Twelve years ago…
"No!" Tigerlily screamed, struggling against the pirate who held her, but it was no use. She could only watch as another pirate slammed a clear glass jar over Cornelius's hidden form and cut away at the fabric, sliding the lid underneath and trapping the fairy prince inside. The pirate handed the jar to Blackbeard, who snatched it impatiently.
"For years, I've wanted to get my hands on a fairy," he said with a terrible grin, "and now, thanks to you two lovely ladies, I have one." He peered at Cornelius, while Cornelius's bells clamored angrily. "What's all that racket?"
"It's his language," Tigerlily explained through angry tears. "He's calling you very colorful names."
"Feisty little thing, eh?" Blackbeard chuckled. He shook the jar vigorously, sending the fairy cras
