DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT own any of the characters from Tinkerbell. They belong to Disney. I do however own Annabelle, along with anyone else you don’t recognize.

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A/N: I know this story has taken me a long way to update, but I’m back! In honor of the new TB movie coming to DVD in a little over four months, I got inspired!

“Tinkerbell to the Rescue”

Chapter 3-Secrets and Mysteries

The sun shone down on the roof of Tinkerbell’s house a few hours later.

As the sun hit, Tinkerbell began to wake up.

Her first thought was of Annabelle and if the child had gotten a good night’s rest after her scare the night before.

But as Tink gazed down at the child, she noticed she was still asleep.

Thinking her new friend would probably be hungry when she awoke, Tink decided to get her something to eat.

Before she left, she asked Rosetta to watch Annabelle. She would have asked Silver Mist, but Misty had gone to help Aradessa with something.

Rosetta was more than happy to help. She promised Tinkerbell she would take good care of the little girl.

As Tinkerbell flew along a familiar path to where Clank and his friend lived, she heard a heated discussion going on between Vidia and Queen Clarion.

She usually wasn’t one to eavesdrop, but when Tinkerbell heard the words “mysterious” and “legendary” come out of Queen Clarion’s mouth, she couldn’t help herself.

She stopped just behind a tree and made sure to stay out of sight as she caught the tail end of the conversation between the Fairy Monarch and Vidia.

“I’m sorry, but you’ve tried twice with no success. If Starlight isn’t found by the Eve of the next full moon…” Her voice trailed off. “I think we need to give someone else a chance.”

“I’m the fastest fairy here.” Vidia argued.

“Speed isn’t the only talent you need to succeed.” Queen Clarion told her. “This fairy is extremely shy and she must be handled with care. I need someone who can convince her to come and live here without scaring her half to death.”

Tinkerbell jumped for joy inside. She had been waiting for another adventure since before finding Annabelle.

Being careful not to be discovered, she flew off. She had to tell Rosetta about this right away!

Getting back to her house, she found Annabelle awake and looking a little timid.

“There she is.” Rosetta said soothingly. “There’s Tinkerbell.”

Tink gave the child a sincere smile.

“Hey, sweetheart. Did you sleep well?”

Annabelle nodded. She gave Tinkerbell a hug and grinned when Tink hugged back.

After Tinkerbell had gotten Annabelle settled with a breakfast of nuts and fruit, she turned her attention to Rosetta.

“I need to talk to you.” She told her. “It’s important.”

“Okay.” Rosetta replied. “What’s going on?” She could tell whatever Tink had to tell her was big. The reason was, the young Pixie’s eyes were showing with excitement.

Tinkerbell took a deep breath before launching into her story.

“I heard Queen Clarion talking to Vidia and she didn’t’ sound happy. She said that Vidia had failed twice at whatever she sent her to do and she wants someone else to try and bring the Starlight Fairies here to Pixie Hallow.” Tinkerbell explained in a rush.

Rosetta nodded. She had a feeling she knew where this conversation was going.

“And you think you can do it?” Her tone wasn’t condescending at all. It was more one of surprise.

“I know I can.” Tinkerbell replied confidently. “Queen Clarion said these fairies needed to be handled delicately. She also said whoever brought them here would have to be good with people. I’m a people person. Annabelle likes me.”

Annabelle grinned at Tink’s words as she finished the last of her breakfast.

“Just because you’re good with children and the other nature fairies who live here,” Rosetta started in what she prayed was a patient tone, “doesn’t mean you’ll be able to get through to the fairies of Starlight Valley. I hear they’re really reserved and keep to themselves.”

“I don’t have to get through to all of them.” Tink argued. “Just the youngest one. I think Queen Clarion said her name was Starlight or something. Anyway, it can’t be that hard.”

“I don’t know…” Rosetta said uncertainly.

“You don’t believe I can do it?” Tinkerbell asked. There was a hint of hurt in her voice.

“It’s not that.” Rosetta assured her.

“Then what is it?” Tink demanded.

“It’s just…the job sounds big and you don’t even know these other fairies. For all you know, they could be really tough. Not to mention we don’t even know their Queen.”

Tinkerbell sighed.

“All the more reason for me to try and bring Starlight here. Besides, Queen Clarion said this had to be done before the next full moon. That’s only a few days away. We don’t have much time.”

Tinkerbell was so engrossed with trying to convince Rosetta that she was ready for this, she didn’t realize Annabelle had been listening this whole time.

Therefore, when the child’s voice broke into their conversation, Tink jumped a little.

“You can do it!” Annabelle encouraged. “I know you can.”

Tinkerbelle couldn’t help but smile.

“Thanks, kiddo. I just wish everyone felt that way.” With that, she flew off to get Annabelle and herself something to drink.

As Rosetta settled down to try and tell Annabelle a story, she gazed after Tink worriedly.

“I hope you know what you’re getting yourself into.” She said as she watched her friend fly off.

A/N: I know this chapter was kind of short, but the next one will be longer. I promise!