She took out four different pairs of wings and closed the box.

"Close your eyes and turn".

"The four did as they were commanded.

"Will it hurt?" Derrick said as he fidgeted.

"Not at all, it'll just tickle a little" she said as she put each of the wings into their back.

Leo laughed. "That did tickle" he said.

"Now try to flap them" she said.

"That's nice uh........"

"Tina"

"Oh! Yes, Tina" the flairie said

"You have to flap them more than that Derrick, it's too slow" Stephanie said

"Its so tiring" Derrick said, looking exhausted.

"You are doing ok Kelvin. Just try moving them a little faster" Lillian said as she touched Kelvin

"Leo" Stephanie called.

"What?" Leo said

"You are doing great" she complemented.

"Thanks" Leo said as he smiled at Stephanie.

The flairie opened her door.

"Mind giving the wings a try?" She asked.

They all flew out but weren't flying that well.

Tina kept falling. Kelvin flew but kept bumping into things. Leo flew upside down, while Derrick couldn't even fly.

Minya held Tina's hand and taught her how to fly. In no time, she was flying well.

"Hold ma hand" Stephanie told Leo.

"Oh!" Leo said as he held her hand.

"Now try flapping your wings as before" she ordered.

He did exactly that and was flying in no time.

"A little help pl....ee...a.....sss.....e" Derrick said as he tries to fly.

Tina looked at him and giggled. She came to the ground and held his hand. He started flying well.

Kelvin also learned how to fly, with the help of Lillian.

"Take care Keira, and Stephanie" She said as she hugged them.

"What about us? Are we invisible?" Leo asked.

"Sorry. Goodbye guys. Hope you find what you are looking for" she said.

They left the flairies' house, waving her till she was out of sight.

"Where are we going now Stephanie" Lillian asked

"The world of the dark magic" she said.

Leo gulped.

"That sounds scary" Derrick said.

"We are getting to the outskirts of the world of light" she said as they came to a river filled with mermaids.


CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

"This is the Oceania. It separates the land of light from the land of the dark" Stephanie said.

Suddenly, a splash was heard as someone was seen in the ocean. She dives in the water, making her tail visible and popped her head out to see who was coming.

"A human fish, Its staring at me. It wants to eat me. Mummy! I wanna go home" He cried as he hid behind Stephanie's back.

"Don't worry Leo, I'm sure its just a creature that looks like human. Its not that bad....." He paused as he saw the creature coming towards them.

"On a second thought, i need my mummy" he said as he hid behind Kelvin.

"She's a mermaid. She won't harm you silly. Now if you don't mind, get your hands off me" Stephanie said as she tries to shake Leo hands from her waist.

"Oh! Sorry" he said as he removed his hand.

"I didn't know mermaids were real" Lillian said as she looked at the mermaid advancing towards them.

"Yeah, i only see them in fairytales" Tina said as she looked at it.

"Greetings fellow fairies" Kyla, the Princess of the coast greeted.

"Greetings Kyla, remember me?" Stephanie asked.

"Oh Stephanie, the water fairy. You haven't visited us in a long while. I hope you are ok? She asked

"Yes Kyla" Stephanie answered.

"Can i ask you for a favour? Stephanie asked.

"We are going to the land of dark magic and we want to follow the ocean route since that's the fastest and easier way. Can you direct us? Stephanie asked.

"Sure. I know you can breathe under water, but can the rest do?" She asked.

"No Kyla" she answered.

"I'll be right back" she said as she dives under water.

"This is crazy. First it was wings, now to swim like a fish" Leo looked at Stephanie.

"So what?This route is easier because its faster and more convenient for you guys, that's why i chose this way" Stephanie replied.

"Well i don't wanna swim" he said.

"Well that's your business Leo, i don't care if you don't wanna come or wanna. You know what? You're a fool, a big one. You always act foolish and give me a headache. I dunno wanna hear anything from you again so quiet"

"Stephanie?" Leo, looking hurt called.

"Don't ever mention my name again. Now shut that mouth up" she said as she looked away.

Derrick, seeing how hurt he was at Stephanie's words patted his back.

The mermaid showed up and gave them a fruit that looked like coconut. They were supposed to drink the water in the fruit so that they might be able to breathe under water.

They passed it to each other and the four drank from the fruit. Then they dived in and swam.

They passed the mermaid kingdom, they passed the lion and the bear cave, and the shark kingdom. They made it to the other side.

"Thanks Kyla" Lillian thanked.

"You're welcome. I hope you find what you seek" she said as she dived in.

Leo was quiet all through the journey, and Kelvin noticed it, since he was used to Leo's behaviour.

But he being so quiet during the journey baffled him. He sat with Leo who was busy eating the fruit they picked from a tree...