Every King Needs A Queen
Chapter 1: News
It's been a year since Sarah had defeated the Goblin King's Labyrinth, leaving the Fae angered, impressed, and… heartbroken.
JARETH
Jareth knew he couldn't lose her. "Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave," he practically begged.
Sarah boldly took a step towards him. "My kingdom is great."
She took another step. "You have no power over me."
Jareth threw the crystal ball in his hand as everything around him began to fall apart.
*GASP*
Jareth jolted up, covered in sweat. Ever since that human defeated his labyrinth and returned to the above ground, Jareth has kept a close eye on her and baby Toby. Even so, he's still has reoccurring dreams about his defeat. She was the only runner to leave with her brother… and the king's heart.
"My lord?"
Jareth's loyal assistant, Gavin, walked in. "Are you alright?"
Jareth nodded and waved his hand, dismissing the Goblin. Stretching out his hand, Jareth created a crystal ball. It showed Sarah comforting a crying Toby.
'She'd make an excellent wife' Jareth noted, smiling.
"My lord?"
Jareth looked up to see Gavin once again in his doorway. "What is it Gavin?"
"You have a visitor. A Mister Avalon." He bowed and left.
Jareth frowned. What would Avalon want with him?
He bowed as the Fae King entered his room. "To what do I owe this pleasure, you highness?"
"Do forgive me for being here at this hour but I'm afraid that what I'm about to tell you cannot wait," King Avalon said.
"Your Highness?"
"Jareth, I'm afraid to have to tell you this but… if you cannot have an heir nor a Queen soon you will lose your kingdom."
Jareth sighed a sigh of relief. He thought something terrible had happen. "Is that all? Well you shall have no worry. I have already decided an heir." An image of Toby flashed in his mind.
"Please tell me it isn't the brother of the runner whom defeated your labyrinth," King Avalon begged.
"Why?" Jareth curiously inquired.
"Because the heir must be blood related. In other words… you must find a queen to produce you an heir. The law requires every king to have a queen. And I've allowed you to be a queenless king for a while however, the Fae council claims that I've given you enough time to find yourself a bride."
Jareth nodded. "Thank you my dear friend. I shall take care of this immediately."
He bowed and escorted the Fae king out.
There is only one queen suited for him. He pulled out his crystal ball go yet again reveal a image of Sarah cradling Toby.