Chapter 51

Drew Bond awoke with a start. He looked round around the Bright Green room he was in. He was somewhere he did not recognise at first. Bright sunshine was trying to get into the room past the heavy drape Green velvet curtains. As Drew looked around the strange room he realised he still had the same dress on that Julie had instructed him to put on yesterday back at home. Struggle as he might Drew had been unable to get out of it last night and so he had fallen asleep with it on. Drew tried again and still could not get out of the thing with out help. Realising he needed the toilet he sat down on the throne and let out an ear piercing scream out that reverberated round the bathroom. The coldness of the toilet had certainly given him a wake up shock. The next shock was when two females instantly appeared in the room.

“Mistress Do you need our help?”

They both smiled as Drew said, “The toilet was cold and it gave me quite a shock. Would one of you please help me to get out of this dress as I need a shower? I recognise you from last night or at least I think I do. I thought that was all a dream. Am I correct in thinking you're have special responsibility for my Granny?”

“Yes mistress that is me Inga the Royal Wardrobe Mistress. My other duties include teaching you all you need to know about been a Fae Queen. You are not a Queen though are you? I should think every Fay for hundreds of miles felt the extent of your power last night. You certainly gave the all powerful Vampari a big wakeup shock. Until last night they thought wrongly that were the top dogs. All night long Fae from every corner of the UK and Ireland have been arriving to pay their respects to you. Lala my friend here certainly felt your power, as did her family who were on the receiving end of it from you and the Red & Green Queens last night.”

Drew thought back to the evening before. “I presume you must be the Vampari girl who was detailed to look after Tiny or one of her sisters. You are doing the job given to you. I also presume Lucy or somebody of a similar position has detailed you to look after me.” The female nodded her head.

“I remember from my dreams not all of the Barguest could talk and I had to kiss them like this to get a sound out of them.” As Drew kissed the girl she felt the full force of his magic. She staggered for a minute and then opened her mouth.

“Mistress Nana my sister is with Tiny as per her instructions. I am Lala the second missing Vampari and I reached Oberon's some time ago. While we Vampari normally do not associate with other minor Fae, I did as they were the only beings I knew about. Mistress from the shock I received from you there is no need of me to protect you. I though must obey the command of the Red and Green Queens and stay with you. Likewise this creature must obey the wishes of her mistress your grandma. Is it true that you once were a boy?”

Drew thought about his reply. “I was christened Andrew Bond although some of my friends call me Drew or Gaby and got me to dress as a girl whenever they could. A short while ago I started to develop female characteristics which caused me some distress. At the moment I am still both boy and girl. My boy bits appear to be slowly vanishing and are being replaced with girl ones. Before I came here I had seen doctors at the Sheffield Children's Hospital about my condition and I am due to see them again after this holiday to the Isle of Man is over.”

“Mistress if I may be so bold. It might be a good idea to stay in the girl mode while over here on holiday. Not all the Fae realise you are still part boy and have not fully come on line yet although you are powerful. Your magic is going to be the most powerful ever seen in any Fae born. Tam and his family certain felt your magic yesterday as you shared it with them on the ship. They are all yours now as are the Pixies or Piskies as some of them are known as. Now mistress will you strip and we will do our duty of washing and dressing you.”

Drew felt uncomfortable but he stripped down to his bra and pants. The leprechaun looked at him. “Mistress everything please you have nothing we will not have seen before.”

Drew did as instructed and tried to cover his breasts with one hand and his small penis with the other.

“Mistress you are correct that you are still part boy. I though need to check all your measurement so your clothing fits correctly.”

Drew decided it was not worth starting an argument and let both females wash and dry him. He followed the instructions as the Royal dresser placed a bra on him and asked him to step into a pair of silk panties. He looked at the dress he was asked to put on it looked like the dress he had recently removed although it was a golden yellow.

“Mistress please just allow us to dress you and then we can get some breakfast and join your family at the Lady Isabella, otherwise known as the Laxey Wheel. We then go by horse tram to Laxey from outside this hotel, and from there we catch the mountain train to Mount Snayfell.”

In the dining room Gaby noticed the bellboy from the previous evening. “Have you had your breakfast?”

“Mistress I have to serve you and then I will get something for myself.”

“No Paddy you will join us here and tell me about yourself. You will join us for the remainder of the day. I have had dreams about your older sisters but none about you.”

Paddy looked at the Royal Dresser for guidance. “The mistress's instructions have to be obeyed even if your instructions came from Oberon himself. Mistress boy leprechauns are a scarce commodity may I suggest you might be happier with him as your Royal dresser. I may have to supervise him to make sure he does everything correctly.”

“Paddy I realise you look like a young boy. How old are you in human years?”

“Mistress I am still only a young leprechaun in leprechaun years. In human years I am 558 years old.” This brought a shriek from the Royal Dresser. Paddy turned to the female leprechaun and went down on one knee. “Mistress I will explain why Inga the Royal dresser shrieked like a Banshee. At 550 human years a boy leprechaun can choose a mate or a female one can choose a boy if she knows his age. Before your Royal Dresser does anything else. Will she consent to be my partner and I will as she suggested help her dress you.”

Paddy was surprised at the clapping behind him. Gaby noticed her grandmother along with Andora and Endora. Paddy turned round looking shocked that other people had heard his proposal.

“Gaby we only came to see what was taking you so long. From the look on their faces I can see two Royal grannies are already planning a wedding.” Andora pointed her hand at the table and all the dirty crockery and cutlery was sided away. Paddy slipped a gold and Emerald ring on to the hand of Inga the female leprechaun.

Gaby, “Now we have the proposal out of the way I suggest we had better get on the tram to Laxey.”

The Horse drawn tram was waiting outside the Sefton Hotel. As they boarded the tram a young woman came running up with what at first glance looked like two girls. “Is this going to Laxey as I need to go to Mount Snayfell?”

Gaby, “It sure is. At first I thought I had seen your daughters on the ferry that I came over on recently.”

“We also were on the ferry. Mother came to ensure I was on it. These two though decided to be naughty and started to pick on somebody smaller than them. They are now being punished for what they did. ”

Both boys looked shocked as Gaby spoke. “One of the small leprechauns informed me your mother had made their bottoms redder than the leprechaun's hair. Did they inform you that they had tried to throw me to the ground?”

“I did not know that all they said was a big boy had told them off.”

Gaby held her hand out. “I am Gaby or Drew to my friends. This is my Grandmother and the two leprechauns with her are two of the five Doras who are Royal Grannies regardless of if they know it or not.”

Paddy looked at the young woman. “Gaby this creature who is such a hurry to get to Mount Snayfell is a Princess of Oberon and is incorrectly dressed as befits her station. Also her daughters should be dressed as Grandchildren of Oberon.”

Gaby waved her hand. “In that case Paddy I will do it the quick way.”

“Queen Gaby I left home for love and until mother summons us I have never returned to the island. What do I tell their father? He thinks he has two sons. Now though they are in those costumes they will become my daughters for all eternity.”

Within seconds both boys with one hand clutched their chest and the other their groin. As their breasts expanded their penis and testis vanished. Both girls started to cry.

“I think you had better join us on the Tram to Laxey. So I take it you have never let on about your heritage to your husband? Now though you can tell me all about yourself and your family.”

The girls found Andora and Endora had them by their hand. Paddy looked across. “Will you two Royal grannies help look after our little ones once they decide to come along?” The Royal Dresser blushed.

The tram set off from the hotel and drove down the seafront in Douglas. As they drove past Gaby noticed men doff their caps and bow while the ladies all curtsied. Soon they were at the Laxey Wheel. As they approached they noticed there appeared to be a massive queue for something. At first they thought it was for the wheel and then realised it was for the Snayfell mountain railway. Gaby turned to the young woman.

“Princess Daffodil of Oberon you will stay close to me. If only so I do not have to stop your daughters from threatening my leprechauns again. From the look on your face I presume they did not tell you that I accidentally used magic on them to stop them from harming the leprechaun concerned. I also understand your mother punished both boys. Then at the time I did not know the Green queen was on board the ship. Now though I wish to look round the Laxey wheel. I need some advice from somebody who might know. Yesterday I woke up after having many dreams on the same subject. In my dreams there were several variations. Each though had the same theme in that I was changing from a boy to a girl and I was some sort of magical being. On board the boat was the first time I used magic to defend myself and to help others.”

“Gaby somebody has been trying to give you a glimpse of your future and what it might be. If you helped leprechauns then they are already tied to you. In a way I am as you stopped to let us on the train.”

Lala, “Mistress last night all the Vampari where ever they are felt your power. They will soon come to be your helpers. The magic was already working on you on the ferry and when you placed your hands over the eyes of the old leprechaun you sealed your fate. Just think of the dreams as lessons that have to be learned for your future job. After your holiday here you will return to your home for a short while. Then you will join the Appolonaris junior team as Captain. I will be with you but in another form.”

Princess, “Mum informed me my Aunts Andora & Endora had regenerated and were quite animated. She also informed me father was pulling his hair out at having so many leprechauns around at once. She also informed me some Fae arrived from the Sea in a strange contraption that spewed out fire and smoke. Apparently it gave some of the Fae quite a shock.”

Gaby began to giggle. “That is one way to put it. The strange contraption is a steam bus and it brought some of my Tinies and Pixies all the way from Whitby in Yorkshire. You should have seen the performance from the boat I was on. Now as to your Aunts they both borrowed some magic off me. I will tell you about the bus and what I already know as Wee Wee has been kind enough to inform me.”

“In the North Yorkshire fishing Town of Whitby two friends who had shops next to each other were meeting.”

Constance, “Honestly my little cousins drive me up the wall. They constantly are bombarding me with messages to take them to the Isle of Man. You have no idea what it is like for me when they do that. I suppose I will have to use the money I was going to revamp my cafe with. Would you like to help me with the girls? Mum is busy and so cannot go.”

“Well Constance I also have been bombarded with messages from Wee Wee. She instructed me I had to help you. So that is why I came round. I have a little lain by and with your funds we should be ok. I have a feeling you will soon get all the funding you need for your cafe. You will have plenty of waitresses to help you and they do not eat a lot.”

“No but they do at times give me a headache. All the same I still love my tiny cousins. Did I tell you they badgered me to telephone the sales of the Ministry of Defence? Apparently Wee Wee had decided to buy the Ark Royal and the others wanted to buy the fleet of Sea Harriers. Well a smart young man turned up. I was very surprised when he agreed to the sale for £1 and then also agreed to the sale of the Harriers for a further £1. Wee Wee paid him there and then. I do not know where they got the £2 from as we are always short of money. The best bit was Wee Wee wanted the man to park the Ark Royal in the Clarence Dock in Leeds.”

“Constance I would not worry about how the Ark Royal gets to Leeds. Wee Wee got me round to help you. How she worded it is funny though. I went on line to see what the cheapest way for us all to go to the Isle of Man was. It looks like Rail is the cheapest although it will take us 22 hours to get there. I noticed we have a 90 minute wait for our connection at one station and we will have four changes of train.”

As she was talking the old steam bus drew up outside the cafe. A young man came inside. “The tinys' have packed your case Constance they are waiting on the coach with a few others. We can get you to Leeds quicker with this and then you can join the boat train.”

The two friends looked at each other and boarded the steam bus. Very soon they were chugging out of Whitby. The sight of the old steam bus going up the steep hill caused many people to wave at them. 25 miles down the road the coach had to stop to refill its boilers. As it did so some tiny people boarded the bus.

“Thank you good sir for stopping to pick us up. Would you be so good as to drive us all the way to Douglas and we will see you are well paid. Our Lord Oberon commands we return as quickly as possible.”

Wee Wee went to see what the holdup was. She was still wearing the plastic crown the Barguest had recently given her. The little man bowed. “Sorry we did not realise it was your Royal coach mistress. We will get off and wait for the next one.”

Wee Wee looked hard at the little man. “You wish to go all the way on this? If you do then you will have to help keep it full of fuel and water. There looks to be enough of you to help stoke the fire.”

“Yes your majesty we will help your drivers.”

Meanwhile a young female went to explore the upper deck. A few minutes later she ran back to her grandfather screaming.

“Poppy what is the matter now?”

“Papa lots of Draco Princessen.” As Poppy spoke Constance passed Wee Wee over to her friend and reached down and picked up Poppy.

“Do my little cousins scare you?” Poppy nodded her head and pointed to the school blazer Wee Wee was wearing.

“Draco, Draco, Draco everywhere.” Wee Wee took her blazer off and placed it on Poppy.

The Grandfather smiled, “See Poppy you are now a Draco Princessen so I suggest you go and play with the other girls.”

“Papa Poppy hungry.”

“Sorry Poppy I could not find a friendly cow to give me some milk for you.”

Constance looked across at Wee Wee and then started to undo her blouse. Poppy did not need a second invitation and started to suckle from Constance. Eventually Poppy surfaced and had milk all around her mouth.

“Sorry did I steal your feed? I was so hungry as we have come a long way.”

Wee Wee took hold of Poppy's hand. “Come Poppy you had better meet my sisters. I am like you and need to feed from Constance. The others all can eat normal food.”

“Thank you mistress we already have travelled a long way. My sons have carried their sister Poppy's' mother most of the way. We could not leave her and she was not fit to walk. I fear she is soon to go on the long sleep.”

Constance looked at her friend. “Ok Constance I will see what I can do.”

The little man clapped his hands and two of his sons carried their sister to the Barguest. “So this is Poppy's' mother no wonder you thought she was for the long sleep. She has given her all to care for Poppy. Constance and I can do that now. It is my duty as a sister of Lord Draco to look after all tinys. Your daughter may have been born a leprechaun. However she has come into contact with a Vampari. Poppy proves that. She knew what Wee Wee and her sisters are. The Grand daughters of Lord Draco. I can help your daughter, however that has consequences. I must give her some of my life.”

A female leprechaun joined the male and knelt down. “The boys and we her parents all love their sister. Queen of the Barguest you must do what you need to save her life.”

Constance bent down and picked up the female leprechaun and then passed her to her friend. “Wee Wee and Poppy appear to have claimed me as a feeding station. I cannot cope with anymore.”

“Constance do not worry this is a job for me. It does have consequences though I will become her mother. My boyfriend is in for quite a shock.”

A very sooty male came up to her and kissed her. “Do what you must to save her life. I am more worried how we will get this on the ship and keep it running. We are stopping soon at the Bull Run car park. I for one am very hungry and that is why we are stopping.”

The leprechaun smiled, “That is a job for us. Once this bus enters the sea at Morecambe it will become a ship. We will get there and return ok. We also must live near the Tiny Queen.”

People stopped to admire the strange bus. Constance went to the cafe and asked if they would accept her Visa card.

The man at the counter looked at Constance. “I do not have a machine; however I will accept a cheque off you.” Each of the girls came and gave their order. Poppy came and asked for a glass of milk. Constance though cancelled that order. She looked at the group of Leprechauns.

“Come on you lot this man needs to cook the food.” With that the German leprechauns lined up and gave their orders. This was followed by the two males who had been driving and firing the steam bus. Then it was the turn of Constance and her friend. Constance spotted some jars of local honey and bought the lot. Then she sat down with her drink and sandwich at a table.

Constance heard a little voice. “Please mistress is that the transport for Piskis?”

Constance, “I think we can manage to transport a few Pixies. Are you all hungry & thirsty?”

“Piskies need water and lots of honey.”

Constance tried not to giggle. “I have just bought some honey. Would you like some of it?”

“Please mistress if you could spare a little?”

The Barguests boyfriend went to the toilet block and came back with cups of water that he poured onto saucers. Then he opened a jar of very runny honey and poured it on to some more saucers.

“Thank you the Piskies owes you a big thank you for feeding us. Field Marshal Wee Wee commanded all Piskies to come and join the Piskis & Tiny army.”

The Barguest looked at the Pixies. “I also received orders from Queen Wee Wee. That is why we are here. Now will you tell me where you come from as over here you would be called Pixies and not Piskis?”

Before they could reply Constance noticed Wee Wee being carried by two of the Leprechaun boys in a chair made of their hands.

“Pesky Polski Piskies have you had enough to eat and drink. My cousin needs to finish her meal before she can feed me. I suggest you all board my chariot now.”

With that the Pixies lined up and marched to the awaiting coach.

“Now to you two girls. You both forgot that you need to eat extra when you are feeding us. The boys are bringing extra food and drink for you both. They were very hungry after driving us so far and so went back for more to eat. I am returning to my transport to drill those pixies. Boys back to the coach.”

Constance and the Barguest both burst out laughing.

“Well Constance that told us where the Pixies have come from. They did not need a second instruction. Look at them march all the way back to the coach. It was a good job you bought all that honey. I presume Wee Wee was behind that as it is obvious she instructed them to meet us at this car park.”

“Yes I am wondering just how powerful her thoughts are.”

Two males arrived at the table. “Constance my friend reminded me that the two of you will need to eat and drink more with you both feeding the tinys. In addition we are still hungry and thirsty so we bought a little extra.”

Constance looked at the pile of sandwiches and drinks the boys had brought. All too soon the pile was devoured and the males took the empty pots back to the café. They went to the upper deck of the old bus and sat down.

The Barguest spoke, “Pixies and leprechauns soon we will be in Morecambe. Near the Midland hotel we will drive into the Irish Sea. I need you all to be alert so we do not sink. So I want you all to look for leaks and plug them. Now though it is time for Constance and me to feed our babies.”

The steam coach chugged on towards its destination. Soon they were in sleepy Morecambe. Once a very popular holiday resorts but these days more popular with retired people. Quite a crowd gathered round the bus on the promenade. Constance crossed herself like she had seen some of the Catholic villagers do if in danger when the coach entered the Irish Sea. To her relief there were no leaks or water. Constance then noticed the Manx ferry had set sail from the docks at Heysham. She sent one of the leprechauns to inform the boys to follow that ship. Meanwhile both Constance and her friend had started to get a strange sensation in both their hands. The Barguest placed her hand on the railing and a stream of light shot out. A second or two Constance did the same however she managed to do it at an angle that sent a shower of light over the ship in front of them. Soon the pixies were following the example of the two girls.

On board the ferry one of the leprechauns came to Gaby. “Mistress somebody is shooting at us.”

Gaby smiled. “They are not shooting at us. They are letting us know they also are travelling to the Isle of Man. Can you call all the pixies on board this ship and order them to fire over the strange little ship.”

Very soon pixies on both ships were sending pixie dust high into the sky.

The Barguest looked up at the female who had suddenly appeared on their transport. “Sorry we cannot get up as we are in the middle of feeding the little ones. I presume you noticed the pixies rejoicing that their sisters are on the large ship with the Queen. They though have to protect Field Marshal Wee Wee Queen of Tinies.”

Some of the pixies on board started chanting “Nana, Nana,”

The Green queen turned to the Pixies, “Sorry girls I am not your Nana although I look a lot like her. You may call me Aunt if you wish.”

The chant changed to Pesky Polski Pixski Aunty. The Barguest & Constance both started to laugh.

Constance, “The initial firework you might have seen came from the two of us. We both got tingling sensations in our arms and then there was a flash of light.”

The Green Queen looked at the two friends. “Draco's youngest sister and Grand Daughter both coming on line together and the best of friends. Apparently you both can do magic.”

Constance, “Magic! The only thing we can do is suckling these two when we did not give birth to them. The same is true of my friend.”

The Green Queen looked at the three small creatures and picked up Wee Wee. “You brought both of them on line. Both are tied to you and to your mistress who is on the other boat.”

To their surprise Wee Wee shot up to full adult size. “Both had blockages that prevented them using magic. Now with my help they both can become Queens. I tire even more in this form so I will revert to my small stature. Yes I know Empress Gaby is on the ship as I am monitoring her as I have done for some time.”

Back at Laxey Gaby had finished her story and after a visit to the shop at the Lady Isabella. Gaby and companions boarded the Mountain railway to take the 30 minute journey to the summit of Mount Snayfell. From the summit Gaby would be able to see 7 kingdoms, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Man, Heaven & Sea. The train set off on its 4 mile journey to the summit. They had only been 10 minutes into the journey when something appeared to swoop down and land in a peat bog. This was followed by several others doing the same thing.

Gaby shouted “STOP.” The train came to a grinding halt. Gaby accompanied by Lala and the Princess went to investigate.

A small very muddy female appeared.

“Ah Princess could you loan me some magic so I can clean everybody up. I used the last of my gold to prevent us from crashing. I cannot go any further until we are all cleaned up. What will the new Queen think of me if I go like this?”

Gaby smiled, “The princess cannot help you but I believe I can if you give me your hand. I presume you are one of the Doras'.

“Yes I am Indora. Have you met either of my sisters Andora or Endora. They will be mad at me if they saw me like this all muddy. We received the summons and I tried my best to get us all here on time. Apparently a new Queen is arriving.” Gaby tried her best not to laugh.

The Princess looked at Gaby. “Aunt you had better quickly take Gaby's hand so she can transfer some magic to you before your sisters arrive as they were on the same train as us.”

The poor leprechaun soon felt the power of Gaby. “Oh, Oh, Oh that is not the magic of a Princess of Oberon. I see more clearly now. You must be Vampari same as Lala. I at least do recognise her.”

Gaby turned round as she heard, “Sister you are such a dimwit look at the girl's Aura. Mistress we are the remaining Doras On and Un. Our sister failed in her Aura lessons. May we take service with you like our other sisters?'

Gaby held her hands out to the two remaining Doras'. As they did so they heard. “Good at least we are all together again. Can you two dress the family correctly as Indora is incorrectly dressed? You three like we are Royal Grandmas and should be dressed accordingly. A flash of golden light left the two Doras and searched out every family member.

Gaby, “Lala while I get this lot on the train will you do a quick check to ensure there are no more stragglers.” With that Lala shot off racing round the lower portions of the mountain.

Lala soon returned. “There is a tall girl carrying a baby and following them are lots of little sisters and a Vampari or at least I think she is a Vampari. At first I thought the little ones were leprechauns. They seem different though.”

Gaby's mind flashed back to her dreams and the story she had just recently told. “Lala we will wait for them. If my dreams are correct then you have just seen the Great niece and great grand children of Lord Draco otherwise known as the Tiny's. If you think there is a Vampari with them then that will be The Barguest or at least one of them. They are soon supposed to come into my life once I get to Scarborough.”

Lala hurriedly tidied herself up. “I thought I was the only Vampari here. Then I find one of my aunts also has decided to come with the little Draco Princesses. I must look respectable”

As they reached Gaby Lala curtsied. The Tiny's returned the curtsy and giggled. Lala did a full bob in front of the two females. For some reason Gaby burst into tears. For a good ten minutes she was sobbing away. Then she felt Wee Wee tugging at her dress and picked her up.

“Sorry Wee Wee I just realised everything I had ever wanted to do will never happen. At least I have one of my micro tinys with me today.”

Wee Wee grinned. “Gaby all Fae that can are coming to greet you today. I persuaded my cousin Constance to come here today with us all. Lala you recognise my friend she is here to help me with my little cousins. Gaby there is no need to be sad. You will meet all your micro tinys once you go to Scarborough. You will also enter and win several cycle races before the media realise who you are. Lala and the Barguest and we represent all of Lord Draco's family. Now we are here the train can set off again.”

As they neared the summit of Snayfell they could here singing coming from the multitude on the mountain. As the train approached the singing changed to cheers.

As Gaby got off the train she walked the short distance to a wooden platform. As she did so she carried Wee Wee. There was a hush as Gaby reached the stage. Then Grandma Peters spoke.

“Greetings to all of you. As most of you know last night my Granddaughter Gaby was presented. Some of you even felt a little of her power.” As she said, “I give you Gaby Bond.” The sky darkened and day was turned into night. There was a flash of lightening that appeared to strike Gaby.

Gaby then raised her arm. “Storm enough I will play with you later. Now though we will have light. Storm you may wait by yonder cliffs as I am sure there are those there who will appreciate it being darker.”

“As Grandma was saying welcome to you all. Whilst I know about the Irish & Manx Leprechauns and Fairies. There are others here some of which are to be feared more than others. I have always liked folklore and it appeared to me one English County had more tales of Trolls, Bogart's, Furies, Pixies, Dragons, Giants, Barguest and the small people than any other.”

There was a shout from Constance, “Yes, we come from Yorkshire. Although my little cousins all look like Irish Leprechauns they are different in that they like the Vampari and Barguest come from Lord Draco's family.”

Wee Wee tugged at Gaby's dress and pointed at the microphone. “Hello everybody my sisters all call me Wee Wee because I am the smallest Tiny. I tire very quickly and so need the assistance of my cousin Constance. It was at my insistence that Constance brought us here. Before I go much further I would like Daffodil the Elder Daughter of Oberon to come out here and show off her Tiny Twins. She fled the Isle of Man because she thought her father would disapprove of her choice of mate. Well a son of Lord Draco Diablo is a super match. Of course she did not realise what her husband was. He should be arriving soon accompanied by Nana and two of my tiny sisters. Gaby other daughters of Lord Draco have been providing protection for you. I of course refer to Lucy's pixie brood. I suppose they are now Gaby's Golden Pixie army. Now I have other announcements to make. As you all know the new British government retired the Aircraft carrier the Ark Royal recently. Well Constance at my insistence contacted the Ministry of Defence about buying it. A nice man from sales came to our home to see us. I as Field marshal Wee Wee offered him a pound for it and asked him to have it driven and parked by the Royal Armouries in Leeds. My sisters each offered him a pound for that flight of Harriers they were also getting rid of.”

He smiled at me and then said, “He accepted my offer. You do realise you should be either Admiral Wee Wee or Flight Marshal Wee Wee”

“We shook hands. I then said my two tiny sisters Baby and Tiny had those titles. He laughed. What he did not know was I could monitor him as I do my mistress. The Warship is being brought up to the Humber and then along the Aire and Calder navigation to Leeds. The local council is very happy to have it berthed in Leeds as it was their adopted ship. The Ark Royal should arrive several days after Queen Gaby's holiday on Man has finished. Now I see the flights are arriving and apparently there are far more than I expected.”

There was the sound of Trumpets and marching feet. Petal, Sepal & Petunia sat upon three white unicorns led the pixie army. Each one dressed like a mini Roman soldier and carried a three pronged spear. Gaby turned to Lala “Will you take Wee Wee to join her army please.”

The Barguest took hold of Gaby's hand. “I will tell you who they are. This group as you can clearly see are the Golden pixie children and grand children of Lucy and Draco. They at times can be little devils. More appear to be joining them as the Doras are working overtime ensuring they are correctly dressed.” As the Pixies passed Gaby they saluted her and Gaby returned the salute. The pixies marched up and down and then finally lined up in nine rows. There were rows behind each of the three mothers.

Gaby heard a voice behind her. “Ah Lucy you are here I wondered where you had got to. The children expect us and Gaby to inspect them while the others are getting prepared. As to rearing them you as their grandmother have done a fine job.” Draco does a bow “Gaby I and all my family come to greet you. I see my sister has already joined with you. Wee Wee managed to broadcast your arrival to me and all the Vampari or Draco's who did not attend the party in Italy.” Draco looked at Daffodil. “I see my son has managed to produce two tiny daughters they like all Tinys will receive my protection. Now Queen Gaby do you mind if I take your arm and escort you to inspect the pixies?”

With that Gaby escorted by Draco walked the lines of pixies. Gaby stopped by one pixie that was stood in the middle of the group. “In my dreams I needed a permanent pixie to accompany me. You were the one to accompany me to the Vampari dance and give me advice so you will do.”

The pixie looked at Petal for advice. “The mistress has chosen you Snowdrop to be her companion. Mistress Gaby's instructions must come first even if Justine instructed you differently.”

“No that is not the problem. The reason I looked at you was because you three are daughters of the Great Draco and I might have to give my mum and aunts orders.”

Draco looked at the young pixie. “Mistress Gaby chose you as apparently you aided her last night. You are correct they will have to obey your orders and like the micro companions you will be her eternal companion pixie. Any instructions you receive from Gaby must be obeyed by all including my daughters, regardless of which branch they come from.”

Snowdrop giggled, “Grandpa Draco there is something you can do. Gaby will soon need homes for more of her people. I saw on the television the British Government intends to sell off their forests. I thought that as Wee Wee could buy the Ark Royal and flight of Harriers perhaps you or your brothers could buy up all the forests for our people.”

Draco grinned, “Snowdrop Mistress Gaby chose wisely you desire is currently being obeyed by my brother. By tonight the government will announce all the forests have been withdrawn from sale. We have no desire to stop people from walking in the forests.”

Gaby looked at the man with antlers on his head who appeared in front of her and bowed. “Lord Herne I presume you come to inform me that Snowdrops' instruction has already been carried out.”

“I also saw that television programme and took action straight away. I also started to get hundreds of messages informing me to hurry up and get the forests bought. Micro Tinies though do make mistakes my brother Neptune had to make the Aire-Calder navigation a bit wider and deeper so the ships could get along it. He also decided to buy a few surplus warships like the Cumberland and Manchester which he is having delivered to Clarence Dock in Leeds. He though did not get as good a deal like Wee Wee. He complained to me the ships had cost him a bomb.” This brought about giggling from a group of girls.

Gaby looked across at the girls. “Snowflake is that you hiding among your sisters?” This brought more giggling.

Herne, “Sorry mistress my younger daughters have got a fit of giggles. You correctly surmised that Snowflake was among them. They all wanted to come here to greet you.”

Gaby, “I suppose you are all wired to the Tiny broadcasting system?”

Snowflake, “Yes that is why we all came. In your dreams you saw some of us and others like Paddy you did not. Most of your dreams are coming true as we speak. You gave the Vampari quite a shock when you appeared with the Red & Green queens. They were having a masked party for their tiny princess. She though transmitted everything to all of us. The Gemini has followed your instructions and after playing with Jan will hand him over to Justice as you instructed. Had you not given those instruction they were likely to have shredded him for what he did to Tiny and her mother.”

Gaby, “Snowflake in my dreams you and all your sisters became my companions.”

“Yes Gaby we all got that broadcast. That is why we are here. All Fae large or small got the tiny broadcast.”

As Gaby continued to review all the Fae divisions back in London two members of the sales division had been instructed to go to number 10 to talk with the Prime Minister David Cameron. Both shared a car that was stopped at the entrance to No 10 for the security check. Then they entered to be shown into the cabinet room where the Prime Minister & senior members of the government was waiting. First was the sales representative for the Forestry commission.

PM. “I under you have managed to sell off all those forests that it was suggested we should get rid of. I further understand the new owners agreed to retain open public access as it is now.”

“Yes we got a good deal and we managed to retain access for the public. That was a major worry the public and caused them to object to the sale. In addition they also purchased a few other forests with the same restrictions. The Gentleman called himself Lord Herne and he paid our full asking price.”

PM, “Now you sir have managed to sell a few of our surplus ships.”

“Yes Prime Minister Battleships, Frigates, Destroyers, Submarines, Corvettes and Minesweepers all for sale went to a man who instructed me to call him the Old Man. He wanted all the ships to go to Clarence Dock in Leeds. The strange thing is the little girls offered me money for the Ark Royal and flight of Harriers to go to the same place.”

David shook his head. I take it neither of you know whom you have been dealing with?

The two officials looked at each other. “Sir was their money not good. We will get the lawyers to chase them for it.”

PM. “No their money is very good. I take it you accepted the girls offer for the Ark Royal and Harriers.”

“Well I accepted their money. Actually it was the only offer we got. I had thought of returning their money. But as I got a good deal for the other ships and they are all being sent to the same place so I let it stand.”

PM, “You accepted an offer off little girls?”

“Sir I felt compelled to let them have the Ark Royal and Harriers. It was as if they could read my mind. It was the smallest who called herself Field Marshal Wee Wee. She informed me her sisters were Admiral Tiny and Flight Marshal Baby. The tiny girls were better drilled than our soldiers.”

PM, “I take it neither of you have any knowledge of what is happening on the Isle of Man. Flights from all across the World are heading for Ronaldsway. Same with the ships heading for Douglas.”

In Buckingham Palace the Queen had received a message asking her and Philip to come as fast as they can to Number 10. This was not the way things normally went. However Queen Elizabeth decided they had better take the drive down the Mall and along Birdcage walk. Within a few minutes they were at the back door of No 10 and were shown to the Cabinet room. As Elizabeth entered all in the room stood up and bowed or curtsied. Elizabeth and Philip sat on the vacant seats. Before Elizabeth could say anything the lights went off and then a screen appeared on the wall.

“Greetings your Majesty from Wee Wee Field Marshal of the Tiny Army and Micro Queen. I know it has come as quite a shock to some of your government to learn Fae does exist. We are one of England's oldest allies. So when we learned the ministry of Defence intended to scrap the Ark Royal and many ships we had to do something. So we bought them. Likewise the Royal forests we have need of them and we do not mind sharing them with humans. We will though ban hunting in them. Now before I get on to the Isle of Man I have a warning about a joint IRA-Islamic assassination on members of the Royal Family. Those who planned the attack are currently being rounded up by the Justice team and will be introduced to a very sharp Lady in Halifax.

Justice has already decreed that terrorists should receive the ultimate sentence and not as they previously been treated recently with kid gloves. All of these shall meet their end with the sharp blade of the Halifax Lady and their heads shall be spiked like all traitors at the Knavesmire in York. Now as I promised in the Isle of Man my Queen is currently reviewing all her armed forces. I will try and inform you a little about our forces. First riding the Hell Hounds are my tiny sisters they are followed by the Royal Grandmas. Then comes a mixture of tiny Sisters and Leprechauns they all are accompanied by a Hell Hound as personal transport. The Pixies are led by 3 pixie queens. They along with the Tinies are the most deadly of our forces. I should have said we also have a small group of African pygmy's they look to Isolde the Cat Queen for protection. These are our light weight fighters. We then go on to the heavy weight forces. These comprise of the flights of Lord Draco. We have many dragon flights. In addition we have Lord Rombald and his giant family. Fae are medium range fighters. I would not cross them though. Then there are the specialist tunnelers and divers. ”

Queen Elizabeth, “Queen Wee Wee I thank you for the warning. My forces will take action immediately on the terrorists. I for one know who Lord Draco is. I understood he was in his home in Moldavia. For so many Fae transports to be heading for the Isle of Man can only mean a great Queen has arisen among your people.”

Wee Wee, “Yes Empress Gaby Battenberg Bond Queen of Northumbria, Queen of the three Germanys and a host of other titles. Siegfried of Bavaria will soon be paying you a visit to inform you Germany has decided to reinstate its Royal family.”

Elizabeth, “So cousin Siegfried has finally decided to accept the crown of Bavaria?”

Wee Wee, “No your majesty Gaby will be the new Empress of Germany. I suggest you get the Royal Heralds to visit Gaby in Scarborough. Not only is she in line for Germany but also the Romanoff Empire. Rings will confirm her German line and a tattoo on her arm and wrist her Romanoff heritage. Now I must be going as I have to lead my troops in the review. Before I go expect a visit from Prince Draco Diablo Draconaris Prince of Moldavia.”

With that the lights came back on and Wee Wee vanished. Before anybody could say anything there was a bright flash and the smell of sulphur. As the air cleared those present could see a man in a black suit he was sporting various medals and had a medal supported by a red sash across his chest. He bowed to Elizabeth.

“Greetings from Moldavia. It is some time since I last visited the UK then I witnessed Victoria and Robert's marriage and the signing of various documents that gave Northumbria to Robert and his descendants. Siegfried will be visiting you with copies of the deal. I though have had copies made for you in case you have not seen them.”

ER. “Draco welcome. I have known for some time about the document. Each monarch since Victoria has known about it as has each British Prime Minister. If you have a copy then I take it the New German Government does also.”

Draco, “Copies have recently been found in Bavaria and in files from the old East Germany. Now that it is known about other countries expect Britain to acknowledge the new Queen. I must inform your Majesty that several of my sisters including Justice have decided to bring Gaby here rather than have the Royal Heralds bother her in Scarborough.”

No sooner had Draco spoken than several females arrived. Elizabeth stood up and curtsied the females responded. “Which one is the person claiming part of my kingdom?”

Gaby approached Elizabeth. “That would be me. I did not ask for it though.”

As Gaby was speaking Elizabeth noticed the three Pixie Queens. “Elizabeth like you we are Queens in our own right. However Gaby is still our Queen. You have only to look at the three rings she wears and the tattoos on her wrist and arm.”

ER. “Please child let me see your rings and the two tattoos.”

Gaby walked across. “I always have had the tattoos and family members gave me the rings.”

“Gaby the three rings tell me a lot. There is no doubt as to their Authenticity. The two tattoos tell me you have been branded as both a daughter and a son of the Romanoff family. If your guardians permit I will ask the heralds to come here as apparently you are the heir to the vacant Bavarian throne and many others.”

“Currently I am both and so I suppose that is correct. I do not mind if the Royal heralds inspect my tattoos and rings. My tinys informed me of the joint IRA – Islamic assassination attempt. I should say they have already been tried at the new Supreme Court. Wee Wee informed you they would be executed. However their crime was against you and so the case was heard in closed doors in London. This afternoon their crimes will be heard on the television and their execution will be seen across the world. That should take place tomorrow down the Mall. Prince Phillip I should inform you that the murderer of your late uncle Louis was among those convicted at the Supreme Court.”

Two men appeared at number 10. They inspected the rings and tattoos on Gaby. As they were doing so the Prime Minister David Cameron said, “Your Majesty Siegfried of Bavaria is on line and is asking for help locating the Bavarian Heir who he believes is living in England.”

Elizabeth signalled to David to switch on the screen so all could see. Then she spoke. “Siegfried of Bavaria I believe I may have already located the person you seek. My Heralds have already confirmed the authenticity of the three rings they bear along with the Romanoff branding they have in their arm and wrist. My husband Phillip also looked at the rings and says they are Austria, Bavaria & the three Germanys.”

“Elizabeth will the holder of the rings please show me them and I will decide if they are what I am looking for.”

Gaby goes in front of the camera and it is zoomed in at each ring in turn. All present in the room heard “Oh my God I did not expect to see all three in my lifetime. Elizabeth I will inform you that of this moment both Bavaria & Austria have an Empress. The Rest of Germany will soon follow. I will start to organise the Bavarian & Austrian Mountain divisions to protect Empress Gaby, so I will be sending them across to RAF Catterick to get acclimatised.”

Gaby, “Siegfried of Bavaria, I am currently on vacation on the Isle of Man with family & friends. It was important that I made a detour here to London. In Two weeks I go to Scarborough to join the Appolonaris junior team as captain.”

Siegfried began to laugh. “You are the wonder kinder my sister has been talking about. Gaby Bond daughter of Jenny Bond. That is all I get from her. She never informed me that our Empress was riding for Appolonaris.”

Gaby, “That is because I do not normally wear the rings. However it became important for me to do so after I learned I am descended from Robert of the Three Germanys. I hope I am still allowed to ride my bike. At least until the press realise that Empress Gaby and Gaby Bond junior World Champion are the same person. I am already quite well protected. Prince Draco Draconaris of Moldavia has already provided me with plenty of protection.”

Siegfried laughed, “Empress Draco always turns up if there is a female Royal in distress. I know he got your granny to safety in England. I though had no idea where she was. She never ever drew on funds available to her. Had she done so then I would have traced you long ago.”

Gaby, “Siegfried & Elizabeth you will both be my regents and teach me all I will need to know. Now I am returning to my holiday.” With that Gaby vanished although one pixie stayed behind.

There was quite a discussion. It was Elizabeth that stopped it by saying.

“I know some people are going to be upset by the change of boundaries across Britain. However the Kingdom of Northumbria is now in existence. Mr Salmon has for some time been asking for the boundaries to be changed. He will get his wish as like England, Scotland will get much smaller.”

Across in Bavaria Siegfried had called the media to Newswanstein Castle. There he held an audience. With Siegfried were other Royal family members. “Today I have just had confirmation from Elizabeth of Britain that the lost heir to the Bavarian, Austrian & German states has been found and as of one hour ago I was appointed Regent by the same person.”

For a minute or two there was complete silence and then the Question started.

Siegfried, “The royal heralds in London have already confirmed the heritage of the child. That is why Bavaria & Austria both have decided to reinstate their Royal Family with immediate affect. Likewise I expect Hanover to quickly also acknowledges the new Empress. The rest of Germany may be a little slower but eventually they will also come round.”

Siegfried decided not to say anything about the Romanoff line.

Back on the Isle of Man Gaby discovered her family had moved on to Rushen Abbey there she found her Grandmother and was going to ask her questions when she spotted somebody else she knew. Gaby set off running to the person. “Tina what are you doing here should you not be with the team?”

“Ah Gaby I am working. Appolonaris has entered the Manx cycle race. I should have informed your mother about it. Now what is this I have heard about you been the lost queen of Bavaria?”

“Oh? Does that stop me from being in the team? The rings appear to be stuck as I cannot get them off although I did previously.”

Gaby then noticed Tina's daughter doing a full curtsey. Gaby held her hand out so both could see the rings. Tina kissed the rings and also did a full curtsey. “So what Siegfried said is true the junior Appolonaris team has our Empress as Captain.”

Jenny Bond came up. “Captain Tina I am surprised to see you here. I thought you were going to spend some time with your brother.”

Tina and daughter both did a short curtsey. “Jenny I am no longer captain. That position goes to the Ladies Champion and mother of our Empress. I know you are on holiday. However my brother thought you and Gaby might like to try and win the Manx cycle race whilst you were here.”

Gaby's face lit up. “Tina we would love to. Somehow I think I am better protected here than anywhere else.”

Tina, “You know you are supposed to join us for intensive training in Scarborough after this holiday. Gaby do you see the lady with a staff in her hand?”

“Yes she has long red almost as if it is on fire hair and what looks like a long green cloak.”

“Well I am going to curtsy and kiss your hand again. Please watch her reaction.” Tina curtsied and took hold of Gaby's hand and kissed each ring.”

“Tina she smiled and is coming this way.”

The woman stopped by Gaby and instead of doing a curtsy she went on one knee and lifted Gaby's hand up. She then proceeded to kiss each of the rings. Gaby was surprised to see she had acquired an extra one and presumed it must have been Tina who placed it there.

“Sorry mistress I am Ventura I and my sisters missed you on the mountain and I traced you here. I have summoned those of my sisters who made the trip with me.”

Gaby looked at the woman who had fiery red hair and green eyes and stood six feet tall. Within seconds about 20 females all clad the same and looking alike arrived. Shortly after so did Grandma Peters. She watched as each one knelt and kissed Gaby's rings.

Gaby's mind drifted back to Rhine and her daughter Ingrid who she had dreamed of. Gaby said, “Rhine & Ingrid her daughter.” This had an effect on all the females.

“Our sister Rhine she made it here in time. We are so sorry for being late.”

It was Grandma Peters who spoke, “Rhine has had to go on a little job for the mistress. I suggest you all kiss her properly this time so you are correctly bonded.”

Tina tried not to laugh as each one kissed Gaby on the lips and then staggered away.

“Gaby if they were full Valkaries they would not have staggered like that.”

Gaby's mind flashed back to little Cousin Lily. “Little Lily will you bring the pack and your sisters as we have new recruits who need a ride.”

A second later a small girl appeared. “Are these the ones they look as if they should be in Grandma Lily's group?” Lily waved her arm and in a flash the females were all sat on a dog. Then they set off.

Tina & daughter giggled. “Gaby you do realise that you have just given your Appolonaris team colleagues the fright of their lives.”

“Tina I presume at least one of them can do some magic or they would not have looked like Valkaries. Lily will be gentle with them. I also presume some of them at least do have Valkyrie blood in their veins.”

Tina, “Much diluted blood but it is still there. They call themselves the new Valkaries.”

As Tina was talking Lily landed back with the girls. Fear had caused them to return to their true form. It was obvious that nearly every one of them had been crying. The one who called herself Ventura approached Gaby.

“That was a good ride can we do that again soon?” This brought about gasps of horror from the others.

Gaby, “Ventura and others I can see how much you enjoyed the ride. However we all first need to work as a team. When time permits you can go on another training flight with Lily. For now though you must practice as a team. I understand Tina the Assistant Captain has been coaching you. This will continue with the help of my mother who is now Captain of the Appolonaris team. Ventura you appear to be spokesperson for your friends and appear to be eager to ride the hell hounds again so you can come with me, Lily and Tina's daughter for a longer ride tomorrow evening. I though suggest you go and put on warm clothing for it gets very cold.”

Tina's daughter looked at Gaby. “Great I always wanted to ride a Hellhound mother though would not let me.”

Shortly after this Gaby went to get refreshments and was just starting her Strawberries & Cream tea when a helicopter bearing the insignia of the air sea rescue landed on the lawn. Two people got out. Then the helicopter took off again. The couple approached the Restaurant there they bowed and curtsied to Gaby.

“Grandma sent the two of us to greet you and thank you for the action taken to save her life. I also wanted to meet the person who is now Queen of Northumbria. For some reason Kate was also eager to come. We also have to return some lost property.”

A pixie popped her head out of Williams coat pocket. “Hi Gaby, I have booked William in at our place. For some reason he wants to get you on the dance floor for a Polka and Waltz.”

“William by any chance have the two of you had a dream where we met in Germany at a wedding?”

“That must be it as we both had a similar dream.”

William then spots Tina and daughter and again bows. “Sorry Grandma did not inform me you where here your Serene Highness.”

“William neither Gaby nor I go in for a lot of bowing or curtsying. I am here with the Appolonaris team to ride in the cycle race.”

“William as you are here, will you and Kate present the prizes to the winners. I at least can race with your cousins and half cousins. Now though will you join us in our Strawberry and cream tea.”

“Tina after our strawberry tea could you contact some German families for me? I wish that Sophie Taxis and her cousin Maxamillian to be here for tonight's ball. Their families had better come as I have a proposition for them.”

Unknown to Gaby most of the German aristocracy were already heading for their nearest airport. The German national airline had to charter other aircraft as more people wanted to go than they had flights available.

Siegfried telephoned Tina, “I thought I had better come and greet my team captains in person. A few kith and kin decided to fly with me.”

“Oh I hope the girls have brought their ball gowns and decoration. Gaby asked to make sure Sophie Taxis and her cousin Maxmillian were here for tonight's dance.”

“Both are on my flight. In fact Sophie is sat next to me.”

“Hello Princess Tina, Why would the new Empress ask for me and Maxmillian we have never met her?”

“Perhaps Tina she wants you as a lady in waiting. As for Maxmillian I do not know what she intends for him. Although she did say she could not dance with William all night.”

Gaby asked to speak with the Duke and Duchess. A few seconds later she \was put through. “Hello your Grace I thought I better have a word with you. For some time when racing I have noticed a female who apparently has eyes for my colleague Joshua Waugh. I also know that Grandma has been trying to pair Sophie with her cousin Max. Tonight I require Max as a dance partner. Sophie I require as a Lady in waiting and also to announce her engagement to Joshua Duke of Cumbria.”

A stunned Duchess went and sat next to her mother. “Mother did you get the trinket from the vault?”

“By now you should know I NEVER GO travelling without them. Why the sudden interest in them?”

“Sophie might need to borrow them tonight for the dance.”

“What are you not telling me? By any chance has the new queen done what I failed so far to do?”

“Sophie is to become a Lady in waiting to the new queen. In addition if all goes correctly she shall become engaged to the New Duke of Cumbria.”

“And Max what of him?”

“Well at the moment he is required as a dance partner. Although I would not put it past the new queen to find him a suitable wife.”

Sophie noticed the grin on her parent's faces and the beaming smile coming from her granny. She turned to her sister who had no idea what was going on. “Sorry Sophie I have no idea what is going on. The last time I saw a grin on fathers face like that was on my Engagement. It cannot be that as you only have eyes for that Cyclist little sister. You know as well as that nothing less than an Earl or Duke will do. Father would not consider anything less unless it was another Royal prince.

All too soon the Aircraft where landing at Ronldsway airport. Waiting to receive them in the VIP lounge was Draco. To many of them Draco Draconaris was fiction. However they all bowed or curtsied as he was the Queens reprehensive. He grinned when he saw the Old duchess.

“Greetings everybody. Some of you recognise me as Prince Draco Draconaris of Moldavia. Her Majesty is rather busy, hence the reason I am with my daughters to greet you.” Draco scans the room and spotted Sophie's grandmother. “Your mistress awaits your reunion with her and asks you as keeper to place the Dragon necklace around her Granddaughters neck. Sophie once her companion will become the new official keeper.”

“I noticed they were getting hot. In my dreams I placed them on a friend of my grandson. I knew then my time was up with them. The child though did not ask me for them. So I brought them today.”

Draco smiled, “The dragon's tears recognised their new mistress in your dreams. They now want to be reunited with her. First though you must place it on your mistress and then your daughter shall place it on the next in line and finally your Granddaughter on the Queen. Then the dragon heart shall return. Even I feel it is close but I am not sure where.”

“My mistress she survived the War. I would have gladly gone to her if I had known where she was.”

Draco chuckled, “Nobody but me knew where she went. It was a dangerous time then and your mistress did not know who to trust. So she kept quiet as to who she was.”

Soon the coaches they had boarded were at their designated hotels. Very Soon they were in their rooms. Waiting for the ladies was a team of hairdressers and beauticians.

Gaby meanwhile was looking round Rushen Abbey. Then it was back to Sephton Palace to get ready for the Evening meal and Grand Ball

William looked at the blood red broach Elizabeth had given Catherine to give to Gaby. “I thought Grandma would have pinned it on Queen Gaby herself for that is the dragon heart. There was a knock at the door and Phillip & Elizabeth entered.”

It was Phillip who spoke. “With all our German cousins arriving here your granny decided we had better round up the family and come ourselves. Catherine my wife Elizabeth has decided it is her job to return the Dragon heart to Queen Gaby of Northumbria. The only ones we could not contact were your father Charles and stepmother Camilla. We have left messages for them to contact us as soon as possible.”

Meanwhile Princess Sophie Frederica of Thurn and Taxis prepared for her meeting with Queen Gaby of Northumbria. Her cousin Maximillian looked at her. “Sophie you look smashing in that dress.”

“Max, you also are done up like it is your formal betroval.” Then Sophie gasped, “Max you do not think Granny has got her way and it is our formal betroval.”

“Sophie I know Granny has been trying to get us together. However I have eyes for a certain Princess from Bavaria & I know you like that English boy.” The two of them breathed a sigh of relief. Max took his cousins arm as he led them into the ballroom. There they were announced as her Serene Highness Princess Sophie Frederica of Thurn and Taxis and Cousin Maximillian Strenau.

Gaby smiled. “Sophie I need a lady in waiting to give me advice. Will you accept the position? Sophie was stuck for words but nodded her head.

Max, “Your Majesty Sophie accepts the position offered.”

There was considerable clapping from those in the ballroom. “Maximillian will you escort your cousin to her seat and then return here and kneel alongside my friend Joshua Waugh. Although they may not realise it both Joshua and Maxamillian have come to my aid as has Sophie. Now as I understand Sophie has eyes for Joshua. Well apparently her father will only permit her to marry a Duke. So Joshua for service rendered to me. I am creating you Duke Joshua of Kendal and the Rhine. Now once the tinys have placed your cloak on you. Your formal engagement to Her Serene Highness Princess Sophie Frederica of Thurn and Taxis is announced. Maximillian you already are a member of the Sax Coberg family, I understand you for some time had eyes for the Niece of Siegfried of Bavaria. Is that true?”

Max spotted Siegfried laughing at him squirming. Max though approached Tina's daughter and went down on his knee. Will you marry me?”

Gaby recalled Max. “I see you are wearing the Knights stars of Bavaria & Austria. I presume they belonged to a relative.”

“They belonged to late grandfather. Grandma insisted I wear them both, but others informed me I could get in trouble wearing both.”

“Max will you take them off and pass them to me please?”

Gaby appears to inspect both of them and gives each medal a kiss. Gaby then shows everyone present the medals. “Max both you and Joshua will share the title of QUEENS CHAMPION. Likewise you both shall receive the Bavaria Star and Austria star from me then nobody will doubt your right to wear them. Your Grandfathers stars though shall be returned to your grandmother.

Max's grandmother the Dowager Duchess came forward and Gaby pinned the broaches on her.

“Wear them with pride.”

“Mistress I must also place this necklace on you.”

Gaby smiled as she recognised the Dragon tears from her dreams. Gaby stood up. “Will my mother and grandmother step forward and also Sophie & her mother. As you all can see I am wearing the Dragon tears however they must be returned so my mother and grandma can wear them.”

The old lady removed them from Gaby's neck and went across and placed them on Gaby's grandma. After a few minutes they were removed and handed to Sophie's mother to place on Jenny Bonds neck. Then again after a short they while they were removed and handed to Sophie who placed them on Gaby. This time Gaby stood up and walked around the room.

“You have just seen the Dragon tears pass down 3 generations of two families. Sophie like her Grandma will be the new official keeper of the Dragon tears. Now though I see one of my partners has arrived and apparently he has brought his Grandparents. I suppose they must be the senior members of the House of Sax Coberg”

With that all the assembled stood up and bowed or curtsied as Elizabeth & Phillip passed them. Prince Harry was at the back of the room kissing with Princess Elizabeth of Taxis & Thurm. He then heard an “mm”

He recognised the sound as coming from his Grandmother when she wanted his attention. .

“OH Grandma, Elizabeth & I were getting acquainted.”

It was Prince Phillip who responded. “When did you Harry intend to tell us you and Her Serene Highness Elizabeth wanted to be an item?”

It was Princess Elizabeth who responded. “Your Majesty we were in a quandary as to who permission should be asked first. For Gaby is my Queen and Harry knows he has to ask you. In addition mother should be asked. Whilst I am a Roman Catholic I would change to Anglican so Harry's place in succession is not harmed.”

Queen Elizabeth then smiled, “I think we had better see what Princess Gloria has to say.” Harry took this as permission and as Princess Gloria approached he went down on his knee and said, “Princess Elizabeth will you marry me the Royal spare?”

William looked at his brother and shook his head.

“Oh I am sorry I did not wait for your Majesty Queen Gaby.”

Gaby was laughing away. “Gloria should we allow these two to marry? It appears to me that Prince Harry has done everything correctly. He asked his grandmother who although called Windsor is still the senior member of the Sax Coberg family. Your daughter appeared to me to be like a Lioness who would do almost anything to protect her chosen mate.”

QE. “Queen Gaby I came to present a red broach to you.”

As Elizabeth pinned the broach on Gaby it appeared to be pulsating. Queen Elizabeth and the others sat down. Within minutes there was a knock at the door and several females appeared in the doorway. The three pixie queens ran across to the ladies and then they were announced as the daughters of Lord Draco. With that all but Gaby and Elizabeth stood up. Pixie & Dragon daughters walked to Gaby and then spoke as one.

“Queen Gaby you have been presented with the Dragon Heart & tears. We bring you the Dragon mane. Others are bringing the Dragon claws although we have never seen them.”

Wee Wee and an army of tinies and Leprechauns marched down with what looked like golden gloves. “Gaby we bring you the Dragon claws.”

Gaby bent down and picked up Wee Wee. “Elizabeth this is Field Marshal Wee Wee. I believe she recently bought the Ark Royal and flight of Harriers from you.”

Both Phillip and Elizabeth laughed. Phillip, “We could do with Wee Wee in purchasing to get our costs down.”

Gaby scanned the room. “Elizabeth do you and Phillip mind looking after my guests. There are a few who I need to collect. William will you and Catherine come with me and I better take Wee Wee.”

Within minutes they were in a helicopter flying towards Robin Hoods Bay. The tide was out and William skilfully landed it on the beach.

Gaby grinned as she saw several people waiting. “Wee Wee I see you have already informed them to be waiting for us.” Before long the waiting group had got seated in the helicopter and they were off again. Two of the ladies grinned like mad when they saw Gaby wearing the Dragon mane and they did a curtsey as they entered the helicopter.

Gaby looked at the man who was with the ladies. He was wearing a suit that had seen better days. “I presume you are the father of this little one?”

He reaches down and pick up Wee. “Well Elizabeth you are far better than the telephone. We did as you asked. I though look a bit of a tramp in comparison to the ladies. They all look like Princesses.”

Prince William, “Sir will you sit in the front with me and that will allow all the ladies to have a good chat.”

Wee Wees father looked at the pilot and tried to do a bow. “Elizabeth how did you manage to get the Duke of Cambridge to pilot you? The old steam bus was one thing but a helicopter with William Wales as pilot.”

“Sir Her Majesty asked me to come and collect you and her cousins the Russian Princesses and bring you all to the Sefton Palace Hotel in Douglas.”

Elizabeth's father was stunned for a moment and he looked at his wife. She was all smiles.

Prince William, “Sir for years my family has known certain Princesses escaped from Russia. We also knew the bones discovered could not be the true Russian Princesses. We also knew some German & Austrian Princesses also fled to Britain. Until very recently we though had no idea where to look. Wee told us when she joined up with Queen Gaby of Northumbria.”

Princess Anastasia, “Gaby is not just queen of Northumbria. She takes precedence over all of us as heir apparent to the Russian throne. In addition those sparklers she is wearing also inform us she is the rightful queen of Germany & Austria.”

Gaby, “Siegfried also informed what you just said was correct. He and Elizabeth are my regents until I come of age. William can you fly a little lower to the Irish Sea there appears to be something down there.”

As they got lower they could see it was a massive pod of Whales, dolphins and porpoise. Wee managed to scan the pod.

“Apparently the little princess of the sea went looking for their big sisters and the pod is protecting them.”

Gaby, “Ask if Willie is among them.”

Wee scrambled out of her father's arms and jumped out of the Helicopter. As she fell down Wee Wee landed in a jet of water a massive Whale was blowing.

Wee stepped on to the back of the whale. Gaby and those on the helicopter heard her say, “Right you lot I am Water Marshal Wee Wee. Queen sent me to guide you to the Isle of Man. There you will find your big sisters and your father.”

A big cheer came from the young mermaids. “Now who is supposed to be looking after you?”

Several small beings fluttered down on to the back of Willie. “That is us and we have had a right job keeping them in order.”

Wee Wee shook her head. “Water Pixies I presume and you lot like to play as much as Mermaids do. Well you lot will have to join our pixie army once we get ashore. Now to you mermaids I want you to select a Whale, Dolphin or Porpoise and climb on to its back. You are all to line up in three rows behind Willie and then we will set off.”

As they got nearer to the Isle of Man other sea creatures joined the pod. Some were a little nervous about been so close to Willie the great White Orca.

In the helicopter Elizabeth's farther started to laugh. “I should take Elizabeth fishing. She would tell the fish to just jump into the boat.”

Once William saw Wee was safe they set off again and soon landed on the promenade in Douglas. As they landed a small white orca came to the beach.

“Willie my father says greetings to the new queen. He asked me to ferry you so you may speak with your children of the sea.”

Gaby kicked off her shoes and walked to the young whale as she did so the doors of the hotel burst open and a crowd of people led by two small tinies came out.

“Well as you managed to speak with me. Two of my little ones are coming to greet me.”

“Yes Empress I already know as the bossy one has informed me I had to wait for her tiny sisters.”

Gaby started to laugh, “Mistress Even Willie my father is helpless against the tiny one. The little flying things all they wanted to do is play. But with the tiny one it is get into three straight lines behind Willie we are going to Douglas to find your father and sisters. This brought a great cheer from the mermaids. As we have swam along other sea creatures have joined us even ones who would normally keep well clear of us. When they did so the flying creatures leapt on to their backs. And they formed into three ranks. The little boss looked around and said, "Good you each now have a steed to ride.”

“Well White son of Willie You White Orcas are now my Royal Orcas. There will be times when I need your families help. Mainly to deal with Great white Sharks.”

“Mistress nothing would give us greater pleasure than hunt that creature.”

Tiny and Baby were the first across the road and joined Gaby on the back of the whale. White felt their presence.

“You two are like the Bossy one.”

The two of them laughed. “White we all have the same ability as our tiny sister Wee Wee. She likes to organize Tinies and Pixies. Pixies are what you call flying things. She takes her job seriously and Pixies will travel miles just to be ordered about by her.”

White let off a low rumble. “Yes I can see she also attracts sealife the same way. Even we are getting an escort of Grey & Common seals.”

Baby handed Gaby a Trident just as a pod of Blue Whales were swimming by.

Gaby was surprised to hear the whale speak to White. “Arr White we came as fast as we could following your fathers call." Others like the Narwhale have joined us. Apparently your father has something to say to us.”

Gaby, “I believe Willie called you all to provide an escort for me while he is occupied with one of my small companions.”

The great whale then noticed the girl upon Whites back was holding a trident.

“Your father Neptune will be cross when he discovers you are playing with his Trident.”

“Great Whale I am not Neptune's daughter. Also this is not his but mine. Can you not see the Jewels upon it?”

Another great whale swam up. “Even if my husband cannot tell the difference I can. The last time I saw that was with a porpoise who had recovered it from the deep. I saw her hand it to the tiny ones.”

Gaby, “Yes that is correct. Do you wish me to demonstrate that I know how to use it? In fact it is discharged so I better call up Storm to recharge it for me. ”

A second or two later the sky darkened and then there was a rumble and a flash as lightening hit the trident, Gaby herself started to glow as the electrical charge was stored in her body. Gaby was now a Golden colour

Wander The Great Whale, “The little ones I could not harm for I know they are the spawn of that Devil Draco and nobody could save me if I harmed them. You though look familiar to me as if I knew you a long time ago.”

One of the Narwhales spoke, “Please forgive him our Queen for it is not every day that Britannia rides her Royal Orca as in days of old.”

“Ah yes Britannia I remember now blue whales have to provide a Royal escort party for the Queen of North lands and Seas. That accounts for you holding a Trident that even Lord Neptune could not hold.”

White was quiet for a second, “If the little ones are Draco spawned then I have three queens upon my back and not just Queen Britannia and father has the very bossy one on his called Queen Wee.”

Gaby laughed at this remark for she knew about Wee giving orders.

Very soon the two groups merged and Gaby crossed over to Willie and picked up Wee Wee. “Children of the sea let me introduce Wee Wee one of my dearest friends and companions. She also likes to be called field marshal, sea marshal, or flight marshal. These other two are her tiny sisters and have come to inspect the Pod.”

A pod of pilot whales accompanied by a female Orca joined the great pod. The female Orca looked at Willie. “Willie I would have been here sooner however I had to stop and help this pod of pilot whales they were been harried by Great White sharks. After I had a few for my breakfast the rest of the sharks just vanished. Although I think they will not be far away. Between us we bring a great army of tiny people as Lord Oberon has commanded to meet the Great Queens.”

Gaby, “Welcome mother of my Royal Orcas. Your son and Grandson have been providing my transport today. I will cross over to you with my companions for one of them wishes to inspect the army you carry.”

As Gaby was speaking tiny people jumped from the back of the pilot whales on to the great Orca and went into rows.

On shore Neptune looked at his brother Oberon. “You are correct my brother at first I thought you had made a mistake. Those fireworks though tell me no mistake has been made. I saw the porpoise hand the trident over to our brother's children. Only one though can recharge it like that with the power of the storm. Regardless of what they look like.”

Neptune looked down at his feet and noticed the little people all cheering. He picked up one and noticed she was wearing a blazer with a dragon on it.

“I am Poppy sir, my tiny little sister Wee Wee gave me this coat and I was informed I was now a Draco Princess like, Baby and Tiny.”

“Poppy as I can clearly see your Grandpas are both my brothers. I better give you a bracelet like those my daughters wear. Also you have just reminded me of a task I should do although it appears I am already too late as the seasons and months are already here.”

“Greetings Lord Neptune. We all saw the signal from the Empress. We have all come to greet her for it is a long time since she summons us all and by the strength of her signal everyone will know she has returned.”

“Brother Janus you can see the Empress is stood on the back of her great white Orca. All the children of the sea are coming to pay their respects to her.”

As they all watched Gaby raised the Trident higher and the lightening continued to stream into her. Gaby heard the pixie in her pocket say. “Mistress it is even charging me as I can feel the tingle of the electric.”

Gaby continued to hold up the trident and the electrical storm came to a stop before Gaby lowered her arm.

“Brothers Oberon & Neptune's it appears we just have witnessed the power of the Storm being tamed. I thought our Sisters would also see the sign.”

Poppy, “Lord Janus your sisters have gone directly to the Empress. April & May led the way while Augusta kept overall charge of her younger sisters. Uncle Neptune will you kindly put me down. As my Sister Wee Wee is not here I will have to take charge of the combined Tiny, Pixie & Leprechaun Army. I though need a steed like my tiny sister has.”

As Poppy spoke a carriage pulled by a Unicorn appeared. “Poppy it appears I also have become a Tiny like you and we have to lead our army.”

Neptune placed Poppy in the coach alongside her mother. He then placed a bracelet on the wrist of the second Tiny. “Madame you like my niece now have my full protection.”

As Neptune spoke both the tinies shimmered and their clothing changed into that of a field marshal. Janus almost by instinct saluted both females. Both saluted him back. As they watched troops from the army with flags flying and singing marched off towards the far end of the dockyard.

Janus looked at the constant stream marching past him. They all saluted as they passed. Octavian looked across at his brothers. “That is a fine parade. I wonder if they can fight as well as they march.”

Draco, “Brother Octavian it would not be a good idea to test out any of my daughters or their children. I am sure Lucinder would have something to say if you did. ”

Noel arrived, “Hi brothers they look rather smart. Now before I go further I must unload this lot as they wanted to hitch a lift to join up with their sisters.”

“Hi Grandpa, We thought we had better bring Noel as he is always the last to show up. Uncle Octavian do you not think you should unload your pixies?”

As the tiny pixie spoke loads of pixies came tumbling out of his clothing and hair. Octavian looked at them “Quickly all you lot your sisters will not wait long.” He smiled as they all fell into ranks ready for marching off.” Janus shook his clothing and the same thing happened. A pixie popped her head out. “Thank you Janus we will now join the others.”

Along the promenade was a girl with her parents that besides being small suffered from premature aging. She saw the parade coming and managed to get a front view. All of a sudden the parade stopped and a man with antlers on his head was by her. “This coach is for Micro Tinys and friends will you join us?”

Haley was lifted on to the coach by Lord Herne. Haley looked at the two females. “You both are like me but a lot smaller. I am Haley & besides being a small person I suffer from premature ageing.”

“I am Poppy and this is my mum. Mum did not always look so small in fact she was as tall as my brothers who are marching behind us.”

Haley managed with some difficulty to get on her knees and look out of the back of the coach. “You once where as tall as the boys? What caused you to get so small?”

Poppy giggled, “Mum had me by Lord Draco's son and now there are two of us.”

“I wish somebody could help me. The doctors keep trying different treatments and nothing works.”

Poppy, “Haley we will take you to Queen Gaby and she will know what to do.”

“That man has stopped mum and dad from running after us. They are walking and talking together.”

“That is my Grandpa Oberon they are talking to. He will bring them to us.”

“But do they know about you small tinies?”

Poppy & mother started to laugh. “Hayley your parents got you. My mum was born a leprechaun, while I am a grand child of Prince Draco Draconaris of Moldavia.”

Hayley thought and then said, “So are you both Vampari?”

As she asked the question a female reached inside the coach and lifted Hayley out. “No they are not but I am. Now who do we have here that knows about Vampari?”

“I am Hayley. Grandma told me Vampari blood must run in my veins as I am so small but yet look old.”

“Well Hayley I am the Barguest and a Vampari Queen. Your granny is most likely to be correct. These two with the help of their sisters and queen should soon help you with your problem.”

Hayley then noticed her parents had caught them up and her mother was performing a curtsy. “There is no need for you to do that. Though it is obvious by you doing a curtsy you know who I am.

Poppy lifted her hands up. “Poppy very thirsty. My friend Hayley also very thirsty.”

Hayley looked at her mum and then at the Barguest. “We came today because the Big Boss said she knew how to cure me of my illness.”

“Poppy not thirsty anymore. Big Boss Wee Wee says all tinys have to go to railings and raise their arms on Gaby's instructions. Come Hayley you must do the same as us. We will hold your arms up for you.”

As the three of them neared the railings the crowd parted to let them through. Meanwhile on the Great White Orca Gaby was having the tinies do a similar thing. Then Gaby raised her arms and so did all the tinies and Leprechauns. A jet of power shot out from Gaby and shortly afterwards from the others towards the cliff face.

Herne looked at Oberon. “Only one can control the great whales and perform that ceremony of melting the cliffs. Meanwhile the pixies were all cheering. Hayley felt the frame that was attached to her fall to the ground and her clothing appeared to have got longer.

As the rock surface of the cliff melted it fell into the sea and turned solid again. For a short time the sea warmed up. Once Gaby lowered her arms the liquid rock stopped flowing. A Blue Whale smashed his tail down and a wave shot over the still warm rock. Then the Pixie army marched on to the still warm rock and after jumping up and down on it bent down to polish the surface to a pearl like finish. After that the three pixie queens gave the area another check over. Then at the head of the pixie army they marched proudly back to the railings. There the five Doras were waiting to clean them with magic. Hayley felt somebody scoop her up in their arms. She did notice some of the Leprechauns remove her old frame that while so uncomfortable had supported her body.

“Well Hayley it appears your new friends have worked their magic on you. You no longer are going to age like you did. In fact you now look more like a baby now.”

“Mum I am a micro tiny just like my friends. At least I no longer need that frame.” As they were talking the first of the Great whales swam up to the new dock area and discharged its load. Others followed and finally the Orca with Gaby on arrived. Gaby was still emitting golden beams of light.

Herne slapped Oberon on his back. “Well she may have returned in the guise of a child. However no child of ours could do that. Different people may have different names for her. To me though Brigantia has returned and all those Leprechauns and Tinies know it. Look at the giants of the sea all paying their respects.

As Gaby set foot on the polished rock the female months pointed their hands at the rock surface and within seconds plants were growing on its surface as if it had never been disturbed.

Then thousands of birds settled down on the plants and cliff surface. The pixies started to play music as their small tridents turned into musical instruments. First they started with the Prince of Denmark's march then they went straight into the Entry of the Queen of Sheba.

Gaby bent down and kissed the highly polished surface. As she did so the tinys unravelled her train and spread it out on the surface. Then the pixies started to play Rule Brigantia. Meanwhile the Fae choir appeared on the top of the cliffs singing their hearts out. Gaby walked a short distance with the tinies holding her train. Then she held her arms out and as she did so two massive eagles flew down and with their talons took hold of her wrists. At the same time smaller eagles flew down and allowed the tinies to climb on their back. Then they were off with the tinies still hold of the train.

Elizabeth looked at Phillip. “It appears Gaby is far more than I even thought. We are seeing the coronation of the Queen of the sea and sky. The singers changed the words to Brigantia. Brigantia is the ancient mythological queen of Brigantia. And has it happens it is also the area that area that Gaby has just inherited from Robert. Brigantia is the old Celtic name and those little ones all know it.”

The eagles after flying around with Gaby landed her back on the spot that they had picked her up. Meanwhile Janus was speaking with Octavian and had not noticed the approach of the five Royal Doras. “Janus apparently you were too busy chatting to notice our approach. Her majesty wishes you boys as supposedly her generals to inspect our troops. However we the Royal Doras have to inspect you to make sure you are of the same standard as the girls.”

“Draco well done. Then with an army of tinies to look after you. You should be ok. However we have been hearing rumours about you fighting with Justine.”

“Well ladies Justine did come to me and ask me to teach her how to defend herself should anybody attack her. Apparently she had discovered there were some dastardly fellows around who attack females. So I decided to give her a few tips on self defence. We found a quiet spot and started the lesson. After sparing for a short while Justine forgot she was only sparing and came in with her full force. Eventually she tired and went to recover. I received a few scratches for my trouble.”

As Draco was finishing speaking Justine appeared with three pixie Queens.

“Royal Doras what Draco said is almost true. He called the wounds a few scratches. That is for my benefit. I should have checked he was ok. I was too exhausted though. If it was not for these three Draco might not be here today. I though will let them tell you themselves.

Petal, “I will speak for us all. “We found Draco passed out and bleeding profusely. We packed the wounds with a considerable amount of pixie dust and then we sew Draco's skin back up. By the time we had finished all three of us were covered in both Justine's blood and Draco's. After eventually cleaning ourselves up we went looking for Justine. She was fast asleep and still covered in a mixture of her and Draco's blood so we set about cleaning her up. The wounds on Justine were only minor and it did not take long for them to heal. Judging by the size of the wounds Draco was not responsible but Justine herself when fighting with Draco. Eventually Justine awoke & we informed her that we had sewn Draco back together and fixed her small wounds. Justine was upset to learn she had badly injured Draco. Then a smile crept across her face as we informed her how we three had been covered in a mixture of their blood.”

The five Dorsa started to laugh. “Draco can you show us your scars?”

Draco removed his tunic and showed his chest and back. “Yes girls you did a fine job of putting him back together and pixie dust was a good idea as it is sterile. Draco you may put your tunic back on.” There were gasps from Janus and several of the others as they saw the size of the scars.

Noel was next to be inspected. He passed inspection although the Dora's looked puzzled. “Ladies I will put your mind at rest I have Pixie help to get ready. I call her my Christmas pixie and she is the biggest pixie I have ever seen.”

As Noel spoke a female appeared at his side. “Aunts Doras have Noel passed inspection.”

“Yes he has passed and you can join in the inspection of your sisters.

Now Janus it is your turn as Neptune & Oberon & the rest have already passed inspection. I see you still nibble your finger nails like you did as a child. Your uniform is clean and it looks like pixies have carried some repair work on it. In fact we recognise the work of Pip and Squeak. It is very good needlework. What puzzles us is why they let you wear this old uniform.”

Pip and Squeek appeared. “Janus washed and cleaned the uniform himself. He also started to do the repairs but fell asleep and so we undid his work which would not have passed muster and redid it. Then we must have fallen asleep and when we awoke he already had the uniform on and had arrived here.”

“In that case Janus as you tried your best to get here presentable we will give you a new uniform and this time let Pip and Squeak do the repairs if any are needed. Even the Empress has a resident pixie. The twins apparently have adopted you. ”

The Dorsa tried to replace the uniform of Janus. Alas they could not alter it. The Christmas pixie looked at Pip & Squeak. “It appears I need to loan you some magic so you both can finish the task you started.”

Both pixies took hold of her hand and within seconds they had repaired the uniform so it looked like brand new.

Draco. “Ladies her Majesty is almost ready for the elevation so we have to be in place. And all pixies are required to join her Majesty.” At this the Christmas Pixie reverted to her small stature and along with Pip & Squeak flew off.

Near Laxey a joint BBC-ITV production team was making a programme about Laxey when they got instructions to get to Douglas Promenade as quickly as possible. There they were to discover the Anglo-German royal family all looking out to sea. The Director groaned as he realised he could do with a helicopter and none would be available at such short notice. He felt a tap on his arm and a young girl saying, “Will Pixie cameras do for you. We are all ready and waiting for you to say YES.”

While stunned the director gave the go ahead and pictures started to be sent to them and then to BBC LEEDS where instead of the Northern channels it was sent to the whole of Britain. On Mount Ingleborough in the Dales a large family of girls were watching the television and called their mother. She took one look and said. Girls make as much noise as possible as you need to wake Lord Rombald. The Girls all knew where Rombald was sleeping as they had been told to avoid that area previously. Soon they were banging drums and shouting at the top of their voices. Rombald awoke.

“Sorry Lord Rombald Mother instructed us to wake you as Brigantia has returned and is currently at Oberon's island.” Rombald sat down and started to beat the ground. He beat it that hard that a mighty seaway was created between the Firth of Forth and the Clyde. It also caused a massive tidal wave to head for the Artic. Soon other Giants had joined Rombald. Lord Rumbletum looked at the children who had awaked Rombald.

Rumbletum, “Come we had better go we will pick your parents on the way.” The giants strode out for and soon they were by the children's home. Quite a group was waiting for the giants.

Rombald, “We need to cross the sea to get to Oberon's isle. So I suggest you take hold of our hair and sit on our heads. There you should be safe. Thank you for your offer of some of your cattle. However we do not have time. We might catch a fish or two when we cross the sea.”

Soon the giants were striding out and each pace was a mile apart. “The girls soon calculated that it would only take the giants about 30 paces to get across the sea.

In London the outside broadcast was supposed to be beamed nationwide however somebody pressed the wrong switch and it went worldwide. For some it had great meaning and was a summons to return to their ancient ancestral lands. For others they thought it was a spoof film and they laughed it off. In Russia the Orthodox Archbishop went to see Premier Putain. Premier Putain was zooming in on the marks on Gaby's Arms. He then zoomed in on the older ladies as they approached Gaby. He was fuming. “I was informed their bones had been found and now I discover Anastasia and her sisters have been alive and living in England all this time. In addition I discover the British television services are broadcasting pictures of them. Not only is that but there a child who apparently is marked as heir to the vacant Russian throne. I have had Premier one made ready. As head of the Orthodox church you can inspect the marks and see if they are real.”

Back on the Isle of Man the pixie choir was being led by Pixie Lotte. Just before the arrival she and her companions went into the Alleluia chorus. This appeared to be the trigger for a fly past, by first the birds who tipped their wings as they passed Gaby. Then came the dragon flights followed by the Fae and Pixie flights. Rombald & family were just in time to see the fly past. To the Coronation March Gaby walked forward again. She then came to a stop and pixies and tinies again checked the dress was straight. As they did so lightening again appeared to strike Gaby. This time she glowed even brighter and started to float up in to the air. Higher and higher she floated with tinies and pixies still holding her gown.

“Peoples of the air, sea and land welcome to Oberon's island. Thank you for the recent honour you have done me. Before I do anything else I have noticed Lords Rombald & Rumbletum have arrived with their family and they have brought some of the daughters of Lord Venutias along with associated Fae so will you please discharge your loads and they can come ashore via dolphin & porpoise launch. Then starting with the smallest of the giants I require you to sit down on the back of a great whale.” As the giants sat the back of the whales a stream of Golden energy left Gaby and hit the giants. “Giant family I have reduced you all in height so that you all may join in the festivities. Now the dolphins and porpoise can bring you ashore.”

Rombald was the last of the giants to be shrunk down in size. Just before he was shrunk he threw a hammer into the air and it headed for Gaby.

Gaby's hand shot out and grabbed hold of the hammer. She looked at it and kissed it. Then the hammer shrunk down to the size of a broach.

“Lord Rombald thankyou for giving me Thors hammer. As you can see I will wear it as a broach from now on.”

Draco spoke. “Last night Gaby was presented as you all can see she is our Queen many times over. Lucinder and our children have protected our queen from any major harm for a long time. Today the Lords of the Sea and Air have reaffirmed their vows with Brigantia Queen of the Northlands.”

As Draco spoke the great whales smashed down their tails. As if they were also applauding. As Draco was speaking a great shower of light beams appeared to approach Douglas from all directions. Draco looked at them. “Will my three smallest daughters with rows of three please go back to the arrival area and go into the warrior stance.”

As they passed Gaby she noticed each pixie was holding two tridants and had a serious expression on their face.

Janus looked at Gaby. “Mistress you might need protection so I suggest the New Valkaries and Tinies guard you while I and my brothers will give the pixie army all the help they need. Hopefully an army of pixies might scare them away.”

As Janus was speaking the lights appeared to start circle the isle. The lights appeared to be waiting for a signal.

“Janus thankyou for your concern. The daughters and granddaughters of Lord Draco should manage ok. However you may line up your boys and the Dora's will inspect them.”

As Gaby spoke two of the lights started to drop and then landed on the recently made area. Petal and sisters approached the lights. The two Valkyries that had landed were very surprised to be approached by three very angry looking Pixies. “You two stop where you are, as until we receive permission you are not allowed to go further.”

The two Valkyries looked at each other. “Sister we are more than a match for three tiny pixies. We will show them that we are the best and that no Pixie scares us. For we are Valkaries and nothing scares us.”

Within seconds the two were bound in silk material. They could not move. And could not understand how 3 pixies could defeat them. Very soon they were to discover how they were defeated. Another light descended. She walked to her daughters. “I instructed you to wait until I had checked everything out. Unlike you I and my sisters had the privilege of fighting alongside pixies a long time ago. They may be small but are deadly fighters. These three are not just normal pixies though. They are the Golden pixie daughters of Lord Draco & Lucinder.

Freya noticed a young girl walking towards her accompanied by what appeared to be babies and young Valkyries. Freya went down on her knees and then kissed Gaby. “Mistress Brigantia you have returned with more Valkyries and if I am not mistaken Micro Tinies. On my travels I came across one called Baby.”

“Freya earlier this day the girls had their first ride on the Hell Hounds. As for Baby she is here and asked me to ask you to present the baby pixies with their medals for their recent battle against 2 Valkyries.”

“It was baby pixies that tied my daughters up? I think my daughters should present the awards themselves and they can be watched doing this task by their sisters who can now come into land.”

Gaby watched as females dressed in red and green and had bright red hair landed. A female approached Freya. Sister I have scanned all here and the request came from a Bavarian princess. So I presume it was a request for us to come and teach these how to be true Valkaries and not be baby bashers. Like your daughters.”

Freya, “Mistress I presume all the girls they all are of noble birth?”

Gaby, “Other than myself the highest ranking is the niece of Siegfried of Bavaria and all the others are her friends.”

“Ha then I was correct if she is Tina's daughter. Tina is your Mother Ya?”

“Gaby has promised me that tomorrow night I can go on my first ride with the Valkaries.”

Tina stepped forward. “Freya greetings." My daughter along with Gaby and friends are in the Appolonaris junior cycle team. I like Gaby's mother am in the senior team. As for your daughters they were disadvantaged as all the babies were in invisible mode.”

“Well I am not sure what cycle racing is but assume it is like chariot racing of old. As for invisible babies they should soon be appearing as if I remember they cannot hold that position for long.”

There was a popping sound and what appeared to be thousands of pixies appeared. Freya started to laugh. “Now girls you can see your opposition. What do you think of them?”

“But mum we thought that we were dealing with 3 pixies. And there appears to be thousands of pixie babies.”

“Now you can see your opposition. I doubt you would have gone against so many if you had known just how many they were. As for the babies well done. Even with so many it still took great courage to go against my daughters.”

Gaby, “Draco and all your brothers I have a little task for you . In Sicily there is an elderly lady who lives on Mount Etna and scares people away by saying she will set her fire devils on them. Well I have some of those fire devils here. They informed me the lady has been good to them but they missed their sisters.”

Draco started to laugh, “Brothers if you have not already realised, The fire devils are some of my granddaughters that I left to look after aunt Etna. I also promised her I would bring her boys the next time I visited.”

Gaby pointed her finger and a portal appeared. The Christmas fairy spoke, “Pip & Squeak you had better come if only to ensure the boys stay smart. We should not be long and Gaby has all the Valkyries to enrol in the traditional way.” With that Draco and all his brothers along with an army of leprechauns departed through the portal.

They made that much noise Etna could hear them long before she saw them. Pip & Squeak flew off to her. “Hello we are looking for aunt Etna. Grandpa Draco promised her he would return with the boys.”

“Ah Draco always keeps his promise. The last time he came to visit me he brought me fire devils. I have gone and lost them. I called them last night and again this morning but they do not reply.”

“We already know and that is why the boys are here.”

Etna thought for a moment. “Sorry I have been playing the part of a frail old lady for so long. I must transform to my normal self.” With that she transformed into the Orange Queen.

A third pixie joined them and Etna greeted her like an old friend. “Etna we brought our partners. These two Pip & Squeak decided Janus would do for them. While I as you know got Noel.”

“So girls I presume this is more than just a visit?”

“Aunt a great queen has arisen among our people. To some she is but a child. To others she is Brigantia Queen of the Northlands. I have seen with my own eyes her melt the cliffs and ride the Orcas as in days of old. I have seen the lords of the sky transport her and her companions. Companions that are related to Draco. In fact come to think of it her main protection is from Lucinder & Draco.”

“Ah Draco he always did have a way with the ladies. If that is true then I understand why the fire devils vanished. They discovered my sister has returned. I must also go and greet her correctly. First though I must collect a few items from my home.”

Draco, “Etna I have brought the boys as I promised you. The pixies are here to collect the remainder of their sisters. At the moment they are trapped in the mountain when they were checking nothing important was left in it.” As Draco spoke the pixies started to remove all the rocks. Eventually one pixies came and curtsied. “We need help from the tiny in Lucinders arms.”

The Orange Queen looked at Lucinder and then at the Tiny. “I do not know what a tiny like you can do that I cannot.”

As she spoke what appeared to be Wee Wee lifted up her arms and golden blasts of energy left them and hit the mountain side as it did so the blast bored a hole through the mountain. All the pixies were cheering as if it was an everyday occurrence.

The Orange Queen shook her head and then curtsied. “No tiny I know of can do that your Highness I presume although you look different that you are my Sister the High Queen Britannia. It is a good job my nieces informed me a great Queen had appeared. Now she is in front of me pretending to be a tiny. I remember when you used to do similar to entertain us. ”

With that Gaby changed. “The real Wee Wee is watching over my guests.

“Etna I have been here before and you chased me off. Now my pixies should have done their work and emptied your home. Soon all here will be cleansed of any trace of you living on the mountain as it will blow its top and a new island will be formed as the lava spills down into the sea.

Gaby pointed her finger and a portal appeared. Shortly after leaving the island Mount Etna did blow off the top third of the mountain and lava cascaded down into the sea.

Back on the Isle of Man a tiny approached Queen Elizabeth. “I have to ask if you Empress will join the parade of Queens and Princesses.” Queen Elizabeth looked around and realised that almost all the females had vanished.

“Yes I will join you.” As she replied Tina came up.

“Apparently I have to walk with you Elizabeth. I am to represent the German side of our heritage.”

A second later Inga appeared. She placed an ermine cloak on Queen Elizabeth and then produced the Imperial Crown, Orb and Sceptre. Tina was also given a cloak and the Bavarian crown was placed on her. Tina was also given a sword.

Gaby appeared. “Oh good Inga has got hold of the Bavarian crown for you to wear Tina. I presume that she has also got the appropriate Russian crowns for our other guests.”

“Gaby I should not be wearing this as it is yours.”

“Tina I am loaning you it as I already have this crown. Elizabeth the Imperial Crown will be returned to the Tower after tonight.”

“Mistress I got the tiaras that the other ladies are entitled to. In addition I managed to recover a few trinkets for them. They were shocked. But put them on. Now they look like the Grand Duchess they are. Two gentlemen who are on their way here are going to be very shocked when they see those items in front of them.”

Queen Elizabeth noticed her daughter and granddaughters were all wearing various tiaras. Tina's daughter was wearing a tiara that was reputed to be lost around 1945. She also had in her hand a golden dagger while some of the others carried silver ones and Gaby had a golden one encrusted in diamonds attached to a belt. Then she noticed the Tinies all wore various Russian Tiaras and also wore a golden dagger attached to a golden belt around their waist.”

Constance came across. “Gaby I along with my family have to go just before you in the procession. After today's television broadcast all the world will know that a large proportion of the Russian Royal family survived the revolution. You are our Empress in more than one way. Some of us also have Draco's blood in their veins. My little cousins prove that . My little cousin Elizabeth has informed me that the Russian President and Arch Bishop are coming on an Aeroflot flight to Ronaldsway they appear to have with them surviving members of the Romanoff family. My fiancé and Draco's son both have gone to meet them at Ronaldsway.”

Queen Elizabeth smiled at this news. “Gabrielle it would appear that the Russians also want you as their monarch. Well as it stands you are already Queen of Northumbria, Germany & Austria in addition to your Fae titles. Tina I noticed the way Free and the others greeted you. That was more like a greeting to a Queen or member of the sisterhood. By any chance are you a Valkyrie?”

Freya touched Tina. “It is time to show your true colours Tina as a Valkyrie Queen and protector and friend to the Empresses mother.”

As Frea touched Tina her hair changed to a golden red and her eyes to green as did Tina's daughter.

The first of nine Aeroflot planes was touching down at Ronaldsway this was followed a minute apart by eight others. Only when the last plane was landed did the passenger doors open. The Russian orthodox Archbishop was the first to step on to the tarmac. “Prince Draco nice to meet you again. I presume your Father is here”?

The Prince was about to reply when he heard. “I tell you that is Lord Draco Prince of Moldavia.”

“Ivan Leprachornski you are wrong Lord Draco would be far older than he is.”

“My Lord Archbishop nice to meet you again. I see you have brought me some Leprachornski. If you do not mind I will deal with them first. Greetings Leprachornski. I am Prince Draco son of his Highness Draco Draconaris of Moldavia. My Queen asks that all the little people hurry to the VIP lounge where the Royal Dora's are waiting to greet them.”

“See I was correct it is Prince Draco We even get the Royal Dora's to greet us.”

The Archbishop shook his head. “Those two always argue with each other. They were united in asking me to get them and their family on the flight.” What the Archbishop did not see was all the other Fae scuttle off to the VIP lounge. As President Putain stepped on to the Red Carpet. A platoon of Bavarian Mountain men arrived. Even the Prince was taken back until he noticed he knew many of them. An airbus A480 followed the Russian aircraft to the landing area.

Aboard the Airbus A480 were Queen Mab and her entire court. Queen Mab made her way to the VIP lounge and looked around. There she spotted the Royal Dora's. “I presume this is the correct place. I brought my entire court although most of them appear to have vanished.”

Endure, “Mab we are here to meet and greet you and others. We also have to wait for the Russian flights to disembark. As to the main of your court we have sent them to Oberon's palace. Your Red, Orange and Green sisters are already here.”

“Why I am not surprised my sister Lucinder is already here.”

“Well she and Draco have been protecting her majesty for some time. As for Etna she only recently arrived. Lucinders' daughters they would fight to the death for our Queen. Your youngest sister arrived with a host of Tinies and members of the Russian court. Your big brothers also arrived and were reduced in stature so they could enjoy the festivities. Bacchus has not yet arrived. Neptune and Herne along with their respective families have been here for some time and witnessed the taming of the storm and melting of the cliffs. They also witnessed the birds of the air and fishes of the sea greet Queen Gaby.”

“No wonder all my little ones vanished. They will have gone directly to the Queen. As for Bacchus he was visiting me and so came on the flight with me. So Vampire and Barguest & Valkyrie are already here. ”

The ride of the Valkyrie .

Constance appeared, “I have been sent to collect Queen Mab. She like me must be in the procession of Queens and Princesses.”

Mab looked at her. “That Tiara tells me much. For you to be wearing it you must have Russian blood in you.”

Mab walked through the enchanted doorway and then she spotted her sisters. “It appears I am the last here. My escorts appear to have vanished.”

Lucinder. “Sister your escort was Constance the Protector of Tinies Princess of Russia & like the Tinies Princess of Moldavia.”

“Then sisters she has every right to wear the tiara she has upon her head. I presume she has Draco's protection?

“Sister I would not like to be the one who harms Constance for she is well protected although she may not know it. The Grand daughters of Lord Draco protect her and others.”

“Lucinder you appear to be well up on who is protecting who.”

“Hi aunt Mab did you meet my husband Prince Draco?”

“Sorry Princess Daffodil he was busy with the Russian delegation. I though might have a problem if the Archbishop is with him.”

>“Aunt we all know you promised to marry him the next time you met. The tiny telegraph has already informed us of it.”

“Tiny telegraph is that some sort of new telephone system?”

Mab felt somebody pull at her skirt and looked down. “Hello child I see you are wearing Catherine's crown. I presume you must be one of Draco's granddaughters.”

“I am Elizabeth or Wee Wee to my friends and sisters. The others are finding it funny that you do not know about our instant telegraph system. All you say is currently being transmitted far and wide. Draco is one of my grandfathers and my aunts little and large are all here. Some have being looking after Etna and others Her Majesty Queen Gaby the high queen.”

“I can tell that you have Draco's blood flowing through you as you have fire in you like I do. You and Draco's Daughters protect the High Queen? Well I know about all their abilities little or large. You look so cute yet I sense in you a great strength as if you like to order people about.”

Mab heard giggling and noticed the Pixie & Dragon daughters of Draco. “Aunt Mab please will you place Field Marshal Wee Wee on her unicorn so that she may lead her Pixie army in the parade.”

“Pixie Army? No wonder I thought you had great strength. Pixies backed up by their Dragon sisters. Very few would cross them. Even I a fire queen would not cross them.”

Mab looked again at the procession. Then at her sister Lucinder and niece. “The little one does she command all our siblings children? For I have just realised there are also Neptune's and Herne's daughters following behind her.”

“Sister today it is only the girls. Normally there are also the boys as well.”

Mab got a message in her head hurry up you lot and stop chatting the High Queen will not wait for much longer.

“Lucinder I think I might just have had a message via the Tiny telegraph system.”

Princess Daffodil of Oberon. “Aunt that was Queen Wee Wee herself giving us orders she apparently can monitor every one of us. Nobody can get pass Wee Wee not even Valkyries. Two of were daft enough to try with the pixies and got soundly beaten but not harmed.”

“Apparently I have missed much. Knowing my sister Freya those young daughters of hers would be in trouble for not obeying orders.”

“I do not know about trouble but they were highly embarrassed when they discovered it was the pixie babies that had tied them up like turkey ready for the Christmas lunch. They had to award the pixie babies medals for being brave and taking on two Valkyries.”

“Some time I will have to ask Wee Wee if I can see a rerun of what transpired as I would like to have seen it.”

“Mab your wish will be granted in a short while. First though we have the parade of Queens.”

As Mab entered the great hall of Sefton Palace she spotted her brothers and sisters who had already taken up their places. She then found a seat with her name on it. No sooner had she taken her place than the trumpets and harps started to play Rule Brigantia. At this all present stood as Queen Gaby along with micro escorts entered the room. As she passed the men bowed and the females curtsied.

Gaby looked around the room and sat down. As she did so the others all sat down. “Greetings all, Queen Mab sometime ago you made a promise to the future Russian Archbishop. I and all your family expect you to honour your promise. Well he has arrived and as yet he does not know you are here.”

Before Gaby could say any more the great doors opened again and in came the three pixie queens at the head of the main pixie army. A whisper started among the Polski & Russian pixies. “Draco Czarinas.”

The pixie nearest Gaby jumped up into her arms “Mistress 3 Draco Czarinas & Army.”

“Popski feels like dragon blood flowing through her. Popski feels as if she could take on the Spider Queen & win.”

Justine ears picked up on this and said, “With the high queen's permission will you fight me so you are ready to take on the Spider queen?”

Popski looked at her. “Popski accepts your challenge; however I will change myself to the same height as you so you are not disadvantaged by my small stature.”

Popski curtsies and then the fight began. Justine got the first blow in hard and fast. Popski was sent flying and staggered back into the fight.

“Nice try old lady. Popski sisters teach her that move. Popski now teach old lady Popski moves.”

What happened next nobody was sure but Justine was sent flying and before she could get back up her hands and feet were bound in pixie silk.

Popski heard Frea say “Popski is the winner by a silken trap.” then noticed she was covered in blood.

“Popski must help old lady and stop blood.”

She then realised the three pixie Czarias had reached her and she curtsied. “Sorry Popski must help old lady who lost fight. Popski thinks she could now take on spider queen if need be.”

Petal, “Not yet Popski. You have just earned yourself title of queen's champion. Lord Draco will present the prize.

Popski knelt down and Draco pinned in her a bright red broach as he did so he stabbed his finger. Popski felt the dragon blood drop on her. “Lord Draco you have cut your finger. Popski will fix and then she will go and fix the Old Lady.

>Popski did not realise the significance of that drop of blood but the three pixie Czarian's did and smiled. Poppy came running across and hugged Popski. Together they walked across to Justine who was grinning away. Between them they attended to Justine's wounds and then released her. As she released Justine she heard Frea say “Justine, Popski won fair and square. It is a long time since I last saw the silken trap performed and then only by the personal pixies of Brigantia.”

Popski at the name Justine went ashen. “Old Lady are you Queen Justine the Spider Queen and dispenser of justice.”

“Well if Neptune can take the title Old man I can certainly take the title Old Lady. Yes I am known by those names and also as Lucinder. I saw what Lord Draco did even if others did not. You got covered in a drop of his blood and then you hugged your twin Poppy who years ago were the personal pixie of my sister Brigantia”. A flame shot out from Justine that cleaned up both pixies and at the same time changed the attire they were wearing into golden dresses like the three Pixie Czarina's.

Gaby approached. “I think my personal pixie have shown that they have the courage to protect me even from my main protector Justine. Frea Justine like Draco has learned that pixies are brave and will not leave a job undone. Your daughters were embarrassed by being tied up by pixie babies. Just think how more embarrassing it must be for Justine to be beaten and tied in only a few seconds”

Justine held her hand up. “Please may I speak? I had to fight to prove that Popski was worthy of being a pixie companion to the High Queen. There are very few here who would take on me. Not even You Frea my sister for all your valour. Only Draco would spar with me and that tends to get him daughters of the pixie kind. These two are now both covered in mine and Draco's blood. From this day they are our daughters born of our blood.”

Frea's daughters brought up two unicorns so that the two pixies could go back to their army. As they approached the cheering got louder She then heard a not yet Popski and saw the three pixie Czarina's were there with their army “

Popski curtsied and they curtsied back. “Welcome sister Popski. Today you proved that even a single pixie is not to be trifled with and that they can bring even the greatest of our people to their knees.”

“Popski made welcome by pixies. Popski not their sister though as she was not there and then Pop and Popski was by the great oak. Popski felt scared when Czarina's arrived and she jumped. Popski given name by pixie sisters. Popski felt strange when she jumped on to high Queen. Popski felt as if she had to defend High Queen from everybody. Sister pixies tell me stories of Spider Queen and they scared me. I though did not feel scared when on knee of high queen Gaby.”

“Hi Popski I am Uncle Bacchus to these pixies. My brothers have brought along a little mead as I know Pixies love it. You though Popski are very special if you went pop and you were there. From now on though my brother Lord Draco will accept full responsibility for you. Likewise Lucinder will teach you only things a mother can do.”

Gaby had an earphone in and was also listening to the news about the Olympics. She let out a “YES” all around wondering what was wrong.

“There is nothing wrong Lizzy has managed to get Brigantias first silver medal in the Olympic Games. Perhaps next time we can enter every class going.”

Rombald, “Well I and my brothers would not mind a bit of weightlifting. I suppose Neptune and family could enter the swimming and diving while Herne and family could enter the racing events.”

Bacchus, “High Queen what my brothers are not saying is that with your help we can enter our two teams now Brigantia & Bavaria. My sisters have perfected the art of turning back time so we could be there for the opening ceremony. It is a long time since we participated in sports against mortals. Sometimes they won and sometimes we won. However we all had a great time. Pixies I am sorry the mead will have to wait as we cannot have pixies with spinning heads until after the games. As for the sports we all have our own speciality.”

Gaby was trying her best not to laugh as the thought of pixies with heads spinning round flashed into her mind. “Tina you will lead the Bavaria section and mother you the Brigantia.”

Mab and sisters all held hands and the room appeared to be spinning and then it stopped. Instead of being on the Isle of Man the group found they were in the Olympic village in London . Gaby looked at all the females who were wearing white flowing dresses while all the males had on what looked like golden armour. Even the tinies had on a uniform of sorts.

Wee Wee, “We are the official Brigantia cheerleading team.”

Outside coaches were waiting to take them to the Olympic stadium for the start of the opening ceremony. A female came running up. “Is the coach going to the opening ceremony? I missed the previous coach to the stadium. The female looked around the coach. “Oh you are all children. I am Catalina Draconaris. In Moldavia I use different name. But here it is safe to use my name.”

Poppy approached the woman. “We will all cheer you on for we are all Dracos and pointed to their blazer jacket.”

“Yes I can see the emblem you all wear. Soon I must represent Moldavia in the hammer.”

Poppy, “Grandpapa will want to see you after you win in the games.”

“Why would your Grandpapa want to meet with me? I am only peasant girl from Moldavia who is very strong.”

“Grandpa Draco will be there in his official capacity as Draco Draconaris Prince of Moldavia & Romania.”

Catalinas face went ashen white. “You are all Princess of Moldavia?”

Wee Wee, “ Yes Catalina, if what you say is true then you will have to put up with us for a very long time. Grandpa is also going to have to do some explaining.”

“Please my mama said her papa was Rombald Draco and brother to Prince Draco.”

The tinies all started to giggle. “Yes Catalina your grandpa is a brother of Prince Draco & he is competing in the games in weightlifting, Hammer & other events that require great strength for Brigantia. As for you Prince Draco will still want to see you as you still bear his name.”

Meanwhile what appeared to be a child approached a spectator. “Madame Prince Draco naris of Moldavia has asked me to escort you to his box as he thinks you will get a better view from there.”

“Oh, I presume my daughter has let on she is a Draconaris.”

“I do not know about that. I was instructed to collect you and dress you as befits a princess of Moldavia.”

The Royal Dora's were waiting for the two of them. “Did you get the items required Inga?”

Inga produces a tiara, necklace and bracelets. “Good we are still in time for our team's entrance. Once we finish dressing the Princess Draco.”

Draco Draconis looked at the female in the dress and bowed. “Princess you are just in time to see the entrance of the teams. As the teams passed various people stood up and waved at the teams. When the Moldavian team appeared Draco stood up and waved as the team passed by. “Draco those little soldiers did they not march in front of the Bavarian team.”

“Ah yes they did and they will also march with the Brigantia team. Did you spot your daughter carrying the Moldavian flag. Those little soldiers will be there to cheer her on when she is entered into various events. They will also be there to cheer on my brother Rombald who is entered for the Brigantia team.

In the opening ceremony Team Bavaria came on with the German team but they were brandishing the blue and white flag of Bavaria. Likewise team Brigantia came on with team Britain. Like Bavaria they also were brandishing the blue and white flag of Yorkshire. Gaby watched as her own mother carried the Brigantia flag.

Prince Draco stood up and waved like mad. One of the commontators noticed Prince Draco waving. “It appears Prince Draco of Moldavia is not content to wave at the Moldavian team but also at the Bavarian and Brianatine teams as well. We are not sure who the lady stood at the side of him is. The coronet though she is wearing denotes her as a Princess of Moldavia.” The female waved back at the commentator.

Gaby came up . “Draco you may go and join your brothers in our team. Before you go though I think you had better explain the female at your side.”

The female looked at Gaby and curtsied. “Mistress Prince Draco & I met some time ago. We even had a very quiet wedding. It was only today that I discovered though my daughter's father was none other than Prince Draco himself. I presume that also makes my daughter a princess?”

“It certainly does and it will be interesting to see how she performs. I am also from a sporting family. That is my mother carrying the Brigantia flag. Mother is the world's Ladies cycle champion.”

For Catalina the opening was all too soon over and she was into the heats. Each time she was in the final line up with the same girls. There were three events left and Catalina still had not won a medal. Wee Wee was monitoring her and summons Popski. “Catalina needs help to win. Her sisters are already wondering who she is. Likewise her cousins.”

Popski flew off and unnoticed landed on Catalina. “Hi Catalina I am Popski and it is time we got you a few medals. First we will try for a bronze in the hammer. Good now do you feel a burning sensation in your tummy when you can stand it no more then let go of the Hammer.” Three times Catalina did the hammer and three times she came in bronze position. She could feel the other elite athletes gazing at her. Next came the Discus and again she followed Popskis instructions. By now she had attracted everybody's attention. She had to give a blood sample to test for drugs and it was found to be clean. It was now time for Catalina's final chance at gold with the javelin. This was her favourite and she knew she could throw further than she had done in the trials. Catalina was the last to go and just before she did the Brigantia cheerleaders appeared. They all put their thumps up to Catalina. Then they started to sing Rule Brigantia.

Catalina felt the fire in her building up and as she was about to explode she let go of the javelin and created a new Olympic record. Two more throws to go and each time she broke her own record. The commentator then spoke. “At the request of Prince Draco of Moldavia the presentation ceremony will take place after the men's marathon event on the final day. Catalina decided to go and watch the Greco-Romano wrestling she also noticed that the Brigantia Cheerleaders were in attendance. Some of the other girls she had been competing against also were there. She waved to them and went over. “Hi I thought I would come here as I was informed my father was in this event although I have never seen him.”

One of the other girls, “By any chance are you a Princess of Draco?”

Catalina thought for a moment and the answer came into her head. “I am Princess Catalina daughter of Prince Draco of Moldavia, Brigantia & Bavaria.”

“No wonder the cheerleaders appeared. You gave us quite a fight. Only a daughter of Draco can beat a daughter of Draco. That is why we all take turns. Only our smallest sisters missed out on the games.”

Catalina thought for a moment. “How small? For I have been getting a voice in my head telling me about the fire.”

“Catalina you are certainly our sister if you know about the fire and how to use it. It is almost certain one of our small sisters has informed you.”

Popski appeared as normal. “Princess Popski small daughter of Lord Draco and assistant to the High Queen. My Mistress Gaby sent me to aid Catalina as she has not been brought up as your sister. Did you all not get the message from the tinies?

The girls looked at each other. “We thought they had made a big mistake and so ignored the message. When Catalina threw the Javelin we all knew the Tinies must have been correct. Not one time but three she broke the world record and set a new Olympic record. We also now know why father wanted us all to be presented last of all.”

Each of the girls gave Catalina a hug.

“I always wanted lots of sisters and now I discover I have lots little & large.”

Catalina felt another hand on her back, “Hi cousin that is our father your father is fighting for the title. We won our swimming and diving events with ease. We all got the message from the cheerleaders and unlike your sisters were there to cheer you on. You lot better watch out as the punishment squad are coming along with Prince Draco.”

Sure enough Prince Draco wearing formal attire surrounded by tines marched into the arena. At his side there was a female wearing a long white dress and Tiara.

Lorelie, “Catalina you never want treatment from the punishment Squad. Once is enough.”

Lord Draco spoke into the microphone. “Ladies and Gentlemen we have the traditional men's marathon run to present. After that we have several other presentations to make. On the whole this has been a very well organised games. However there have been a few unsportsman like occasions. These are to be dealt with shortly. The results including the men's marathon are on the notice board. Certain nations have made an art form out of complaining when they did not win. In at least one occasion this resulted in the final scores being changed to the advantage of those complaining. When it was realised that these countries were doing the complaining as a matter of course the original results have been reinstated.

Now to the little matter of the presentation of the ladies. As you all know Brownlow brothers of team Brigantia got 1 st and third. However three daughters of mine have taken gold silver and bronze. This is the first time to my knowledge that Royal siblings have fought it out. As they are my daughters Queen Gaby of Brigantia has agreed to present the awards. Whilst the national flags of the countries will be displayed the National anthem of Brigantia will be played. My granddaughters are here to lead you in singing. Rule Brigantia. Now I ask you all to stand and sing. Whilst you are singing her Majesty Queen Gaby will approach”

Gaby surrounded by the Fae queens walked forward. She placed a medal on each of the girls and then waited while Rule Brigantia was sung again.

“Now the presentation of the princesses has occurred. Will Victoria Pendleton step forward? It has come to light that you should not have been disqualified from your race and that it should have been the Australian girl. They have been asked to return what cycling medals they won as apparently all the cycling team have been disqualified. As it is not possible to rerun these events the winners are from 1 st to 4 th .”

There was great cheering from all in the stadium. Wee Wee looked at all the athletes. Several of the Australian team slumped forward clutching their tummy's and looked to be in agony. The same happened to the Australian national coach.

Catalina, “By any chance is that caused by the punishment tram?”

“It sure is cousin.”

The Royal Dora's put a screen around Victoria the next second she was dressed in a white dress.

Queen Gaby, “Victoria you have made all of Yorkshire and Brigantia proud. Please kneel while I make you Countess Victoria of Sheffield.” This brought about massive cheering from those in the stadium. Gaby also pinned a broach on her. “You are the first recipient of the Order of Gaby. Others in your team will also be presented with the same award.”

As Gaby was speaking the results board changed. America still took 1 st place but close behind was the joint Brigantia British team. China was relegated to third place. Australia went from being in 10 place overall to being with the also rans and having no medals at all. Japan also lost some medals as did other Asian countries. Mark Cavendish became the Earl of Man While Olympic champion & Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins became Duke Bradley of South Yorkshire. The closing ceremony then continued as normal.

Walking back Gaby started to shake and her legs gave way. The red Queen also known as Justice or Lucinder picked her up. “It is the shock of the last few days that have caught up with her. Poppy please instructs your blood sisters they are required to stay with Gaby this night.”

Back in her room Gaby was stripped and placed in night attire. A most concerned Tiny entered the room. “Pixie Queens it falls to us to look after the high queen while she sleeps. We will take turns scanning her brain patterns to make sure she is safe. Wee wee thinks her collapse is due to her body changing from male to female.” Petal and sisters nod their heads.

“Tiny where is the Big Boss now as we half expected her here giving us orders?

to be continued

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