A story about King Jareth who is to become the next High King of the Underground due to his farther stepping down.. The choices he must make, the Queen he must choose, and the enemies he has. Who is Darkly Tanner and what does he have to do with all of this. A story of King Jareth the Goblin King and a man by the name of Darkly Tanner will change things forever…
"Dear reader my name is Darkly or more known to others as Lord Darkly Tanner. I am known to others by different ways some may say I am a rogue, some a great lover, a man of many talents, to those who are closest to me dearest friend and to those who disagree with my way of life or just me in particular enemy. How would I start out with this little life story of mine. Should I start from the beginning...
No, That wouldn't be right, I think it best to start in the middle, ah yes the middle is a great place to start. That is were my story really takes place and my world as you all know changes forever. It all started....
"Oh, I had heard he was coming to this ball tonight I never actually believed he would show. He's been gone for some time now." A lady with a blue fan said to another as she fanned herself. There coming down the grand staircase that led into the large elegant ball room was non other the Lord Darkly Tanner.
It was a rather dark and cold night most were dressed warmly once inside they handed off their cloaks to a valet," Isn't that Lord Waren with him as well? I have heard wherever he is so is Lord Waren. I wonder if those two you know." as the woman with the red fan spoke back to the woman with the blue. Her smile sly and her eyebrows raised.
Her companion shook her head, " Oh no Lord Tanner is well known all around as being one of the best lovers out there. He has been seen with plenty of women over the years my dear and I envy anyone who catches his eye." she breathed out breathlessly, her tone of voice though changed on the subject of Lord Waren, " I don't know why he allows that Lord Warren around him though his blood is tainted, he isn't full Underground you know." as her fan stopped for a moment and the resumed. " His mothers human, filthy things humans are." she made a disgusted face. The one in red shook her head in agreement, they both turned away as they were asked to go onto the dance floor giggling and fluttering of fans as they went.
Darkly walked down the dark red-carpeted stairs down to the main floor of the ballroom. The castle was well decorated for this special occasion, with gold's and silver decorations everywhere. He thought it was a little over done but what did he expect after the new high king was kind of flashy. It seems that the new High King was finally choosing a wife or would be soon after all it was the conditions of becoming a high king and that good chap was running out of time this was just one of three parties to be held before he took his bride to be. The party was in celebration for the High King and his financee. The so calked king was Jareth of the Goblins mostly known to all as the Goblin King and ruler of the well-known labyrinth. His green eyes scanning over the large crowed of people seeing if anyone noticed him. As he started to make his way through the different groups of fae, and fairy folk, he thought more about the goblins.
Not all goblins were small some were quite large and wore heavy armor and others were small and stealthy, he had the miss fortune once to be in war against some of them plenty of friends had died those horrible and quite bloody wars. If me memory served him right Jareth had been quite young when he took over what was left of the Goblins and there city from the former Goblin King. The goblins these days were thankfully more organized but under control. Their leader had been taken down and Jareth had been appointed by his father. Since Jareth was kind of unruly and troublesome his farther thought it best for his son to learn a little bit of responsibility and of course learn control. What better place to put him, after all the boy all grown up into quite a powerful man, who better to appoint to be high king. After all he was the one who created the powerful Labryinth. Who knows what wonderful accomplishments he could do as high king.
Darkly looked around for the new High King but didn't see him. Darkly knew things about people that people didn't what to be known he was good at reading people, always had been. He went over to one of the golden pillars and leaned against it to get a better view of things. He knew the High King Jareths farther did what he did to get him son ready to take his place. Jareth took care of Goblins after all the labyrinth protected them. The labryinth was quite a powerful place, bigger and more then anyone could of imagined even the old High King had to admit but only in his mind. Jareth was known not just for his power but he was one of the most eligible, and handsome fae's around. What girl wouldn't want to be in his good graces? After all the ex-High King chariest Jareth over all his other children and they all new it and couldn't do anything about it. What man wouldn't want to call him friend with all that power at his fingertips. The man had it all and soon a wife and later an heir or many heirs. It had been a long time since they had a new high king in the Underground but things change and new things had to happen and a new area to begging again.
Darkly cared nothing for politics or really the party, he was just there for appearance sake only. It had been a while since he had been out and about or so Smitty told him. He was doing all this for Smitty Woren anyways, the man was smitten with one of the Elvin ladies her name was Sophie Lorendail. Her family was well off and she held her own in court. Smitty had a thing for strong ladies but with an outer softness to them. He could see his friend eyeing the crowed even as he thought this. Looking for his shining star among all the darkness down below. Darkly on the other hand liked his women to want him badly enough to pay for whatever he wanted. Witch they did. He wasn't afraid to admit that he was kind of a playboy but he didn't mind. He just liked to have fun and spend others money while doing so. That was another reason he came to this party tonight, who would be his next victim. As his emerald green eyes scanned the scene of creatures before him, hunting for his next prey.
That's when he saw her, oh this was going to be too easy he thought as he smiled and started away from the pillar. There she was in all her glory, so innocent looking, so soft, ands so inviting. She was like a young dear waiting for the spotter. Once a prey was in sight he never stopped, she had golden almost white long hair that was swept up in places with braids and other pieces left down to half wavy curls. Her silver eyes looking around till they met his own. He swept a peace of his raven dark shoulder length hair over his shoulder and smiled back there eyes lock to each other as he made his way to her. As she got closer she blushed softly, he smiled warmly at her tilted his head in greeting. He was glad to be in one his best suits tonight he decided on dark black and a very deep purple to his clothing nothing to flashy but enough to let them all know he had the money to dress well. He stopped before her she put out on dainty hand, he took in his dark gloved hand, "It is a pleasure to finally have the honor to meet you Lord Tanner." She spoke softly while she curtsied.
With out loosing eye contact with her, " No my lady it is all my pleasure to finally meet you," smiling his velvety voice always got the ladies. He lowered his lips and kissed her hand softly which made her blush so much that he could see the coloring go to her bosom. Oh she was his for sure. By her jewelry she would give him whatever he wanted. He slightly lingered just to temped her oh so slightly for his touch. She gasped as he straightened and let her hand go. He could tell she didn't want to loose his touch, which was always a good thing, " I am truly sorry madam but I have been traveling for some time and I was wondering if you don't mind me asking what your lovely name is, and how is it you already know who I am? As I am at a lost for words that I have never met you but if I had I would of never forgotten such a beautiful lady as yourself." he smiled kindly to her.
Her face still showing signs of pink and waved him off, " Oh please Lord Tanner everyone knows who you are. As for me I have not been myself out in society much either, as for lately I have finally come of age to do so. I am Princes Mayue of the fairies. I suppose you know of my elder sister Princess Elisa," he shook his head oh he had met her she wasn't quit his type. Not really into sharing her wealth like a lot of woman he knew and well she knew a thing or two. Never less he had to be gracious he didn't want to scare her off or anger her.
" Yes, isn't she engaged to Lord Porter?" she shook her head, "you look nothing like her, I would of never of known my dear." he smiled down at her, " It is quite a pleasure meeting you Princess Mayue of the Fairies," he took a slight bow, " I was wondering if there is anymore room in your dance book this evening if you would do me the honor of at least one dance with you?" her eyes got wide with excitement but then she held it back and calmed herself down, he knew better then to gloat over his win.
"Well um let me see." she made a play of taking her book out and looking it over it matched her dress. She was wearing a sky blue and silver dress that fit her small frame quiet nicely. As for her wings at the time she had them magically put away. Her silver gloved finger went over the names in her book. " Oh my..." she put her small pink lip out into a slight pout.
"If you are booked tonight my dear there are always other balls and other parties we may meet again. It is not a dishonor to me if you do not have a room in your book. Alas, it is my fault for not showing up at a good time. I wish you the best of night to you Princess..."
"No!!" she said quite loudly some of the other party goers looked at her oddly as they passed by fluttering there fans and shaking there heads at her out burst.
He wasn't able to finish she didn't want him to leave. Which made him want to smile even more but he didn't.
She smiled awkwardly stuttering, " I mean.... I see an opening right here so silly of me." she took out her pencil and scratched something else out. So he was knocking someone else out of dancing with her, he wondered who. Oh how he wanted to see the poor fools face when he found out that he took his place in the dance. He so loved it when a woman went out of her way for little old him.
She did leave for a moment to dance with another older gentleman that left him time to chat with his friend before he went to danced with her. " So my old friend how does the search go for your beloved Sophie?" he inquired.
Smitty was the same height as him but that's where they ended where he was dark and very pail Smitty was tan, blue eyes, and had curly short golden hair. He was in a dark gold outfit with bronze coloring through out it. That night his blue eyes still looking for his precious star.
Smitty shrugged, " Can't seem to find her, I looked but still..." he sighed then it came to him. He looked over at Darkly and smiled, " you could find her for me how about it?" he looked anxiously at him.
Darkly shook his head, "you really need to get better at paying attention to details she is over there." he pointed through the large crowd. Smitty looked but didn't see her.
He turned back looking confused. "What?"
Darkly rolled h is eyes. She is in a dark blue dress, well fitted to her nice figure, I may say so myself, the sapphire necklace the one you gave her with the matching earrings. She so happens to be looking for someone, I am guessing that could be you." he poked his friend in the chest, "She's talking to lord Parker over by the water fountain if you don't go know you may miss her." he crossed his arms over his strong chest his dark black hair falling over his shoulders.
"You never seem to amaze me, thanks." with that he went into the crowd.
Darkly jus sighed, the song came to an end it was time for him to dance with the lovely Mayue. She had a large smile on her face but looked kind of worried as she looked around he could see it in her eyes. Darkly looked around as well to see who it was she was supposed to of danced with. He smiled it seemed the man was taking his time. His loss then, he took her hand and they went to the dance floor. The song was a dark and elegant song one of Darkly's favorites. Darkly was known for his dancing, he loved to dance. He danced everyday that made him quite strong in the body. He swayed with her, dipped her, and modeled her body to his own. She was an ok dancer but not as passionate as some. As the song drew to an end he need to know, " So Princes Mayue what poor souls spot did you give up to have dance with me?' he spoke smoothly into her ear as they came off the dance floor. She was just so into he moment and looking into his eyes it took a few moments to register.
" Um...." she then looked down somewhat ashamed and embarrassed, " I.."
He brought his hand up tilted her chin so she could look into his eyes after all he was good head and shoulder taller then her, " Come, Come my dear do not be ashamed who was it , I am only curious?" he smiled kindly down at her.
She got lost in his emerald eyes for a moment when, " It was me." braking the trance he had on the girl, " she decided to skip Lord Tanner, is it?" an equally handsome and smooth voice spoke up.