Ash's POV

What. The. Hell. Just. Happened?

Kerrian's POV (still sitting in the carriage, gobsmacked)

"Well that was interesting." I said. "No dip, Sherlock!" Apollo glared. "She does have a point." Tranquillo says, abruptly. "What are you talking about, Brother?" Apollo and I asked. "We've all been gone for a little over a month and even when we are here we rarely see Mom because we're with Princess or doing our jobs. And even though we are busy as bees we still make it to everything Princess does. Even though she only verbally speaks when we're around, Mom could've shown up for one of Princess's musicals she re-enacts with the rest of her guards."

We just sat their for a minute, pondering on what our youngest brother just said. "It's true." I spoke, breaking the silence, "Dad, Mom doesn't pay attention to any of us anymore. What Princess said is true. How many times have you two been sitting on your thrones and she doesn't hold your hand or ask for your opinion on issues."

Dad just sighs, "I know boys, believe me, I know."

Chapter 7

Ash's POV (In his study of the 6th floor)

I know that the way that Meghan treats the children and me isn't okay. But how can I just walk away from her with all that we've been through together? It seems like a good idea, but how do I say it? Do I just go up to Meghan and say, "Hey I'm done with you. Here's all your shit now get out and the kids are staying with me."? Or be nice and tell her over a nice meal? How does one "break up" with somebody?

Princess' POV

I burst into my room near the very end of the hall on the 8th floor where only me and my guards live. 'How dare he say that my guards are bad for me?!' I shout in my mind, projecting my thoughts towards my dogs. (Telepathy) My two dogs, Angel and Demon, run up and jump on my bed and whine at me to lay with them. When I lay in between them, Angel, my black Great Dane mix, lays his head on my chest while his brother Demon, a white Great Dane mix, lays his head on my neck. They are Great Danes mixed with Russian Wolfhounds. They're probably my closest friends, beating my guards.

I just lay there for I don't know how long, stroking and petting their fur. I feel my anger calm itself, but I feel sadness rise to take its place. 'Why does he not understand, boys? I'm not going to be locked away for my whole life and not rebel against the chains and other restraints. I just want to be free from this prison that is disguised as a castle. I want to go out and participate in the world not just sit back and watch things happen.'

HI EVERYONE! I know it has been so long since I've posted anything on here. I've been kinda using ao3 (mostly, but still not many updates because life sucks) and wattpad (just a little). It isn't much but this is as far as I've gotten I'll update it with more once I write more. I'm trying to get used to writing more since writer's block and depression are kicking my ass. It's taking some time. I'm going back through all of my stories and editing and adding to them to give me motivation and a refresher on what the plot was. So start to expect some more updates soon. I'm also on ao3 if you wanna check out my stuff there (it might be a little more updated than what is currently (Feb 27, 2018) on ) The link is on my profile if you want it. I hope every single one of you is pushing through and trying to make it in the world, and if you need to talk or just vent to someone who has no information and will listen just PM me. :) Anywho, I hope you enjoy this little sneak preview if you will of what more is to come.

Positive quote of the day from Princess's quote wall: "Sometimes you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand back up taller than you ever were."

(PS- Constructive criticism is allowed, not judgement on how I write or how my characters are written. This a fanfic. Obviously not canon as this is a world I created using some elements from the author of the Iron Fey series. Please and thank you, guys. This was also written as one of my first if not my first fanfic; as mentioned above I'm essentially doing heavy remodeling of my works so please bear with me)