CHAPTER FOUR
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The elevator dinged and he walked out with Petros Xanatos. There was Renard and
Vogel with Tatiana or Anastasia as she called herself in that body. He nodded to
her with a knowing smile and she returned it. Owen waved his hand, "Right this
way, sir. Petros Xanatos, this is Halcyon Renard, Fox's father."
Petros Xanatos said, "A pleasure to meet you at last."
Halcyon Renard nodded, knowingly, "This is my aide-de-camp, Preston Vogel.
Petros stepped back, "I-are you two related?"
Vogel straightened his bowtie and cleared his throat, "I assure you, sir, we are
not." Vogel's tone gave Petros the impression that Vogel had been asked that
question too many times.
Owen smiled, "And may I present Fox's mother, Anastasia Renard."
"It's no longer Renard. I have remarried."
Renard frowned, taking her hand, "Remarried? When? Who?"
"My first husband."
Owen screamed inside, "I-- I-I have some things to attend to, elsewhere. Excuse
me." Owen got into the elevator. First husband! Oberon. No not him not now! She
did it. She went back to him for the power, just like Oberon had said she would.
His hands balled into fists. The memories of his mother came rushing back to
him. How he was ripped from her arms soon after his birth and she banished away.
His fears where true..they were here to take Alex. Why did he always have to be
right in these situations. Then he got a sick feeling in his stomach. It was his
fault. He gave Titania the idea. He remembered saying that Fox would never be
allowed on Avalon, but her children would. He hit himself with his flesh hand.
He was going fight. He would not let history repeat itself. Alex would stay with
his mother even if he had to die to keep him there. After turning on the
generators, he walked into the bedroom, to see the grandparents spoiling their
grandson.
Petros laughed, "He looks just like David." He waved his finger in front of the
baby.
Renard commented, "Yes, but he has my daughter's eyes."
"He's perfect, aren't you, my little prince?"
Owen saw Xanatos, watching the exchange with a goofy grin on his face. He walked
over to him, touching his shoulder, "A word, sir. It is imperative that you do
not leave either Fox or your son alone with Anastasia." David went to ask Owen
why, but he disappeared. That was not good. If Owen or Puck was worried he
should be petrified.
"Let me hold this angel boy. Oh, yes, my little one. You have so much to look
forward to, such marvelous potential."
David watched the proud grandmother for anything suspicious.
Owen heard David's footsteps pouncing on the pavement all the way to the office.
He knew he had a lot of explaining to do to his employer. David yelled and Owen
answered, " Yes, I did."
"Then you knew that she came here to steal my son."
Owen sighed, "No, but I feared it. This contains security measures which I have
already implemented."
"Who authorized this?"
"I did, sir, as soon as I learned that Fox was expecting. Everything has been
built to my precise specifications."
"Excellent."
"There are two things to remember. One, energy is energy, whether generated by
science or sorcery. Two, Oberon is vulnerable to iron. His magic's are powerless
against it."
"I knew you wouldn't let me down, Owen. Wait, where're you going? We've got a
fight on our hands."
Owen sighed, "I'm truly sorry, Mr. Xanatos, but this is one battle in which I
cannot risk becoming involved." He left, knowing Xanatos' stare was burning a
hole in the back of his back. He had to go gather his energy or there would be
no helping Alex. HE may have just as much power as Oberon but he had no clue on
how to use it. Plus, he wasn't sure he wanted Oberon to know just yet that he
knew more than Oberon wanted him to know.
Owen sat in his chair, collecting his energies, with the help of a glass of
wine. HE had to be calm and as Owen, he needed alittle help. Owen listened to
the battle above, waiting for his moment. He decided it was time to talk to Fox,
she was probably in battle mode by now.
Fox was watching Alex sleep, the gun in her hand. She heard the chaos above her
and stood ready to fight. There was a light behind her and she turned gun in
hand to see a young boy with long white hair, smiling at her. "Who are you?!"
Puck blew down the barrel and delicately pointed the gun away from him and
Alex, "Fox, I'm a friend. I'm really Owen but this is my true form. I want to
help you."
Fox coked he gun, "How do I know it's really you?"
Puck smiled, "hmm..let's see..where to begin there is so much I know about
you." He looked down at Alex, "Right kiddo." Fox moved to see that Alex was
awake and he was reaching for this boy. Puck jumped, snapping his fingers, "You
craved peanut butter and pickle sandwiches and a Nestle's Quick from the corner
store. And I was the one who had to get it EVERYTIME."
Fox relaxed and uncocked the gun, "How can you be Owen? He doesn't have
any personality."
Puck smiled, "Thank you. I'll take that as a compliment. I tried to be as
stiff as Vogel."
Fox chuckled, "You succeeded. Now, how can I save my baby?"
Puck frowned, "Don't let him take your baby."
"How?"
Puck walked up and caressed her cheek, "When the time comes..don't let him
take your baby." The two heard a loud crash then silence, "I better get back to
the fun. Be strong Fox." Puck kissed her on the nose before disappearing,
leaving Fox to look down at Alex. He was smiling and looking at her as if to
say, "Don't worry mommy everything will be ok."
Oberon sighed, "Finally, all the nuisances have been eliminated."
"I'm afraid, my lord, there's one nuisance left."
"Do you think a stone fist will stop me, human?"
Xanatos smiled, "Owen, I knew you'd come back."
Placing his glasses, in his pocket, he said, "It was against my better judgment,
Mr. Xanatos, I assure you. Nevertheless." Oberon watched the mortal begin to
spin, unnaturally fast. He wondered what creature would be in its place when it
stopped. He was horrified when he heard, "Heeeeeeeeeeere's Puck."
Oberon looked stunned. How? His powers were ten fold they were the last he saw
him in France. He tried to act clam, "So, my servant, Puck, ignores our summons
to serve a human."
What am I doing? Screamed Puck. Focus. Baby and mother belong together, that's
what I'm trying to do here. Even though his focus was back, he stumbled on the
words, "I-I know what you're thinking, how the mighty have fallen. But I can
explain."
After Puck's explanation, Oberon had had enough. He threw the group into a wall,
appearing in the bedroom. He bellowed, "Titania! Let us conclude this business
so that we may return home."
Titania appeared in a green light, "As you wish, my lord."
"It is time to relinquish the child."
"Over my dead body."
"As you wish!"
"No." Fox felt a bubble pop in her brain and could feel a foreign element rush
through her blood and out her hands in the form of a green laser. It hit Oberon
directly in the chest, sending him through the wall. Goliath, Puck, and Xanatos
were frozen by Titania's spell.
When Oberon went through the wall, Puck had to smile, "You hurt him with that
one. Uh, do it again."
" I-I can't. I'm trying."
Titania walked over, looking down at her child, "How did you do that?"
Fox looked at Puck, who winked at her, then looked at her mother, "I don't know.
I don't know. I just couldn't let him take my baby."
Puck smiled, he knew all Fox needed was alittle encouragement.
Oberon was furious. He came crashing through the walls, "I have had enough!!"
Goliath quickly stated, "Wait, your majesty. This changes everything. Fox's
outburst renders this battle unnecessary. If she can tap a talent so woefully
underdeveloped, the child can certainly be taught to harness his powers here. He
needn't go to Avalon to realize his full potential. He can stay with his
parents. Frankly, it would be less trouble for you."
Oberon considered the gargoyles argument. HE was right. "Mmmm, but The Gathering
has begun. Who would train the boy in the use of his powers?"
Goliath pointed to Puck, "What about him?"
Oberon sighed, he was afraid Goliath was going to mention him, "Yes, what about
him?"
Puck transported to Fox, caressing the baby's cheek, "I've got a sunny
disposition and I'm always kind to animals."
Titania smiled at Puck and for the first time in almost a century, he smiled
back, "Puck would make a fine teacher. He wishes to stay and he is already
protective of the boy."
Puck nodded, "I suppose I could give the little tyke a few pointers."
Oberon hated to admit it but they all were right. If anything this would give
him the excuse to bind Puck more. Who knows, how much he knew now. He could take
away the threat. "Very well, Puck, you have made your choice, and now you shall
live with it, forever. You are eternally banished from Avalon, Puck. Never again
will you sample its paradise.
Puck's heart froze, "No, wait. Not eternally."
Oberon smiled, he was going to enjoy this torture, "We hereby strip you of all
your powers, save when you are training or protecting the boy. Such is your
punishment, so speaks Oberon." He sent a current of power into Puck, binding his
powers once more and hopefully the last time.
Puck screamed, falling to the floor. He felt his newfound powers slip away again
and with the Grimorium gone, there was no way of getting them back. He cried,
"No. Please, my lord. Please reconsider. I'll do anything."
"Pathetic."
Puck frowned at Oberon. They both knew what this was about and it wasn't Alex.
Puck swore to himself. He was finally getting used to the powers. At least he
still remembered his mother and what his dear brother did to her and him. Puck
stood changing into Owen, "Forgive me, my lord. You must do as you see fit. I
will stay here with young Alexander."
Oberon sighed, "Come, my queen. Never have I so badly desired departure."
Goliath interrupted, "W-what about the city? Everyone is still asleep."
Oberon let magick flow from his fingers into the city, "The humans will awaken
in the morning, and this will seem naught but a midsummer night's dream."
Titania smiled, placing her hand on Oberon's arm, "Allow me one moment more, my
lord. Be well, Fox. I plan to look in on you and Alexander from time to time."
Fox spat, "Must you?"
"Why are you angry? Didn't things work out to your satisfaction?"
"That hardly changes what you tried to do."
Titania smiled, "What makes you think this isn't exactly what I've been trying
to do from the beginning?"
Owen chuckled under breath, "Yeah right."
Titania looked at him with evil eyes. Puck had been right. She had planned to
take Alex away and make him part of her court just as she had done with Diji's
baby. Hopefully, Puck would keep his mouth shut so that she may try and mend the
relationship with her daughter. Puck gave her a mental push, 'Don't count on it.
I'll make sure she knows everything about you..right down to your greedy heart.'
Titania staggered in her place for a moment, was Puck joking? He wouldn't, he
wasn't that hateful. She turned to see Oberon becoming agitated. He also had a
smile on his lips, telling her that he heard what Puck had said. She cursed
under her breath and waved, "Till we meet again."
Oberon snapped, "Which, for your sakes, had better not be soon."
Owen watched Oberon turn and just before they vanished Puck sent a mental
message to Oberon, 'Til we meet again, brother.'
Owen saw Oberon turned, long enough for Owen to see the fear in his eyes. David
and Fox were cuddling Alex and Goliath had walked out to find his clan. HE
sighed, thinking about Cheri. He wondered what their life might have been like
together. What would their child have been? HE looked at Alex, in Xanatos' arms,
noticing the child was looking at him with sad eyes as if he knew. Owen smiled
at the child. HE did it, kind of. He helped at least a mother and baby stay
together. If only he could do the same for himself. Owen looked up in time to
see Fox grabbed him a bear hug, "Thank you, Owen, Puck, whoever you are for
saving my baby."
Owen smiled, "A child's place is with its mother, no matter what." Fox let go
and he went to find a bottle of whiskey and a bed.
The next afternoon David knocked on Owen's door. When he didn't answer David
opened it to find Puck sprawled over the bed, snoring louder than a vacuum.
David sat on the bed and Puck stirred. He wiped his face, opening his eyes, "Hey
Davie….what time is it?"
Xanatos looks at his watch, "Almost 5pm."
Puck jumps up, "Holy mother of Avalon! I'm soo sorry."
David smiled and placed a hand on Puck's shoulder, "For what? Helping to
save my son when you didn't have to do anything. I wanted to tell you that
starting today you have the rest of the month off. Anything you need or want,
you have it."
Puck lifted up his hands, looking down at them, he answered, "I want my
powers back."
Xanatos dropped his hand and frowned, "I'm sorry that is not in my power
to give you."
Puck lifted his head, "I know..but you can't blame me for trying."
Xanatos nodded, "No I can't. Is there anything else?"
Puck shook his head, "I just want to be alone right now."
Xanatos nodded and left. Puck wrapped his arms around himself and rocked.
He watched the sun getting ready to set and thought it was the most beautiful
thing he had ever seen. "What am I doing?! I don't have all my powers..so what?!
I have tons of other powers that are mine and Oberon can't take away. I'm the
freakin prince of Avalon."
He jumped off the bed and began to pace, wondering what to do. There was a good
Jackie Chan movie on TV, he could vege out. Or he could become Owen and do some
paperwork. As soon as that thought popped into his head, he disregarded it. Work
was something that was farthest from his mind right now. He hated to admit this
but he didn't want to do anything. HE couldn't even bring himself to seeing his
little charge. At this moment, he didn't want to be in the same castle as the
little Prince. HE didn't hate Alex, it wasn't his fault he was born, it was just
how could he connect with the kid when every time he looked into those eyes he
would see Oberon oppressing him again. Puck straightened, "Well, he's still a
babe. I really don't have to start teaching him for at least a year. I could
avoid him for a year." Puck nodded to himself as if he had just solved the
biggest mystery in his life. Proud with his decision, he walked to the kitchen
to get something to eat.
As Puck left, the mirror swirled once. Mab turned to Aduis, "What are we going
to do, now?"
Aduis paced in midair, "This is not good. Most people only remember this
place for maybe three years after they are born. Puck has to start teaching Alex
as soon as possible or Alex may forget us before he is old enough to talk."
Mab thought, "There was a time when Oberon as weak enough, that I actually
got through to touch Puck, maybe I could do the same."
Aduis shook his head, "To risking. If he were to notice it, it would put
Puck in more danger than you."
"True, then what?"
"I'm allowed to go to the mortal realm once a year, I usually go on
Halloween, but I'll give it up to kick that son of ours in the behind."
Mab smiled, "And you said you weren't good at the parenting thing."
Aduis flew right up to Mab, "Yeah, I wish I could have saved you though.
Your father said I was suppose to be your protector."
Mab let her hand float through Aduis transparent body, he shuddered, "Mab,
I'll only admit to you now, but I have missed you so much. I know it's not the
royal way to show a lot of affection, but if I could I'd ravish you here and
now."
"Aduis!"
"Sorry, it has been awhile."
"Me too, but have you forgotten everything you learned at court."
Aduis cleared his throat, "Mab, if you haven't noticed, this is not court.
OK, well, let's get going on what to do to Puck."
Puck turned in his bed, deep in sleep. Aduis flew through the mirror, admiring
the décor, "Well, it's nice to know my children do not live in filth." HE saw
Puck and shot to him, entering his ear. Puck thrashed as a strange dream began.
Puck opened his eyes to find himself sitting in a chair, chained, and
gagged. Oberon walked around him, holding a knife covered with a velvet cloth.
Puck could sell the iron. He tried to struggle out of the chains, but they
burned deeper into his skin. Oberon came closer to Puck with the knife, "So, you
thought you could defeat me and save our mother. How do know she is even alive?"
Puck turned his head, releasing the gag, "Liar!"
Oberon smiled, "Really?" Oberon waved his hand over the mirror to show a
skeleton, dressed in the old royal style of dark colors and gold thread. Puck
could tell by the structure of the bones and the perfect white coloring it was
his mother. He screamed, feeling sick to his stomach. "NO, it can't be. She's
not dead. I feel her sometimes."
"What you feel is her spirit trying to save what is left of her pathetic
trickster soul."
Puck bites his tongue, not letting Oberon see him cry. He screamed as
Oberon cut his arm with the knife. He felt the tiny particles of iron begin to
swim through his blood. He sighed, "This is a dream. It's all in my mind."
Oberon knelt before Puck, pulling his hair, "Poor baby, can't you tell
reality from falsehood." Oberon touched Puck's wounded arm, letting his fingers
linger causing more pain. He brought his fingers up to Puck's face, smearing the
blood on his pale cheek, "That's blood, Puck. Your blood..and I assure you it is
very real. I should have killed you when you were born."
Puck jerked his head, looking deep into Oberon's eyes, "Why didn't you
kill me?"
"I thought I could control you. I was wrong, you are too strong. And who
knows what you and that baby could of done together. He may only be a
quarterling, but with your tutelage he could have surpassed Merlin."
Puck swallowed the lump in his throat, "Well, lucky for you I can't even
look at Alex without thinking about how much I hate you."
Oberon jerked his head in shock, "You do hate me."
"Of course I do. You were the father I knew had. I trusted you. I even
loved you. I'm the fool."
Oberon smiled again. "Yes, and now Alex will die for it."
Puck looked at Oberon, "What?"
"I can't have Alex live, now that I know how powerful he is going to
become. He is of Titania's blood, and therefore the fairy King will fight
protocol to put him on the throne after me. Titania will poison the boy's mind
into thinking he is the rightful heir. He must die."
"No, she won't. She's not smart enough to think of something like that up.
I swear. And even if she was I would never let him go with her."
"Still, if you were me would you take the chance." Oberon stabbed Puck in
the gut with the blade, letting the blood spill in floods. Puck choked on the
iron more than the wound. Oberon smiled again, "What a fool you are Puck. If
only you just put your hatred for me aside you could have beaten me."
Puck screamed, thrashing until he fell off the bed. He woke, sweat beating
off his face. He wiped it with his hand, wincing. He tugged at the sheets to
reveal a healed knife wound on his chest. He stood up, shaken. He jumped up and
ran straight to Alex's room. The baby was awake and waiting for him. Puck wrung
his hands, pacing in front of the crib. He licked his lips, still shaken from
his dream or was it a prophecy. Puck saw Alex sigh as if he was annoyed. Puck
hesitated at first, but eventually picked the baby up from the crib and placed
him in the baby seat. Alex sighed again, watching his new mentor pace and talk.
This was the good man he was suppose to tell the secret too. And he would when
he was able to understand the secret just like the lady and ghost man said. Alex
was distracted my Puck's animated nature. "Ok, listen kid. I know I helped keep
you here, but I wanted to tell you I'm not very good at this teaching thing. So,
I might mess up and I might get mad but I want you to know that I will always be
here for you to talk about anything, especially your grandmother. She's
dangerous. Never ever talk to her unless I'm with you." Puck got a soft look on
his face, "I guess that's my first rule. Wow, that is against a trickster's
nature," he looked at Alex and remembered the dream, "But in your case, I'm
making an exemption." He slowly moved to the baby chair, caressing Alex's cheek
and the two smiled at each other. Puck received an emotion from Alex of
acceptance and trust. Puck chuckled, "Your pretty good so far. Maybe you and I
can have alittle fun later."
Aduis panting, leaned against Mab's stonewall. Mab wanted to comfort him, but
since he didn't have a physical body all she could do was watch him, "You ok?"
Aduis nodded, "Yeah, just alittle winded. That boy of ours has way too
much on his mind."
Mab smiled, then stood akimbo, "Pathetic trickster soul, huh?"
"Oh, don't you start. You know Oberon would have said that if I was
there."
Mab frowned, "He did say that when he was young."
Aduis frowned, "How did you handle him?"
"I didn't. I let him run loose, hoping he would come to his senses. Plus,
with the whole island to run alone and Puck within my womb, my time was not my
own. I know it's an excuse."
Aduis went to place his hand on her shoulder, but balled it into a fist,
frustrated that he couldn't at least comfort her, "If you ever get out of
here.."
"When, Aduis, when."
"When you get out of here, make sure you send our son Oberon this way. I
want to have a talk with him."
Mab smiled, "If you wish, I could restore you to your title. I never took
another lover nor did I remarry, so by our laws, you are still my Lord and
husband."
Aduis smiled big, "I was never your Lord, but I would die a thousand more
times if it meant I got to touch you again. I loved my mortal wife, but she
never understood me the way you did, Mab. We were soul mates, I was just too
stubborn to see it."
Mab smiled, letting a tear fall down her pale cheek, "Good thing I was the
level-headed one then."
Aduis laughed, "Yeah, it was and 'when' you return to the throne all of
Avalon will rejoice."
Mab nodded, "I hope so. I heard rumors watching Puck, that my name as Mab
has been smeared. In human tales, I'm known as the mad Queen that Oberon
defeated to bring order back to Avalon."
Aduis frowned, "Then, as my first task as your husband and best friend, I
will see to it that everyone is changed to read the truth."
Mab walked over to a cupboard, opening it to retrieve a purple iris, with
silver thorns and gold leaves. "You don't have to Aduis. My return will speak
its own truth."
Aduis floated over to the flower, "What's this?"
"It is almost Puck's birthday. Every year, I create a new flower and plant
it in my garden. Would you like to help me," she hesitated, "my husband?"
Aduis smiled, "Yes, I would like to help. I never got to see Puck born, I
hope in some way this helps make up for that neglect."
Mab let her fingers glide across Aduis' soul, "When we return, you will an
eternity to make it up to Puck."
Soon after Alex's first magic lesson involving the gargoyles and some robots…..
Puck was pacing his room. He couldn't sleep. His mind was racing of images of
his mother again. He had had so much fun tonight, driving poor Goliath crazy.
But, for some reason, every time around his birthday, his mind raced wondering
about her. He wondered if it was really his mother or just some woman. He
couldn't remember her touch, her smell, or her smile. He just had a vague
recollection of her form.
Puck appeared in the nursery. He sat on the rocking chair and Alex appeared in
his arms. He watched Puck but was too tired from the magick use and soon fell
asleep in his arms. Puck looked down at the babe and smiled. How innocent he was
and so very little, just like he was when he was taken from his mother's arms.
"Hey Alex, maybe when you get old and strong enough you an help me find my
mother. I think that is a fair deal: A mother for a mother. Together will
destroy Oberon and bring my mother back to her rightful place." He kissed the
Alex's head, rocking him. The baby was content in Puck's arms and Puck was
content to have Alex there. Someday, he would know this feeling with his mother.
Someday, he would find a way to make Oberon feel the emptiness.
While Puck slept, A hand reached through the mirror to place a single
purple iris on the nightstand.
A knock on the window, caught Puck's attention, he looked to see two of
the gargoyles sitting on the balcony of Alex's room. Puck placed Alex in his
crib, before opening the window, "May I help you?"
Brooklyn smiled, "Hey, Puck, Lex here wanted to say hi to Alex. Would that
be ok?"
Puck could tell the red gargoyle was not very comfortable with the
situation. He sucked on his teeth, "Sure, he's sleeping though. Please, don't
wake him up. He's had a rough night."
Brooklyn chuckled, "Yeah."
Puck smiled, moving aside so the little green gargoyle could jump in and
quickly go over to the crib. Puck looked at Brooklyn, "You can come in too, I
don't bite..much."
Brooklyn froze, "That's ok, I think I'll just stay here."
Puck shrugged, "Suit yourself. But, if Xanatos' camera catch you, it's
your butt not mine."
Brooklyn looked around and jumped in also to the nursery. Puck left the
room and return with a couple of sodas. "I wasn't sure if you guys drank diet or
regular so I brought both."
Brooklyn took a soda from puck, raising an eyebrow ridge, "What did you do
you to it? Any lost souls in here?"
Puck smiled, "No. Jeez, one prank and you're tagged." He saw Brooklyn give
him a look, "OK, sorry. You have to admit it was for the better."
"I don't know about that…the only female to come our way in thousands of
years if falling for my rookery brother because of your prank."
Lex hushed them, "Don't wake Alex up."
Puck and Brooklyn looked at each other, smiling. Puck motioned his head to
the doorway. Brooklyn followed the Fey out into the hall, "I'm actually glad Lex
has finally taken an interest in something real. He was becoming a cyberpunk."
Puck shrugged, "Hey, in this state and age, that's not a terrible thing."
Brooklyn shrugged, finishing off the soda, "I'm sorry about your
situation. Goliath said you really fought for the family."
Puck nodded, "I know what's it's like to be ripped from your mother's arms
at birth," he looked at Brooklyn, "It's not the most pleasant feeling in the
world."
"No, I can only imagine what that feels like. Gargoyles don't have mothers
and fathers, per say, we have rookery parents. Of course, there are those few we
bond with more than the others, but we never know."
Puck and Brooklyn regarded each other in silence. Lexington came into the
hallway, "He's something special."
Puck smiled, "Yeah, he is. He likes you."
Lex smiled, "Yeah, I kinda got that from our little encounter. Could I
come and see him again, when he's awake?"
Puck smiled, "Of course, just call next time. You wouldn't want to walk in
on Fox."
Lex frowned, "No, I wouldn't. Brooklyn, let's go."
Brooklyn nodded, extending his arm to Puck. Puck looked at the arm and
then at Brooklyn's smiling face. HE smiled too, taking Brooklyn's forearm in a
shake. "Later, Puck. We'll see you later."
Puck nodded, "Yeah, see you later."
Lexington jumped off the balcony, while Brooklyn stayed behind for a few
seconds, "Next time, I'll bring the refreshments and maybe some entertainment.
The way Lex is talking, we're going to be stuck together for some time."
Puck nodded, "AS long as it's not any of those revenge of nerds movie,
we'll be cool."
Brooklyn chuckled, "Deal." He jumped off the balcony. Puck smiled. Alex's
first successful magick lesson and a new friend. Not a bad today's work for the
neighbor Fey.
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The elevator dinged and he walked out with Petros Xanatos. There was Renard and
Vogel with Tatiana or Anastasia as she called herself in that body. He nodded to
her with a knowing smile and she returned it. Owen waved his hand, "Right this
way, sir. Petros Xanatos, this is Halcyon Renard, Fox's father."
Petros Xanatos said, "A pleasure to meet you at last."
Halcyon Renard nodded, knowingly, "This is my aide-de-camp, Preston Vogel.
Petros stepped back, "I-are you two related?"
Vogel straightened his bowtie and cleared his throat, "I assure you, sir, we are
not." Vogel's tone gave Petros the impression that Vogel had been asked that
question too many times.
Owen smiled, "And may I present Fox's mother, Anastasia Renard."
"It's no longer Renard. I have remarried."
Renard frowned, taking her hand, "Remarried? When? Who?"
"My first husband."
Owen screamed inside, "I-- I-I have some things to attend to, elsewhere. Excuse
me." Owen got into the elevator. First husband! Oberon. No not him not now! She
did it. She went back to him for the power, just like Oberon had said she would.
His hands balled into fists. The memories of his mother came rushing back to
him. How he was ripped from her arms soon after his birth and she banished away.
His fears where true..they were here to take Alex. Why did he always have to be
right in these situations. Then he got a sick feeling in his stomach. It was his
fault. He gave Titania the idea. He remembered saying that Fox would never be
allowed on Avalon, but her children would. He hit himself with his flesh hand.
He was going fight. He would not let history repeat itself. Alex would stay with
his mother even if he had to die to keep him there. After turning on the
generators, he walked into the bedroom, to see the grandparents spoiling their
grandson.
Petros laughed, "He looks just like David." He waved his finger in front of the
baby.
Renard commented, "Yes, but he has my daughter's eyes."
"He's perfect, aren't you, my little prince?"
Owen saw Xanatos, watching the exchange with a goofy grin on his face. He walked
over to him, touching his shoulder, "A word, sir. It is imperative that you do
not leave either Fox or your son alone with Anastasia." David went to ask Owen
why, but he disappeared. That was not good. If Owen or Puck was worried he
should be petrified.
"Let me hold this angel boy. Oh, yes, my little one. You have so much to look
forward to, such marvelous potential."
David watched the proud grandmother for anything suspicious.
Owen heard David's footsteps pouncing on the pavement all the way to the office.
He knew he had a lot of explaining to do to his employer. David yelled and Owen
answered, " Yes, I did."
"Then you knew that she came here to steal my son."
Owen sighed, "No, but I feared it. This contains security measures which I have
already implemented."
"Who authorized this?"
"I did, sir, as soon as I learned that Fox was expecting. Everything has been
built to my precise specifications."
"Excellent."
"There are two things to remember. One, energy is energy, whether generated by
science or sorcery. Two, Oberon is vulnerable to iron. His magic's are powerless
against it."
"I knew you wouldn't let me down, Owen. Wait, where're you going? We've got a
fight on our hands."
Owen sighed, "I'm truly sorry, Mr. Xanatos, but this is one battle in which I
cannot risk becoming involved." He left, knowing Xanatos' stare was burning a
hole in the back of his back. He had to go gather his energy or there would be
no helping Alex. HE may have just as much power as Oberon but he had no clue on
how to use it. Plus, he wasn't sure he wanted Oberon to know just yet that he
knew more than Oberon wanted him to know.
Owen sat in his chair, collecting his energies, with the help of a glass of
wine. HE had to be calm and as Owen, he needed alittle help. Owen listened to
the battle above, waiting for his moment. He decided it was time to talk to Fox,
she was probably in battle mode by now.
Fox was watching Alex sleep, the gun in her hand. She heard the chaos above her
and stood ready to fight. There was a light behind her and she turned gun in
hand to see a young boy with long white hair, smiling at her. "Who are you?!"
Puck blew down the barrel and delicately pointed the gun away from him and
Alex, "Fox, I'm a friend. I'm really Owen but this is my true form. I want to
help you."
Fox coked he gun, "How do I know it's really you?"
Puck smiled, "hmm..let's see..where to begin there is so much I know about
you." He looked down at Alex, "Right kiddo." Fox moved to see that Alex was
awake and he was reaching for this boy. Puck jumped, snapping his fingers, "You
craved peanut butter and pickle sandwiches and a Nestle's Quick from the corner
store. And I was the one who had to get it EVERYTIME."
Fox relaxed and uncocked the gun, "How can you be Owen? He doesn't have
any personality."
Puck smiled, "Thank you. I'll take that as a compliment. I tried to be as
stiff as Vogel."
Fox chuckled, "You succeeded. Now, how can I save my baby?"
Puck frowned, "Don't let him take your baby."
"How?"
Puck walked up and caressed her cheek, "When the time comes..don't let him
take your baby." The two heard a loud crash then silence, "I better get back to
the fun. Be strong Fox." Puck kissed her on the nose before disappearing,
leaving Fox to look down at Alex. He was smiling and looking at her as if to
say, "Don't worry mommy everything will be ok."
Oberon sighed, "Finally, all the nuisances have been eliminated."
"I'm afraid, my lord, there's one nuisance left."
"Do you think a stone fist will stop me, human?"
Xanatos smiled, "Owen, I knew you'd come back."
Placing his glasses, in his pocket, he said, "It was against my better judgment,
Mr. Xanatos, I assure you. Nevertheless." Oberon watched the mortal begin to
spin, unnaturally fast. He wondered what creature would be in its place when it
stopped. He was horrified when he heard, "Heeeeeeeeeeere's Puck."
Oberon looked stunned. How? His powers were ten fold they were the last he saw
him in France. He tried to act clam, "So, my servant, Puck, ignores our summons
to serve a human."
What am I doing? Screamed Puck. Focus. Baby and mother belong together, that's
what I'm trying to do here. Even though his focus was back, he stumbled on the
words, "I-I know what you're thinking, how the mighty have fallen. But I can
explain."
After Puck's explanation, Oberon had had enough. He threw the group into a wall,
appearing in the bedroom. He bellowed, "Titania! Let us conclude this business
so that we may return home."
Titania appeared in a green light, "As you wish, my lord."
"It is time to relinquish the child."
"Over my dead body."
"As you wish!"
"No." Fox felt a bubble pop in her brain and could feel a foreign element rush
through her blood and out her hands in the form of a green laser. It hit Oberon
directly in the chest, sending him through the wall. Goliath, Puck, and Xanatos
were frozen by Titania's spell.
When Oberon went through the wall, Puck had to smile, "You hurt him with that
one. Uh, do it again."
" I-I can't. I'm trying."
Titania walked over, looking down at her child, "How did you do that?"
Fox looked at Puck, who winked at her, then looked at her mother, "I don't know.
I don't know. I just couldn't let him take my baby."
Puck smiled, he knew all Fox needed was alittle encouragement.
Oberon was furious. He came crashing through the walls, "I have had enough!!"
Goliath quickly stated, "Wait, your majesty. This changes everything. Fox's
outburst renders this battle unnecessary. If she can tap a talent so woefully
underdeveloped, the child can certainly be taught to harness his powers here. He
needn't go to Avalon to realize his full potential. He can stay with his
parents. Frankly, it would be less trouble for you."
Oberon considered the gargoyles argument. HE was right. "Mmmm, but The Gathering
has begun. Who would train the boy in the use of his powers?"
Goliath pointed to Puck, "What about him?"
Oberon sighed, he was afraid Goliath was going to mention him, "Yes, what about
him?"
Puck transported to Fox, caressing the baby's cheek, "I've got a sunny
disposition and I'm always kind to animals."
Titania smiled at Puck and for the first time in almost a century, he smiled
back, "Puck would make a fine teacher. He wishes to stay and he is already
protective of the boy."
Puck nodded, "I suppose I could give the little tyke a few pointers."
Oberon hated to admit it but they all were right. If anything this would give
him the excuse to bind Puck more. Who knows, how much he knew now. He could take
away the threat. "Very well, Puck, you have made your choice, and now you shall
live with it, forever. You are eternally banished from Avalon, Puck. Never again
will you sample its paradise.
Puck's heart froze, "No, wait. Not eternally."
Oberon smiled, he was going to enjoy this torture, "We hereby strip you of all
your powers, save when you are training or protecting the boy. Such is your
punishment, so speaks Oberon." He sent a current of power into Puck, binding his
powers once more and hopefully the last time.
Puck screamed, falling to the floor. He felt his newfound powers slip away again
and with the Grimorium gone, there was no way of getting them back. He cried,
"No. Please, my lord. Please reconsider. I'll do anything."
"Pathetic."
Puck frowned at Oberon. They both knew what this was about and it wasn't Alex.
Puck swore to himself. He was finally getting used to the powers. At least he
still remembered his mother and what his dear brother did to her and him. Puck
stood changing into Owen, "Forgive me, my lord. You must do as you see fit. I
will stay here with young Alexander."
Oberon sighed, "Come, my queen. Never have I so badly desired departure."
Goliath interrupted, "W-what about the city? Everyone is still asleep."
Oberon let magick flow from his fingers into the city, "The humans will awaken
in the morning, and this will seem naught but a midsummer night's dream."
Titania smiled, placing her hand on Oberon's arm, "Allow me one moment more, my
lord. Be well, Fox. I plan to look in on you and Alexander from time to time."
Fox spat, "Must you?"
"Why are you angry? Didn't things work out to your satisfaction?"
"That hardly changes what you tried to do."
Titania smiled, "What makes you think this isn't exactly what I've been trying
to do from the beginning?"
Owen chuckled under breath, "Yeah right."
Titania looked at him with evil eyes. Puck had been right. She had planned to
take Alex away and make him part of her court just as she had done with Diji's
baby. Hopefully, Puck would keep his mouth shut so that she may try and mend the
relationship with her daughter. Puck gave her a mental push, 'Don't count on it.
I'll make sure she knows everything about you..right down to your greedy heart.'
Titania staggered in her place for a moment, was Puck joking? He wouldn't, he
wasn't that hateful. She turned to see Oberon becoming agitated. He also had a
smile on his lips, telling her that he heard what Puck had said. She cursed
under her breath and waved, "Till we meet again."
Oberon snapped, "Which, for your sakes, had better not be soon."
Owen watched Oberon turn and just before they vanished Puck sent a mental
message to Oberon, 'Til we meet again, brother.'
Owen saw Oberon turned, long enough for Owen to see the fear in his eyes. David
and Fox were cuddling Alex and Goliath had walked out to find his clan. HE
sighed, thinking about Cheri. He wondered what their life might have been like
together. What would their child have been? HE looked at Alex, in Xanatos' arms,
noticing the child was looking at him with sad eyes as if he knew. Owen smiled
at the child. HE did it, kind of. He helped at least a mother and baby stay
together. If only he could do the same for himself. Owen looked up in time to
see Fox grabbed him a bear hug, "Thank you, Owen, Puck, whoever you are for
saving my baby."
Owen smiled, "A child's place is with its mother, no matter what." Fox let go
and he went to find a bottle of whiskey and a bed.
The next afternoon David knocked on Owen's door. When he didn't answer David
opened it to find Puck sprawled over the bed, snoring louder than a vacuum.
David sat on the bed and Puck stirred. He wiped his face, opening his eyes, "Hey
Davie….what time is it?"
Xanatos looks at his watch, "Almost 5pm."
Puck jumps up, "Holy mother of Avalon! I'm soo sorry."
David smiled and placed a hand on Puck's shoulder, "For what? Helping to
save my son when you didn't have to do anything. I wanted to tell you that
starting today you have the rest of the month off. Anything you need or want,
you have it."
Puck lifted up his hands, looking down at them, he answered, "I want my
powers back."
Xanatos dropped his hand and frowned, "I'm sorry that is not in my power
to give you."
Puck lifted his head, "I know..but you can't blame me for trying."
Xanatos nodded, "No I can't. Is there anything else?"
Puck shook his head, "I just want to be alone right now."
Xanatos nodded and left. Puck wrapped his arms around himself and rocked.
He watched the sun getting ready to set and thought it was the most beautiful
thing he had ever seen. "What am I doing?! I don't have all my powers..so what?!
I have tons of other powers that are mine and Oberon can't take away. I'm the
freakin prince of Avalon."
He jumped off the bed and began to pace, wondering what to do. There was a good
Jackie Chan movie on TV, he could vege out. Or he could become Owen and do some
paperwork. As soon as that thought popped into his head, he disregarded it. Work
was something that was farthest from his mind right now. He hated to admit this
but he didn't want to do anything. HE couldn't even bring himself to seeing his
little charge. At this moment, he didn't want to be in the same castle as the
little Prince. HE didn't hate Alex, it wasn't his fault he was born, it was just
how could he connect with the kid when every time he looked into those eyes he
would see Oberon oppressing him again. Puck straightened, "Well, he's still a
babe. I really don't have to start teaching him for at least a year. I could
avoid him for a year." Puck nodded to himself as if he had just solved the
biggest mystery in his life. Proud with his decision, he walked to the kitchen
to get something to eat.
As Puck left, the mirror swirled once. Mab turned to Aduis, "What are we going
to do, now?"
Aduis paced in midair, "This is not good. Most people only remember this
place for maybe three years after they are born. Puck has to start teaching Alex
as soon as possible or Alex may forget us before he is old enough to talk."
Mab thought, "There was a time when Oberon as weak enough, that I actually
got through to touch Puck, maybe I could do the same."
Aduis shook his head, "To risking. If he were to notice it, it would put
Puck in more danger than you."
"True, then what?"
"I'm allowed to go to the mortal realm once a year, I usually go on
Halloween, but I'll give it up to kick that son of ours in the behind."
Mab smiled, "And you said you weren't good at the parenting thing."
Aduis flew right up to Mab, "Yeah, I wish I could have saved you though.
Your father said I was suppose to be your protector."
Mab let her hand float through Aduis transparent body, he shuddered, "Mab,
I'll only admit to you now, but I have missed you so much. I know it's not the
royal way to show a lot of affection, but if I could I'd ravish you here and
now."
"Aduis!"
"Sorry, it has been awhile."
"Me too, but have you forgotten everything you learned at court."
Aduis cleared his throat, "Mab, if you haven't noticed, this is not court.
OK, well, let's get going on what to do to Puck."
Puck turned in his bed, deep in sleep. Aduis flew through the mirror, admiring
the décor, "Well, it's nice to know my children do not live in filth." HE saw
Puck and shot to him, entering his ear. Puck thrashed as a strange dream began.
Puck opened his eyes to find himself sitting in a chair, chained, and
gagged. Oberon walked around him, holding a knife covered with a velvet cloth.
Puck could sell the iron. He tried to struggle out of the chains, but they
burned deeper into his skin. Oberon came closer to Puck with the knife, "So, you
thought you could defeat me and save our mother. How do know she is even alive?"
Puck turned his head, releasing the gag, "Liar!"
Oberon smiled, "Really?" Oberon waved his hand over the mirror to show a
skeleton, dressed in the old royal style of dark colors and gold thread. Puck
could tell by the structure of the bones and the perfect white coloring it was
his mother. He screamed, feeling sick to his stomach. "NO, it can't be. She's
not dead. I feel her sometimes."
"What you feel is her spirit trying to save what is left of her pathetic
trickster soul."
Puck bites his tongue, not letting Oberon see him cry. He screamed as
Oberon cut his arm with the knife. He felt the tiny particles of iron begin to
swim through his blood. He sighed, "This is a dream. It's all in my mind."
Oberon knelt before Puck, pulling his hair, "Poor baby, can't you tell
reality from falsehood." Oberon touched Puck's wounded arm, letting his fingers
linger causing more pain. He brought his fingers up to Puck's face, smearing the
blood on his pale cheek, "That's blood, Puck. Your blood..and I assure you it is
very real. I should have killed you when you were born."
Puck jerked his head, looking deep into Oberon's eyes, "Why didn't you
kill me?"
"I thought I could control you. I was wrong, you are too strong. And who
knows what you and that baby could of done together. He may only be a
quarterling, but with your tutelage he could have surpassed Merlin."
Puck swallowed the lump in his throat, "Well, lucky for you I can't even
look at Alex without thinking about how much I hate you."
Oberon jerked his head in shock, "You do hate me."
"Of course I do. You were the father I knew had. I trusted you. I even
loved you. I'm the fool."
Oberon smiled again. "Yes, and now Alex will die for it."
Puck looked at Oberon, "What?"
"I can't have Alex live, now that I know how powerful he is going to
become. He is of Titania's blood, and therefore the fairy King will fight
protocol to put him on the throne after me. Titania will poison the boy's mind
into thinking he is the rightful heir. He must die."
"No, she won't. She's not smart enough to think of something like that up.
I swear. And even if she was I would never let him go with her."
"Still, if you were me would you take the chance." Oberon stabbed Puck in
the gut with the blade, letting the blood spill in floods. Puck choked on the
iron more than the wound. Oberon smiled again, "What a fool you are Puck. If
only you just put your hatred for me aside you could have beaten me."
Puck screamed, thrashing until he fell off the bed. He woke, sweat beating
off his face. He wiped it with his hand, wincing. He tugged at the sheets to
reveal a healed knife wound on his chest. He stood up, shaken. He jumped up and
ran straight to Alex's room. The baby was awake and waiting for him. Puck wrung
his hands, pacing in front of the crib. He licked his lips, still shaken from
his dream or was it a prophecy. Puck saw Alex sigh as if he was annoyed. Puck
hesitated at first, but eventually picked the baby up from the crib and placed
him in the baby seat. Alex sighed again, watching his new mentor pace and talk.
This was the good man he was suppose to tell the secret too. And he would when
he was able to understand the secret just like the lady and ghost man said. Alex
was distracted my Puck's animated nature. "Ok, listen kid. I know I helped keep
you here, but I wanted to tell you I'm not very good at this teaching thing. So,
I might mess up and I might get mad but I want you to know that I will always be
here for you to talk about anything, especially your grandmother. She's
dangerous. Never ever talk to her unless I'm with you." Puck got a soft look on
his face, "I guess that's my first rule. Wow, that is against a trickster's
nature," he looked at Alex and remembered the dream, "But in your case, I'm
making an exemption." He slowly moved to the baby chair, caressing Alex's cheek
and the two smiled at each other. Puck received an emotion from Alex of
acceptance and trust. Puck chuckled, "Your pretty good so far. Maybe you and I
can have alittle fun later."
Aduis panting, leaned against Mab's stonewall. Mab wanted to comfort him, but
since he didn't have a physical body all she could do was watch him, "You ok?"
Aduis nodded, "Yeah, just alittle winded. That boy of ours has way too
much on his mind."
Mab smiled, then stood akimbo, "Pathetic trickster soul, huh?"
"Oh, don't you start. You know Oberon would have said that if I was
there."
Mab frowned, "He did say that when he was young."
Aduis frowned, "How did you handle him?"
"I didn't. I let him run loose, hoping he would come to his senses. Plus,
with the whole island to run alone and Puck within my womb, my time was not my
own. I know it's an excuse."
Aduis went to place his hand on her shoulder, but balled it into a fist,
frustrated that he couldn't at least comfort her, "If you ever get out of
here.."
"When, Aduis, when."
"When you get out of here, make sure you send our son Oberon this way. I
want to have a talk with him."
Mab smiled, "If you wish, I could restore you to your title. I never took
another lover nor did I remarry, so by our laws, you are still my Lord and
husband."
Aduis smiled big, "I was never your Lord, but I would die a thousand more
times if it meant I got to touch you again. I loved my mortal wife, but she
never understood me the way you did, Mab. We were soul mates, I was just too
stubborn to see it."
Mab smiled, letting a tear fall down her pale cheek, "Good thing I was the
level-headed one then."
Aduis laughed, "Yeah, it was and 'when' you return to the throne all of
Avalon will rejoice."
Mab nodded, "I hope so. I heard rumors watching Puck, that my name as Mab
has been smeared. In human tales, I'm known as the mad Queen that Oberon
defeated to bring order back to Avalon."
Aduis frowned, "Then, as my first task as your husband and best friend, I
will see to it that everyone is changed to read the truth."
Mab walked over to a cupboard, opening it to retrieve a purple iris, with
silver thorns and gold leaves. "You don't have to Aduis. My return will speak
its own truth."
Aduis floated over to the flower, "What's this?"
"It is almost Puck's birthday. Every year, I create a new flower and plant
it in my garden. Would you like to help me," she hesitated, "my husband?"
Aduis smiled, "Yes, I would like to help. I never got to see Puck born, I
hope in some way this helps make up for that neglect."
Mab let her fingers glide across Aduis' soul, "When we return, you will an
eternity to make it up to Puck."
Soon after Alex's first magic lesson involving the gargoyles and some robots…..
Puck was pacing his room. He couldn't sleep. His mind was racing of images of
his mother again. He had had so much fun tonight, driving poor Goliath crazy.
But, for some reason, every time around his birthday, his mind raced wondering
about her. He wondered if it was really his mother or just some woman. He
couldn't remember her touch, her smell, or her smile. He just had a vague
recollection of her form.
Puck appeared in the nursery. He sat on the rocking chair and Alex appeared in
his arms. He watched Puck but was too tired from the magick use and soon fell
asleep in his arms. Puck looked down at the babe and smiled. How innocent he was
and so very little, just like he was when he was taken from his mother's arms.
"Hey Alex, maybe when you get old and strong enough you an help me find my
mother. I think that is a fair deal: A mother for a mother. Together will
destroy Oberon and bring my mother back to her rightful place." He kissed the
Alex's head, rocking him. The baby was content in Puck's arms and Puck was
content to have Alex there. Someday, he would know this feeling with his mother.
Someday, he would find a way to make Oberon feel the emptiness.
While Puck slept, A hand reached through the mirror to place a single
purple iris on the nightstand.
A knock on the window, caught Puck's attention, he looked to see two of
the gargoyles sitting on the balcony of Alex's room. Puck placed Alex in his
crib, before opening the window, "May I help you?"
Brooklyn smiled, "Hey, Puck, Lex here wanted to say hi to Alex. Would that
be ok?"
Puck could tell the red gargoyle was not very comfortable with the
situation. He sucked on his teeth, "Sure, he's sleeping though. Please, don't
wake him up. He's had a rough night."
Brooklyn chuckled, "Yeah."
Puck smiled, moving aside so the little green gargoyle could jump in and
quickly go over to the crib. Puck looked at Brooklyn, "You can come in too, I
don't bite..much."
Brooklyn froze, "That's ok, I think I'll just stay here."
Puck shrugged, "Suit yourself. But, if Xanatos' camera catch you, it's
your butt not mine."
Brooklyn looked around and jumped in also to the nursery. Puck left the
room and return with a couple of sodas. "I wasn't sure if you guys drank diet or
regular so I brought both."
Brooklyn took a soda from puck, raising an eyebrow ridge, "What did you do
you to it? Any lost souls in here?"
Puck smiled, "No. Jeez, one prank and you're tagged." He saw Brooklyn give
him a look, "OK, sorry. You have to admit it was for the better."
"I don't know about that…the only female to come our way in thousands of
years if falling for my rookery brother because of your prank."
Lex hushed them, "Don't wake Alex up."
Puck and Brooklyn looked at each other, smiling. Puck motioned his head to
the doorway. Brooklyn followed the Fey out into the hall, "I'm actually glad Lex
has finally taken an interest in something real. He was becoming a cyberpunk."
Puck shrugged, "Hey, in this state and age, that's not a terrible thing."
Brooklyn shrugged, finishing off the soda, "I'm sorry about your
situation. Goliath said you really fought for the family."
Puck nodded, "I know what's it's like to be ripped from your mother's arms
at birth," he looked at Brooklyn, "It's not the most pleasant feeling in the
world."
"No, I can only imagine what that feels like. Gargoyles don't have mothers
and fathers, per say, we have rookery parents. Of course, there are those few we
bond with more than the others, but we never know."
Puck and Brooklyn regarded each other in silence. Lexington came into the
hallway, "He's something special."
Puck smiled, "Yeah, he is. He likes you."
Lex smiled, "Yeah, I kinda got that from our little encounter. Could I
come and see him again, when he's awake?"
Puck smiled, "Of course, just call next time. You wouldn't want to walk in
on Fox."
Lex frowned, "No, I wouldn't. Brooklyn, let's go."
Brooklyn nodded, extending his arm to Puck. Puck looked at the arm and
then at Brooklyn's smiling face. HE smiled too, taking Brooklyn's forearm in a
shake. "Later, Puck. We'll see you later."
Puck nodded, "Yeah, see you later."
Lexington jumped off the balcony, while Brooklyn stayed behind for a few
seconds, "Next time, I'll bring the refreshments and maybe some entertainment.
The way Lex is talking, we're going to be stuck together for some time."
Puck nodded, "AS long as it's not any of those revenge of nerds movie,
we'll be cool."
Brooklyn chuckled, "Deal." He jumped off the balcony. Puck smiled. Alex's
first successful magick lesson and a new friend. Not a bad today's work for the
neighbor Fey.