Sorry about the last chapter guys… I was bored and thought the story was too cheerful. But hey! He's still sorta alive. Anyhow enjoy!
(From April's point of view)
As we walk away from the healer mom starts talking. I'm pretty sure she's trying to distract me but I'm not sure.
"Would you like to go with one of the messengers to the courts?"
I think about it for a minute then decide the last place I want to be right now is in the summer or winter court. Besides I want to be here when Puck wakes up. I tell mom the reasons and she nods.
"But I want you training during this time not sitting around worrying."
"Alright when do I start training?"
"Now. Go meet your father on the edge of the Wlydwood."
I nod and run off in that direction glad to have something to distract me from my worrying. I see dad waiting holding two wooden swords with a grin.
"Ready to start training?" He asks and tosses me a sword. Before I can respond he hits me with the sword. I let out an indignant squeak.
I try to protest. "I wasn't ready-" But he reals around and hits me on the butt. I jump away and face him.
He looks at me with a taunting grin on his face. "You just going to stand there and let me hit you?"
He lunges again but I manage to dodge and block his sword. We continue to fight me not getting a single hit in and him hitting me several times. A rush of adrenaline starts coursing through me. The edge of everything else seems to fade and all I can see is the battle.
Dad looks at me. "Pretend I'm not your father. I'm a winter guard determined to kill you or bring you back to Mab. You can't let me win!" He says and hits me in the leg.
My arm seems to move without me and I lunge for his ribs. I watch him rear back in surprise and barely block it.
He laughs with a grin. "That's what I'm talking about!"
I smile "Thanks I just did this-"I finish and lunge for his ankles.
The world seems to slow down as he moves backwards and I fall. He rests the sword on my collar bone and the world goes back to normal.
"Good try April." He smiles and helps me up. "But you took too long to hit me on that last hit. You seemed to improve in the end. What caused that?"
I try to explain. "It was like the world slowed down. I could tell where you were going to hit before you did."
My dad's brow furrows. "I only met one other person who could do that…"
"Who?"
"Airella…" his voice filled with sadness as he trailed off.
"Who is she exactly? I've heard bits and pieces but never the whole thing."
He sighs and a tear rolls down his face. "Have Puck tell you.. Why don't you go check on him?"
I nod and run off suddenly worried about Puck. How could I have forgotten about him! He might be dying!
I race all the way to the palace and shove some iron fey out of the way in my hurry. I remind myself to apologize later then I run head on into Glitch.
"Whoa!" He calls as we both fall down.
"Sorry!" I yell and help him pick up the pieces of paper.
"It's fine… Where are you going in such a hurry?" Glitch asks leaning down as well.
"I was going to go check on Puck."
"WHAT!?" Glitch yells shocked. "Goodfellow is here?! Oh god hide me…"
"Don't worry he's hurt. We don't even know if he'll make it yet..." I trail off overcome with sadness.
"Good. Maybe he'll die and we won't have to see him again." He says and finishes picking up the papers.
What?! How dare he!? "How dare you say that about the man I love?!" I yell and tackle him rage overcoming my vision.
I feel him reel back in shock as he falls to the ground and he starts squirming. I punch his face ignoring his screams the rage the only thing I can feel. "Take it back!" I roar.
I hear footsteps and then mom's hands are around my waist pulling me off of him. Mom whispers in my ear her voice seeming far off. "What happened?"
Her voice brings me back and I calm down slightly. "He insulted Puck… And I lost it."
Dad comes in from lord knows where. "Glitch… Why on earth would you do that? She had a bad temper... Which I suppose I'm to blame for."
Glitch bowed hastily "I apologize your majesties. I wasn't thinking. I had no idea of the feelings she had for the boy."
Mom sighed and waved him off. "Just be more careful next time."
(From Meghan's P.O.V)
I watch Glitch go and furrow my brow. I've never seen April lose her temper like this. I'll have to make sure nothing's wrong. I'll see if Ash can figure it out.
I turn to April. "Are you alright? What were you thinking attacking him like that?!" I scold her gently.
April looked indignant. "I couldn't stand him saying that we might be better off if Puck died. I care about Puck so much and the idea of losing him forced me to snap."
I sigh. "Alright April go see him."
She nods "Thanks mom!" then runs off.
I turn to Ash "What should we do? That didn't seem like her."
Ash replied calmly and took me in his arms. "She cares about Goodfellow. It was like if anyone tried to hurt or insult you. I lost it and tried to kill them. Remember?" he prods gently.
"Of course I do…" I whisper then he kisses me quickly. We're interrupted by Cord running in panting. He looks worried.
"My queen I'm sorry to interrupt but this is of upmost importance!" He pants.
"Yes, Yes Cord what is it?" I say snapping into queen mode.
"There's a winter fey on our borders!"
"What? Who?" Ash asks before I can.
"The new winter prince the young one, he wishes to come in and speak with you. He claims to have a message from Mab."
I started to pace. "Would he tell you what the message was?"
"No he wished to come here and speak with you. He's one eighth human or something like that. So he could survive here."
"Alright." I sigh. "Bring him in. Put him in a room and tell him I will be with him shortly."
He nods and runs off. I look at Ash.
Ash looked solemn "Whatever he wants it can't be good."
"I know but I would rather not offend Mab."
"I know you did the right thing."
I sigh and collapse into his arms. "Don't worry." He murmurs. "This will all work out."
(From Aprils point of view)
I see the healers door and have to keep myself from knocking it down. I calmly knock on it trying to contain myself.
The healer opens the door sighs and moves aside.
I run to Puck's side and suppress a whimper. He looks so weak. Then he opens one green eye and look and me with a small smirk. "Hey there princess." He croaks.
"Puck! You're okay! I was so worried you wouldn't make it." I gasp with a grin.
"Me die? Haven't you heard princess? I'm Robin Goodfellow."
I laugh and lean over and hug him.
(From Puck's point of view)
I hug her back savoring her scent. If I'm being honest for a while I was afraid that I would die. But then I thought of April and her delicate ways and knew I couldn't lose her.
She is my everything now. I will do anything for her.
I sit up slightly. "I can walk soon I might not be fighting anyone but I can walk."
She smiles. "Great than we can do this?"
Before I can respond she leans over and kisses me. It's a gently kiss. But soon her tongue is playing with my lips. I part my lips slightly and her tongue slides in.
I'm in pure heaven when a loud Ahem stops us. We pulls apart and I look guiltily at Ash. "Err hi there?"
He just sighs "We need you both in the throne room. A serious matter has come up."
What could be so important that ice boy wouldn't even mention the make out scene? We better go.
I haul myself to my feet and lean on April. We follow him down to the throne room. I freeze in shock when I see the newest winter princes standing in front of Meghan.
(Meghan's P.O.V)
I see Ash, Puck, and April walk in.
"Ah good you're here come over." I say calmly and they stand beside me.
The winter prince speaks up. "Hello I am Sky. I am Mab's last remaining son who is not dead to her." I feel Ash stiffen beside me but he remains silent. "I am one eighth human and only recently came to the never never. I have a proposition for you. Mab wishes for April to be brought to Tir Na Nog for one month's time in order for her to be instructed in the ways of the unseelie. She will not be harmed during her stay. She can even bring her little body guard with her." He nodded to Puck.
"And if we refuse?" I say keeping my face a blank mask.
"Mab will be offended and it will be seen as an act of war."
I sigh. I'm sorry April.
"I agree to your terms."
Bwahahahahha! I am evil.
Puck: Yes you are!
Me: When did you get here?!
Puck: "When they did!" *points to Ash and April*
Ash "How dare you send her there!"
April: "Dad its ok I have Puck."
Ash: "Goodfellow is half dead!"
Me: *chuckles awkwardly* Now now settle down. Please R&R so they don't kill me!
