just leave my brother here. I flip one of my pigtails over my shoulder, "Blackjack. One round. One winner."
He laughs and then snaps. We are now sitting at a table with a set of playing cards between us. "I'm dealer." Hades takes the cards. He deals out the cards. Mine read six and eight. Hades gets a good look at his cards, "Hit me."
He takes another card. He has a poker face as straight as a needle. I decide to draw another card, "Hit me." This time it's seven I win. "Blackjack." He looks up and snarls.
Hades throws his cards at the table. He only has eleven. A three, a six, and a two. He snaps again and we are at the entrance to the Hellhound cage.
All of the Hellhounds back up and bow when they see Hades. Ciione stumbles out from behind one of them. I grab him and pull him out.
"Demara?" he looks confused, "What are you doing here?" "I'm saving you, you doofus. What else would I be doing?"
Hades looks down at us, "Now get out." He snaps a third time and we are falling into a soft green meadow.
I roll over and hug Ciione. His suit is ripped and his glasses and bent. I tie his tie around his neck. He launches up and pulls me into a bear hug. We then walk back to the temple. "Demara, how did you find me and how did you get Hades to let me out?" I sigh, "That's a long story. I'll tell it to you if you make brownies."
It's his turn to sigh, "Sure." I squeal in delight. He lifts me up and spins me around. When he sets me down I run into the temple and fall into my throne-like chair. Ciione laughs as he goes to the kitchen to make brownies.
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