1 Verity Plans a Party

Verity Fairy AND Sleeping Beauty

真理仙女与睡美人

Chapter One Verity Plans a Party At the bottom of the enchanted tree was a little wooden door. It was framed with pretty snowdrops and hidden by golden leaves. This was where Tatiana, the Queen of the Fairies, lived. One chilly evening, Verity followed Tatiana through the door, in a hurry to escape the cold. She waited patiently next to the blazing fire to be given her next task.

第一章 真理策划派对 魔法树的底部有一扇小小的木门。 门框边点缀着漂亮的雪花莲，还被金色的叶子藏得严严实实。 这里就是仙女女王塔蒂亚娜的住处。 一个凉飕飕的傍晚，真理急匆匆地跟着塔蒂亚娜进门，想要躲开外面的寒气。 她耐心地守在烧得旺旺的炉火边，等着领自己的下一项任务。

Tatiana removed her long golden cloak and sat down at her desk opposite Verity. Verity was very excited. Each month Tatiana gave the fairies tasks to complete. If they did well, they were rewarded with a beautiful sparkly star. Verity really wanted to be the first fairy to earn a rare lilac star. This could be her chance! "Verity, I have some exciting news."

塔蒂亚娜脱下自己长长的金色斗篷，坐在真理对面的书桌旁。 真理兴奋极了。 每个月塔蒂亚娜都会给仙女们分配要完成的任务。 要是大家做得好，就能得到一颗亮闪闪的漂亮星星作为奖励。 真理特别想成为第一个拿到稀有淡紫色星星的仙女。 这次说不定就是她的好机会！ “真理，我有个好消息要告诉你。”

Tatiana clasped her hands together. "The King and Queen are throwing a party to welcome their baby daughter to the kingdom. The fairies will all present their special gifts. And they would like you to organize it!" "Ooh, that is exciting!" Verity hopped from one foot to the other. Her purple boots sparkled. "I LOVE parties! Can I choose the cake? I know exactly which cake to have… a marshmallow one." "Yes, I suppose so," laughed Tatiana.

塔蒂亚娜双手握在一起。 “国王和王后要办一场派对，庆祝他们的小公主降生到王国。 所有仙女都要献上自己的特殊礼物。 而且他们想让你来筹办这场派对！” “哇，这也太让人开心了！” 真理兴奋得脚来回蹦跳。 她的紫色靴子闪着亮光。 “我超喜欢派对的！ 我能选蛋糕的款式吗？ 我完全知道该选什么样的蛋糕……要棉花糖口味的。” “哈哈，行呀，就按你说的办。”塔蒂亚娜笑着说。

"It's important that all the fairies meet the new princess and enjoy this magnificent party." But Verity was busy thinking of the cake. Marshmallows were her favourite sweet and she had always wanted a marshmallow cake. "Verity, are you listening?" Tatiana raised an eyebrow. "Oh, yes," replied Verity confidently. "Don't worry, just leave everything to me. This is going to be the best party ever!" As Verity arrived back at her house, she saw her best friend, Celeste. The two fairies loved spending time together. They liked baking cakes, playing football, practising dance routines, and making necklaces from buttercups. They also loved reading.

“所有仙女都得和新公主见见面，好好享受这场盛大的派对，这很重要。” 可真理这会儿满脑子都是蛋糕的事。 棉花糖是她最爱的甜食，她一直都想要一个棉花糖蛋糕。 “真理，你在听我说话吗？” 塔蒂亚娜挑了挑眉毛。 “哦，我听着呢。”真理信心满满地回答。 “别担心，一切都交给我就好。 这场派对肯定会是有史以来最棒的！” 真理刚回到自己家，就碰到了她最好的朋友塞莱斯特。 这两个仙女最喜欢凑在一起玩了。 她们喜欢烤蛋糕、踢足球、练习舞蹈动作，还用毛茛花做项链。 她们也很爱看书。

"Look what I've got!" Celeste sang happily. "The new copy of Sparkle Time." This was their favourite magazine. They waited eagerly each week for the new copy to arrive in the shop. "I'm sorry, Celeste," said Verity proudly, "but I can't read Sparkle Time with you today. I am organizing a party to welcome the new baby princess." Celeste clapped her hands together excitedly. "Ooh Verity, that's great! Can I help?" Verity smoothed down her rainbow-coloured skirt. She swayed from side to side while she pretended to think. "Of course you can," she giggled. "You can help me think of who we should invite."

“快看我拿到什么了！” 塞莱斯特开心地唱着说。 “新一期的《闪耀时刻》。” 这是她们最喜欢的杂志。 每个星期她们都迫不及待地等着书店上新一期的杂志。 “不好意思呀塞莱斯特，”真理骄傲地说，“我今天不能陪你一起看《闪耀时刻》了。 我要筹办一场派对，欢迎刚出生的小公主。” 塞莱斯特兴奋得拍起手来。 “哇，真理，这太棒了！ 我能帮忙吗？” 真理理了理自己的彩虹色小裙子。 她晃来晃去，假装在思考。 “当然可以啦。”她咯咯笑着说。 “你可以帮我想想我们都该邀请谁。”