Fantasy writing

Long, Long ago, too far ago for any normal human to remember is when this story is set. If you are keen to know if pixies ever roamed the earth...read on. If not stop reading now.

There was a rustle in the bushes, then the leaves parted as a small girl probably around the age of 8 scampered out of the overgrowth holding something in her palm that she had not entered with. If you were to look closer you would have seen a small blue gecko with huge longing eyes. Stroking the poor creature soothingly, the girl looked around frantically as if to check if anyone was with her. "Boo!" another child popped out from behind a tree. He was a bit older than the girl and because his hair was shorter than the girls it was visible to see that he had unusually large ears. Yes, you probably  haven't  figured it out yet and if you have you've got a amazing brain and you know that yes, they were both pixies. Jumping in fright, the young girl dropped the gecko which quickly darted back into the bush. Growling at her brother like a hungry animal might at his prey, she angrily yelled "You idiot! I love animals and only get a short while with them! You had to come ruin it!" and she stormed of leaving him standing dumbstruck. Hours later, she had returned and was trying to coach the poor thing out. It took a while but it was worth it to feel him in her palm once more...