Drew & the Half Term Break
by Sharp
A Gabyverse fanfiction
Chapter 24 Claudia & Celeste.
Both couples looked shocked. Ariel, “My daughters you should remember this is our annual party in the village.”
Claudia, “I clean forgot & last year we had some christenings also.”
Liza, “My Children will be named, Aura, Calista, Demetria, Easter, Frea, Gertrude, Hermione, Imogene, Leda & Myrtle.”
Claudia, “In that case mine will be Naida, Ordelia, and Pandora. Radella, Sirena, Theodora, Uraina, Vespera, Wendy, & Zabrina.
Ariel, “Alexandra & Celeste my daughters where warned not to get involved with men. They both decided to ignore my instructions. The girls told me about you & I had a little chat with your parents. Your mother told me some very interesting facts about the both of you. Because of what your mother informed us. We decided to let the girls have their way & marry you both.”
Celeste, “It was I who asked Claudia & not the other way round.”
Ariel, “Sorry to disappoint the two of you but the girls where controlling the both of you. Alexandra you thought it was a great joke to bid for Liza but she was controlling the bidding. When you married them. They & you agreed to share everything. To my daughter's it literally means everything. If they get pregnant so do you.”
Gaby, “Claudia & Celeste get in the water. Claudia lift up your legs out of the water.” There for all to see was a magnificent tail. “Celeste now you lift up your legs.” Celeste did as she was told.
Gaby, “When any of you go swimming you will become Mermaids. “Now Liza & Alexandra it is now your turn. Will the both of you stand over there hold hands & face each other. Liza unfurl your wings.”
Liza did as she was told & Alexandra's wing's also unfurled. “Liza take the two of you up three meter's & then go the full length of the building & return here.”
Celeste, “ER can we do that?”
Alexandra,”Can we become Mermaids?”
Gaby, “Claudia you had better take Celeste for her flying lesson.” Liza after they have flown all four of you can swim.” Celeste & Claudia soon returned.”When these two decide they want more babies you both will become pregnant again.”
Celeste, “That is impossible, as we are both females now.”
Gaby, “It is not impossible for your wives to become pregnant with your child or children.”
Ariel, “The girls have the ability to extract all the semen a man will ever produce & store it until it is needed. When the girls feel the time is ready a small quantity will be used. As you are both going to be together for a very long time it also has to last you so I would suggest that you do not go rushing into having too many children straight away.”
Liza, “Mum I am quite happy with my ten & Grandfather is going to be happy to have another twenty to play with.”
Gaby, “All four of you will be returning to work during the day the aunts will look after your children but at night & in the morning they are your responsibility.”
Celeste, “ER do our parents know we are females.”
Claudia, “We told your mother we loved you both because you where so feminine. Your mother replied, they both should have been daughters.”
Liza, “We told your mother we preferred you to be dressed as females & after we married would ensure you where.”
Claudia, “Your mother showed us the photos of when she entered her twin daughters in the mother & daughter contest & won.”
Celeste, “Until going to school we always wore feminine things. Once we went to school we had to wear the regulation uniform. When we got home we always changed our clothing & that continued up to us both getting the jobs & meeting you two. It was a bit awkward for the two of us as we had to go & get clothing we did not normally wear.”
Ariel s, “So after you met our daughters other than uniform you had little male wear.”
Celeste, “The suitcase we had on the honeymoon which we dumped was our total collection.”
Alexandra, “We both did not know how to tell the girls we both loved feminine things.”
Celeste, “Well we do love you & we already knew. For a start you always smelled of the same perfume & what you wore to work was obvious to us.”
Alexandra, “Concerning our parents. They should be informed that they have two daughters. & twenty grand children.”
Celeste, “I think we should say with our wives consent we decided to have SRS. They are not going to believe we just turned into girls.”
Gaby, “It may be as well to tell her that you both got your wives pregnant on the honey moon. Do not say that they have already delivered.” As soon as she received the information the mother was down like a shot.
She looked at her new daughters “You look like your wives.”
Celeste, “Not exactly. Come & meet our wives.” She gasped as she saw the enormous size both girls had become.
Claudia, “We are having ten children each & the doctors think we will not be much longer. I am going to have Celeste lactating so she can help feed our brood.”
The mother, “I better get knitting if I have a lot of cardigans to knit.” After she had gone Claudia & Liza reverted to normal size.”
Gaby, “I will make sure they are invited to the christenings.”
Claudia, “I keep forgetting about it.”
Ariel, “It is a great week. First there is the crowning of the Queen or in this case the re crowning & then the party & other celebrations. Then there is the christening party for the girls. If it is like last time we are in for days of celebration.”
The day before the christening, Gaby telephoned Celeste & Alexandra's mother. “The babies had been born & are going to be christened in the small village church in Horse Houses.”
The mother got rather excited. “They are very early are they all OK.”
Gaby. “I can assure you they are all OK. I think it will be a while before they have any more. You have twenty lovely granddaughters.”
“So that is why they are so early & why my daughter in laws where so large. I hope they intend for Celeste & Alexandra to help feed the babies.”
Gaby. “They already have that under hand & they are feeding.”
“I am going to have to go out & buy something for each of them as I only have two sets made so far.”
Gaby, “Well give each daughter a set.”
Gaby, “They are all going to get charm bracelets in silver. A mermaid or an angel each for them would be a good idea.”
The wife told her husband who insisted they get one of each for them. After ringing round various stores they found one who had just what they wanted.
The shop assistant, “For every two you buy you can have one of these free.”
The husband, “We will take twenty of each of those two & twenty of those babies in the crib. Can we have them wrapped in sets of three?”
They then set off for the christening with the wife driving. The husband managed to get them booked in for a couple of nights at a travel lodge. They used the little chef that was next door to the travel lodge for their evening meal & again for breakfast. After breakfast they set off for the christening the husband, “We still have about 45 minutes drive on country roads.”
Eventually they found the village & somebody said, “You cannot park here we have a christening today.”
The wife, “Yes I know they are my granddaughters.”
The lady, “In that case you had better park in the pub car park that is were the rest of the official cars will be parked.”
The wife, “I wonder if we can get a coffee or a tea in the pub.”
They walked into the pub & where greeted by a young girl. “Can I help you?”
The wife, “We wondering if you served tea or coffee.”
Starr, “My parents are rather busy today but I can get you a drink. My name is Starr the coffee is milk & the tea is an herbal peppermint as that is all I could find. Have you come for the christening?”
The wife, “It was a bit of a shock to find out we had grand daughters who were getting christened today.”
Starr, “You must be Alexandra & Celeste’s parents I am one of the god parents. We had better make our way to the church or we will never get in.” Starr led the way, as it was only a very short walk.
Barbara took the service & like the previous year the entire village took part. The man who had given the other children bracelets turned up & gave the new babies bracelets. “I got into trouble with my wife over handing you the necklace & bracelets. She said, tell the one you gave it to not to wear the necklace. The bracelets are OK to wear.”
Gaby, “I have both the bracelet & necklace on as you can see.” Gaby did not let on she had created a similar necklace but the original was in a vault & only Gaby knew where it was.
A couple of days before the party Gaby decided it was time Lucy awoke from her sleep. Gaby checked to ensure all the illness had gone.
The Doctor, “We have given her a scan & it has gone completely.”
Gaby touched Lucy on the head, “Wake up sleepyhead.”
Lucy stretched herself & yawned.”
Gaby, “We have run you some water in the bath. Somebody will have to stay with you as you may still be week from the treatment.”
Lucy went & had a long relaxing bath & then wrapped a towel around her & found clothes had been laid out for her. Lucy was just about to go looking for the others when she spotted Starr in the room.
“I thought you had all gone.”
Starr, “I have to take you for some breakfast & then we will have to do something about that mop of yours as it grew rather quickly due to the treatment.”
Lucy, “I am going to have to look for a job but who will believe all my credentials now.”
Starr, “Have you forgotten already.”
“You are now employed by GB Archaeological services & all your qualifications are still valid although they have had the name changed to Lucy. If you want you can still be our conservator & historian. Or like Amanda & several others you can go on the excavations.”
Lucy thought for a moment, “Before I got the illness I was working on a project. I was hoping to raise money for an Excavation. There is this island & it was up for sale.”
Starr, “Tell us all at breakfast & we might have somebody interested in your ideas.”
Bridget & Bridie
At Breakfast Lucy, “Can somebody tell me where I can get my hair trimmed as it has got rather long?”
Gaby, “We intended to take you after breakfast for that.”
Lucy, “This body has come as rather a shock to me but I would rather have it than be dead.”
Starr, “Lucy there was something you were going to bring up & you might as well go it while we are together.”
Lucy, “A while ago the Greek government decided to sell of an island or two. I decided it might be fun to own an island & put a bid in. Several weeks later I was informed that I had purchased several islands including Simi near Rhodes. All but Simi are unoccupied although there is evidence of occupation on them. I had hoped to do an archaeological dig on some of the islands before the cancer killed me. I have just realised though I signed everything over to Gaby & now I suppose she is the owner of the islands.”
Darcie, “I will check & came back a minute later. “Apparently Luke still owns the Islands.”
Lucy, “Well as I signed over everything else I had better sign the islands. According to the research I did one of these islands was reputed to be the home of one of the ancient gods. As far as I can ascertain no digging or anything like that has previously been done on the islands.”
Lucy signed the documents Darcie put in front of her.”
Gaby. “Lucy Am I to understand you would like to run a full scale search on the islands.”
Lucy, “For the moment I would like to do it on all but Simi. The reason is that although we own the islands the population on Simi is Greek & they may not take to us digging up everywhere.”
Amanda, “Lucy we already have our own team & we can come & go as we please. So I suggest we start with one of the smaller islands & take our time. First we all have the christening to go to & shopping to do.
Gaby, “I needn’t ask who wants to accompany Lucy on her shopping trip.” Gaby looked round. “Apparently Lucy they all want to take you shopping so we will have to do just that.”We have Harvey Nichols, House of Frazer, “Debenham’s & several others on our shopping list. In addition we may find something in one or the other shops. First though is your hair.”
Sandy moved in like a lioness ready for the kill.
Gaby, “You get it done here. Sandy will do it like ours & Darcie will give you a full make over.” 30 minutes later they all set off. Gaby dialled the settings for Leeds & they all found themselves in Harvey Nichols Department store.
After making some purchases in there they went into Vivian Westwood’s store in the Victoria Quarter & Lucy found a dress she liked. They stopped at Merry England for a light meal.
Maddy. “Gaby did you get the tickets for the show?”
Darcie brought them out. “We are all in either the boxes or the dress circle.”
Gaby, “We had better be dressed appropriately then.” She waved her hand & they were all in matching attire. Each of them wore an evening gown & mink stole. The tickets where to see Spirit of the Dance at the Grand Theatre in Leeds.
The watched the show & Enjoyed it. At the final curtain call one of the dancers came on with a microphone & said. “I hope everybody enjoyed the show especially those in the dress Circle & Boxes.” The audience turned to look. The female announcer, “Tonight we are privilege to have with us in the audience several dancers of world renown. I have to ask them to stay in their seats as the cast would like to meet them after the show.”
Whilst the rest of the audience departed the theatre Gaby & her friends stayed in their seats. Eventually they where the only ones left in the Theatre.
The theatre Manager came up and asked. “Is there a Gaby Lynn here?”
Gaby, “Yes I am here”. “In that case can you & your companions follow me” “Quentin Young the International Tour Director & David King the Producer & composer for the Irish International Dance Company have asked that you accompany me to meet our dancers.” They were led on passageways until they were in the practise room for the theatre.
A man held his hand out. “We would not have known but one of the choreographers' recognised the girl who collected the tickets & double checked with bookings & discovered all the Dress circle & boxes had been booked by one person. She told me & I decided that we would plan a party & invite you all.”
Gaby recognised one of the choreographers. She embraced him & then they both signed to each other. He signed back.
The tour director, “I see you two are already talking.” The lead dancers where waiting to greet Gaby. After greeting them a meal had been laid on. Gaby said, as we are here we might as well all practise with you.
Gaby, “We just need to put on our tap shoes & we are ready.”
Anna, “Come on you too.” Looking at the tour director.”
The girls giggled.” One said, “He cannot dance very well.”
Anna, “He will after I have finished with him as he is not going to bed until he is as good as the rest of you.”
They all started to do the Irish dance after warming up.” Eventually Anna said, “You will do now. In future you have to practise every day & you could with losing some weight.”
The composer came & chatted to Gaby, “Currently we have six teams that are touring & they are comprised of British & Irish girls.”
Gaby, “While we all practise daily only a few of us will be dancing regularly in shows. We all have other commitments to undertake.”
The composer, “I was thinking of creating a new dance & bringing in guest dancers these would be supported by my regular dancers.”
Gaby, “If you are asking me to come as a guest dancer you should know I never go or do anything without my own team.” They all eventually went back home.
Maddy, “Did they trying to get you to join them Gaby?”
Gaby, “Probably he did not come out & ask me directly. In fact I could do with Lily & Starr checking him over as to what his intentions are.”
Lily giggled, “We are on to it already as we wanted to see what he was up to.”
Elizabeth, “Somebody has been making enquiries about buying the dance school & studios.”
Gaby, “I think we all know who that is. Meet up with the person & take Calypso as she is almost as good as Lily.”
Elizabeth, “I will arrange to meet them after the christening. I will also take Darcie for additional support.” They all had their outfits on ready for the christenings.
Gaby, “Are the god parents all prepared?”
Maddy, “We are all ready including the children.”
Joss was there to greet them, “Barbara keeps performing the services here as she has been doing we are going to have to appoint her our priest in charge. Everything is rigged up & in working order. We also have additional help this year.”
“Your friend the farmer has his niece Bridget from Erin staying & she wanted to help.” Claudia & Liza came up with a girl.
“Gaby this is Bridget & she is staying with our friends. We have decided that she can be one of the God mothers to our children.”
Gaby, “Providing it is ok with your partners it is ok with me. Bridget after the christening I would like to talk about Erin to you. I am expecting some Irish friends to turn up if they manage to get here safely.”
Bridget. “You seem to think there driving ability is not very good.” Before Gaby said another word Daisy & Buttercup & all their family arrived. “I see what you mean.”
Daisy greeted Gaby like a long lost friend. “Who invited her?”
Gaby, “She is the niece of friends of ours Daisy.”
Daisy, “You know she owns her own dance group that is rather successful. I missed my sister’s wedding is Bluebell here?”
Gaby, “We are all here today.” Shortly after Daisy & her family’s arrival. Gaby noticed Daisy & her sisters & families were surrounding her. The only others who where allowed close was Maddy & the angels.
Ariel said to her sisters. “Daisy must be expecting some trouble we better close in as well.” By the time they had finished many layers of friends & companions surrounded Gaby. Bridget came back into the room.
Bridget, “Daisy I presume this is for my benefit.”
Gaby, “I am not sure just what is going on between you two but I think somebody had better explain what is going on as this was supposed to be a family meeting.”
Oberon, “Gaby meet my wayward daughter Bridget or as the Irish call her Saint Bridget. I called her my princess of Dance.”
Gaby, “Bridget come & sit here & talk to me.” The others allowed Bridget to pass.
Bridget, “I have made a big mistake. I have a very successful dance team & we are always short of dancers. I came here with the intention of getting you to come & dance for me. Unfortunately I did not realise my sisters where all involved with you.”
Daisy, “Your cousins & Nieces also.”
Bridget, “I was hoping to obtain your company as your dancers are as good as mine or better. We have more contracts than we can cope with & need to expand. I noticed you had a considerable amount of dancers on your books but only one show at the moment.”
Gaby, “So Bridget you where wanting to take over my dance team.” Bridget snapped her fingers & the tour manager appeared. “Now to get him to the standard he is, somebody has to be very good indeed. I still want all your dancers to work for me or with me.”
The tour manager, “Bridget is not putting this across very well at all. We have had Lord of the dance, the river dance & Spirit of the dance. We need both backers & Dancers for a new dance to be called The Empress of Dance. We wanted Gaby Lynn to take the lead role. We realise other than appearing in Milan & La Scarla that she has not been appearing as often as she could.”
Darcie handed Gaby a print out. Gaby, “Bridget you told me you owned the dance group. Exactly how much do you own?”
Bridget, “I am left to do all the running & I draw a wage for that & in addition I own about 10% of the company. Most of the rest of the shares are owned by investors who have nothing to do with the running of the dance group.”
Daisy noticed the list Darcie had given Gaby & started to laugh.”
Bridget, “Have I done something wrong?”
Gaby, “Bridget I make it that you are actually a minority share holder. Would you not agree that whoever holds the 90% actually owns the company?”
Maddy passed the note to Oberon who started to laugh.” Bridget was getting very agitated as the note was passed around the room. It eventually reached the tour manager who also burst out laughing.”
Bridget, “You too what is that note?”
He passed it to Bridget, “See for yourself.” She looked at the note it was a breakdown of all the shareholders of the company.
Bridget was actually listed as having a 2% & her sisters had the same. Tinkerbelle & Bluebell, “We & Daisy have as much say as you.”
The rest of the shares were split between three companies. They in turn where owned by GB investments.
Bridget, “So my sisters have the same stake as me but I run it.”
Daisy, “Do you actually run it or is there somebody pulling the strings?”
The tour manager, “Actually the idea for the new dance was suggested to the composer”. Bridget went along with the idea & she has never met her main backers.”
Gaby turned to Daisy, “I understand you have some shares to sell along with your sisters.”
Daisy giggled, “Yes.” Daisy & all her sisters but Bridget signed some documents.
Oberon was laughing. “Empress please put her out of her misery.”
Gaby, “Bridget you wanted to use all my dancers for the shows. I think it is a good idea for a few more of us to be dancing regular. Of course you will need the backing of the board & your management & shareholders before an agreement is put in place.”
Bridget, “I still do not understand.”
Gaby, “Bridget let us see you dance.”
Bridget danced. Gaby, “I think you are wasted in your current job you would be better suited to take the lead role in the new dance. Bridget I already own all but your 2% of the company. Your sisters have all signed over all their shares for additional shares in GB Investments.”
“As to the new dance I personally think it will be a great success. “Daisy can you give your sister a preview of the dance.”
Bridget, “You have been teasing me all the time. You knew they were going to do the dance. Can I ask a question & it is to everybody in the family. Who has not got shares in GB investments?”
Only the tour manager held up his hand. “Please may I speak?”A while ago I helped a dancer out & one day she gave me some shares. The dancer at the time was my girlfriend. We finished &I heard she had married somebody else. When she gave me the shares she said one day she may ask for them back so I was never to sell them. The money is paid twice yearly to me. I could never find the company on the stock market.” He brought the share certificates out of his bag & handed them to Gaby. “Could I use these to obtain shares in GB investments?”
Gaby looked at the share certificates, “These belong to Darcie I will see that they are returned to her. As to you it is about time you & Bridget settled down. Bridget are you going to hand me those shares or not.” Bridget handed them over. “That completes the take-over. Bridget. Daisy & the others have not been dancing because they have all been learning a new routine. I will be dancing in some of the shows. As there are other commitments I will not be doing them all. You will be my substitute.
“Bridget the next needs to be done formally so go with your tour manager & Oberon & prepare.”
Daisy, “Can Tinkerbelle & Bluebell go with them?” Whilst they where away the room changed & they all took their seats. A tall blond man cam to collect the tour manager.
Odin, “I am Bridget's uncle & your best man.”
They walked down the aisle together. The music started up & Oberon was walking Bridget down the aisle. Barbara conducted the service & said you two are now bound together for all eternity.
Gaby, “Neptune, Oberon & Odin can you leave for there is one more ceremony to conduct.”
Barbara, “As you are tied to Bridget so you are tied to us. Eventually you will become one with us. This is inevitable & there is nothing you or we can do about it. You fate was sealed long before you even met Bridget. It was sealed the first time you kissed one of us.”
The tour manager, “I have been loyal to Bridget the only other girl I ever went with finished with me & it took me a while to ask Bridget out.”
Darcie appeared, “I am sorry but it is true. You where the only one I ever kissed outside of the family. Bridget I would not delay in starting your family if I was you.”
Gaby, “Bridget once the changes take place we will welcome our new sister. For now enjoy all you have for it will not be long before it is all gone.”
That night Bridget & her husband where at it like rabbits & for the next eight days they continued. On the Ninth day Bridget started to get sick. She still continued to play with her husband. He was complaining his chest hurting.
“Could I have a look?”
Bridget noticed the nipples where forming. “I may be able to help them along.” As she started to suckle on them as she suckled her husband started to produce milk. It took Bridget a while to realise that the breasts where fully formed. Bridget went back to the task in hand. “I am going to enjoy this after all.” Bridget realise that her husband would not last the night. She decided to straddle him for one last time. She realised that she was also leaking & pushed her breast into her partner’s mouth. “Feed.” Then she did the same with the other. After exploding into her she felt him go soft & then heard a pop & then a second pop. She started to massage her husband & knew he was close to a climax. He came & came. The following morning they where still entwined in each other. Bridget was the first to awake & then she kissed her partner, “I will always love you. From now on we had better call you Birdie. We both need to go for a full medical.”
The doctor, “Congratulations you both are expecting.”
Bridget, “Dad is going to love this.”
They went to visit Oberon who was not surprised at the turn of events. Oberon, “I am going to have to send you both to school.” Bridget you could dance before you could do anything else. You though never learned what you needed to. You both have nine months to learn all you will need.”
Bridget went to see if Gaby knew where they had to go to school. “
Gaby, “Do not worry you have a good teacher.”
Bridget, “Do you also have to go?”
Gaby, “We all go. By the way congratulations on both your pregnancies.
Bridget, “Oh you know about that.”
Gaby, “It is not often it happens but if a couple are together when the change occurs & they have been exercising then it can happen.” By the time the babies came along Bridget & Birdie had both gained A* in their practical magic & potion lessons.
Galadriel, “You do realise you will still have to come for regular lessons. In the mean time the new show was launched in London & then went on tour of all the nations’ capital cities & Dublin. Lucy even found she was expected to dance.
Eventually Gaby said, “We are taking a break & are going to Simi for our holiday.”
Lucy's face lit up, “Will we be able to hire a boat so I can go to the Isles I bought?”
Simi Islands
Maddy, “That is all under hand. We are staying at the hotel Helios. We need to get to Rhodes first. We are to take the flight to Rhodes and that will take us three and half-hours to get there. Then we have the coach to the docks in Rhodes where we will get the boat to Simi.”
They got the flight from Leeds Bradford international Airport. The flight actually got into Rhodes Airport 20 minutes sooner than expected. They all enjoyed the ferry ride across to Simi. There they found their hotel and unpacked before looking around Simi.
While they looked round they saw many stalls selling sponges. Gaby, “Simi is famous for the sponges. As they looked around they saw reminders of the Second World War & there was a plaque in memory of patriots who had been shot by the German invaders.
A massive cruise liner came into the dock & it towered above everything else. They watched in amazement as it turned round in the tiny harbour. Whilst they where there they felt the earth tremble.
One of the locals “We get used to the slight tremors. It is only the big ones that do the damage.” While Gaby & companions were there a massive one hit Turkey & brought many buildings down with great loss of life. The day after they had arrived they went to look at the islands. One of the islands showed sign of previous human habitation & they decided to start with that island. Clearing & recording was done with Lucy supervising.
The team had just about given up hope of finding anything on the island when Amanda found some steps. These steps were soon cleared away. Once the rubble was removed they found & opened a door.
Tinkerbelle, “Allow me to go in first in case there are any old traps.” She went & found a light source. The whole cave was illuminated. They looked around. It looked to be clean as if somebody lived there.
“Greetings” said a voice.
They spun round to see where the voice was coming from. Ariel, “It is a speaker.
Tinkerbelle flew up & followed the wire. The others followed on the ground. As they walked along the passageway became illuminated. Eventually they realised they had been going down into the ground. They eventually came to another room.
Bluebell, “I have found another speaker.”
Amanda, “Do not touch anything in here until I check it out.”
Amanda & Lucy interpreted the script, “According to this only an Empress may sit or stand by the throne.”
Gaby, “In that case I will have to do it. I will though be prepared for a quick exit.” She unfurls her wings. Then she steps on to the platform.
As she steps on to the platform a voice said, “Greetings your Highness.” The intensity of the light in the room increased. “Your companions have nothing to fear & neither do you. It is a long time since the entrance was blocked & the island deserted. I am still here to serve my Queen & her companions.”
Tinkerbelle, “I have found the source of the voice.” Some of the others followed Tinkerbelle. They returned bringing with them a very old Leprechaun. When he saw Daisy & her sisters he had a fit.
Gaby, “Leprechaun tell me your name & how you come to be here of all places. He looked at Gaby & bowed. “I am Shamus O ‘Shaun.
Daisy, “The Shamus.”
“I lass that is me I ran from my fate & doom.” I found myself here & had to hide even here. This was the temple of Vesta & only young maidens may enter or Queens. For years I have kept the place tidy but could not escape as I used the last of my gold to ensure I stayed alive.”
Gaby, “I already have rather a collection of Leprechauns. One more will not go a miss.”
Shamus looks at Daisy, “Are you married?”
Daisy, “Yes. My twin was my husband & the same with my sister & now we are the companions of the Empress.”
“So Daisy you will understand why I ran rather than marry Eleanor. I was young & did not want to become the plaything for a wife. Instead I have been trapped in here for a very long time. The Emperor Constantine was on the throne when this place was abandoned. “
Gaby looked at the others. “Who is Eleanor & is she still with us?”
Daisy, “She is still with us & has always said that one day Shamus would return & she would never marry anyone but Shamus.”
Shamus came in. “Mistress when you return will you take this humbled leprechaun back home.”
Gaby, “You kept all this spotless without magic.”
Shamus, “Allow me to show you around here.” There were statues but no gold.
Gaby, “Shamus are all the statues here?”
Shamus, “Everything of value I placed in this room all the others are empty but you can see them.”
Gaby, “I will employ you to keep my homes clean & spotless.” For the next few weeks you will be our guest & stay with us & then you can come with us to a wedding.
Shamus said, “All the time I have been here alone I have been thinking that I made the biggest mistake in my life. I could have been at home living with Eleanor & have had children & grandchildren.”
Gaby, “I think it would be a good idea for you to play with the children.” “Daisy & her sisters have work to do for me & so you are going to look after all her children.”
Shamus, “Well if nothing else it will get me used to playing with them.”
Gaby, “Shamus there is something Daisy needs to do to you so the children think it is her.”
Shamus, “I tried to avoid this before, At least this in not permanent. I now look like Eleanor when she was younger.” He went to play with the children.”
Gaby, Tinkerbelle & Bluebell can you watch over him & see he comes to no harm.” One of the younger ones was crying & Shamus went to see what was wrong.
Shamus, “I can smell what the problem is. I had better change your nappy.” After he had changed her he said, “I wonder where the formula is & I could feed you.” The baby was trying to get to shamus's breasts. “Well this is only temporary, if you want you can try but there is nothing there.” Shamus soon realised that the baby was feeding.
Tinkerbelle. “You must be the new nanny for my nieces.”
Shamus, “This is only temporary while their mothers are away.”
Tinkerbelle, “Do you want me to bring the rest of my nieces for you to feed?”
Shamus, “I was very surprised when she got something out of me.” Shamus worked very hard looking after the children & was found fast asleep holding two of Daisy's babies.
Tinkerbelle, “Daisy did you find her?”
Eleanor said, “They certainly did where is he now? Oh in that case let him look after the children for the remainder of the holiday & I will enjoy a break. Then on the last night we will give him a rest.”
Eleanor went to find Gaby. “Empress do you think you can arrange my rather belated wedding?”
Gaby, “ Where do you want it to be?”
Eleanor, “I would like it to be on the Isle of Man on the top of Snaefell Mountain & then we can see all the kingdoms from there. Empress I have something to ask you. Can you make me look younger in fact similar to how Shamus looks now?”
Gaby, “Would you be willing to look after my children while Shamus is looking after the others?”
“Empress I have looked after many generations of children but never Princesses I would consider it an honour to do that.”
Gaby, “I presume you still want to ahead with your wedding at the end of my holiday.”
Eleanor, “After looking after the children he will be ready for me.”
Gaby, “Shamus already regrets running away.”
Lily, “Let me show you his mind was easy to read. With not having anybody to converse with his mind was almost blank. He was terrified at the time yet you can see he actually loved you.”
Eleanor, “Gaby can you arrange for Oberon & his wife to put in an appearance on your final day here.”
Lily, “Eleanor that is naughty but Gaby will allow it.”
Eleanor, “You also read my mind”.
Gaby, “Let aunt & uncle come.”
Daisy went to tell her parents that they would be required & also that Shamus had been found.
Gaby found Eleanor. “Will you sign these documents they confirm you have become one of my Children’s nurses & you are responsible only to me.” Gaby then went looking for Shamus & got him to sign similar documents. Shamus was more careful & read all the documents.”
Shamus, “According to this you will restore my crock providing I work for you exclusively for all eternity. You want me to become part of your leprechaun team here. I made a silly mistake with Eleanor. I should have married her. You are giving me a second chance. Before I sign though I want an honest answer. Will I be a girl Leprechaun permanently?”
Gaby, “You will be unless your true love turns up & claims you in that case you will be Shamus for her alone.”
Shamus, “At least I know what I am getting into & I am enjoying looking after the children. They could be my grand children or great grandchildren.”
Gaby, “Did you & Eleanor ever try before the wedding?”
Shamus sighed, “Empress I am sorry to say we did & I suppose it is possible that Eleanor could have had a child or two.” Gaby smiled.
Oberon & his wife turned up her red hair sparkled in the sun. Oberon said, “Daisy bring Shamus to me.”
Daisy escorted Shamus to Oberon. Oberon, “You have changed rather a lot Shamus. I am going to order you to return with me to finalise your sentence.”
Shamus, “With the greatest respect Oberon I cannot do that.”
Oberon, “You are a leprechaun & therefore you answer to me.”
Shamus, “Normally that would be true but like your daughter’s the day Gaby found me & brought me home I became her everlasting companion & not subject to the law of Oberon. I would like you to find Eleanor for me. Tell her that I am now with the Empress & ask if she would like to join & help me look after all these baby Leprechauns. We may not have children of our own but we can make a good job of looking after Oberon’s grandchildren.”
Oberon’s wife, “You truly regret running out on Eleanor then.”
Shamus, “Mistress I have had years to think about it & could not even free myself as I had used up the last of my crock of gold. The Empress has promised me if I work hard she will restore my crock to me.” Shamus looked at the queen, “You remind me of Eleanor.”
The Queen, “So even if Eleanor said she would still have you. You would still be bound to the Empress & Eleanor would have to join you. “So if I promised you I would restore your crock what would you do?”
Shamus, “The day I was found I became Gaby’s to do as she wishes. In addition I signed documents that make me a member of this household & even if it takes me a 1000 years I will honour my agreement. Shamus handed the documents to the fairy queen.”
“Shamus according to this you have agreed to live as a female & look after the royal babies for all eternity.”
Oberon “Let me look at the document.” Oberon started to laugh, “There is only one get out clause for you otherwise you will remain a female leprechaun permanently.”
Gaby, “Should he ever get married I will give him the gold for his crock.”
Oberon, “If you ever manage to marry Eleanor I will treble the gold Gaby gives you.”
The fairy queen kissed Shamus, “Go to the Royal nursery Shamus & bring some of my grand children here to me.” Shamus went to the nursery & found another leprechaun in there he had not seen before.
Shamus, “The fairy queen wants her grand daughters to come & see her.”
The other leprechaun, “You must be the leprechaun that has been looking after the queens grandchildren while I have been looking after the Empresses children.”
Shamus, “I like you but I am not all that I appear to be. I wronged the one true love of my life & I have regretted it ever since. I have asked the fairy queen if she will apologise on my behalf.”
The other leprechaun, “What would you say is she was here now?”
Shamus, “I would have to be honest with Eleanor & say that I was bound to the Empress for all eternity but I still love Eleanor. Even Oberon could not undo that. He was rather surprised when I showed him the documents I signed. He then burst out laughing. “He has promised me if Eleanor ever married me now he would treble the gold Gaby gives me.”
The Leprechaun girl, “When you go back tell Oberon that with Gaby’s permission you will be at the top of Snaefell on Sunday evening.” Shamus kissed the girl goodbye & took the babies to see their grandmother.
The fairy Queen, “Who was looking after them.”
Shamus, “There appears to be another leprechaun here helping out.”
The fairy Queen, “Go & fetch her & bring her here I want to know who is looking after my grand children.”
They both returned bringing the remaining children with her. Oberon looked at her, “Do I know you?”
The girl, “Oberon you did a long time ago.”
Oberon, “By any chance have you also signed documents for Gaby?”
“Yes I did Oberon as I was taught to always respect the wishes of the Empress. I cannot unsign them & I did not read the document but I trust the Empress. As it is she has rejuvenated me. Has my friend here told you that he intends to be on top of Snaefell on Saturday evening & requests your attendance with all of your children & grandchildren?”
Gaby said, “Shamus I to take it you wish to formally say the words you signed a few days ago.”
Shamus took the hand of the other leprechaun, “On the chosen date we both will become the eternal companions of the Empress & partners forever. Oberon I may never be a male leprechaun again but I am happy & I have a friend to help me look after the children.”
Oberon, “Shamus you have never asked if Eleanor had any children to you?”
Shamus, “Oberon to be honest we only did it once & I thought the chances of Eleanor having children would have been slim. If I had a son or daughter I would love them with all my heart. I could not give them any financial support all I can give is love. Any child of mine by now though will be full grown & have children & grand children of their own.”
Shamus looks at the babies he is holding & then at the fairy queen. Shamus, “Mistress of Fae the children I have been giving love & affection to are all your granddaughters. I may have made a big mistake when I ran. Now though I am committed & with my friends help I will get through. Besides I am enjoying being among all the leprechauns again. It feels like home to me”
The fairy Queen turned to the other leprechaun, “Do you also still intend to take the vows to be bound for all eternity.”
Oberon, “Gaby at the rate you are going you are going to have more leprechauns that are bound to you than I have. Very well I will permit you to have the service on Saturday evening. I can never say no to my niece anyway.”
The fairy queen, “Allow me to meet you both & treat you to your dresses. Daisy I want you & your sisters there & Gaby & her sisters.”
The following morning they all met up with the Queen. “Right girls, we are all off to wedding world to choose your outfits.” When they got there she said to the sales lady “I need two wedding dresses for these two girls & bridesmaids’ dresses for the rest.” Gaby & the others had started calling Shamus Sheena & that is what she was called in the shop.
The sales lady, “Your twins are going to make lovely brides.” Eventually they all had the dresses & outfits they needed.
The fairy queen took each one in her hands, “I have to ask you both are you sure you both want to be united with Gaby & her companions.”
Sheena,” Years ago I made a big mistake that ever since I have regretted. I will not make the same mistake twice. I have been given a second chance & I am going to take it.”
“I can ask Gaby to revoke the document you both signed.”
Sheena, “You know our rules as well as me & even if I had not signed I would still be Gaby’s to do as she saw fit. At least this way I have some say in what I become.”
The fairy queen, “What of Eleanor?”
Sheena, “Although I abandoned her I still love her & will for all eternity. I can never undo what I did. If she was here now I would ask her to join me & become a companion of the Empress.”
The fairy queen turned to the other leprechaun, “You owe nothing to the Empress.”
“Your majesty I have decided of my own free will to follow my heart.” Neither Gaby nor your daughters intimidated nor coerced me. It is of my own free will I join with them. Also I have the benefit of looking after your Grand daughters & I am enjoying that.”
The fairy Queen, “In that case Oberon will give you both away. You promise me that you will look & care for my granddaughters & also protect my daughters.”
Sheena, “I already feel as if they are my children.”
“Sheena I understand you lost your powers. Oberon made you a promise & on Saturday I will ensure your powers are restored.” They all went for a meal & then had an early night.
Sheena had a knock on her door & the other leprechaun was there. She said, “Do you mind if I cuddle up to you it is cold in my room?”
Sheena, “Well we both are to be united with Gaby & her companions so I suppose we will be united as well.” They both cuddled up & soon fell fast asleep. Daisy went into wake Sheena up but when she saw them she let them sleep.
Daisy though told Gaby who said, “Let them both rest together.”
It did not take long to reach the ears of Oberon & the Fairy queen. She came to see Gaby “Is it true they both are together.”
Gaby, “Robyn, Maddy can you accompany us & pretend to be annoyed.” Gaby Knocked on the door & walked in with the others. “I have come to see why you two are not at work today. I have a good mind to kick you both out.”
Eleanor, “It was my fault I was so cold & we cuddled up & we fell asleep in each other’s arms.”
Sheena, “No it was my fault I let her stay with me.”
The fairy Queen, “Well Shamus as the others now call you Sheena so will I. Do I take it you two as well as been bound to Gaby want to be partners?”
Sheena, “We are in effect partners already in that we both are caring for the children. My only regret is that we will never have children. I am digressing your majesty yes we will make vows to each other & to Gaby.”
Gaby, “If that is the case then you may have your Crock of gold but I still expect you both to work for me.”
The fairy queen, “Oberon promised to treble your gold from Gaby I will treble the total amount of gold you both have on Saturday.”
Gaby, “I think Daisy had better take the two of you to the salon after breakfast.”
Oberon was chuckling away, “Shamus has no idea my wife is his daughter or that he is to be married to Eleanor after all. Gaby looked around & all she could see was a mass of red haired leprechauns.
Oberon, “They all have turned up for the wedding. We are in for quite a celebration on Saturday evening.” Gaby & her party made their way to the top of Snaefell.
Barbara, “Do you two wish to be companions of the Empress & come of your own free will.”
They both said, “Yes they did.”
Barbara “Is there any objection” & looked around. “I understand you both wish also to be bound together is that correct?”
Shamus, “Yes.”
Barbara, “In that case will the two of you will first receive the presents from the other leprechauns.” Daisy & her family where the first to come & handed a gold coin each to Shamus. Along line of leprechauns followed Daisy each bringing a gold coin. After the leprechauns there followed all of Gaby’s companions each bringing a single gold coin.
Finally Gaby arrived, “I promised you a crock & here it is.”
Oberon arrived, “I promised to treble the amount Gaby gave you.”
Finally the fairy queen arrived, “Shamus I promised to treble the total amount of gold you received.”
Shamus, “Oberon has already trebled the amount Gaby gave us.”
“Shamus or should I say Sheena I made a promise to you. I intend to keep my promise.”
Barbara, “Shamus O ‘Shaun now known as Sheena do you take this Leprechaun to be your partner for all eternity.”
Shamus. “I do.”
Barbara then turned to Oberon, “Who gives this leprechaun?”
Oberon, “I give this leprechaun to be the partner of Sheena.”
Barbara, “I forgot to ask who gives Sheena.”
The fairy queen, “I will do that as there is nobody else available to do it.”
Shamus, “Thank you for that your Majesty.”
Barbara turned to the other leprechaun.” Do you Eleanor take Shamus to be your partner?”
Before Shamus could say anymore she replied “I certainly do at long last. Shamus you have slept with me twice now & the first time gave me a daughter.”
Shamus, “By the look of this crowd I probably have many grand children & great grand children.”
Daisy, “When did you work out, we where you’re granddaughters.”
Shamus, “I may have lost my powers but I am still as good as Lily & Star & far better than most of the rest of you in reading minds. Thank you your majesty or should I say thank you daughter. We still intend to keep our vows & we have a lot of little ones to deal with. Perhaps one day Oberon will decide to give us another grandchild to play with. As we have taken all our vows let the celebrations begin. We can dance here until dawn & then all retire to the palace for the festivities to begin.”
Eleanor handed all the gold to Gaby “Mistress Will you invest this for us we only need a small amount of gold to work the magic & I have all we need. This will provide us with a decent income while we are the nursemaids.”
Gaby, “You do not have to do it.”
Eleanor, “It is something we both can do & we also enjoy doing it. Empress you are our companion & the queen is our daughter we get the best of everything. We get to care for all our great grand children & grand children be they fey or leprechaun.”
Eleanor, “Tinkerbelle these are yours are they not. You & yours may be fey but there is no mistaking who your mother is. Oberon you are father to the fey & leprechaun. Your niece is our Empress & we will be loyal to both of you but we are now in service to the Empress & will honour the commitment we both have made.”
Mother.
Bridget, “Gaby do you intend my grandparents to take over from us?”
Gaby, “I intend for all of us at some time to be dancing the lead as I know we all can do it. Besides your grandparents will want to be getting back to their main job.”
Bridget, “You mean they really like working with the children.”
Gaby, “We can see them from here. They are both very much in love. It must have been a real torture to Shamus to be trapped in the caves.”
Bridget, “Can we go back to the caves & recheck all the caves out again. I was talking to Lucy & according to some old records she discovered there should be more caves & a great treasure buried within.”
Gaby, “If you want to come with us we will have to find a replacement.”
Bridget, “Anna or Victoria could do it easy.” Victoria decided she would take over for a short while but only on the condition that the Leprechauns took over again. “
Daisy, “All of us will do it for six weeks with the help of our partners. Personally I do not want to be away from my mistress for too long & I know all the others feel the same. Bridget you want to go back to Greece. If you do then our grandparents would be the best to take with you.”
Lucy came into the room. “We did not find what I expected to find. Either we missed it in the cave system or we were on the wrong isle.”
Gaby, “We will take very powerful lights with us & light each section as we go. When they got there they went immediately back to the main room Gaby sat on the throne & once again the room became illuminated. All but Maddy, Lucy & the three angels went to explore the cave & could not find any more doors. Gaby's arm lay across the chair arms.
Her fingers felt a series of bumps & she put her fingers on the first bump. In turn she pressed all twelve bumps. “Twelve stone panel’s slid back to reveal twelve caves. Each cave was divided into four distinct areas. Gaby eventually found another button & pressed it & another cave system came into view.
Snow was the first to speak. “Empress may the seasons have permission to enter?”
Gaby, “Will the Spring family take the first 13 & then the Summer the next 13 followed by Autumn & Winter families.
As the Spring family crossed into the caves the lights went on. The others followed & all the caves where illuminated. Snow, “Gaby there appears to be another seat in each of the sections.
Gaby,” Snow as you & your sisters are the senior you sit down. Feel under the arm & see if you have 13 buttons & press them all.” Snow did as instructed. Another series of panel's opened up reviling more seats. Snow have your family take a seat each.”
Gaby to Maddy. “You do realise we have a giant calendar here.” “We have all four seasons.”
Maddy, “I wonder what the purpose of it all was”. Unknown to them although it was the middle of summer. Snow started to fall & it was falling quite fast.”
The local media broadcast that it must be due to climate change. As the others took their seats other changes occurred as spring & summer flowers bloomed & then came the autumn & the leaves started to change brown.
The news reporter, “Today we have had all the seasons in one day the weather is certainly been strange today.”
Maddy, “Gaby. Can I sit down with you?” Gaby moved over slightly & Maddy sat down she put her hand on the underside of the chair, “There are more buttons here.” She pressed the first one. The centre of the floor started to drop & it was replaced with what looked like a giant computer system.
Andi, “Gaby have the nine to take these terminals.”
Gaby, “OK fill the seats with my sisters.” Maddy found & pressed a second button. This time the floor appeared to flip over revealing more chairs. The remainder of the group took the seats. The computer started flashing.
A voice, “Welcome mother. It has been a very long time since anybody has been able to activate me.” As the computer spoke the outer door closed. Gaby did not seem the least bit perturbed. “For years I only have had a caretaker as company. You may wonder what I am & what I can do. I am the most advanced computer ever seen & ever likely to be seen. The laptop you have with you is a mere toy in comparison to me. One of my minor functions is to regulate the weather.”
Gaby, “So if I was to say I wanted 12ins of snow at a certain map reference you could do it?”
“Floods & Earthquakes are also among the things I can do.”
Gaby, “Can you restore Atlantis?”
The computer, “You already own the islands that comprise Atlantis.” Maddy found another button & a monitor & keyboards popped up out of the ground in front of them. The others also found they had the same equipment. One by one they all logged in using their names. Shamus was the last to log in using his new name.
The computer, “Ah yes the caretaker you have come back with your companions & wife.” Do not be afraid red haired one we are all one here. We all share the same mind but are different. Once you have taken a seat we are locked in. I do not need you here to function properly.”
“Gaby you already wear the bracelets of power & have the sword & Necklace. The necklace can never harm you as it can others neither can it harm the other queens nor those who have shared your body.”
Gaby presses the little button on the lion’s head. Inside was two rings Put one on each & then tell your companions to do the same. As Gaby & Maddy put the rings on they could feel the power flow through them.
Gaby, “It is a pity we cannot move this like the temples to nearer home.”
The computer, “You can do that with me just as you can with any of the temples.” The earth shook & the locals thought they were in for a major earthquake. The island lifted off & Gaby made straight for home.
The tremors from the island had caused all the nearby islanders to flee to higher ground. This was just as well as when the island lifted off it caused a tidal wave that swamped all the nearby islands.
The news broadcasts came on the local television, “The tremors had totally destroyed a small island recently purchased from the Greek Government.
Gaby, “I will have to respond to that.”
Maddy.”Not until we are home & the speed this goes it will not be long. This & the temple remind me of the Dr. Who series. In which he used to travel in a Tardis. It could change shape to match its surroundings.”
Gaby. “Mother are you able to change your shape to match your surroundings.”
Mother, “I certainly can & like the Dr. you mentioned I can travel backwards in time of forwards. When we land I am going to land you in the centre of an artificial lake near the castle. I want you to make me to look like a smaller version on Ludwig's castle in Bavaria if that is possible & you will have a drawbridge to Cromwell’s cave & Neptune's pool.”
“Mother if you can scan all computers regardless of whether they are connected to the web. “Can you scan for any of our missing sisters?” I am imputing what we have done so far & how we found the other.”
Mother, “You have still many seats to fill but this print out should help you & I advise a small team of no more than nine for the job. When you find a new one brings them to me & they will receive a ring also & a seat.”
Gaby, “What about the children we have.”
Mother, “When they become of age they will receive a seat on the controls.” “You & I have always been tied to each other. Until you freed me though I was only able to help in a small way. Tell Andi to come up & join us up here”. Andi left her seat & realised the one Gaby was on had got larger. “Andi you are great at operating computers. Tell everyone what you see.”
“Elizabeth is just logging on to the computer. She stayed at home with the main frame. She is scanning for new sisters.”
Andi, “The screen is going haywire. Ah she has got it back but there are a lot of flashes on the screen as if she has located more sisters.”
Mother, “Gaby would you like a close up of where those sisters are.”
Gaby, “According to this we would find some more of them in Brazil. That reminds me we are due to be returning to the sister with help for the disabled.”
Helena came in with Ruth & Amanda & Lucy. Gaby looked at them,” What does our Archaeological group want?”
Amanda, “We have been looking at the Old Spanish records & the legend of the lost cities of the Incas & Mayas.”
Gaby, “Where they supposed to be rather blood thirsty?”
Helena, “According to the records they executed their captives. The priests realised they had made a mistake with the Spanish & fled to the hills. The locals all came under the Spanish rule but they still persisted in once a year going to the lake & throwing full sets of statues into the lake. Only one set has ever been recovered & we are all superbly adapt at swimming & should be able to negotiate the lake. The festival still goes on until this day. Even the local priest is involved”
Gaby, “From this I take it you all want to come to the convent with us & then go on to the lake from there.”
Lucy, “If we could obtain a set it would be a dream.”
Gaby, “I will put it to the vote.” A show of hands showed they all wanted to go to the lake after visiting the Mother Superior at the convent. They decided that part of the group would go direct to the Lake & the rest would follow after visiting the convent.
The mother superior came out to greet Gaby, “We have rather a large group this time. It appears that either you will need additional help or it will take longer to get though them.”
Gaby, “I will call additional help as they are close by.”
Gaby for a moment exposed her wrist & the mother saw it. “I knew I had seen that before. I know where there are four very similar to that.”
Gaby, “You know of four more with a similar birth mark”.
The Mother, “Once your friends have arrived & we have sorted the patients out I will find them for you.” Daisy & all her sisters arrived with the second group.”
Daisy, “You need our help?”
Gaby, “If we all deal with the patients we will get through them far quicker.”
The mother gasped when she saw Daisy & her sisters. “Gaby what are these girls to you?”
Gaby, “They are my friends, my companions & my partners.”
The mother, “In that case I can no longer be in doubt. Please may I look at your wrists?” The girls all showed her their wrists. The mother went to the telephone & rang another convent.” She arranged for the transfer of four novice nuns to her convent to help out.
Mary Mags.
The day after Gaby's group had arrived at the convent. The patients started to arrive at the convent. They were each given an injection & after handing their money over went on their way. Eventually the numbers decreased & then dried up.
The mother, “I have a story to tell concerning the Mary Mags”.
Gaby, “I heard about them. The Irish used them to lock away female members of the family & unless they where claimed they spent their last days with the Mary Mags. They got rather a lot of bad publicity & The Irish Government had to move against the Mary Mags & close them down. However before the government closed them down some of the girls where moved abroad. The girls were given no choice & had to go where they were told. I have requested they are sent to me. This will be done as I am the senior mother & I always get my way. I think you will find the four if I am correct are sisters to your companions.”
Daisy, “Is there only four?”
The mother, “I know of four but there could be several more.”
A nun came in, “Mother we have some nuns at the door they said you had asked for help.”
The Mother, “Excuse me.” At the door was a group of nuns each carrying a bag? Welcome sisters we will get you all settled in.”
One of the nuns, “Your phone call came just as we were looking for a new home. We all decided to come here sisters & novices.”
The mother, “I have a strange request can you all show me your wrists.”
Little Lily accompanied the mother, “Sisters we will be rather short of accommodation so you will have to double up. Some of you though will be sent elsewhere & have to obey your new mother.” The mother tapped some of the Nuns, “Go to sister Virtue & she will issue you with new clothes & show you the showers.”
The mother tapped one girl & started to say the same when Lily interrupted, “No she goes with these to Sister Daisy.”
The mother, “I have to ask you if you would like to take your final vows & be tied to the sisters.”
One of the girls, “If we were given the choice we would all like to return home. We are only here because of trickery. We over heard a family member planning a rather nasty joke & we were going to inform on them. He drugged us & we found ourselves with the Mary Mags. We have been ill-treated but have survived. Your mention of a sister Daisy reminded of our sisters at home. We each have these silver Necklaces with a number on which we have never been able to remove.”
The mother, “We have visiting guests who would like to meet you. First come with me & we will get you washed & a change of clothing.”
After washing the girls found green outfits laid out for them along with green shoes & underwear. Also they found there was bottles of Green nail polish. They set about putting it on.
One of the girls, “Can we do something with our hair?”
The one without the mark, “The rest of you are sisters & you all are my friends. Perhaps we can use this as an opportunity to escape & return home. I wish we could remove these Necklaces they prevent us from calling for help.” Under the dresses they found green hair bands.
The girls, “Apparently who ever put these here thought of everything.”
The Mother, “I have to take you to the guest wing. Can you dance?”
“Yes in fact we can all Irish dance.” They went through the door & the first thing they saw was Gaby.
Gaby, “Welcome I hope you like the clothes. I intend to take you all home with me.”
One of the girls, “It needs the signature of one of our family to release us but they do not know where we are.”
Gaby, “Would Oberon's signature suffice.”
The eldest, “You are not a leprechaun or Fey so how do you know him.”
Gaby, “I have come to claim my own.” Gaby let her wings unfurl. “Girls do you need any more convincing?” Gaby saw they were all kneeling on the ground. “Arise”
One of the girls,” We could not summoned help because of these.”
Gaby, “Step in front of me one by one & I will remove them.” They did as instructed.
The senior of the girls, “You realise you have released us from one servitude but bound us to you.”
Gaby, “When the mother asks you to take your vows you will all take them. In the mean time a party is in order & you will accompany me to it dressed as you are. Gaby waved her arm & she was dressed the same. “Come you are my guests & my companions are waiting for you.” They entered the dance hall & saw the room was full of dancers.”
They saw Daisy & ran to greet her. One said, “By any chance could you be sister Daisy the mother referred to.”
Daisy, “Have you met my partner? You all have to put the wedding dresses on & take your vows & then we can get you home.” The one who was not a sister started to cry, “How do I get released?”
Daisy, “You take the vows with the others & do exactly the same as them. For now though we are all going to dance.” As they looked at the dancers they realised they were either blond or red heads. “Right you lot I want a word with you all. I need to double check who we have here. Cora, Candace, Caprice, Faun, Fay, Harmony, Hesper, Leonora, Levina & Lysandra also one I am not sure on.” They all answered to their name.
Gaby, “Please can we have the name of the last girl.”
The girl stepped forward, “I was staying with my cousins when we were abducted & placed in the Mary Mags. We have been there ever since.”
Gaby, “Did none of you realise the Mary Mags had been disbanded after a girl got out & let the media know what was happening.”
All the girls looked at each other & then Harmony spoke, “None of us knew & they appear to have been moving us around for the last ten years.”
Gaby, “Now what was your name & who where your parents?” “My name is Phoenix. I have a sister called Jools who is the same age as me.”
Gaby, “Come & sit with me. Your sister was she the eldest?”
Phoenix, “Yes but only by about 10 minutes.” Jools, Darcie, Andi, Sarah & the remaining siblings all came & sat down.
Gaby, “Phoenix are you going to embrace your sisters & then your cousins.”
Phoenix turned to Gaby, “Are all of these my sisters.
Gaby, “These are our parents.”
Phoenix, “But they are both female.”
Elizabeth, “Phoenix I was your father but as you can see I no longer can be called father so just call me Elizabeth. Gaby is right though you will have to take your vows tomorrow.”
The following morning the Mother came into the room, “Girls you are to take your vows”. They all agreed. “Arrangements have been made & you are all to be pampered & have your hair & nails & faces done. The dresses for each of you have been arranged”
Caprice, “When are we to be married?” The Girls found that all arrangements had indeed been made & it was not long before they received a complete makeover.
The mother, “The sisters & I have to help you into your dresses & then take you to the Church of Sans Sebastian where father George will perform the wedding. They walked the short distance followed by the nuns. The organ played & they walked down the aisle. They saw others in either silver or gold outfits.
Father George, “Ladies I understand you are to become companions to the Empress of the Heavens & I have to perform the ceremony.” Father George asked each girl in turn if they still wanted to become companions.”
“They looked at each other & said yes.”
The father, “Who gives them.”
“Two voices said we do.” Oberon’s daughters recognised him.
The priest turned to Gaby & said, “Empress of Heavens do you agree to take these sinners to be your companions for all eternity.”
Gaby, “I do”.
The priest, “By the power vested in me I declare you all married.”
The priest left & the mother said to him, “I am taking the other sisters in as they have no home.”
Gaby. “We will return next year. We are all free to leave now.”
Phoenix came over, “Dad why did we have to go through that sham wedding.”
Oberon, “There was nothing sham about it. The wedding was real as was your acceptance.”
Daisy came across, “Phoenix you are now my sister. Regardless of who we are all the girls you see here are married to the Empress & to each other. It will not be long before our sister Vespa joins us.”
Phoenix, “We do not have a sister Vespa. Oh I have just realised we might have or may eventually have many more.”
Gaby,” First I want an explanation on how you all came to be abducted & sent to the Mary Mags. Phoenix we will start with you & your cousins can fill in the parts you miss.”
Phoenix.” Harmony & Hesper overheard Loki planning a nasty joke on Odin. They told all of us unfortunately that was overheard by a friend of Loki who then told Loki. We all got invited over & thought nothing about it.”
“We were given something that knocked us out & we found ourselves in the Mary Mags. One of the kinder sisters told us that a considerable sum of money had been paid to the order & they were instructed to keep us safe. At the same time the sliver bands where fastened around our necks with a number on & we were to be referred to with that number. The silver bands prevented us from performing magic or calling for help.”
