I'm really sorry it's taken me so long to update, I was having trouble figuring out where to go from where I left off. So for those of you who've been waiting for me, I'm sorry, and I hope you enjoy this new chapter.

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Jareth fumed. Who would Dare to do such a thing? They will find that the generally even-tempered king they have dealt with will make no appearance when their names are revealed.

He stalked the hallways of the castle, frightening his servants with his wild eyes and mask of fury.

"Jareth?" A soft voice came from behind him. Tentative and cautious.

He turned with a low growl, intending to berate he who dared to disturb his thoughts.

When he saw Sarah's drawn, white face, he immediately quieted his momentary murderous impulse. She looked exhausted, and he knew she hadn't slept any more than he. "What is it, my love?"

She spoke in a whisper, as if afraid of him. "Toby has come back, and he thinks there's a way to find Kina."

At the mention of the boy, Jareth's face went cold again. "Sarah, I realize he's your brother, but I am not feeling particularly fond of him at this moment."

She just nodded and looked at the floor. "I understand why you would feel like that, but it is no more his fault that she was taken than it was hers. And I think his idea may actually work."

He snorted. "I have tried everything I could think of, and nothing has brought her back into my mind so I could locate her. What makes you think a magicless mortal can do what I failed to accomplish?"

Eyes blazing, she spoke calmly, but with steel behind her every word. "Just because he has no magic does not mean that he is incapable of thinking. If you do not listen to him, you may well be dooming our daughter! He has come up with a solution when we could not, and there is no merit in ignoring it just because you're pissed off!"

Watching him standing there, eyes lost behind the anger, and face just as drawn as hers made her go to him and wrap her arms around him. "Jareth," she whispered. "I'm afraid for her too, you know."

Sighing, he pulled her close to him and buried his face in her hair. "I know, Sarah." After a moment, he held her at arms length and peered into her eyes. "Do you truly think this idea of his has merit?"

Shrugging helplessly, Sarah nodded. "I really do. Why don't you come judge for yourself?"

"So, what do you think?" Toby looked tired, but hopeful.

Jareth pondered. He looked up at Toby after an interminable amount of time and asked very softly. "You really do love her, don't you?"

He just nodded silently, his misery flooding out of every pore.

Sarah peered at her husband, recognizing the look that was rapidly dawning on his face. "You've thought of something."

"Indeed." He drawled. "I may be able to take parts of his plan and mix them with a little magic, to get the desired result." He spoke clinically, as if speaking of an interesting experiment.

He rose, and offered a hand to his wife. "You will need to be with me."

Looking eager, she nodded. "I would have gone even if it wasn't necessary."

For a moment, he looked like his old self. He gave a sardonic grin. "I know."

Sarah came running into the kitchen where Toby was waiting. She was breathless and looked frightened but triumphant. "We found her, Toby. It worked!"

Right on her heels was Jareth, his face once again that mask of fury. "She is in great danger right now, and though I would have liked to taken time to figure out who has done this, I must go to her." He put out his hand to stop Sarah from rising. "No." He said shortly. "You may not accompany me." His face softened just slightly. "I will bring her back, Sarah."

With a flick of his wrist, he was gone, leaving a terrified Sarah and Toby to wait for his eventual return.

Ok, so I realize that was short, and I'm truly sorry. But I promise great things ahead.