So, here is chapter 4 of the story in neutral lands. I think that it could have been better and I am still trying to think where I am going to go with this. But I think I've got this one. I am trying to make it long as so far my last three were quite short so here we go...

P.s I don't own anything of The Iron Fey Series

Chapter 4

Meghan POV

I could see in their eyes that they were growing impatient; soon they would just drag me into a circle and make me dance till I was exhausted. Well, maybe I would have fun... MEGHAN WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? Suddenly, I felt drained as if my limbs were in no shape to move, like they weren't there at all. I just wanted to close my eyes and sleep. Ahh, sleep, so peaceful and painless. Relaxing. This music was helping.

WAIT, MUSIC!

Snapping my eyes open, I gazed in horror as Flidias played his flute. The wistful melody lulled my brain into mush mode. Quicken the pace; I started to feel very much awake. Against my will, my legs and arms started to move with the music. Whimpering, I stared at the hungry expressions on their faces. A fire burst into life in the middle of the clearing and I started to move towards it. It was so tantalizingly warm against my cold skin. A breeze picked up and the flames licked my skin. I thought it would have burned my skin but, instead they just warmed my skin to a comfortable temperature. Like when you are cold and someone puts a hot water bottle in your bed. Perfect.

"Dance for us, we can join in and we will all have fun!" suggested Gwydion. Nothing sounded better right now. Still in m trance I started to sway with the flute. Out of nowhere Gwydion started playing the fiddle. The one with no name gently took my hand and we twirled around the fire.

"What is your name?" I asked gently as the music's pace quickened still.

"My name is Jarlath, Miss," he smiled; it was the same smile that someone I knew always gave me. It was a rare thing with him, oh what was his name? I can't think over this music. The name, what is his name?

Ash POV

"Slow down Ice-Boy, jeez I haven't seen you this quick since you almost caught that golden stag," Panted Puck. I was not in the mood for his insolence. I had to find Meghan. I needed to see her and know she was OK.

Suddenly, I heard eerie music in the breeze. A chill ran through my spine as I pictured the grotesque creature that was the Satyr. I felt sorry for the poor soul that was the victim. Hitting me like a tree, I realised just who that poor soul was. Meghan. My Meghan was being forced to dance against her will until she was raped and eventually dead. As if I couldn't travel any faster, I sprinted towards the sound. My boots crashing against the soft damp ground of the Wyldwood. The same wood where anything could happen. Night had decided to fall and the stars began to shine. I didn't care what the stupid stars looked like. Anyway, they remind me too much of Meghan. Using my hunter's senses I could home in on the smell of smoke and burning flesh. MEGHAN!

"Ice-Boy, slow down! Jeez oh god my legs hurt," I zoned out to Puck's complaints and pushed forwards. I am coming for you Meghan.

I can see the fire up ahead and I know she is there. Wow, she has walked far for such a short time. Looking down, I can her footprints in the soft mud. Goodfellow has quietened which tells me that he has also spotted what I have seen. Tightening my grip on my trusty sword I gather pace. They won't know what hit them and with that I crash into the opening.

Meghan's POV

CRASH! What was that? Well, whatever it was it had broken whatever trance I had just been in. How long had I been dancing? All my body ached as if I had just run a marathon. Stiffening I fall to the ground in a crumpled heap, thankful for the soft mud and leaves that break my fall. My eye lids start to droop and they feel extremely heavy. However, I manage to keep them open just long enough to see Ash and Puck fighting side by side against my hunters.

Still fighting my eyelids I can see that Ash has already killed one as it lies lifeless and dangerously close to the fire. The graceful sweeps of his sword light up the clearing as it radiates an ice blue, contrasting the fire yet complementing it. Two more are dead, only one to go. Dropping the fiddle, it changes back into its original form. The lean, athletic legs transform into the shabby, stout hinds of a goat as it scuttles off into the forest. I don't ever remember them being fighters. Maybe there are new kinds of those beasts that don't find a fight to the death for their prey.

Tiny black dots dance around my vision as it blurs in and out of focus. I am fighting to stay awake because if I do fall prey to sleep I might not wake up.

"Meghan, look at me," Ash pleads, useless for him to try. "Please, I'll do anything you want, just say something," I begin to open my mouth and say something but it only a slight breath escapes my lips, followed by a faint whimper. It may just be my eyes playing tricks on me, but as I look up to face him I can spot one frozen drop on his face. Is that a tear? Is Ash crying over me? Well, I guess I was in a worse condition then I first thought.

"Come on princess, I don't want to have to carry you, or lose you so soon into this trip of fun," joked Puck, light-hearted as always.

"Don't you dare leave me Meghan Chase," whispered Ash, so intensely that my eyes opened just a little bit more. Whatever he was doing it was working and I didn't want him to stop. However, instead of continuing his forceful words he leaned in and kissed me. The fire began. For an Ice-prince he could carry a lot of heat. Jolting my with electricity, his lips moved over mine. It was so vivid that my eyes shot open wide and my whole body went all tingly. It felt good. He felt good. Without thinking I bit down on his lip and placed one of my hands on his cheek. Shuddering, he reached around my waist and pulled my upwards into a sitting position... on his lap. Finally, our lips parted. I wanted him close again but he was just too far away and staring into the distance. Oh no, he wasn't. He's looking a Puck. Damn, he looked really hurt. Only for a second, but then the jester grin returned.

"Well, you scared me there Princess let's keep together from now on, yeah?"

Wow, finally completed chapter 4. Sorry, it took so long guys but I was on a leadership course in Wales and had NO WIFI. Grrrrrrr, well, I am back now I promise that chapter 5 is gonna be longer than the first 4 because I feel and about making you wait so long.

Okay, write some more soon. PLEASE REVIEW! 7 more reviews and you get the next chapter!