A Holiday Adventure - 8. Reilly's Past Revealed

"Yep, it's true, this here whippersnapper's not only the last Sparkle Fairy, but he's also the Prince."

With everyone staring at him with gaping mouths, Bubba couldn't take it, and he busted out laughing and almost fell off the chair he sat on. Once he calmed down, he said, "Alrighty then, before I go into this rascal's past and how he was saved, Ole' Ma Nature and me, we need to apologize for the quake yesterday that freed Saiblene."

Nicky asked, "Apologize for what, Bubba?"

"Wasn't the quake just a natural occurrence," Reilly asked, now that he could speak again.

"Not this time, Hos. See, me an' Ma Nature'd been drinkin' my fresh batch of apple cider spiked with my moonshine an' tokin' up on Ma's finest weed. Hooboy, we sho'nuff was lit up like the sky on New Year's Eve. Anyhoo, we were listenin' to Carole King's "I Feel The Earth Move," well, we got the great idea to have Ma make the earth move and tremble ev'ry time the lyrics called fer it. How-som-ever, tha' ole gal got a bit too rambunctious on the last time, and whammo! That's how the quake happened."

The elves and fairy were leaning on each other, laughing their heads off at the explanation.

"Wait! You and Mother Nature are stoners?"

"Reilly, sweetie, think 'bout it. Ya had to know Ma's the original hippie chick."

The comment had everyone in the room laughing like crazy.

"So, where's Mother Nature? I asked her to come as well."

"Honey child, Ma's dun packed her bags an' gone off ta' the tropics. Said she wanted to cure her hangover by catchin' some rays and goin' skinny dippin'. I think the ole' gal wants ta get some spiced herb and score her some nice young tail fer some fun in the sack since she ain't had none in over a thousand years."

The boys giggled while Stella slapped Bubba's arm.

"Before I start goin' on 'bout this youngin' beginnin', Bubba's gonna take a break."

The boys and Stella watched with intrigue as Bubba stood up, extended his arms, and spun like Diana Prince when she turned into Wonder Woman. A glowing blue rope light surrounded the blonde as he transformed into a white-cloaked guy with long white hair and a long white beard.

"Nice Wonder Woman spin," Reilly said, grinning.

"Actually, young fella, it was always my spin, but when Lynda Carter asked if she could use it, I couldn't say no to her or the nice royalty I got from the show. Hey! Father Time's gotta eat and look good."

The others shook their heads and chuckled.

After he sat back down, the white-haired man snapped his fingers, and a mug of steaming hot chocolate appeared in one hand, and a plate of chocolate chip cookies was in the other. He looked in the mug, shook his head, then cleared his throat, and miniature marshmallows magically appeared in the mug,

"You forgot one more thing."

Suddenly, whipped cream piled up in the mug, and seconds later, a dollop showed up on the end of his nose.

"Very funny."

Reilly, Stella, and Nicky were leaning on themselves, cackling as the mystical figure wiped the cream from his nose. After his offer to share the cookies was turned down, Father Time revealed the truth about Reilly's past.

"When you were born, Saiblene and her hounds had just about wiped every Sparkle Fairy from the North Pole. Your parents and their aids were the only ones left, and their castle was under siege. Just as the hound you helped kill and ten others broke through the defenses, Mother Nature, your parents, the remaining fairies, and I pooled our magic to create a glamour spell with enough power to imprint a predetermined physical appearance onto your memory. The reason was to keep your true self from emerging before you could return. Nature and I spirited you away right before your parents and the last of the fairies were killed."

"So, how'd I get to the people who raised me?"

Nature and I searched the earth to find two grown people with the purest hearts who truly believed in magic. We found your parents, and one night, shortly after their marriage, we appeared to them, explained your situation and your mother and father fell in love with you right then and there. Then, we adjusted your appearance so that you, your parents, and everyone else would only see a boy who looked like his birth parents."

"So, Mom and Dad know I'm a fairy?"

"No! All they know is that you're from a place far away and that you are the last of your race. It was too dangerous to give them too many details."

"What makes me so special anyway, and how do you know I'm the prince you sent away?"

Father Time chuckled and positioned Reilly's right leg so that he could see the sole of his foot. "See, this symbol in the center of your arch," he asked.

The fairy squirmed and giggled like crazy when the older man lightly traced along the sparkling red heart surrounded by a golden crown.

"Aww, that's so cute, another thing that tickles you," Nicky said. He giggled when his mate glared at him and playfully growled.

"All royal fairies are born with that symbol on their right foot," he chuckled and added, "All Sparkle Fairies are very, very, ticklish beings."

"So what makes me so special?"

"As you've seen, you're very powerful, magically. Sparkle Fairies are immune to any dark influences or intentions. Nothing your race ever does is from a feeling of malice, and they only attack when someone they love or they are in danger. When your race was plentiful, the magical beings of the North Pole became more pure-hearted, and humans were less violent. Your presence sparks goodwill and love in every living creature's heart unless they are born of true evil. You can heal the wounded if they're not close to death. Oh, and because you're of the royal bloodline, you can replenish your race."

Three mouths gaped, and three pairs of eyes widened.

"You mean that I can become pregnant?"

"Yes. After marrying a true soul mate, both genders of the royal lineage could reproduce. Actually, you'll be the first to cross-breed, which will create some beautiful children."

"What about lifespan," Nicky asked.

Reilly smiled when his mate wrapped his arms around him and pulled him into a loving embrace.

"Reilly will live as long as you, Nicky. A Sparkle Fairy's life ends when the soul mate is no longer alive. Usually, they die in each other's arms."

"Was I given a different name?"

"No, you weren't. There wasn't time to record a name in the books, and it would've been too dangerous to do so anyway."

"I love the sound of Prince Reilly," Nicky said. He chuckled and kissed his lover's nose, making the fairy giggle.

"Can I still be the next Santa?"

"Definitely! In fact, with you being a Sparkle Fairy, you'll spread even more goodwill and love than any other Santa that's ever lived."

Father Time did his spin and was back in his Bubba form.

"Well, shucks, It's sho been-a-barn-bustin' time, folks, but I got ta' skedaddle back ta tha farm and milk ole' Betsy."

Stella, Nicky, and Reilly hugged and kissed Bubba before he disappeared in a flash of light.

"Boys, I'm going to go check in on your Dad. Why don't the two of you take a nice restful nap so you'll be rested for your night out."

"But, Mama, what about Saiblene?"

Stella chuckled and said, "You let Papa and me worry about her. Anyway, if the cave elves are doing what I think they are, then right about now, she's pulling out whatever hair is left on her scalp."

"What have you got up your sleeve, Mom?"

Stella giggled as she kissed her boys and left.

"So, my prince soul mate, are you ready for a nap?"

"Soul mate, you? I'm a hot commodity now, Claus. Maybe I'll find an even hotter elf."

Nicky smirked as he straddled his mate's waist.

"You sure you don't wanna rethink your statement, Fairy Boy Prince?"

Reilly's boisterous screeching laughter bounced off the bedroom walls the second Nicky's wiggling fingers touched his bare ribs, traveled up and down his sides, and explored his pit hollows.

"Fine, you win. You're sooooo totally my soul mate, Nicky."

"That's what I thought."

The couple giggled as they shared a long passionate kiss that led to undressing each other, which turned to Reilly's manhood impaling Nicky's waiting and hungry ass hole. An hour and a half later, the guys were ready to get into the shower so they could take that nap and not wake up, literally stuck together.

So, how do y'all like Bubba? 
 
Quite interesting revelations about why Sparkle Fairies were so unique.
 
@VBlew, I hope I've addressed your awesome questions from the previous chapter. 
 
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