CHAPTER THIRTY ONE

ALL OF THE PIECES BEGIN TO FALL IN PLACE

Timmy, A.J., and Chester blinked for a second. They were clearly shocked by the appearance of their Geraldine Waxelplax, an adult human, in Fairy World. The fact that she was, also, their principal just added to the weirdness factor.

"Are you trying to tell us," said A.J., "that you KNOW of Fairy World?"

"Yes, A.J.," said Waxelplax.

"Wait a second," said Timmy, "didn't you break up with Crocker because he believed in fairies?"

"No, Timmy," said the principal, "I broke up with Denzel because he was a psychotic moron; you saw what he planned to do to kids with fairies."

"So," said Chester, "You're going to help us with whatever's coming?"

The principal nodded and then said,

"In addition to your normal studies at school, I'll be training you with the battle that is coming."

Old Man Tang just looked in the direction that his son left the room. He was silent for a second. Then he just shrugged.

"Anyway, Mr. Crocker," Nguyen Tang, "as I said if we work together we'll both get what we want; I'll have that Turner boy away from my grandaugther and you'll have access to unfettered magic."

"Mr. Tang," said Crocker, "I've been trying to prove the existence of fairies for years. I've ALWAYS hit a brick wall and something ALWAYS happens that makes me look like a stark raving lunatic."

"That's because, Crocker, my friend," said the elderly Asian man, "You've been going about it the wrong way. You've been trying to do it alone with your own resources which are very limited."

Crocker looked liked he was going to object, but Tang held up a staying hand.

"It's not meant to put you down, my dear teacher," said Trixie's grandfather, "it's takes more than simply designing elaborate traps and building them from your basement. You need outside resources."

"Such as money?," said the humpbacked teacher.

"That," said Nguyen, "but also something else. Other shall we say scientists who might be interested in this."

"And the last scientists I shared this with," said Crocker, wincing at the memory, "laughed me out of the room. Not one scientist has EVER taken me seriously about..."

Suddenly Crocker jumped up and spasmed saying,...

"FAIRY GODPARENTS"

Vicky screamed for two reasons, one, she realized that her traps were useless and two, her mother lunged at her pinning her to the floor. However, Vicky was not so easily restrained she kicked her mother in the stomach which caused Mrs. Delise to loosen her grip on her daughter. However, Vicky's mom was not easily defeated either as she immediatedly bolted up and resumed a judo stance. This caused Vicky to laugh.

"Really Mom," said the red headed baby sitter, "judo do you really think...OOOOFFFFFF.'"

Mrs. Delise had knocked Vicky down on the floor again. This cause Vicky to assume her OWN judo stance.

"Okay, mother," said Vicky, "if it's a fight you want it's a fight you'll get."

With that Vicky Delise lunged at her mother.

"One thing concerns me," said Vlad to the other two.

"What could that be," replied Bitteroot.

"These kids, Timmy Turner, Chester McBadbat and A.J. Johnson," said the evil ghost hybrid, "they have powerful friends and not just in this universe, plus the Turner boy is related to Daniel. Taking them on will be difficult."

"Actually," said Calamitous, "I've been able to eliminate some of the threat to us that's in my universe."

"How?," asked Vlad, intrigued.

"You know I was shrunken down and put in a bottle," said Calamitous.

"Yes," said Vlad.

"Well, Neutron made the mistake of keeping me in his lab," replied the evil professor, "and I got out, but not before I had Jimmy take my place."

Calamitous then pulled out a bottle with a very tiny 12 year old boy with what Cosmo would describe "fudgey hair".

"As you can see," he continued, "since Neutron is now four inches tall, he's not much of a threat to us."

"Wait a second, Principal Waxelplax," said A.J., "all three of us are going in middle school next year, you're the principal of the Elementary School."

"Let's just say I got promoted," said Geraldine.

All of the kids and the fairies looked stunned. Jorgen then, spoke up,

"I realize puny humans and tiny fairies this is a lot to take in, and we will discuss this more, but right now, we need to focus on a more pressing need; the return of Remy and Winston to their parents. I've already made the arrangements so both boys will be able to return tomorrow."

Ngyuen Tang just stared at the spazzing teacher. When Crocker took a seat, Old Man Tang said,

"I'll bet people have nightmares about you, Crocker. Anyway, like I said you'll need scientific resources."

"But what scientist would even be interested in this?"

"Allow me to finish my friend," said the old man, "wouldn't you say that fairies are ANOTHER species."

"Yes," said Mr. Crocker, curious as to where this conversation was going.

"You've also stated that they come from another world."

"Fairy World," said Crocker.

"Well," said Tang, "who better to capture beings from another world than a scientific organization dedicated to eliminating ANY alien threat; The Military Extra-Terrestrial Research Facility; what we know as M.E.R.F."

Vicky's father looked over at his battling wife and daugther. He briefly considered assisting his wife, but he decided not to. For one thing, she seemed to be holding her own against Vicky. Another thing, it was usually not very safe to get in the middle of a cat fight between two women. He decided to see how the battle between the two females would end.

Finally, Mrs. Delise held Vicky down and tied some ropes around her. She stood there with her arms folded, smiling triumphantly.

"Now," said Vicky's mom, "understand this, you WILL behave yourself and you WILL get us the proper respect as your parents..."
"Respect for YOU as parents," said Vicky, "that's rich, especially since you were ANYTHING but good parents to me and Winston."

"Shut it, Vicky," said Mr. Delise, standing up, "like your Mom said, we may not have been perfect, but that hardly excused you. Now, here's the deal...we'll keep your secret from Winston on one condition. That you show your mom and me respect. In other words, we're in charge in this house. You are never to attempt to usurp our authority as your parents again."

Suddenly Mr. Delise looked towards his wife, almost sheepishly and then added,

"If it's all right with you dear."

"I think it's a fair deal," replied Vicky's mom, "so what do you think my darling daughter."

Mrs. Delise's tone indicated though that she thought Vicky was anything BUT a darling daughter.

Vicky glowered, but realized she had no choice. Not if she wanted to have Winston's love and trust.

"Fine," Vicky spat, "are you going to release me now."

"Yes," said Mrs. Delise, "and don't try anything.

With that they untied her.

"And now," said Mr. Delise, "I believe YOU have some chores to do Vicky."

Calamitous smiled at the very tiny Jimmy in the bottle. Jimmy just glared up.

"You'll never get away with this, Calamitous," said the boy genius.

"Oh, but I will,...we WILL," said the professor.

"What about Jimmy's other friends?," asked Vlad.

"You mean like Sheen," said Bitteroot, "oh don't worry about that. I used my magic to send that simpleton far, far away from here."

THE NEXT DAY.

The Delise's arrived with Vicky and Tootie, as did the Buxaplentys, at the police station. They took their seats. A door opened up. Two boys entered,dirty and hair slightly dishevled. One boy had blond hair, the other red. Mr. and Mrs. Delise stood up and ran over to their son and hugged him. Vicky and Tootie did likewise.

"Winston," said his mother, "it's so good to have you back...we were so worried..."

"I know," said her son, "but I'm okay...,I'll be fine."

The Buxaplentys were hugging Remy and crying. This was some comfort to Remy as this was the first time in a long that they had been that openly affectionate to their boy.

"You know," said Mr. Buxaplenty, "when everything is all straightened out, perhaps the three of us just need to, I don't know do something together as a family..."

Remy smiled and said,
"I'd like that Dad."

With that they hugged their son again."

THURSDAY DIMMSDALE FAMILY COURT.

The judge entered the room.

"All rise," said the baliff.

The people in the courtroom did.

"The case of the custody hearing involving Timothy Turner and his parents Todd and Theresa Turner is now in session," added the baliff.

"You may be seated," said the judge as he sat down at his bench, "I believe the first witness up is Doctor Matthew Hunter."

The pediatrician came up and sat in the chair near the judge after being sworn in. The family court attorney came up to where the doctor was sitting.

"Doctor Hunter," said the lawyer, "how long has Timmy Turner been your patient?"

"For five years," said Hunter.

"In all of your years of treating him," said the attorney, "have you ever come across any evidence that Timmy has either been abused or nelected?"

"Not abused," said Hunter, "but definitely neglected."

"How so, doctor?"

"Timmy is underweight for his age and his height. The only thing that could cause that would be malnutrition."

"How bad is his malnutrion?"

"Timmy is 4'2"," replied the peditrician, "and yes he's always been skinny, but he actually weighs less now than he did when he was in the hospital after being nearly killed."

"How much does he weigh?," asked the lawyer.

"The last time I checked him," said Hunter, "he was only forty pounds, and now he looks even thinner."

"This isn't the only thing though," asked the lawyer, "they've neglected him in other areas."

"Yes," said the Doctor very grimly.

"Is it not true that he caught the measles when he was about six years old?"

"Yes," said Hunter, "he did."

"How did that happen?"

"Well," said the peditrician sadly, "his mom and dad never brought him in to get vaccinated. In fact, that was the first time I met Timmy when he caught the measles."

And this went on for about three hours. Friends, acquaintances and officials giving the same testimony. The boy was never beaten by his parents; he was just largely ignored.

"Now for the final witness," said the Judge, "the victim of all this. We call to the stand Timmy Turner."

TO BE CONTINUED.

This story has ended. I realize it seemed pretty abrupt and sorry about that. However, I can assure you that things will be better explained in the sequel. Please review.