Allistair Duergar is the son of the most hated wizard ever known to the world of Asrai. Nobody wants to know him, so everybody hates him, he's homeschooled, has no friends, has no life, has a dark future, like his past has always been. Petal Gossamer is a happy fairy, very sweet, smart and curious. When Petal and Allistair unexpectedly meet she wants to get closer to him, get to know him, show the world he's not that bad. They grow closer, become friends, but will it stay "just friends"?