"Puck….Puck, I would speak with you." Lord Oberon Master of Avalon called into the mirror. The mirror itself was created by Oberon millennia ago to assist him in trapping and communicating with his most unpredictable servant. As he impatiently waited Titania his Queen looked amused by her husband's bad mood.
"I never intended for my jest to offend you my lord." Titania said while trying to stifle a laugh. Oberon just glared at her.
"Whether what you said was truth or jest I will not be indebted to that lower life form any longer!" Oberon nearly shouted at her causing her to flinch slightly. As he calmed down "I took no offense with what you said my lady wife. I am merely going to repay a debt long over do." He said.
Oberon was about to say more but then Owens face appeared in the mirror. "I apologize for my tardiness lord; it took a while to locate my mirror in this mess. What may I do to serve you?" Owen asked. Looking through the mirror he noticed boxes everywhere with David Xanatos and Fox working to unpack behind Owen.
"We need to discuss our business in private." He stared into the mirror as Owen sighed and he watched as he briefly discussed the matter with David and Fox. David's face turned red and it looked as though he wanted to speak further, but kept silent and instead walked off with Fox following close behind.
As they walked through the garden outside, David seemed to calm down and he smiled down at Fox as she slipped her hand into his. "That son of a bitch cannot order me around in my own home." He said starting to get upset again.
Fox just looked at him blankly for a moment. "If an inconvenient intrusion is the price we have to pay to keep our child and have Owen help train us then it's worth it for now." She then flashed him a wicked grin. "Besides when Alexander and I reach our full potential we will be able to teach him to mind his manners." She said the last with a chuckle as she laid her head on his shoulder as they walked. David thought about how powerful his wife and son would become. That thought made him smile as they walked through the garden holding each other. Soon my dear, soon we will be free from him.
"Lose the costume Puck; I would speak with you in your true form." Oberon stated in an impatient tone.
Owen looked around nervously. "My lord, I do not believe this to be the most opportune time. Mr. Xanatos's parents are visiting and could appear at any moment." Just then Oberon stepped through the mirror and cast a spell. As he did so a green mist flew from his fingers to wrap around Owen after a few seconds Puck stood before Oberon with a grin on his face "Well, if they see us I assume you'll explain it to them."
"What have I told you about disobeying me?" Oberon was attempting to maintain his composure, but the irritation bled through as he spoke.
Puck's grin grew wider as he responded. "I was obeying my lord's demands by disobeying my lord." He chuckled. Seeing the confusion on Oberon's face he continued. "You said…" Puck then smiled as he shape shifted to look like a miniature version of Oberon and repeated his last instructions about not allowing himself to be seen. "See, so I didn't break the rules, because I was showing concern over previous orders." Puck smiled up at Oberon again looking like himself.
Oberon couldn't help but grin at that. "Fine, I will let it slide this time. Although you realize it's a small technicality." He said as he paced the room. In one of the boxes he discovered a photo album and began flipping through it. There are a lot of images of the child in here." He said sounding puzzled by it.
"It's a human custom. I know….I know, it's confusing. If you want to see some good photos they have a personal stash with Fox in them." Oberon looked disgusted and tossed down the photo album.
"I didn't come here for that. Puck, I owe a favor that needs to be repaid and I need your help." Oberon walked up to Puck and continued not expecting a reply. "That gargoyle that stood up to me and showed me I was wrong. I owe him a debt and after speaking to my lady wife I have the perfect way to repay him." Suddenly they heard the door at the end of the hall begin to open. Oberon quickly cast a spell and the door froze only slightly ajar.
"David, help me with this door. I knew you shouldn't have bought this house." Xanatos's father was pounding on the door trying to get in. Oberon just sighed and waved his hand. Suddenly they heard a thud against the door and listened as his father slid down to the floor. Puck just stared at Oberon grinning.
"He's still alive, just asleep for a while. Now, if we are finished with the distractions. We have business to discuss" He said as he sat in David's favorite recliner. Puck was about to say something but thought better of it. "I have decided that this gargoyle was instrumental in reuniting me with my lady. So, we agreed that he should be reunited with his." Puck just laughed.
"Why do you need my help, Getting him to fall in love with that detective lady won't be hard." Puck said chuckling as he began looking through a giant spell book.
"No, I meant the one his heart truly yearns for, and the one who yearns for him in return." Oberon stated while glaring at the laughing Fay. Puck stared at him a second then burst out laughing.
"My lord still has a terrific sense of humor. Goliath only had one my lord and that didn't end well." Oberon just glared at him a moment.
"It didn't end at all, I have seen into their hearts. The detective you spoke of is intended for a hunter named Canmore. Demona is where his heart truly lies." Ignoring the look Puck was giving him he continued. "For Demona it was difficult to find but after digging through the sludge and debris of her shattered memories I have discovered she has only ever loved one being." He let that sink in a moment.
Puck looked at him seriously for a moment and then blurted out "Of course she's only cared for one being… Herself!" Puck said while continuing to look through his spells.
"You're wrong, but you will discover that for yourself as you do this for me, and when you complete your task I will allow you to use your magic whenever you wish." Oberon stated as he got up to head to the mirror. As he reached it there was suddenly a loud banging on the door followed by Xanatos loudly demanding to know what was happening. "Seventy two hours Puck." He said and then stepped through the mirror leaving behind a crestfallen looking Owen.
As soon as Oberon disappeared Xanatos crashed through the door. "Owen you have some explaining to do!" Xanatos said as he got up dusting himself off. Fox followed close behind supporting his father. She helped his father to the recliner and laid him back in it. Then turned angrily to Owen and was about to say something when David beat her to it.
"I want to know what's going on. Why was he here?" David asked.
Owen looked at him a moment then replied. "He needs my help with a delicate situation. On that note, I was hoping to ask for your assistance in completing this task."