Ebony wakes up in the night and goes out to play with the fairies in the vegetable patch 

Ebony and the night fairies 

Ebony peeking out of her window at night, with a sparkling vegetable patch visible outside.

One quiet night, Ebony woke up feeling a bit restless. She peeked out of her window and saw something sparkling in the vegetable patch. Curious, she tiptoed outside to see what it was. To her amazement, she saw tiny fairies dancing among the vegetables. They were glowing and giggling, having a grand time. Ebony rubbed her eyes, wondering if she was dreaming. But the fairies were still there, inviting her to join them.

The Magical Night

A fairy flying up to Ebony, who looks surprised and curious.

Ebony hesitated for a moment but then decided to get closer. As she approached, one of the fairies flew up to her. 'Hello, Ebony!' the fairy said with a cheerful voice. 'We've been waiting for you!' Ebony was surprised that the fairy knew her name. 'How do you know me?' she asked. The fairy smiled and replied, 'We know all the children who believe in magic.' Ebony felt a warm feeling in her heart and smiled back.

Meeting the Fairies

Ebony twirling and spinning among fairies, smiling happily.

The fairies invited Ebony to join their dance. They showed her how to twirl and spin like they did. Ebony tried her best to follow their moves. She felt light as a feather, almost like she could fly. The fairies clapped and cheered for her. 'You're doing great!' they said. Ebony couldn't stop smiling; she was having so much fun.

The Fairy Dance

The Fairy Queen sitting on a tiny throne made of leaves, with Ebony curtsying shyly.

After dancing for a while, the fairies led Ebony to a special spot in the vegetable patch. There, sitting on a tiny throne made of leaves, was the Fairy Queen. She was more beautiful than Ebony could have ever imagined. 'Welcome, Ebony,' the Fairy Queen said kindly. 'We are so happy you are here.' Ebony curtsied, feeling a bit shy. 'Thank you for inviting me,' she said. The Fairy Queen smiled and said, 'Tonight is a special night, and we have a surprise for you.'

The Fairy Queen

Ebony walking through a hidden door into a glowing garden, her eyes wide in wonder.

The Fairy Queen waved her wand, and a hidden door in the vegetable patch opened. 'Come with us,' she said. Ebony followed the fairies through the door and into a secret garden. The garden was filled with flowers that glowed in the dark. There were tiny streams and sparkling ponds everywhere. Ebony's eyes widened in wonder. 'This place is amazing!' she exclaimed. The fairies giggled and said, 'This is our home, and now you are our special guest.'

The Secret Garden

Ebony playing hide and seek among glowing flowers, with a look of concentration on her face.

In the secret garden, the fairies introduced Ebony to their favorite games. They played hide and seek among the glowing flowers. Ebony found it tricky because the fairies were so tiny and quick. They also played a game where they had to catch sparkling fireflies. Ebony laughed and ran around, trying to catch as many as she could. The fairies were impressed with her skills. 'You're really good at this!' they said. Ebony felt proud and happy.

Fairy Games

Ebony looking into the Magic Pond, her reflection shimmering with magical images.

After playing games, the fairies took Ebony to a special pond. 'This is the Magic Pond,' they explained. 'It can show you wonderful things.' Ebony looked into the pond and saw her reflection. Suddenly, the water started to shimmer and show images. She saw herself flying with the fairies, visiting other magical lands. Ebony gasped in amazement. 'Can this really happen?' she asked. The fairies nodded. 'Anything is possible if you believe,' they said.

The Magic Pond

Ebony sitting at a tiny table, enjoying a feast of flower petal sandwiches and honey cakes.

The fairies then prepared a feast for Ebony. They laid out tiny tables with delicious treats. There were flower petal sandwiches, honey cakes, and sparkling juice. Ebony tasted everything and found it all delightful. 'This is the best food I've ever had!' she said. The fairies beamed with pride. 'We made it just for you,' they said. Ebony felt so special and grateful for their kindness.

A Fairy Feast

Ebony opening a glowing box to find a beautiful necklace, with the Fairy Queen smiling nearby.

After the feast, the Fairy Queen approached Ebony with a small, glowing box. 'We have a gift for you,' she said. Ebony opened the box and found a beautiful necklace inside. 'This is a magic necklace,' the Fairy Queen explained. 'It will remind you of tonight and help you believe in magic.' Ebony put on the necklace and felt a warm, magical feeling. 'Thank you so much,' she said. The fairies all clapped and cheered.

The Fairy Gift

Ebony hugging a fairy goodbye, with a sad but grateful expression.

As the night went on, Ebony started to feel sleepy. 'It's time for you to go back home,' the Fairy Queen said gently. Ebony felt a bit sad but knew it was time. The fairies guided her back to the hidden door. 'Will I see you again?' Ebony asked. The Fairy Queen smiled. 'Whenever you believe in magic, we will be here,' she said. Ebony hugged each fairy and thanked them for the wonderful night.

Time to Say Goodbye

Ebony lying in bed, looking at her new necklace with a smile.

Ebony tiptoed back to her room and climbed into bed. She looked at her new necklace and smiled. 'What an amazing night,' she thought. As she closed her eyes, she could still hear the fairies' laughter. She drifted off to sleep with happy dreams of magical adventures. The next morning, she woke up feeling excited. She couldn't wait to tell her family about the fairies. But she decided to keep it a secret, just for herself.

Back to Bed

Ebony looking out her window at night, with a hopeful expression.

From that day on, Ebony always believed in magic. She wore her necklace every day and remembered the fairies' words. Whenever she felt sad or lonely, she thought about the secret garden and the Fairy Queen. It made her feel happy and hopeful. Ebony knew that magic was real as long as she believed. And every night, she looked out her window, hoping to see the fairies again. She knew that as long as she believed, they would always be there.