"By herself?" Ash said quietly, masking the anger beneath. "Oberon isnt offering any help? Seems a lot to ask, if his own armies cant get through."

"King Oberon believes that a single person could move unseen through the Iron Realm," the gnome replied, "and thus have a better chance of finding the Iron King. Both Oberon and Mab agree that the Summer princess is the best choice--she is immune to irons effects, she has been there before, and she has already taken down one Iron King."

" well, yeah. But I didn't do it completely alone. "

The gnome blinked, looking confused, but Puck spoke up before he could say anything. "Shell need some time to think about it," he said, stepping forward with a disarming grin. "I assume Oberon doesnt need an answer right this very second, does he?"

The gnome regarded him gravely, yet spoke to Lise. "He did say time was of the essence, your highness. The longer you remain here, the farther the corruption spreads, and the stronger the Iron King becomes. Lord Oberon cannot wait. We will return at dawn for your answer." He bowed, and the knights stepped back, preparing to leave. "This is a onetime offer, highness," the gnome cautioned. "If you choose not to accept Oberons offer and return to the Nevernever with us, none of you will ever see it again." He rolled up the paper with a flourish, and disappeared into the woods with the guards.

"I'm fairly sure she'll send someone. That's what she did for the seelie."

She looked at Puck. " what do i need to think about? "

"Well, then we shall be waiting."


"First of all, you're still learning to control glamour, we have no idea how you'd do in an actual fight. Do you really want to take that chance?"

" Yes. If I don't, who will? You two will never be able to go home, or see home, because it'll be gone. "

She nods. "Yes."

"Okay, but we're going with you."


Mab settled back in her chair

" Alright. "