Toby was now sitting quietly at the table. He smiled, kicking his feet a bit, as the highness of the chair made it almost impossible to touch the ground. He looked up when he heard some of the goblins shifting in to set the table and clean up a bit. They snickered and eyed Toby with certain curiosity. Toby merely blinked in confusion and sipped at a glass of water, completely lost to the world. What was going on? What did they want? Well, this was awkward….
"All of you be quiet!"
The voice of the Goblin King made everyone jump. Toby looked back and smiled gently. He kind of loved how Jareth could completely control the situation just by shouting or walking into a room. Everything changed for the better, and it was kind of cool. He let out a small laugh before turning back toward the table and taking another sip. Jareth swept past him and sat at the head of the table, cloak pooling around his body easily.
They sat in silence. The meal was quickly served. Chicken, potatoes, corn, and a few other things. Toby filled his plate and started to eat quietly. Jareth lifted his eyes and watched the male in interest. He smiled a small smile, eyes shimmering at the sight of the little male eating his food. He slowly started in on his own meal and let out a small chuckle. Toby lifted his eyes and stared.
"Wha?" Toby asked, mouth half full.
"Don't speak with your mouth full, Toby." Jareth said, shaking his head.
Toby swallowed the food. "Sorry. What?"
"Nothing, Toby. Just… Nothing."
"SIR!"
The two men turned their heads, staring toward the goblin that just ran in. Jareth narrowed his eyes. Since when were the goblins allowed to interrupt his meals? He let out a small huff. Toby looked up and stared for a few seconds before staring down at his food again. He didn't want to see this. Jareth stood, ready to delve into his chew out before the goblin's voice filled the room in a rush.
"She's back! Sir! She's back! She found her way back to the Labyrinth and is starting her way through with her friends!"
Jareth froze, eyes narrowing further. He growled and grabbed at the nearest thing to him, throwing it toward the Goblin. "Did I not say to ensure she would never return?!"
The goblin flinched and cowered. "Y-Yes, Sire! But she did!"
"You get that wench out of my Labyrinth now or so help me-"
"Who?"
Jareth looked over, as if only realizing that Toby was there. He sighed gently, rubbing his temple before looking back to the goblin with a glare. The goblin quickly ran out, whimpering. He gulped and tried to make sure he was gone soon and out of sight. Jareth turned back to Toby and shook his head carefully, a small smile faking on his face.
"No one, Toby. No one at all. Just finish your dinner, and then you may go walk around. But stay close." Jareth demanded.
Toby smiled. "Okay!"
The young human took a quick bite of chicken, announced he was done, and ran. He smiled as he dashed for the gates and ran out into the Goblin City. He waved to some of the many goblins as he passed and dashed for the high gates. When he got the gates open, he dashed out into the Labyrinth with glee, smiling and running around to say hello to everyone and have fun exploring.
~*~
Jareth watched the boy run. He glared when he was out of sight and quickly moved out of the room. He dashed up to his throne room and looked down at the crystal balls, watching as they took form. One shaped to show Toby, running happily. Another showed the entrance to the Labyrinth, and a third showed the one person he never wanted to see again. He glared and lifted his eyes as a goblin entered.
"Sire?" The goblin said. "Your orders?"
"Keep her away from Toby. And away from the castle. Do whatever you must."
"But Sir…don't you need a queen?"
"No. I have Toby. I do not need her. Sarah had her chance." Jareth said, glaring.
The goblin nodded, bowing down and quickly dashing from the room. Jareth let out a small grunt and walked himself to the balcony in that room. He stared out toward the Labyrinth with quiet wonder and let out a small sigh, shaking his head and leaning casually against the doorframe of the balcony. A small smirk started to play over his lips, showing the pointed teeth.
"Come, Sarah. Try to steal him from me. He is no longer yours. But enjoy the Labyrinth. See the changes. And face your doom."
The goblins trembled as a wicked cackle ran throughout the halls.