The Christmas Letter

Hello everyone, yes here I am again with another story. This was supposed to be written after another of mine, and was supposed to be a one-shot. Guess it goes to show how my imagination has plans outside my control. And yes, I'm in this story, I know people don't like that much, but that's how this story line has formed the idea. I swear, I'm not in my next one, all right? Anyhow, hope you enjoy this story, and remember to review!

Disclaimer: The Labyrinth is not mine. Mix with the Lady Destiny is me, therefore belonging to me, and stir in with I most definitely do not own the great man himself, Santa Claus. Blend well.

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Chapter 1: A very special letter

"I think you should see this Sir." Said a young blonde-haired elf, as he handed a letter to Santa Claus. Santa and some of the elves were going through a batch of letter from children.

The white bearded man, with his jolly smile, took the letter from the elf. He adjusted his glasses, and this is what he read:

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa! How are you? I'm fine. My name is Toby Williams, and I'm six years old. What I want for Christmas isn't for me. I want something to make my older sister Sarah happy. She's been real sad lately. Can you help, Santa? I don't want anything for myself, just for Sarah. I promise I'll be extra good all next year.

Your Friend,

Toby Williams

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Santa wiped a small tear from his eye, a smile on his face. "I didn't think there were many children left who were so generous. The boy wants nothing for himself, just something to make his sister happy."

"But what can we do about it, Sir?" asked another elf. "We looked up this Toby, his sister is 22, not a child anymore. What could we possibly do to make her happy?"

Santa stroked his beard, deep in thought. "Sarah Williams…I seem to recall something from the Underground about a Sarah Williams…what was it?"

You see, Santa didn't only deliver toys across the world, but throughout the Underground as well. Where did you think all his elves came from, hmm?

"Ah yes, I remember!" cried Santa, startling some of the elves. "There was a Sarah Williams who was the only one to defeat the Goblin King a few years back. She had a young brother named Toby, if I recall. Yes, the timing would be right…"

"What has that to do with anything?" asked an elf.

"More than you may think. Word is this Goblin King…Jareth I think it is, is in love with this girl Sarah." Said Santa. "I think I know just who can help us with this matter."

Santa went to a bureau in his bedroom. He rooted through various keepsakes and mementos, until he found a pendant. It was circular in shape, and fit just within Santa's palm. It was made of silver, with a Celtic-style star etched upon it. Within the middle of the star was an Emerald. Thinking for a moment, he said a small chant. The Emerald began to glow. He looked up, as a flash of green light appeared. It quickly disappeared, and in its place was a female being.

She was about 5' 6", with long reddish-orange hair tied into a braid, and tucked behind pointed ears. She was all decked out for Christmas, with red leather pants, and a green lace top. Bright emerald green eyes dancing merrily, she smiled, showing her canine teeth were pointed like fangs.

"Greeting, Santa Claus." Said the being, her voice a bit low for a female, with a thick lilting British accent. "What need have you of me, my friend?"

"Greetings Emmy…ahem…I mean Lady Destiny." Said Santa, trying his hardest to be formal, which was quite difficult with his always jolly grin on his face. He handed the Lady Destiny the letter. She read over it, and looked thoughtful for a moment.

"Yes, I know of Toby and Sarah Williams." She finally said. "I have known of them in many dimensions. And of the Goblin King also."

"Is there anything you can do, to grant little Toby's wish?" asked Santa.

"I'll do what I can." Said Lady Destiny, smiling again. She bowed once to Santa, and disappeared.

Santa stood there for a moment, hoping with all he could that Toby would get his wish.

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Well? What did you think? And yes, I know Jareth and Sarah aren't in this chapter, this is the prologue, where we set up at least part of how the story will go, all right? Anyhow, with all that said, I hope you enjoyed it, and remember…

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Emerald, The Lady Destiny a.k.a. Emmy-chan