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*Mystina giggled* Well, Usually sometime after Dusk, Which in a few minutes will be here. They're still setting things up, and getting ready. Usually people don't come to sit until all of the food is out.

You'll also see some humans amongst us, but no other fae with wings... The reason is, the fae are not BORN with wings... Royalty is GIVEN them... From Mother-to-Daughter, they are created. At least that's how it -usually- works... In special cases other people are given them also.

My Mother, Sent, and I, are likely to be the only ones whom have wings. Once I came of age she gave me mine.... *She smiled a bit* Though I assume Aerie will grow her own wings...

*As soon as she finished that sentance, music began to play, seeming to come from everywheres at once, and NOTHING like human music... It was cheerful and beautiful, seeming to make the air itself vibrate with each note*

Oh, it's starting!

*Mystina smiled and nodded* Yes, usually they start immidiately, depending on the festival... See, someone is already about to go onto the dance floor *She pointed, two young faeries ran out onto the floor and began to dance, they were maybe 10 or so, two little girls*

Also, the music, it's coming from over there *She pointed over behind the Queen's chair where a band was* We're using magic to make it seem like it's coming from everywheres at once, it's a simple spell really....

In a little while though my Mother will come out, and you'll get to meet her... Her name is Don.

*Mystina smiled* She'll tell you how to address her, but likely it will be Don, because she goes by it most often. If you were making a formal address to her, you would address her as Your Majesty, or Queen Don, but in this case -you- would be considered the Guest of Honor since you were there to deliver the child with me. *She smiled*

Being that it's harder for people to cross into the land of the Sidhe, it is considered -very- special when a human shows up... So not only will you be considered honored for that, you will also be honored for helping. I'm positive Sent would have told my Mother this too, so that she would be prepared with the things we -do- for visitors.

I'm keeping that a secret to surprize you with -later- though *She grinned*

Would you like to Dance? *She giggled*

*Mystina smiled and picked Aerie up, and began to think for a moment* Well, I could show you... Most of them just require letting one person lead, which I can do.

Unless you'd rather try dancing with a male fae. *She giggled and grinned*

*Mystina smiled and then began to look around for someone to hold the little one* You're right... I think that would be best...

I think I see my Grandsire over there, I'll take her to him. *She slipped her hand into Luana's and walked over to a man who looked to be around his early 30's, with light blonde hair with a wreath of gold leaves in it*

Greetings Grandfather! *Mystina said to him and walked over and embraced him, with Aerie in her arms still*

*Her grandfather didn't LOOK like he could possibly be old enough to be a grandfather, but, by his reaction and warmth towards Mystina it was easy to tell he -was-.*"Mystina, tis good to see ye, I was just about t'ask where ye were. Is this ye're little one? What is her name?"

*Mystina smiled and held Aerie out to the gentleman, who held her up in the air and smiled* Yes sir, it is, her name is Aerie. My friend Luana helped me deliver her.... She's right over here, she's one of my human friends. We were wondering if you'd mind holding Aerie while I teach her how to dance?

*The "old man" smiled* Nay, tis no trouble. I'll get t'know her while ye two dance! Tis nice to meet ye Luana, thank ye for helping out my grandchild, and the little one.... Ye can call me Gwydion. *Gwydion smiled and bowed to Luana, then took her hand and kissed it*

*Gwydion smiled and held Aerie up* If she needs anything I'll come for ye, ye two go off and have fun now! *He shooed them away a bit*

*Mystina grinned at him* Thank you Grandfather! *She reached over and grabbed Luana's hand, and lead her out onto the dance floor* He's been like a Father to me my whole life... Okay, I'll show you some of the dances here... Most of it I'll lead for.

*Mystina and Luana danced for about half an hour, she taught her the different dances of the fae and then passed her off to a young Faerie lad, taking his partner and dancing with them for a few minutes.*

*A strange type of bell-like sound rung out, and everyone began to clear off the dance floor, Mystina found Luana in the group of fae and reached for her hand* My Mother is about to come out!

*She smiled and waved to the gentleman, first letting Luana say her goodbyes to him, and then walked her over towards the entrance to the castle. First she went to her Grandfather and picked Aerie up, and he joined their little group following behind them.* We'll wait for her up here, since she's expecting you...


*Mystina smiled brightly and stood with Luana near the entrance to the castle, and watched as a woman who looked VERY much like Mystina walked out, you could tell she had long blonde hair except it was pinned up with flowers in it, and she had on attire different than that of the other fae, it was a long purple dress which covered her up. Her wings were very similar to Mystina's, only they weren't as brightly colored and were deep purples and blues. She only looked to be maybe old enough to be her older sister, NOT her Mother, Everyone bowed to her, even Mystina, who made sure Luana followed suit.*

"Welcome everyone to the festival... This is in honor of two things, number one, the birth of Mystina's Child, Aerie, the future heir. The second thing we will be honoring is the woman who helped deliver the child, Luana, she is a human friend of Mystina's. Please step foreward..." *Don said softly and smiled* "I am Don, it is nice to meet you Luana."

*Don smiled a motherly smile at Luana, and then embraced her* It's a pleasure to meet you too my dear. Thank you for helping with Aerie and Mystina...

*Don motioned to Sent who was in the background and he brought fourth a necklace with a stone on it, it seemed simple but the stone sparkled and glistened in the light that was around. He handed it to Don then walked over to Mystina and Aerie and stood quietly, watching and wrapping his arm around his beloved.*

Take this as a token of our appriciation for what you have done, and for being a guest here. You will always be welcome in our realm.