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Chapter four.

Kaida's birthday party and finding Ben.

Kaida had told Jareth the new moon. Not because it was her birthday, in fact she had forgotten it was. But because she knew it was the night of the hunt and her family would be out for a few nights. Which meant she could sneak off without having to worry about them finding out or even about Ben welfare. As when the king was away the trolls became very lazy and didn't bother no one.

Jareth woke up a little happier, than he had been and he sent for Hoggle. Half an hour later Hoggle walked into the throne miserable as he really missed his son and was so worried about him. "w'at did you wan's you rat" he grumbled, as he entered the room.

Jareth just shook his head and said "now is that anyway to act Hoggle. When I called you here with maybe some news of your son"

"ME SON WAT NEWS. YOUS FOUND HIM W'ERE." he shouted as his eyes shot up to look at the goblin king.

Since Hoggle didn't seem to notice Jareth had called him, by his proper name. He decided to keep messing with him, so he said "I said maybe Hogwart. As a friend of mine as heard rumours of a dwarf boy she think is called Ben. Working in a kitchen somewhere, but she was unsure of it. So she promised, she look into it and I am see on the night of the new moon. When she promises to tell me what she finds then"

"w'en the new 'oon ?" he asked happy they might of found his son.

"Not tonight, but tomorrow night." Jareth answered.

Hoggle then nodding and said "me hop' yous f'iend comes though."

"She will Hoggle. I know she will" Jareth said and he truly believed she would, yet again he was surprised by this. What was it that he found so special about this girl, he wasn't sure and that was a mystery.

Hours later Kaida woke up to find it was around noon. Which made her start to panic, as she should been up before dawn. Because she had chores to do and if she didn't they'd beat her. Then she started to wonder why hadn't the trolls or her father come in to yell at her hours ago. So she started to get up , when Gren came in with Ben rushing in behind her. "hey Gren and bro".

"Hiyas sissy. We did all your chores?" he said quite pleased with himself.

"You did ?" she asked sweetly, as she looked up at Gren questioningly. Gren just smiled and nodded in reply. So Kaida turned back to Ben and said "well thank you little brother." as she pulled him into a hug then she glanced at Gren and added "Thank you Gren, but what of father"

Gren knew that Kaida asked that last part, because she was wondering why her father hadn't noticed. So Gren smiled and said " he and the others have been to busy preparing for the hunt to notice your absence."

"oh well, I guess that a good thing" she said with a smile on her face. Though inside she was crying not only had a father not bother that she nearly got killed. But he hadn't even noticed, she wasn't around it truly made her feel worthless.

"Come now Kaida it's time you got up and came to get something to eat." said Gren, who then turned to Ben and added "Ben head down to the kitchen, we'll be there shortly. I need to change her bandages and help her get ready" Ben nodded and ran off to the kitchen taking the tunnels to avoid any trolls along the way.

After Gren had changed Kaida's bandages. Kaida asked her "you think it be healed enough by tomorrow night. As I promised the goblin king, I'd go see him then."

"So you figured out how to tell him, where the boy is." asked Gren

"Yeah I just have to tell him. 'I asked around and found out that Ben is the name of a dwarf boy, that was brought to the troll kingdom. Nearly a month ago and his now working in the kitchens'." replied Kaida then she asked again " so you think I will be strong enough to go."

"Yeah just be careful, go straight to the dragons as soon as you land. The sky wont be safe for the next few days, but Diablo as a few tricks to get away from trouble."

"I will I promise. Now I just have to work out, how to stop him knowing I am me. While he's here."

"Well I don't think your father will want the goblin king to know. That treats his own daughter, as a slave. So I probably can convince him to let me put a spell on you. Make you look like a elf girl and most just call you girl or slave. So that shouldn't be a problem."

Kaida sighed and nodded, though as you might guess. Knowing her name wasn't important was just another thing to make her feel worthless. Even if she hid it so well it appeared, as if she wasn't bothered.

Afew hours King Finnavar, his daughter and most of the troll guards left before dawn. Which left Grendal in charge of the castle and thus Kaida knew Ben would be safe tonight. Kaida got things ready and waited for Diablo to come get her, as see was going there early. Because she wanted to be able to spend some time with the hatchlings, before there bedtime.

It wasn't long before Diablo had arrived and they were on the way to the dragon forest. There was a few arrows shot at them on the way, but it was nothing Diablo couldn't handle. As he just picked up speed and made sure Kaida was holding tight to his mane. Within minutes Diablo had landed safely down on the grass by the lake. Where he then walked over to the edge of the forest before he lets her get down. Then he says in her head "Have Drake call me, when you ready to go. Don't come out to the clearing by yourself it won't be safe this night even for you." Kaida nodded then after placing a kiss on his head. Then she ran through the forest straight to the hatchery. Though on her way there she couldn't shake the feeling that this day was special.

Draca heard Kaida coming and couldn't wait to surprise her but they had to wait for one more guest to arrive first. But in the mean time she was happy to let her hatchlings play with Kaida while they waited.

An hour before nightfall. Jareth was getting ready in his room making sure he didn't forget to pack the chocolates he kept hidden from the goblins. When Rin appeared and said "You best leave soon, Sire the sky will not be safe to fly in soon. As the troll kingdom's great hunt starts tonight, which is probably why the child choose tonight. Since a lot of the kingdoms are joining in and she be able to sneak out unnoticed."

"Or she could be leading me into a trap" he said, though he didn't believe it himself.

"You know as well as I do, that she wouldn't . If she wanted you dead she would of let them eat you" answered Rin sternly "Besides the Dragon forest and the one here are the only forests that are safe."

"Yeah the fireys and the dragons don't take kindly to hunters in their forests." he said, as he pulled on his jacket. " plus the dragon forest as both, as well as a demon Pegasus. Plus the kingdoms avoid the goblin kingdom as they don't want to get lost. Even our forest changes about. Thanks to you Rin, so the creatures here are safe" Then Jareth turned into an owl and flew off to meet Kaida.

The goblin king in his owl flew towards the forest, wondering if he would make it there safely. As he had almost been shot down a few time already and he was still a few miles away. Then suddenly a dark shadow blocked out the stars, which was the only light in the sky. Then Jareth heard a flap of huge wings above and felt the wind from them. Every instinct in his owl body told him to flee, which he had to agree with. So turned to try and get away from whatever it was, but it was of no use. When suddenly a huge emerald crawled hand wrap around his tiny owl body. He was about to bite down in and try to get free. When he heard a voice in his head say " Relax Goblin king, it's just me Drake. Your going to be the surprise guest for Kaida surprise birthday party. Were even going to let you be in your fae form tonight. But since it isn't safe for owls this night just enjoy the ride." with that Drake loosened his grip but kept owl-Jareth in his hand. Then flew to the hatchery via it's back entrance. Jareth could do nothing, but relax in Drake's massive craw. While he was carried hatchery then Drake set him down and added " wait until the hatchlings start singing then come in through there." as he pointed to a man size door way. "but you can change forms now. I am going to join my wife."

Jareth watched as Drake somehow turn around without squashing him underfoot and then. When there was enough room Jareth turned himself back into his fae form. He then waited and listened.

Drake enter the room and the Hatchlings knew it was time. So they stopped playing with Kaida and ran to the front of where their mother was laying on the floor. Then they all started to sing;

(author's notes : I am using the new kids on the block = version of happy birthday as I wanted on that sounded special. You can listen to it on you tube))

Happy birthday to you, this is your day.
On this day for you we're gonna love you in every way.
This is your day, your day, happy birthday to you, to you, to
you.

Kaida suddenly said to herself 'oh my god it's my birthday.'As she smiled while she watched and listened as the hatchlings sang.

Happy birthday to you, you're still young.
Age is just a number, don't you stop having fun.
This is your day, your day, happy birthday to you.
This day only comes once every year,
because you're so wonderful with each and everything you do,
hey!

Suddenly the hatchlings went quiet and a different voice pick up the song. From where they had left off, which made Kaida whirl round and smile. As she saw the Goblin king singing.

Happy birthday to you, this is your day.
On this day for you we're gonna love you in every way.
This is your day, your day, happy birthday to you, to you.
This day is only for you, 'cause you're so special in every way

As Jareth sang the last part of the song, as he knelt down and raised his hand. Then he twisted his hand a crystal apeared in it out of thin air. Kaida looked up at him with un-stead tears in her eye and she tilted head questioningly at him. He moved his hand close to her and nodded, so she hesitantly reached up and took the crystal. As she pulled her hand back she stared at it and before her eyes it turned into a box of something called Cadbury's heroes. Which she had no clue what they were, so she looked at them and was about to ask. What they were, when he smiled at her and said "the sweeties from aboveground. There chocolates and there very tasty"

"Chocolates" said Kaida with huge smile, that let up her face. She had heard of chocolates and had seen Angela and other sister eating them. But she was never allowed to have any of them. Kaida put the box down and then something that took Jareth by surprise. She through her arm around him and then hugged. After a few seconds Jareth couldn't help, but to hug her back and then he was surprised when hear the sound of her crying. As she whispered in his ear " oh thank you so much"

Jareth gently pushed her back, so he look at her and could see the tears running down her cheeks . He then reached up his gloved hand and wiped the tears from her cheeks. As he said "your welcome, little one. But why the tears?"

"Because" she cried as she looked down. "This is the first time people have sang happy birthday to me or given me anything. It's like a dream am I dreaming again"

Jareth looked at her confused, as even in the underground birthdays were celebrated. At least the first twenty and it was only her eighth birthday today. He was about to ask her, when Drake spoke in his head. "she is nothing, but a slave where she comes from . Royal blood or not her father who is a king looks at her with disdain. As her mother was human and Kaida was never meant to of been born. Yet to us once she is more of princess, then anyone we ever met. There is something else to but it is not my tale to tell. But do not ask what it is, I do not want her any sadder than she already is" then Drake turned to Kaida and said "Princess please sing for us"

Kaida smiled and nodded but then she faced Jareth. "goblin king will sing with me please." Jareth smirked and nodded " Do you know over the rainbow. I think it's the wizard of Oz. A play or something they have aboveground"

"yes but how do you"he replied.

But Kaida shrugged and said she read a lot. Though somehow he knew that wasn't the whole story, but before he could ask she started singing.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high,
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.

Kaida stopped singing and Jareth took over.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true

Kaida smiled as she listen then he stopped. She sang on;

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me.

Jareth sang is part which he was really getting into now.

Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops

Kaida voice joined Jareth and it almost sounded as they were meant to sing together. Draca knew that once Kaida was of age there voices would be in perfect harmony.

That's where you'll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow

Jareth voice stopped as he listened to Kaida sing;

Bluebirds fly.

Then he sang

Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then,

Kaida voice joined his as the both sang;

Then oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly

Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

When the sang had finished Jareth and whirled round at the sound of tails hitting the ground. As the dragons were using their tails to clap. The party went on for a few hours and Jareth even magicked in a few of his more fun, but loyal goblins. With permission from Drake of course. Though there was a really funny part.,when clipper (one of the smaller goblins) pulled an hatchling's tail and all the hatchlings chased him around the hatchery. Kaida scooped up clipper and said "that enough of that, look at the mess you guys made". She had meant to say it sternly but it came out in giggle.

Everyone had so much fun at the party. That Kaida and even Jareth had forgot why they were meant to meet tonight. When it was nearly dawn Jareth walked Kaida back to the edge of the forest, after sending his goblins home. When they reached the edge near the lake Diablo was already waiting as Drake had called him. Kaida petted Diablo's nose in greeting then she turned back to Jareth and said "Thank you for coming tonight, Sire" as she curtsied like only a true princess.

Jareth smiled and bowed in return, as he said "It was an honour, Milady". Then he stood up and turn into an owl.

But before he could take off Kaida scooped him up and said " no you don't". Which caused Jareth to squawk in reply " you forgotten tonight the night of the hunt." Kaida answered in response, as she climbed up on Diablo. Who wasn't happy he now had to carry Jareth on his back. "relax Diablo, he's in his owl form. So he ain't heavy, beside I am not letting him get shot down" Diablo snorted in response, but spread his wings and took off. As Kaida kept one arm around Jareth and held on to Diablo's mane with the other. They flew back towards Jareth's kingdom avoiding all the hunters. Then when they reached the begin of his kingdom, Kaida said "this is as far as we can take you Sire. But before I forget again, the boy your looking for . He is working in the troll kingdom's kitchen, he is safe there for now. As the head kitchen maid is looking after him as well as one of the servants. So do not worry to much and do not try to go there until after the hunt. They will shoot while your in your owl form whether you a fae or not."

As Kaida tossed him into the air. He replied in her head. "thank you. Then I shall go see the Troll king in a few days and ask that he return Ben to us. "

Kaida nodded and whispered in Diablo's ear. Before she turned to Jareth and said "A warning to you Goblin king. If the troll princess Angela sings cover your ears" then before he could ask what she meant Diablo flew away from him. So fast that the wind from his wings blew Jareth away luckily, he was able to right himself and fly back home.

Jareth soon flew straight to is room in order to get some sleep. While he slept he wondered, why Kaida had warned him about the troll king's daughter. Rin who had heard his thoughts appeared in his dream and answered his question. "If even the wingless pixies. Who are as you know are loves of music run in fear. when she starts to sing. Then you can see why you should be wary of it. The leader of the pixies as forbidden his people to go near her when she sings. As he fears if they hear her voice they will die."

"Then I will try to avoid her singing, while I am there. Tomorrow I write to the troll king to see, if I can get Ben returned to us, without having to go there." he replied .

"Good, Sire. Now I will you to leave to your rest" Rin replied, then she left.

Kaida rushed home and slept of two hours. Before she woke up and rushed around getting all her chores done, before the king and the others returned.

Well that was chapter four done. I hope it wasn't to long and that you all enjoyed it. Please review and let me know what you think.

Oh and Hailey I hope you happy with the chocolate part. Next chapter she stare them with Ben and the pixies. With some pixies fun and chaos thrown in.