Introduction

The story's setting is Shrek and Fiona's swamp shortly after the
events of the motion picture "Shrek 2." The story's title should
indicate the premise. (For the rest, you'll need to read the story!)

This is my second "Shrek" fanfiction. My first one, entitled "Shrek
and the Queen of Duloc", is also available through
or through my web site (please see my profile page).

I really, really value any and all feedback.

Fiona's outfit introduced in Layer 4 is inspired in large part on
a design by Lunchpail from the concept art section of his excellent
site. Please see his profile for the web site address (you'll
find him listed under my favorite authors). He has also provided
invaluable inspiration and feedback both on this story and my
previous one. I heartily recommend his site, which highlights
his own superlative "Shrek" fanfiction, "Ugly Ever After,"
also available through .

I hope my efforts give you some enjoyment. If they do, and it
makes life just a little more bearable if only for a very short while,
then at least I've accomplished something. Thank you.

Copyright Notice

Characters, places and situations from the motion pictures "Shrek"
and "Shrek 2" belong to Dreamworks. They are used here with
affection but, alas, without permission.