Forgotten Fae

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Misty POV

Getting back to the fae dimension took serious effort and resolve. It was only once I saw the emerald gate that I felt I could relax. As I approached I saw the guards. They were always the same and they never left this post.

‘Princess Misty, what do we owe the pleasure?’ They spoke in unison and I could see general confusion in their eyes. Not surprising considering I’m sure Alpha snow had been forging my letters. Probably making it out to seem that the kings daughter wasn’t completely miserable.

‘I’ve returned. I need to see my father immediately’ I said devoid of emotion. Living here taught you that and now I realize why. Fae are able to control people and objects. If their emotions get the better of them or they allow them to show- they would be put in a precarious position.

The guards looked at me for with mixed expressions. I realized then that I had masked my sent and hid my wings. I didn’t want anyone from the snow pack to possibly catch onto me. I don’t know why they would care. But I could still feel Amos’s thread of connection to me, and I imagined his father made him keep it to hold over mine and my fathers head.

‘I apologize you probably realize that my birthday has passed and think I’m possibly an imposter’ I hadn’t seen it done before but the guards are meant to be overly cautious. I then unmasked my sent and allowed my wings to flow out. The guards stared for only half a second before stepping aside. Mumbling out some half-apologies.

I walked solemnly in to my home. The place I was also shunned but at least had one person whom always loved me. And the grass- I felt it in between my toes and relished in the feeling. The air even felt lighter here than in the earth realm. The sun always shined and it had been long before I felt it’s warmth on my skin.

I passed by fairy children and other fae whilst walking. Nudity wasn’t odd in our world but I had covered myself with some discarded clothing to protect myself in the human realm. They all seemed to stop and stare at me. I paid them no mind, they never paid me any.

Father was already at the gate to the castle when I arrived. He looked confused but relieved to see me. When he saw my wings he looked elated and rushed to hug me.

‘Daughter what are you doing home? I thought you were traveling to packs looking for a mate?’

‘They lied father. I was basically a prisoner on their land. I only could escape once I received my wings… as for mates-‘ I paused thinking over my words carefully

‘As for mates, I’m done with that. I found mine and he rejected me. I rejected him. It’s over with. I will find my own love’

‘Why would they treat you like that? How could someone possibly reject you, my daughter?’ I felt rage fall off him in waves

‘I don’t know father, I think I was being used against you in some way. They shunned me and left me to fend for myself. As for my mate- I don’t know.’ I whispered the last part

My father stared down at me solemnly. I knew he was mulling over my words and trying to come up with possible reasons. When he landed on the only one- people in the human realm are cruel. He looked heartbroken. I’m guessing for me. My mother always droned on about mates and mine rejected me.

‘We will start war against the snow pack. They cannot harm my daughter and get away with this’

‘No.’ The single word popped out of my mouth before I could stop it. My father looked down at me confused

‘No- I just want to close the chapter on that part of my life. Continuing to waste time on the likes of them is unnecessary.’

My father stared down at me for a moment and then nodded. Turning on his heel and heading back to our home. I followed behind him. Marveling in our blooming garden and lush trees. ‘I missed being home’ Esme murmured out dreamily. I hadn’t expected her to comment. She had been silent since we left. ‘I know Esme, we will be safe here again. We will find a way to be happy’ I promised. With that she retreated back into my mind.

My father stopped just short of my room to tell a maid to get everything cleaned up as the princess ‘has returned’. I realized I didn’t even know what day it was. When I asked my father he told me it was Friday. I left the snow pack last Friday. I subconsciously rubbed my arms and asked if I could take a shower.

‘Just meet me in my office later’ he murmured- transfixed in his own thoughts.

I nodded and took off towards my personal bathroom. Taking a long time to stand under the hot water I wasn’t privy to. Much less the beautiful products that left my hair shiny and my skin sparkling. ‘This definitely beats washing ourselves in the river’ Esme whines. We only washed ourselves in wolf form. Too afraid what could happen to us if someone came upon us n***d. ‘At least you had fur to try to keep us warm in there.’ She buffed and turned her back to me. She could be a haughty princess when she wanted to be.

I dried off and found a maid had brought me a spare dress. I held it up proudly- I had never needed a dress that would allow my wings to slip out. I pulled on the short dress that a zipped only to my low back. The dress nearly molded to my skin. I then put on the delicate flats by the door and proceeded to brush my teeth and other basic health things I hadn’t realized I lost. Luckily since I had basically been reborn the negative effects from the poor treatment left no physical scars. Only mental ones.

Once I left my suite my dad stood next to my bed next to the family physician. He gave me a sad look and gestured me over. Physician Lei was one of the few people who didn’t treat me like a complete outsider.

‘Misty… how are you feeling?’ He asked cautiously

‘They didn’t ever… physically hurt me. They only emotionally hurt me and neglected me’ I wrung my hands out not liking having to tell this story. He looked at me with pity and then begun an examination of me physically. He started to try to exam my emotional brain but I cut him off.

‘With all due respect physician Lei- I am exhausted and don’t need that mental weight currently’

‘I understand, Misty. I’m sure your ordeal was traumatic and I wish you the best in moving on’ he smiled.

I watched as he packed up his belongings and spoke outside with my father for a moment. I crawled into my bed suddenly barely conscious. My father came back in looking worried.

‘I’m so tired father. Guess the journey really wore me out’ I said faintly

‘No it’s not that. You were basically reborn when you came into your magic. With all the work it had to do to heal you physically it has lessened your strength dangerously. I’m surprised you were able to make it back here at all. It must’ve been pure adrenaline.’

That made sense but I couldn’t even mutter the words as it seemed too difficult. He nodded and smiled down at me. I felt my eyes start to droop and closed my eyes. Before the world went completely black I heard my father say he would see me ‘in a couple weeks’. If that’s what it took to heal myself and Esme I would slumber for eternity.

‘Once she awakes- I will come to you with what you need to do. Until then’ and then she was gone.