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another moment it would trample her!
    â€˜No!’ shouted Twink. She flew after it, yanking hard on its white tail. The dog whirled about in surprise. A big doggy grin burst across his face as he saw her.
    â€˜Ruff!’ He started chasing his tail as fast as he could.
    â€˜Agh!’ screamed Twink, hanging on for dear life. Her pink hair streamed behind her as the dog ran in faster and faster circles. Suddenly it stopped short, catapulting Twink through the air. A flock of midges scattered as she tumbled past.
    â€˜Oof!’ Twink collided with Mrs Lightwing, and the two of them crashed to the ground beside Miss Shimmery. Twink rubbed her head, too stunned to fly.
    â€˜Get away! Hurry!’ cried Miss Shimmery.
    Mrs Lightwing pulled at Twink’s arm. ‘Get up, you foolish girl!’
    â€˜Come on!’ Twink heard a fairy shout from the direction of the school. ‘A dog’s got them!’
    Twink’s wings felt frozen. The terrier’s face filled the sky as it danced about, snapping at the three fairies. It lunged towards Twink, its teeth glinting.
    Suddenly a blur of yellow and black sped through the air.
    â€˜Arroooo!’ wailed the terrier as the wasp stung it on the nose. It shook its head, trying desperately to rid itself of the invader, but was merely stung again for its efforts. Howling in pain, the dog turned tail and raced back to its owner.
    â€˜Stripe!’ breathed Twink. The little wasp landed next to her, humming happily. She hugged him hard. ‘Stripe, you saved us!’
    Miss Shimmery and Mrs Lightwing stood staring, their mouths open. Closing them abruptly, they looked at each other in amazement.
    Stripe tugged at Twink’s arm, pointing upwards. Looking up, Twink saw two adult wasps hovering overhead. ‘Your parents found you!’ she cried. ‘Oh, Stripe, that’s glimmery!’
    All at once Twink saw the other fairies. It looked as if the whole school had sped out to help them, and now they all hovered a little distance away – hundreds of fairies in bright flower-dresses, watching in wonder. Twink caught Bimi’s eye, and the two fairies smiled at each other.
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    Stripe’s parents dipped down until they were buzzing in front of Miss Shimmery. Reaching out a leg, one of them touched her injured wing with concern. Fairy and wasp looked into each other’s eyes for a moment.
    Miss Shimmery inclined her head. ‘I’ll be fine, thank you,’ she said. ‘And please thank your son for helping us.’
    With a satisfied nod, the two wasps turned to Stripe.
    â€˜Goodbye, Stripe,’ Twink whispered. ‘I’ll miss you!’ Stripe nestled against her. Then Twink opened her arms, and he flew back to join his parents.
    The three wasps hovered above for a moment. Stripe’s parents dipped their wings to Twink, saying thank you with their eyes. And then they were all away, skimming off towards the wood.
    Twink stared after them. Miss Shimmery stood beside her, watching as the wasps disappeared from view.
    Finally the HeadFairy cleared her throat. ‘Well, Twink . . . I’m not entirely sure what to do with you. I think you must have broken every rule that we have.’
    Twink licked dry lips. ‘Will – will I be expelled?
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    She held her breath as Miss Shimmery glanced at Mrs Lightwing. For a moment, Twink thought she saw a brief smile play across the HeadFairy’s lips. But then it was gone, and Twink knew she must have imagined it.
    â€˜I’m not sure what we’ll do yet, Twink.’ Miss Shimmery looked towards the wood with a thoughtful frown. ‘I’ll have to consider the matter carefully, and discuss it with Mrs Lightwing and your parents.’
    Her parents! Twink felt the blood fall from her face.
    â€˜Come on now, girl,’ said Mrs Lightwing gruffly. ‘It’s time to get back to school.’
    That night the first-year fairies clustered about Twink