I stood in front of him. Trying to remember the line that always escapes my mind. The line that could defeat him. The line that would save my brother and I from his mind tricks and riddles.
I opened my eyes to look into his mismatched ones, the right one a sparkling deep ocean blue, and the left one a shining chocolate brown. He was pleading for me to do something, I decided to tune into his sweet, melodic voice.
"Fear me, love me, and do whatever I say and I will be your slave." He pleaded with me. I looked up into his magnificent eyes and I saw how vulnerable he was. His emotions were so clear in his eyes. They showed hope, hurt and… love? I turned away from him to try and gather my thoughts.
I then realized all thoughts of defeating the Goblin King flew from my mind. A plan formed in my mind and so I gathered all my courage to turn back around. He was there, holding out the crystal, with a questioning look in his gaze. I took a deep breath, and I swear the world stopped to listen to my words.
"I will take Toby's place, but on one condition." I instructed. The Goblin King looked into my eyes, surprised. He nodded his head, encouraging me to go on.
"Toby must remember me." I whispered. The King's eyes sparkled with joy, while a breathtaking smile came upon his lips. I could see his sharp, fanged like teeth.
"I accept your conditions, Sarah. Why, I will even let Toby visit when he wishes to." He replied. I let out a deep breath. I couldn't help thinking that I got the best part of the deal.
I watched as he then whispered to the now glowing crystal ball before it disappeared. He flicked his wrist and another crystal ball appeared in his hand. He held it out to me, so I walked over and saw Toby sleeping peacefully in his bed. I breathed a sigh of relief and looked back into his wondrous eyes.
