Adventures of Lilaca, part 1

Adventures of Lilaca

Chapter One: In Which Lilaca Visits Lili and Decides To Go On A Quest

There was once a fairy named Lilaca. She was the same as other Faerys; she loved rainbows, books, and baby animals, but there was one thing different about her. She didn’t have any wings, because when she was on the Faery Tree, her bud had not developed fully, and it resulted in no wings. She could not play as many games as the other flower Faerys or visit certain places, but still, she got along well.

One morning Lilaca sat up in her bed. She yawned and stretched, and got out of bed, and went to her wardrobe. Since it was a rainy day, she chose her yellow and red raincoat and galoshes. Since her house was all one room, it was sort of like a bedroom, kitchen, and laundry room all in one. The bathroom was outside, with the bowl made out of a large nutshell, and the sink out of a small puddle. As I was saying, Lilaca crossed the room (which was a largish Iris blossom) to her pantry and took out some ambrosia on toast that she had prepared the night before. She picked at the ambrosia thoughtfully. She was debating whether she should go to Lili’s house or not. Lili was another flower Faery who lived nearby, and was Lilaca’s best friend. She decided she would and finished her breakfast quickly.

“Oh, hello Lilaca!” Lili exclaimed as Lilaca stepped inside and folded her sassafras leaf umbrella.

“Hey, how have you been?” Lilaca said.

“I have been just super!” returned Lili. “I’ll get some dragonfly wing tea on the stove. Take a seat.”

Lilaca did as she was told, and as she sat down she noticed the tablecloth was patterned with glittery wings. This reminded her of her having none. When Lili walked into the room with the teapot, Lilaca said, “This is obviously new.”

“Yes, you like it?” Lili replied.

“Very much,” said Lilaca. “Reminds me of….”

“Oh, yeah…that,” Lili said. “You know, you could do something about it.”

“Do something about it?” Lilaca said, surprised. “I thought it was permanent.”

“Nope,” said Lili. “About a week ago I got a letter from Mum saying that Thisel earned his wings and had a special ceremony.”

“Thisel? That cousin that once came to town?”

“Yes, and before Mum sent the letter, I didn’t know you could get wings either.”

“Where did he get them?” Lilaca asked.

“I don’t know. Somewhere like Iris’s castle, I think.”

“Do you think I should go? I mean, if Thisel can get wings like that, I can too.”

“I would if I were you,” Lili replied.

“I’ll do it!” Lilaca said.

Originally written for KidVIEW magazine (issue #1), published by HAHSA kids.
To be continued...