'That's completely uncalled for, Gabe. Sure, I might have almost ended the world. Twice. But never on purpose. And the third time? THAT was entirely YOUR fault.' 1 pixie. 1 angel. 3 world saving adventures. Join the #chaos. #vss365 tinyurl.com/yjy4wcfh

'I was apprehensive about your mum's invitation, Pixie, but when she mentioned #Fruit de Gastronomique, I said yes. I like a bit of French food.' 'Ummm... Gabe... I think you misheard. The menu's Fruit de Gastropod. But don't worry, everyone loves my dad's slug bug stew.' #vss365

'Oh, come on, Gabe, admit it. You do #tend to be a bit... tetchy.' 'Tetchy! TETCHY. You sneezed snot into my feathers, undid my chair screws, then ate my brownie, Pixie. That does not make me tetchy! It makes me a paragon of restraint!' 'If you say so, Gabe.' Splutter. #vss365

'Pixie, the #creation of the angel mentor scheme was meant to give young faery offenders like yourself a new start. It's been a great success... apart from one candidate.' 'You're welcome, Gabe.' 'What?' 'Every success story needs one spectacular disaster. Happy to help!' #vss365

How was I meant to resist the #temptation? It's an absurd idea. I'm sure you understand, although by his screaming, Gabe's not finding it so obvious. I mean, there he was, dozing under the tree. Above him, a hornets' nest. In my pocket, a catapult. It just had to be done. #vss365

'But, Gabe, all you said was that you wanted to #arrive on time. You never mentioned dignity.' 'I didn't think I'd have to specify I wanted to be "dry, clean, & frog free" before meeting the Angel Council, Pixie!' 'Rookie error. I just followed instructions, not assumptions.' #vss365

'Gabe, I can turn on a teacup. I #brake, spin, & job done. But you, with those great feathery wings & gloriously un-aerodynamic nose, need a football pitch.' 'Meaning, Pixie?' 'You're far likelier to have knocked over Gran's urn than me.' 'Says the pixie hiding a bowling ball!' #vss365

'Pixie, as your probation officer, I'm telling you, you can't just #coast through life expecting others to look after you. Time to stand on your own 2 feet.' 'So... no more free brownies, meals, laundry, or room cleaning from you, Gabe? Hmmm... I'm suddenly pro-crime.' #vss365

'It's mine, Gabe. Mine. Mine. Mine.' 'Calm down, Pixie. We are not going to #descend into a shouting match. Let's check the diary & see who had the last brownie last time... Hmmm... Strange. Every entry says Gabe.' 'See, case closed.' 'No, Pixie! Case forged!' #vss365

Angel business, Gabe said. Boring stuff. I didn't buy it. So obviously I read his diary... & discovered the shocking truth. Now I huddle in his suitcase, evidence in hand. Wait till I pop up mid-keynote speech at the How to Train Your Pixie #summit! #vss365

'Pixie! I've got fan mail. Listen. "I attended the harp recital on Saturday last. Gabriam should be commended on his enthusiasm & perseverance." Positive so far. "The #cadence & pitch of the string strokes were reminiscent of cat's claws on a chalkboard, signed P." Hmmm...' #vss365

'Are you sure I don't look different, Gabe? Not glowy or anything?' 'No, normal, Pixie. Why?' Sigh. 'Pixie legend tells, if I prank an angel 1,000 times, I'll #ascend to a new level of mastery... Hmmm... maybe it's 2,000. Better get busy. Hey, where're you running, Gabe?' #vss365

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'How's the head, Gabe?' 'Perfectly fine, Pixie. Why?' 'It was a late night at the Angel Arms.' 'Balderdash. I was impeccably sober.' 'So it wasn't you serenading the moon with Isn't She Lovely before decorating the path?' '...Perhaps I didn't need that one for the #road.' #vss365

'I've analysed trajectory, tracked #tailwind, & trialled aerodynamics, Gabe. With practice, you'll cut a good minute off brownie restocking trips. Here,try this streamlining helmet.' 'Pixie, it's a traffic cone!' 'Meh! Don't fuss. You'll be too fast to hear people laugh.' #vss365

'Pixie, have you had time to think over what I said?' 'Yes, Gabe.' 'And realised the error of your ways?' 'Yes, Gabe. You're right. I need to #turn over a new leaf & stop repeating the same annoying pranks.' 'Excellent.' 'I'm going to develop a brand new range.' '...' #vss365

'Pixie, what are you doing with my weighing scales?' 'Science, Gabe. Mum says I don't eat a #balance -d diet, so I'm proving her wrong. Look, brownies on one side, pickled slugs on the other... Oh dear. Brownies weigh more. I know...' Chomp. 'Problem solved. Now they balance.' #vss365

'Again, Gabe. Again! You're not trying. You need to #sprint flat out.' Gasp. 'Enough, Pixie. I'm exhausted. I'm in no state to run anywhere.' 'But, Gabe, you've got to be faster or you'll never be the first in the brownie queue when the shop opens.' #vss365

'Of course I didn't do it on purpose, Gabe. Blame #momentum. I mean, once the giant melon started rolling, no way could little me stop it.' 'That may be true, Pixie, but doesn't explain why you aimed it at me from the hilltop, & gave it a shove!' '...' Innocent face. #vss365

Gabe props his feet on the table & takes ANOTHER brownie. 'Why didn't I think of this before, Pixie?' I growl & whir my wings harder, finally outflying the #headwind. He smirks, & turns the fan setting higher. What a jerk. He'll regret using my size against me! #vss365

'Dear, Pixie, it is most kind of you to help me pack, but I don't #depart for another week.' 'Really, Mama G. I could have sworn Gabe said you were leaving today... or perhaps he muttered, I wish she was.' 'He did what?!! GABRIAM!' 'Yes, mother?' 'Oops.' #vss365

'I can do it, Gabe.' 'No, Pixie. It's too dangerous.' 'Ha! I laugh in the face of danger.' 'Or perhaps in this case, burp?' Giggle. 'That might clear up some space. Right, I'm ready for the next one. None are getting left behind. Time to #conquer this pile of brownies.' #vss365

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'Is it time yet, Gabe?' 'No, Pixie.' 'Is it time yet? 'NO!' 'Is it t-' 'Pixie! Asking repeatedly will NOT make the brownies cook any faster. Just be #patient.' '...' '...' 'Is it time yet?' Groan #vss365

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'My lectures make no difference, do they, Pixie? You are completely #unabashed by the fact your dissolving stitches made my underpants slip down around my ankles during my presentation to the Angel Council.' Giggle. 'Well, Gabe, you were embarrassed enough for both of us.' #vss365

'Wow, Gabe. Close one. That dragon had serious #magnetism. Though you should know better than to look into its eyes. Good thing I was there to save you.' 'Pixie!! I wouldn't have been in its cave if you hadn't called it an overgrown lizard.' 'Hmph. Talk about ungrateful.' #vss365

'You're such a stick in the mud, Gabe. Rules & reports are no way to live. Come on, set that halo askew & #embrace mischief.' 'Pixie, if mischief means glitter sneezes, slugs in my boots & your bogies on my sleeves, I'll pass, thanks.' #vss365 katemachon.com/books/

'Don't turn up your nose, Gabe. She's a beautiful slug. A #rose among the thorns.' 'She leaves slime everywhere & her eyes bug out on stalks, Pixie.' 'Shh. You'll upset her.' 'She'll be a lot more upset when she finds out she's your afternoon snack!' 'Mmmmm. Yum.' #vss365

'Listen up everyone, it's strictly against the rules so we should definitely do it. Just don't tell Gabe. You're all invited to Faery Valley for a #frolic of an adventure. Invites below! Shhh... here he comes.' 'Pixie, what's going on?' '...Nothing.' #vss365 katemachon.com/books/