A/N: Here we go! The tenth chapter! Thanks to all of you that reviewed: lover of fey (), Summer Iron Queen, LovelyRoses29, and my ever faithful f1ymeaway. Thanks for reviewing, you guys! Your enthusiasm made this chapter possible! First two lines are recap, then the good stuff (meaning explanation)

lover of fey: Puck has black hair because a) it was part of the challenge that he had to die his hair and b) because, in the story, it was to blend in better with the Unseelie, because no Winter fey is going to be a ginger. :D

"So if it wasn't your idea and your plan to do all this… whose was it?" I asked slowly.

"That would be mine." Glitch said, stepping into the clearing as well.

I couldn't move. I couldn't speak. I could only stare at him in shock. "Glitch? You… you made Meghan and Mab amnesiac? Why? I thought… I thought you cared about Meghan. You're her first lieutenant."

Glitch gave a cold laugh. "Yes, I planned for this. I was hoping for Meghan to die, but alas, he did not do his job properly." he said, gesturing to Puck and shaking his head disappointedly. "We turned Mab amnesiac to make it easier to kill her when we take over the Nevernever. It was to complicated to neutralize Oberon as well, but I figured that with the Winter Court already enslaved, they will not last long."

I had a hard time processing what he was saying. "But… why? Meghan trusted you. I trusted you. What happened that caused you to do something like this?"

He sneered. "Is it really so surprising that I want something more than being third in command? She's not even a true Iron fey! She should not rule over us! She is young and weak. I have already gotten rid of her by ensuring she does not remember her place. I will get rid of both of you as well, kill Mab, and let the invasion begin! I will lead the Iron fey to our true place, ruling over the entire Nevernever! I will-"

He did not get any farther, as my blade was at his throat. "You will be doing no such thing." I growled. "I will kill you before that happens."

Glitch just smiled. "I already have others in on the plan. It's to late, Ash. You can't do anything."

Puck snorted. "Just because there are others in on this doesn't mean that it will continue if their leader is dead."

"Cut off the head and the body will follow." I muttered. It was an old human phrase, and seemed strangely appropriate at the time.

"Exactly." Puck nodded. "You would only get away with this if Mab, Meghan, Ash and I were all out of commission. Ash and I aren't, and Mab and Meghan will only stay amnesiac for so long. Your 'plan' is doomed to fail."

He laughed this time. "It does not matter what you say, or what you think. I will rule over the Nevernever, I will-"

Clang. Puck had hit him over the head with the flat of his dagger, causing him to pass out.

I stared at him. "Wouldn't it have been easier to kill him?"

Puck just shook his head. "Meghan will want to hear of this. She'll probably want to give him a trial."

I snorted. "The person that tried to kill her, she would want to give a trial to?"

He shrugged. "Maybe she will want him killed. But she is his queen. It's her place to decide his fate, not ours."

I nodded then took Glitch's body, throwing it over one shoulder like a sack of potatoes. I nodded to Puck and gave a last glance to Mab, then started for the home.

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I left Glitch tied up in a secure room, then went up to my shared bedroom with Meghan, wanting to sleep before having to face an unresponsive Meghan and an angry, murderous Glitch. I took off my shirt and shoes, then slipped into bed. I had just closed my eyes when someone called my name.

"Ash?"

I started, sitting up and looking to the doorway, where a form stood.

Was it… was it…

"Meghan?" I got out of bed and padded towards her. "Do you… remember everything now? You know where you are and who you are and..."

She gave a little frown. "Not really. I just remembered that I love you."

Smiling, I took her in my arms. "That's all that matters."

A/N: Gah. I'm so bad at endings. All my endings to my non-oneshots are really bad. Gah. I hope that wasn't to horrible. I'm going to do an epilogue, though, so stick around for one more chapter. Also, after this fic is done, I have already started writing my first AU fanfic. There are actually two ideas:

1. Meghan, raised as a princess of the Summer Court, has an clandestine (did I use that correctly?) relationship with a certain Winter prince until someone finds out...

2. Ash chooses to not get a soul and stay with Ariella instead, returning to the Winter Court. How will this change things?

I've already started writing the first one, but I could write the second one if you liked it better. What say you?

Thanks!

Queen of Air and Darkness