This Boy's Life
By Erica DeTraglia (nbcgrl13@hotmail.com)

"When we are green, still half-created, we believe that our dreams are rights,
that the world is disposed to act in our best interests, and that falling and
dying are for quitters. We live on the innocent and monstrous assurance that we
alone, of all people ever born, have a special arrangement whereby we will be
allowed to stay green forever." - From "This Boy's Life" by Tobias Wolff

Everything in this fic belongs to Disney or Buena Vista. Everything else belongs
to me..yep little not so old me.
I would like to thank Carolynn, Andre, Mistogirl, Jennifer, Aurora, Tiffany,
Nabiki, Stephanie, Carol Duchesneau, and everyone else who has ever read my
stories *sniffles* thank you :)

This is rated R for language, violence, and sexual content. If you have never
read a story by me..that's ok. This has nothing to do with my other series. So,
enjoy it.

This was actually a dream I had one night and I have been thinking about it off
and on since then. I hope you like it. Any feedback is good feedback J

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Five-year old Oberon awoke to screaming. He snuck out of bed and went to see
what was going on in the great hall. He saw his mother and father screaming at
each other. "Adius! Why? I don't mind you having a concubine but to leave Avalon
forever." Oberon went wide-eyed, "And what of our son?"
Adius stood almost seven foot tall compared to Mab's six foot two stature.
He crossed his arms and turned away, "I can't help it Mab. You and I have been
friends since our birth. Even as I call you my wife I still see you as a friend.
This woman in the mortal world is my true love. I want to be with her in every
way, but I cannot do that like this."
Mab wiped her tears, "I understand. I just wish you would reconsider. Take
a leave from Avalon until this mortal dies.."
Adius waved his arms, "And then live with the grief of her passing for
eternity! No Mab! I have made up my mind. You and I have been best friends since
we were young. We've always known this..our marriage was never truly in our
hearts. Only you have the power to make me mortal." He knelt down and hugged her
knees. Oberon was so angry with his father. He was begging and he wanted to
leave. Mab stroked Adius' short black hair. She held back new tears forming in
her eyes, "Alright, my lord and husband. I break our vow and make you mortal. Go
with my blessing, my friend." A green light surrounded Adius and when it lifted
Adius was changed. He was now six foot tall, his skin was a tan instead of blue,
and he had lost his magickal glow. He stood up and kissed Mab, "Thank you."
Mab nodded, "And what should I tell our son?"
Adius caressed her cheek, wiping the unchecked crystal tear, "Tell him I
love him VERY much. You are so much better at the parenting job than I could
ever be. He'll understand."
"No, he won't. I don't."
Oberon started to cry. HE feels to his knees, cowering in the corner. When
Oberon looked up he saw his father disappear and Mab fall to her knees crying.
He stood up and walked to her. She looked up horrified to see him there,
"Oberon! You should be sleeping, my darling."
Oberon made fists, "Why did you let him go?!"
Mab reached out to hug him but he backed away from her, "I couldn't have
stopped him."
Oberon stomped his feet, causing the walls to shake, "Yes you could have!
You are the queen you could of told him no!"
Mab shook her head, "Oberon your father would have left either way. It's
not your fault he left nor is it mine." She reached for him again and he backed
away.
Oberon stared at his mother, she looked like a broken porcelain doll. She
was weak. With all his effort he said, "I hate you," and disappeared.
Mab began to cry again. She had lost not only her husband this night, but
her eldest son.


1,000 years later………….

Oberon looked over the island from the tallest tower. His ever-stern face held
only hatred for the blasted island. He was about to lash out when he heard the
musical footsteps of his mother coming up the steps. She was six months pregnant
now with his brother. The thought of a brother made his skin crawl. Mab smiled,
"Oberon, why are you hiding?"
He huffed, "I'm not hiding. I'm watching the children."
Mab sighed, "So serious for one so young."
Oberon snapped, "How can I not be when you are the way you are! And my
brother is one of them! He will be just as weak as you."
Mab just sighed, "There is a difference between being a mother and a
creator. I created these children but you and this baby are my blood children. I
don't know where you got this attitude. Your father was never like this," she
trailed off deciding to change the subject, "I worry about you Oberon. Your
attitude is seen in the children you create."
Oberon chuckled, "Mother, you do not like my weird sisters?"
"No I don't. They have great power but no emotion."
"That way they stay loyal mother. They have seen the future and I don't
like it." Oberon turned his head and stared into space. Mab tried to look into
his son's eyes but he would not have it. "Maybe, but please there are other ways
to get laid on the island. I loved your father Oberon. Do not be cross with me
that he decided to become mortal to be with another woman."
Oberon closed his eyes, hate running through his veins like poison, "And
what of my brother's father?"
Mab smiled, "He is one and the same Oberon. I became pregnant when you
were so young. Then your father wanted to become mortal and he left, WITH my
blessing. I decided it wasn't a good time to bring another child into the world.
So, I cast a dormant spell upon your brother. I thought that now that things are
calm within the island and the children thrive, a new face wouldn't hurt."
Oberon turned to Mab, "It doesn't explain your tricks and hyperness you
display. The children see you as an equal not a queen."
Mab laughed and her stomach jiggled as if the baby inside were laughing
with her, "Oberon, I am what I am…a trickster. We are created from pure joy and
magic. I can't help it. You need to lighten up. I think it's time that you find
yourself a wife."
"WHAT?!"
"You heard me. And don't act surprised I have seen you watch the Fairy
Lord's daughter, Titania. She is headstrong and has a good sense of humor. You
will wed her."
Oberon was happy and terrified at the same time, "Mother! No! I won't do
this."
Mab took her son's chin firmly in her hand. Oberon saw the awesome power
in her eyes and was afraid, "You will because I decree it. As you said, I AM the
queen." She relapsed him and the room became alittle lighter. Oberon rubbed his
chin as he watched his mother descend the stairs to her chamber. He looked out
into the gardens to see Titania with her three handmaidens. She was beautiful so
maybe it won't be all bad.

Mab reached the bottom of the stairs to see the three sisters staring at her.
"What is it?"
"We await our master." Said the blonde-haired girl.
Mab sighed, "What? He didn't give you brains either?"
The black-haired girl folded her arms, "We serve our Lord as he is suppose
to be treated."
The white-haired twin said, "We have seen the future with our powers."
The blonde-girl nodded, "Beware the trickster's return your majesty. It
will signal your demise."
Mab frowned and walked away, leaving the sisters to stare up and await
Oberon to come down. Finally Oberon came down and looked at the triplets, "My
mother is to give birth the next full moon. Prepare the chamber for my brother.
Luna, I give you leave to go into the mortal realm and find the best ironsmith.
Have him carve a knife made of pure iron with a twisted blade. Bring it to me
when you return."
Phoebe and Selene bowed and disappeared. Luna remained, "My Lord, how am I
to carry this dagger if it is made of iron?"
Oberon smiled and caressed her cheek, "As long as you do not touch the
iron directly you should be fine. Place the dagger into a fabric the mortals
call velvet and bring it to me." Luna nodded and disappeared. Oberon walked down
the hallway to his room to plan.

Later the night……….

Titania sat with Queen Mab in her chambers. Titania was nervous. Mab smiled,
"Child please stop worrying. I am not going to bite your head off."
Titania smiled, "I'm sorry my Lady. It's just that I never know that the
Prince had such an interest in me."
Mab smiled, "Oh yes…he does. He will never admit it but it is your image
he takes to bed with him, no matter who else is there." Titania blushed.
"may I ask you a personal question?"
Mab stopped her needlework and placed it down. She rested her hands over
her stomach, 'Sure."
"How did you and the last Lord meet and why did he leave?"
Mab smiled, "Similar to what you are going through right now. My father
before his death, decreed that I would wed the Security Officer. Ohh we were
happy." Mab's face fell alittle and she looked down at her stomach, "But being
young we took many trips to the mortal world. On one occasion he meet a girl and
feel in love with her. I didn't blame him. She was beautiful. He returned to her
every night and was home every morning to help me with little Oberon. One day he
didn't come back. So, I ventured into the mortal realm to see him marry the
girl. I know it was over then. We had loved each other but not the way a husband
and wife should..we were more like friends. When I went to congratulate him he
asked me a favor. He wanted to be mortal so he could truly live the rest of his
life with the girl. And I did it. I stripped him of his powers and left him
mortal."
Titania wiped her eyes, "Where you sad?"
Mab rocked her head, "Yes and no. I was mad that he left Oberon and this
baby behind, but happy because he had found his place."
"Where is he now?"
Mab waved her hand, "Oh..long since dead. He did produce heirs though. I
watch them to make sure they stay out of trouble."
Titania made a face, "Vial humans. I do not see the point in their
creation. They are inferior to us."
Mab wagged her finder, "Titania, do not say such things. I have seen your
future and you'd be amazed at what destiny has in store for you. But let us talk
of happier things. Are you and Oberon discussing children of your own?"
Titania blushed again, 'No. We have decided that Avalon does not need
anymore children."
Mab smiled, "Oh is that right."

A few days alter……………

Mab laid on a mountain of pillows, meditating. She was in labor but the Fey do
not feel any pain. The child was restless and wanted out. She jerked as the baby
kicked and pushed. She opened her eyes and looked at Oberon and her handmaidens,
"It's time."
When Fey babies are born they must drain alittle of their mother's powers
in order to survive the first year of life. Oberon knew this and was ready to
make his move. A few hours later, Oberon watched his brother be born. Mab cried,
"He's beautiful. Oh my little trickster. With a wave of the handmaiden's hand,
Mab was clean and in bed with her baby. Mab caressed his cheek, "Oberon come see
your brother. I shall name him after my father, Puck." Oberon could see that
they looked a lot alike, just like their father. But Puck inherited Mab's white
hair and fair skin. Puck looked at Oberon and squirmed as if to run away from
him, sniffling. Mab rocked him, "Don't fret child, he will not harm you."
"Are you sure about that mother?"
"What?" Before Mab could react, the blonde-haired girl came out of nowhere
and took the baby. Mab tried to scream of the black-haired girl tied her mouth
and hands. Mab tried to sue her powers but she was too drained from Puck's
birth. She watched in horror as the white-haired sister gave Oberon a knife of
pure iron. Mab screamed through the gab and looked over to Puck. Puck was
fighting to be released. He was screaming so loud. As Oberon got closer he felt
a tug on the knife. He looked to see Puck scream with all his might, sending the
knife flying into the wall. All the windows shattered with an invisible wind
tossing the room into chaos. Oberon was stunned. Puck was the mighty trickster
reborn. He saw Puck look him straight in the eyes. He could feel Puck drawing
him closer to destroy him. Oberon turned his head back to Mab. Mab was crying
and she had moved the gag, "Oberon! Why?"
Oberon clenched his fists, "You are never going to die! I would never be
King! And when it was time to choose, I would have a brother to fight for the
throne. You did this to yourself mother! And if I can't kill you I'll banish
you." He dropped to his knees and grabbed Mab's face, "I banish thee to another
place, far from anyone's reach and face, to whither in a hollow hole, I banish
you..now GO!" With the last line a green light surrounded Mab and she was gone.
Oberon turned to Puck who was still screaming. HE had gotten out of the sister's
arms and was flying. Oberon grabbed him and placed a hand on his forehead. Puck
fainted and the room fell silent. He handed the baby to one of the sisters, "He
will not remember anything. I will say I created him in honor of my mother's
death."
The blonde-haired sister sighed, "My lord, his power is too great. He must
be killed. As long as he lives your throne is threatened."
Oberon put his hand up, "No. It is not his fault. I will make him my
servant. His powers are reduced. Now go before the guards get here. I'll summon
you when to return." The sisters nodded disappearing in a cloud with little
Puck. Oberon looked at the room. HE waved his hands, pacing everything back in
order. He forced himself to cry. When he heard the guards he jumped out of the
room, "Queen Mab is dead! Oh Avalon why..my mother and brother are dead." The
guards went in to see the birthing bed laid with blood and ash from what was
Queen Mab.

IN the mountains….

"Selene, place the brat in the crib on the table and let us eat." Selene did as
she was told and followed her sisters. Puck slowly opened his eyes and
whimpered. He new eyes looked at the room with awe. He wanted his mommy and
daddy, but who were they? His sniffles began sobs. A mirror on the table rippled
with power. A soft musical voice began to sing, "hush now my baby, still Puck
don't cry, dream that I here by your side. Always remember I love you so…and
hold me here in your heart." Puck closed his eyes and slept as Mab continued to
hum.

She held the mirror close to her heart, still humming the lullaby to her baby.
Oberon may have banished her to limbo, but she could still reach her baby. She
could tell that he didn't recognize her but she was just happy Puck lived. One
day she would get out and save her baby. One day she would be Queen again. And
one day, Mab knew that she may have to kill Oberon, her first child, and her
blood, to survive.

End of chapter one...let me know what you think.