Chapter Two

(Free to help)

Sarah sat in her bedroom window seat looking out the open window at the star filled sky. Thoughts of the Goblin King raced through her head. A tear slid down her cheek as she remembered how much she had wanted to stay with him.

"I wish I knew a way for us to be together Jareth. I wish a fairy would show up and tell me how to reach you."

The blue fairy smiled. After two days of watching the girl and trying to leave subtle hints to the girl, she had finally been given the freedom to reveal herself.

"There is a way."

Sarah's head jerked up and looked back into her room. She gasped as she saw a tiny glowing blue fairy. "Are you really here?"

Luna smiled warmly at the girl. "Yes my lady. By your words, I can now help you."

"My words?"

"What no one knew…. And he had given her certain magical powers," The blue fairy said reciting part of the book to her. "One power being the ability to call on fairies. I'm Luna."

Sarah smiled and then bit her lip in a nervous gesture. "Is there really a way I could see him again Luna?" Her eyed filled with hope.

"I cannot say it will be easy but yes."

"What do I have to do?" Sarah asked as her heart surged with hope.

"Do you truly love him?" The fairy asked. The creature knew she didn't need the champion to answer. She saw the love Sarah held for the King of Goblins in her beautiful green eyes.

"I do. I know I hurt him but… I couldn't sacrifice my brother Luna. I couldn't be that selfish." The girl continued as she looked down at the ground. "I made a mistake and I had to right it," She said looking up at the fairy with pleading eyes.

"You must go to the underground through an ancient means," The fairy informed her. "Only then can you be in his fae presence once again."

"What ancient means? I don't understand Luna."

"There are portals in different places within the mortal realm that will transport you into the fae world. You must use one of those portals."

"Where are they?" Sarah asked becoming excited.

"Where the Fae are still believed to exist. England, Ireland, Scotland."

"So I just have to go to one of these places?"

"Yes but the portals are only open at certain times."

"Beltane and Samhain."

The little fairy smiled at her. "Beltane and Samhain are two of the times yes."

"There are other times?" Sarah asked.

"Imbolic, Yule, and Lughnasadh." Sarah blinked causing the little fairy to giggle. "You humans are so funny. You think the Fae can only come twice a year."

"That's not true! Jareth can come at any time." Sarah said defensively.

"True enough," Luna agreed.

"Is there a specific time I should go?" The dark haired girl inquired.

"Before Beltane." The fairy said too quickly.

Sarah looked at her questioningly. Curious she said, "Is there something I don't know that I should?"

Luna sighed and sat down on the girl's nightstand. "King Jareth has until Midnight on Beltane to take a wife of his choosing. If he fails his father will decide."

"Has his father already…" Seeing the fairy nod she stopped. "Does Jareth…"

"Oh no! He doesn't want Havanah and neither do any of his subjects. She's cruel and heartless!" The fairy said and shuddered at the thought. "Many hope the champion will return."

"Cham…me?"Luna smiled and nodded. "Does he …" The fairy nodded knowing what she was about to ask.

Sarah's green eyes lit up in both joy and hope. Jareth loved her. Hearing his subjects did as well, brought thoughts of her friends into her mind. "I can't let them down." The only question was how would she get to the other side of the world? She was in Virginia. Her father and stepmother were bound to notice she was missing if she was gone for more than a couple hours.

The Dark haired girl thought for a moment and then looked at the blue fairy. "Can you get me to one of those places?"

"Sorry my lady but I don't possess that ability."

"I have to get there; I just don't know how. Maybe I'll get an idea after some rest. You're welcome to stay." Sarah changed into her pjs and crawled into bed. Luna flew over to her pillow and lay down. Taking a scarf out from her night stand she covered the small fairy. Barely laying her head down the champion was asleep.

Luna smiled at the sleeping young woman. She couldn't believe the girls thoughtfulness toward her. Sensing a fae presence the fairy left the pillow and went to the window. Seeing Princess Selina she smiled. The window was slightly open so she flew out to see the high princess.

"You look very pleased. Has Sarah figured it out?"

"Jareth gave her the ability to call on fairies. She called on me without even knowing."

"Sarah knows then?" Princess Selina asked wanting confirmation.

"Yes but…she doesn't know how to get there. What do I do?" The fairy's concern was evident on her face.

The High Princess thought for a moment. This was a problem. Luna couldn't carry her across an ocean and Selina could not directly help. Or at least she herself couldn't help the girl. She smiled as an idea came to her. She couldn't take the girl but that didn't mean someone else couldn't.

"Stay with Sarah. I have an idea." In a shower of petals the princess disappeared.

Luna flew back into the window and back to the Champion's pillow. "Don't worry Lady Sarah, Princess Selina will find a way." The fairy laid down and let herself fall into a light sleep.

Selina arrived at the home of Professor Marley Madison within moments. She quickly went to the back door and knocked. She waited patiently and a few moments later the back door opened to reveal a woman in her early 40's.

"Your Highness," The tall red haired woman said upon seeing her. Instantly she bowed her head to the Fae Princess.

"No Marley please. May I enter?"

"Of course," She said. Stepping back she opened the door wider so the Fae woman could enter.

Selina entered the house and smiled at the woman's large but under used kitchen. Everything was neat and tidy. Dried flowers were displayed in wreaths. The scent of mulberry potpourri filled the air. Slowly she turned to face the woman who had just closed the door. "I need your help Marley."

"You need my help?" She asked surprised. Marley had accepted help from Selina in the past and had learned a great deal of information about the fae and many other creatures from the princess. The announcement the High Princess would need her help with anything was mind boggling. "Please," she said and gestured to her kitchen table. "A cup of Tea?" The woman offered.

"That would be lovely, thank you."

Marley had already made a teapot of hot water as she liked to have tea before bed. She poured them both a cup and then fixing both the way she and the princess liked it she went to the table and placed the cup before the blonde fae woman.

"Alright Highness, while I can't imagine how I could ever help you, what do you need me to do for you?"

Selina smiled. "You remember the stories I told you of the Fae? One of which being Havanah?" The princess watched as the redhead visually shuddered. "She's set to be betrothed to my brother come Beltane."

"No!" Marley said shocked. "He…"

"No Jareth doesn't love her he loves the champion."

"Something tells me there is more to this story."

Selina nodded and then began telling the college professor the story of Jareth falling in love with a mortal girl. The professor listened in silence as she received the sad news Jareth could not currently go to Sarah and because of fae law they could never be together.

"That is a sad tale and I feel sorry for your brother's situation but I don't see where that leads to me," Marley said at the end of the story.

"The only way Sarah and Jareth can have any chance of being together is if she gets to the underground herself. I need you to help her Marley." Before the human could speak she added, "She's here in this town. Her name is Sarah Williams she…"

"Sarah Williams?" The professor said shocked.

"You know her?" Selina inquired.

"Yes. I help out the Drama club at times." The professor got a smile and tears entered her eyes. "The man she can't speak of that she's so in love with is your brother. Of course I'll help. In fact I may even have an idea."

Selina regarded the woman with interest. "I'm listening."

"You're not allowed to directly help remember? I'll get Sarah to England over Christmas. She can cross through during Yule correct?"

The princess smiled pleased. "Yes. Do you really think you can?"

"Yes. I've been asked several times to help out at the University of London. They've been trying to get me to bring our drama club there for a presentation of a Christmas Wish. I'll contact them and then Sarah's step mother."

"Excellent!" Princess Selina said rising to her feet. "I'll contact you in a week to see how things are progressing."

"I look forward to it." She smiled as the princess disappeared in a shower of petals. "Selina does make a beautiful exit." A glance at the floor however made her sigh. "A little messy though," She added as Petals now lay strewn across the floor.

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