Chapter Three Twink and the other girls followed Maximus up through the winding branches. The higher they flew, the more elaborate the buildings became. Windows and jewels sparkled everywhere, and there were carvings of fairies and woodland creatures. A leaf brushed Twink’s face as she flitted under a branch. The bush was dense with foliage, yet sunlight danced all around them. It must be magic, thought Twink. Suddenly she stopped, staring upwards. A small, shadowy figure was peering at her from behind a nearby leaf. As Twink gaped back at it, an important-looking fairy flew past, and whoever it was ducked quickly out of sight. ‘Come along, now!’ called Maximus. ‘We have a schedule, Miss Flutterby!’ With a start, Twink hastened to catch up with the others. Glancing over her shoulder, she saw only leaves and branches. I probably just imagined it, she thought with a frown. The fairies landed in a wide courtyard.
