I do not own the Iron Fey Series...the credit belongs to Julie Kagawa for creating such a wonderful series.

Prelude

Meghan Chase wrapped her daughter up in a green and brown blanket. She, then, snuck out of her kingdom without her knights and made her way out of the Iron Realm. She sensed her husband following her and stopped.

"Ash, how did you know I would leave?" She asked without turning around the former Ice Prince smirked.

"Because I know you and I know that you do not want Ariella apart of the Nevernever." He replied and Meghan smiled. He had a point.

"Ari shouldn't be apart of the Nevernever. She needs to know her mortal family and stay away from the other courts. I don't want her anywhere near my father or your mother." Meghan said ferociously and Ash nodded. He couldn't help but agree with what she was saying. He didn't want his daughter anywhere near Mab or the Winter Court.

"So your mother and brother are gonna raise Ariella?" He asked and Meghan nodded. It was the only thing she could think of to keep her out of it. Her little Ari. The pride and joy of her life sitting in her arms.

"We need to have someone watch after her in the Mortal Realm." Meghan said and Ash nodded.

"Who?" He asked and Meghan sighed. She didn't know at the moment.

"Puck." She said suddenly and Ash sighed. HE was a good choice but he still worked for Oberon.

"Puck." He agreed ruefully and Meghan smiled. Puck it was.

I know that the prelude was short but it's only a stepping stone for the fanfic. Read and Review to tell me what you think! :)