*blushes when Cliff smiles at her* he SMILED at me! oh, this is the best day of my life. What? he's..he's talking to me..and he's SMILING!! *looks over her shoulder and sees the blue bird. looks back at cliff* I..I like birds..but I like bugs better!

***oops***

*sighs heavily. turns to basil* I think you and Popuri and Lilia should get to the townsquare too. I think a lot of these werid things that have been happening will be explained. *looks at Ed* Grab your brother. We need to get moving.

***time's a wasting***

*turns to Charlie* That old woman is right. We need to get to the town square. *looks at Ed.* We need to get Axe under control. We must get to the townsquare. notices Maria and the bluebird.* Hey, that bird followed you. *smiles at Maria.* Are you a bird person?

***like those that birds likes***

*hears Ned hollering for him. wanders over. notices Jack's tail and Grey's wings* Hmmmmm, I think I can help with this. *reaches into his pocket and pulls out two small vials, one with green liquid and one with blue. hands the blue one to Jack and the green one to Grey.* You both should drink this. Then you'll be back to normal. i hope

***i'm a walking potion shop***

*listens waiting politely for Slyvester to finish his sentence.* Yes?? *notices that the fish imp is embarrassed about something.* And you heard about me from where you live? That's wonderful! *smiles* I haven't been forgotten after all.

***why did you stop talking?***

*rolls her eyes at Elli* So you flew. What's the big deal? What? Jack has a blue tail? *looks over at Jack* He DOES have a blue tail. *blushes* I'm looking at Jack's tail. *hears her father. cringes and tries to hind behind her hand*

***that loud mouth, always embarrassing me***

Wow! The mayor wants to talk with us? *looks at Jack and Ned* It's been a long time since I've been to a public speaking. Um..he isn't running for re-election is he? I hate it when politians speak.

***that's boring***

*blushes a deep red.* I..I...*swallows.* geesh, my mouth is so dry. *smiles* I..I live in the little pond that is on the other side of these woods. You..you are famous over there. I've heard all about the beautiful goddess who lives here and...*eyes grow wide* i called her beautiful!!! i hope she doesn't laugh at me. i'm such an ugly imp.

***oh dear...what have i done?***

Sasha, where is that girl of ours? She is always wandering off...*trails off and hears the mayor* Hmphf. He wants our attention? *yells really loud* HEY! YOU GOT OUR ATTENTION! WHAT'CHA WANT?

***yea, I'm a loud mouth.***

Jeff, could you find the priest and Elli for me? I'm sure the priest is worried about me vanishing. And I want to make sure Elli is all right. *realizes she is in a rocker* Oh, how did this get here? *rocks back and forth* I need to rest my old bones. *hears the mayor* Jeff, be quick. The mayor is going to talk!

***ah, nice old rocker!***

Yes, we will come. We have used too much of our magic for now. Tired, yes! Very tired. *smiles weakly at Mabel* We..we are very shy. Yes, shy! So please let us hide behind you when we see the rest of the people. Yes, hide! We will help, but we don't want to be seen...

***we are shy little people!***

Daddy! *hugs him back and gives him a big grin* I was with Maria, Daddy! And we were in the woods with a pretty fairy lady, and there were blue flowers. Oh and a blue bird told me he was Cliff's bird..then I found Stu and we played with Taro and..*scratches her head and smiles* Lots of stuff happened, but I really missed you!! *pauses* Oops, I'm sorry I should stop, cause the mayor is talking!

***very, very excited to see Daddy!***

*hears Ralph yelling* Oh! Excuse me, Charlie. *runs off towards the sound of the mayor's voice, and finds him in the middle of town square* Oh! I'm so glad you're safe! Where's Maria?? Strange things have been happening...

***did SHE get teleported anywhere??***

*listens to Ann* Well, the goddess said that everything would go back to the way it was before the curse came. Oh... yeah, the goddess in the forest is real. Our town is under a curse, and we only have a certain amount of time to break it. *looks at Doug* Hey, I've gotten a taste of flying. It's... *trails off* It's even more fun than horse riding, which I can't do anymore. I don't want to loose this too!!

***pouting***

Papa!! Ahhh... *gives Axe a disturbed look* Great, more weirdness. *watches Mable grab Kent* Good... he doesn't need to leave again. Oh papa! *grabs Basil's arm* You wouldn't believe the things that have happened!!

***so stressful!!***

Karen... I don't think now would be a good time to have a party! I mean, I want to see if anyone knows why I started flying up around in the air... *looks down* It kind of scared me. And besides, don't you want to know why your father got sucked into the ground? *sees Jack* Oh! Look! He's got a blue tail! *blushes* It's cute!

***Weird!***

*stares dumbly at the scene with Basil and Axe.* well, that's something you don't see everyday. *listens to Ed.* Ah, so that's what is happening here. I knew it. *hears Kent.* Oh no you don't young man. You are NOT going to wander off again. We must go to the townsquare and that is where we are going. *grabs his hand. smiles at the sprites.* And I hope that you three will join us?

***come with us little ones***

*watches fearfully as Axe runs about.* woah! what a day this has been. first Popuri flew, then the giant rice ball, then i was a cow, and now a real live crazy man running about loose. stu will never believe this. *turns and sees that the sprites are still there. oh wow! you guys are still here. come on! we've got to find stu. i've got to show you guys to him.

***too excited to pay attention to the adults***

*turns and sees May* MAY!!! *joyfully picks her up and gives the little girl a tremendous hug.* Where have you been darling? *smiles broadly.* never mind. *hears Ralph* the mayor is about to speak. *puts the little girl on his shoulders.*

***May is safe..life is good!***

*frowns at Jack's tail* So, you're part of this..curse as you call it? glowers at Jiji.* Don't encourage him. *gives Gray a look.* Son, you are better off WITHOUT your wings. Believe me. *turns to Ann* Well, at least you are still normal. *looks over at the Mayor.* Well that loudmouth better start talking about how to break this curse BEFORE anything else happens to my family or my animals.

***no more curse***

What? *turns to Lilia.* Popuri? *goes over to the girl.* Now WHERE have you been? *before can say anything else, is stunned by Axe's behavior.* Let go of my you FOOL! *stares blankly as Axe runs about shouting. looks back at Ed.* A curse? *looks back at Axe before turning back to Ed.* Hmmmm, well I guess a curse would explain a lot of things. *turns to Lilia and Popuri* Well, come on then. Let's go to the townsquare.

***on his way to the square***

You mean you like your wings? *sighs and smirks at Gray* What makes you think they will go away? Maybe you will get to keep them! *hears the mayor and turns to look* About time! I was wondering when he was going to talk to us.

***being optimistic like Jack!***

*shakes his head* Ouch..Did the mayor have to yell in my ear? *looks around* Oh no..Ms. Maria isn't here.. *sighs and looks at the mayor* I guess I could find her later and tell her what's going on..

***sad***

My brother is right. We need to go to the town square and tell everyone about the curse. Otherwise we will all be doomed! *eye twitches as Axe runs about* AXE!! KNOCK IT OFF! *looks at Basil, Lilia and Popuri* Please, let's go!

***my brother is quite annoying!***

Thank you Saibara, but I'll get their attention. *hops on a small box(don't ask where it came from) and clears his throat* Ahem. ATTENTION EVERYONE!! PLEASE LOOK FORWARD UP HERE! *smiles at Saibara* Of course if that doesn't do it, feel free to try*

***enough chatting everyone!***

*looks in awe as Tippy suddenly appears in front of Charlie.* Wow! Looks at Ed.* Did you see that? *sees Axe running away.* Oh no! Axe! Wait! *sees him glomping Basil. goes up to Basil.* Don't mind him...he's..he's sick.

***Axe, don't run off like that!***

*looks around* Wow! There is a LOT of people here. *smiles at both Ellie and Kai.* You know what? We should have a party or something, now that everybody is here.

***wants to have fun***

*follows Cliff and the others back into town.* wow! he said i could walk with him. *siiighs* he's so handsome. i hope he finds his bird. i hate to see him sad.

***mooning over cliff***

*sees the Priest. starts to walk over to him when Stu runs up.* Eh? *listens to the excited boy. grins.* A bear? You did? That must have been something. Ah, a curse you say? That explains things. *looks down at the little boy* Was the goddess as lovely as they say she is? *blushes* I wish I was there to see her. *doesn't hear anything else*

***lost, daydreaming***

*smiles warmly at Slyvester.* You know, I've never noticed you before. You seem like a very nice water imp. Where is it do you live?

***making small talk***

*glomps Basil* COME!! We must save the world!!! *grins insanely* There's a cuuuuuuurse!

***come, come come!***

*goes up to Ralph* Hey, is there a town meeting or not? Do you want me to help you get everyone's attention? *tugs on his beard a bit* I'm good at getting people to look at me.

***I don't want to be out here longer than necessary***

*grins up at Duke, stroking Taro* Okay mister! *also looks around* Heeey! I see him! *runs over to Jim* Hiii! Guess what, guess what! I saw a bear, and the goddess, and there's a curse on the town, and where's Kent?

***Bursting!***

Sasha! *gives her a small hug* It's alright, it's ok. See, I'm fine! *sighs and listens to her* What little people? What in blazes are you talking about? Are you ill? If you are, we should leave.

***don't tell me you're getting ill...***

ER..it's a nice dog son. *watches May run over to her father* Say, uh..Stu right? Where's your grandfather? *looks around* Hmm, why don't you find him.

***eh..I don't like kids either...***

Wher..where did that cow go? *blinks and sees Mabel, Popuri and Kent, some small sprites, standing in the store* Popuri!! *runs towards them and hugs Popuri* There you are! I was afraid that you were gone...*sighs and looks at Basil* Basil! Popuri is here! Popuri is back!

***I'm sooo glad you are back!***

*looks in amazement at Gray.* Wow! Now that's the way to travel. *goes over and stares at his wings* What's it like to fly like that son? It must be nice soaring through the air. *sighs*

***i've always wanted to fly***

*looks wide-eyed at Kent. turns back to the sprites.* You guys sure do know your stuff! *hangs on to Popuri and Kent.* Now don't be frighten my dearies. Everything is going to be okay. We shall be home in no time. Don't worry about a thing.

***scared***

*holds on to both Popuri's and Mabel's hands tightly. looks at the sprites.* wow! first i was a cow and now magical elves! this has been quite a day. stu isn't going to believe a word of it.

***excited***

*appears right in front of Charlie* OH!! *steps back* Wh.. where am I? I was... lost somewhere. There were... *swallows* little bugs without wings and a blue kitty without a tail. *shakes her head* Oh, but it must have been some kind of dream. I don't mean to ramble! But what is going on?

***stressed***

*reaches the town square with Karen and sees all the people* Wow... There hasn't been a town meeting like this in a long time. *looks around nervously*

***well... as long as I don't start flying again...***

*grins at Gray* Heya! It looks like I'm not the only one with extras, huh? *waves his fluffy blue tail* See? *notices Gray's expression* Ah, don't worry about loosing your wings. If they're there because of a curse, they'll probably turn into something horrible later.

***be optomistic!***

*sighs and sees his whole family clustering together* Eh? *flies over to them and lands* Yo, Ann, Dad, Rick. The mayor is getting ready to explain everything. Seems there's a curse on our town. When it's lifted... *frowns deeply* my wings will vanish.

***it depresses me.***

*quickly holds Kent's hand very tightly, and grabs ahold of Mable's too* Okay! We're ready!! *blinks back tears and squeezes her eyes shut* I can't think too much about this stuff... It's gonna overwhelm me.

***curse?? What curse?***

*chuckles* Looks like she found you! Strange about you say about little men though Chester. *stands on his tiptoes* Looks like everyone is about here. Good. Then we can finally figure out what is going on.

***almost time to talk***

Hello Mable. We are here to take you back to the normal town. *smiles and wanders over to the Kent-cow* This isn't a cow, this is a boy. *pets the cow and watches it turn into Kent* Ok, please, Mable, pink haired girl and boy, take our hands. We are going to the town square now, so everyone can hear about the curse.

***more magic here!***

*wanders on the town square* Gee! So many people Stu! I wonder if my dad or grandma are here? *looks and finally spots her dad talking to the mayor* Daddy! *runs over to him and gives him a hug* I found you!

***I found my daddy!***

*give Rick a grin* Well for some reason all of dad's animals were in the town but we got them all back home. Oh and get this, my brother was a bug! Weird huh? *spots her dad* Hey, yea, pop is right! Have you seen Gray?

***chatting back***

*looks dumbly at the mayor.* I..I don't know what happened. There were these little men and..*looks sheepish* I guess I sound crazy, uh? I mean, I was standing in a field of flowers and poof! I'm here. It's been a crazy day. By the way, have you seen May around here somewhere?

*** still worried about May***

*sighs at Leanna* I too can't leave the water. It looks like I'm stuck here, inside your pond. My home is on the other side of those woods. *looks shyly* But I don't mind. I rather enjoy your company.

***what i want to say is: i love you***

*leads the others into the town. also hears Basil and Lilia yelling about something. follows Ed. looks over Basil's shoulder and doesn't see any cows in his shop. Gives Ed a look.* okay Basil. I think Ed and I will take Axe to the townsquare now.

***Basil is crazy like Axe is***

*rolls her eyes at Kai* Oh nothing really has happened to me except I suddenly found myself on the beach one minute and the next, I was in the bakery INSIDE of Jack's backpack. If that wasn't bad enough, I lost one of my shoes. *looks down at her feet.* An old man had it. *looks back at Kai* I guess we should head to the square.

***going to the square***

*sighs at the bluebird.* I reckon you're not Cain after all. *gloomy follows Charlie, Ed, and Axe back into town. looks at Maria.* Are you coming with us?

***you can come with us if you want***

*smiles at Rick.* Howdy nephew! Saaay, I haven't seen Gray around. Have you seen him?

***where's gray?***

*turns and looks at Ed* What? Are you blind man? Why there's a transparent cow in my shop! *turns back around and is shocked to see that the cow has disappeared.* But..but..it was right here!

***uh?***

*grins and pets Taro* This is Taro! She's a great dog. She protected me from a bear!! *happily goes into town with Duke, May, and the dog* Gee, a town meeting! I've never gotten to go to one of those before! They're usually just for grown ups.

***excited***

*wanders back over to Karen* Miss Karen, you'll never believe what happened to your father... He fell in this hole, and... well, it was all very frightening. *looks concerned* I hope nothing horrible happened to you, Miss Karen!!

***that would be too much to bear!***

*wanders over to Ann* Hey cos! What's up on your end of life? I've seen some pretty strange things going on lately... *shrugs* It's all quite interesting.

***chatting***

*sighs and watches Harris wander off* I wish..I knew where Ms. Jennie was. *spots lots of people filling into the town square* I wasn't aware there were so many people. But where are the children? Why aren't they here?

***that's odd...***

*spots his son and runs over to him* Oh! Thank goodness you aren't small. I thought you were going to fade away! *notices the tail swaying back and forth* Son...are you aware you have a tail now? *looks for Jim* Potion shop man!! My son needs your help! *looks back at Jack and grins* I'm sure he will get rid of it.

***hmmm, don't like your tail.***

*walks over to Stu and May* Alright children. You heard the pretty goddess lady. We all need to get into town. *starts walking with them and hears Taro* Ahhh! Oh, a puppy. I..er..nic..pup..

***I don't like animals!***

*walks into town* Wow, look how deserted this place is dad! *hears Lilia and Basil* Eh? What's all this? *walks over to Basil and taps him on the arm* What's going on here?

***why are you yelling?***

*smiles at Slyvester.* Well, can you leave the water? I know that I can't. Well, I can only in dreams. *sighs* When someone is asleep and they are on the same dream road as I am, then I was visit them. It'll be like a vision or a dream to them. *has a faraway look* But that rarely happens. *looks back at Slyvester.* That's why I get so lonely. No one comes and visits me. I miss having someon to talk with. That's why it's hard for me to watch everyone leave.

***will you stay with me a little bit***

*also follows Jack to the town square. sees that Jennie has returned. smiles and lets out a sigh of relief. follows Jeff and Eli to Jennie. smiles at her and takes her hand between his.* I too am glad that you are back. You had all of us worried. Are you well? I must find the priest. He also will be happy to know that you are safe and sound. *gives Jennie another bright smile.*

***going to find Paul***

*follows Jack to the towns square.* My, my. It's been a long time since I've seen this many people at one time. *smiles at Jack* I live alone up on Moon Mountain. Just me and Ebony. Ebony is my wife. How I wish she were here with me. She loves a gathering. She would have a field day taking with everyone.

***also jabbering away***

*looks around in confusion.* Wha??? *sees the sprites* Oh how cute! Little people! *smiles broadly.* My name is Mable. I'm the town's midwife. You must be new to our town. *looks around some more* Although I don't remember everything being this pale before. Oh well, must be my eyes. *winks at the sprites* That's what happens when you get old.

***jabbering away***

*smiles and shly walks up to Cliff.* Is..is..that..your bird? *looks at the blue bird.* Its a very pretty bird. I like birds, but I like insects better. *lowers her eyes.* The..I..I heard that..everyone is suppose to be going to the town square. I..would..I..I'll walk with you, that is, if you don't mind.

***gather courage***

Oh? *looks around, disoriented* Am I back now? *sees Gotz* OH! Gotz!! *hops up and glomps him* Oh, oh, I was so scared! I thought you were gone! *stops* Where are the little people? And the old woman, the little girl, and the man? *sees everyone that had been in the flower*

***Oh, there they are!***

*sees Cliff talking to the bluebird* Well, I see I'm not needed here. *flutters off and reaches the town square as well* I told everyone in the woods to come here. *flutters down by Raplh, who is disturbed by the sudden appearances of people*

***I'm going to miss my wings.***

*walks with the others to the town square* This is so freaky... I have a tail... *stares at it and waves it around a bit* So weird... *sees the people gathering there* Ah, there are a lot of people here... I hope they know why I have a tail. Or know why any of this really weird stuff is coming from...

***Hi, I have a tail!***

*runs behind Popuri* Noooo! No fire! We are afraid of FIRE!! Very, afraid! *Billy takes Popuri's hand and smiles at her* We have some magic left, so we will turn them back to normal and take you home! *watches Arthur run up to the Mabel cow* Gah! There is a see through hand here! Strange. *sees Basil's translucent face and waves* Hello! *pats Mabel and she turns back to normal* Hmmm, where is the other cow human?

***tee hee! Magic will solve everything!***

*chuckles at Jeff's outburst* Oh I'm fine! The little harvest sprites brought me back here. *smiles at Elli* Oh, but you should have seen the place I was in Elli dear! Flowers! They covered everything! It was absouletly wonderful.

***don't fret about me, so***

Elli! Are you ok? I saw you fly!! It looked so dangerous! *takes out his handkerchief and wipes his head* Oh will this horrible day ever end? *sees Jennie and yells* JENNNIEEEEE!! YOU ARE BACK!! *runs over to her, dragging Elli with him* Are you ok? I saw you disappear!!

***I'm soo happy to see you!***

*smiles at Paul* Excuse me, father. I need to see if Ms. Maria is here. *walks away and sees Karen, Doug and Ann* Uh have you guys seen Ms. Maria?

***where is she?***

*spots Kai and listens to him* What? YES, I'm fine! I just fell through the otherside of the world or something. *rubs his head and sighs* Anyway, where's Sasha? *walks into the town square and spots her* There she is. Well Kai, don't stand there gaping all day! Get Karen over here! *walks over Sasha and snorts* You ok?

***yea, I'm a real caring guy***

*frown as he watches cliff talk to the blue bird.* oh no, i hope cliff isn't going crazy like axe is.

***oh dear***

*looks at charlie* Yes, of course I will help you, but...*looks at the blue bird* Kaine? Kaine? Are you in there?

***are you my falcon?***

*sees kai running towards her father. frowns.* now what made kai react like that? *turns back around* well, let kai act like my father's little slave. i'm going to the townsquare. *follows doug.*

***sort of mad***

*watches Charlie and Ed take Axe away.* that is one crazy man. *hears what Leanna said about the town only having two days. goes over to her* Um...er...um..er is there..anything...that..er...i mean...is there..anything that i can do?

***tongue tied***

*looks back at the girls* Well, that young man certainly was rude, running off like that. *sighs* But no matter. Come on, let's go to the town square and see what the mayor wants.

***finally getting to the town square***

*hears lilia hollering. races over to her* Lilia! What's the matter? *sees the faded black and white cow. frowns* More animals! What's that Doug trying to do? Ruin me? *goes over to the cow and tries to grab the it but his hand goes through it.* Eh? What's this?

***uh?***

*shrieks* KEEEEENT!! MAAAAABLEEEE!! *shakes her head spastically* The riceball!! It's done this!! Ah, what can I do?? *glares at the riceball* Perhaps I should burn you? Then you can't turn my friends into cows! *looks around* Too bad I don't have anything to use... But what should I do??

***scared and confused***

*nods enthusiastically at May* Yes! We want to go home! Let's go!! *grins* With Taro here, we're gonna be safe from anything! Even bears!!

***where did that thing go, anyway?***

*smiles sheepishly at Karen, Doug, and Ann* Thanks for helping me... Actually, I don't know how I got up there... *stiffens* Master! *rushes over to Gotz* Master, are you okay?? I thought you fell down a hole!!

***woah!***

*goes over to Stu and Taro* Let's go back home. I'm hungry and I want to talk to my grandmother. *pets Taro* Hiya Taro. You want to go home too right?

***let's go!***

*starts running around outside of the house* Popuri!! Popppurri!! Where are you? *pauses and stares at the doorway of the seed shop* I remember seeing her in a black and white world...when I had that flower on me. Was that real...or is she really stuck somewhere. *Frowns and watches Basil look for Popuri and sees a faded looking cow in the shop* Huh? *goes in and stares* What is this..BASIL!! GET IN HERE!

***I found something odd!***

Well, it looks like everyone is here. *goes over to Jim* Could you please go back to the village and get the remaining people. For some reason I fear that we don't have much time. We need to stop the mayhem that is happening! *smiles at Jim* Ah, but I'm rattling on. I'm just worried that's all. *stops and sees Chester appear out of thin air* Where, how did that happen?

***uh, people normally don't pop out of thin air...***

You're right Pop! *follows him, Karen and Kai to the town square* Say, Kai...how didya get yourself stuck in that tree anyway? That was odd seeing you up there. *spots Jack with a tail* Hey Jack! What's up with that blue tail?

***first Kai up a tree and now Jack with a tail!***