Fablehaven Oneshots

solstice gala (eveth)

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Set after
Dragonwatch (Book 1),
in a canon-divergent, happy world where Kendra and Seth have been successful wyrmroost caretakers for two years
⟢ Eve/Seth ⟣
⟢ Garreth/Kendra ⟣
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Kendra and Seth are invited to attend the Fair Folks' gala. Because it's on a solstice, they also spend the night.

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PART 1/3 - INVITATION

"Have you ever seen Ratatouille?"

Calvin turned his head to look at Seth weird. They were just laying on his bed. "You mean, have I ever had the dish?"

"No, the movie."

"There's a movie?"

"Nevermind. The movie is about a rat who is in this guy's hat and controls him by tugging on his hair," Seth sat up. "In my dream, you were like the rat and you were controlling me." Seth got up and began to get ready.

"The weirdest dream I ever had was about suddenly turning into Newel and helping Doren wreck our towns."

Seth winced as he brushed his hair. "Oh, yeah. Meant to say I was sorry about that."

"It's alright."

A hand wrapped against his door. The slithery voice told him who it was. "Two guests are at the castle doors. They wish to speak with you."

"Who is it, Simrin?"

"Lord and Princess Dalgorel."

Seth and Calvin's eyes connected.

Seth raised his voice again. "Thanks, Simrin. I'll be right down!"

"What do you think Eve wants?" Seth dipped into the bathroom to quickly brush his teeth before Calvin could reply. He popped out quickly to grab some clothes to change into before ducking back inside.

He came out with jeans and a simple long-sleeve sweater. "I hope I'm talking to her and not Lord Dalgorel. Do I look good?"

"Yes, but you're forgetting shoes."

Seth blushed. "Oh, yeah."

"Should I stay here or do you want me to come with?"

"Uh, I'll see what they want and you can stay here...deodorant!"

"What?"

Seth ran back into the bathroom. "I forgot deodorant."

"Oh."

Another knock on the door. Kendra spoke up. "Hurry up, Seth! They're waiting and I figured you wanted to talk to them, but if you don't hurry—"

Seth opened the door. "I'm here."

She smiled. "I'm going to review some reports. Come find me when you're done."