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The Labyrinth's Chosen
Chapter 7
By Cereberus
"I have to take her? Why can't you do it?" Prince Brendan demanded of his father.
"I have to stay here, besides you were going to make the trip anyway, your mother is getting anxious to see you, and Angel must speak with the High Queen."
At this the prince looked perplexed.
"She has to speak with the Queen? But she is human, what information could Queen Lysithea possibly give to the, ah, lady here?" the word lady was dripping in sarcasm.
Angel chose to ignore the slight.
"I would actually just like for you to take her. Angel will ask for an audience, she will then ask about her parentage and all of your curiosity will be dispelled. In the meantime, you my son will do as I say and not question my motives." Jareth said forcefully.
Brendan had the grace to look like he was sorry but he gave Angel a hard look.
'Why does he hate me so much?' Angel thought wildly.
"So how long will this trip take?" Angel asked directing her question to Jareth.
Three maids came out of a door behind Angel (a door that was not there a few minutes ago) and each of the girls placed a plate of food in front of Jareth, Brendan and Angel at the table.
'Oh good, this food looks normal.' A small smile of relief flooded Angel's face.
What looked like baked chicken, sliced ham and beans sat awaiting her on her beautiful gold plate.
"What is this?" Brendan asked curiously.
The maids suddenly had terrified looks on their faces.
"His Majesty requested a repast of something an Aboveground family would eat, in honor of the Lady Angel." A maid ventured softly.
Jareth just smiled.
"Very well, and don't refer to her as a lady she is not our kind and does not deserve that title." Brendan replied stiffly.
Was there no pleasing this brat?
"That is enough! I am through hearing your insults this night; she will be considered a lady until we find out any more information of her family."
Prince Brendan just grunted and began to shuffle his food around like a five year old that has just been slapped on the wrist.
Angel just stared at her plate in mute silence.
"Angel to answer your question the journey will be about six weeks. Well that's if you take a horse anyway." Jareth said smartly.
"But that is so long!" she said in a shocked voice.
Prince Brendan said nothing.
Jareth just said amiably, "well you are just going to have to make the best of it then, and try to get along. Talking and getting to know each other will most definitely pass the time quicker."
Her mouth gaped open.
"You're enjoying this?" she asked, her answer was Jareth's short laughter.
Brendan snorted, "Of course he is, he hasn't had this much fun torturing someone since he had the upper hand with Sarah."
Jareth stopped laughing and glared at his son darkly.
Angel grew pale at the mention of her late mother.
Jareth tried to see the expression of her face but to his dismay he couldn't see how Angel reacted because of that stupid hat that covered her head.
That was the abrupt end to all discussion at the table that night, and as soon as Angel was ready, Jareth sent for Elise to see the young woman back to her chambers. He originally wanted Brendan to do so, but fearing his idiot son would say something else to upset her, the king had made the wise decision to have someone else take her back.
As soon as the women left, Jareth gave his son a hard look.
"Why are you being so difficult with her?" Jareth growled in their native language.
"Why haven't you turned her into a goblin yet?" Brendan sneered right back.
"I can't!" Jareth yelled.
"Why?" Brendan demanded.
"Because she is her daughter, I must treat the girl with a little respect; even the Labyrinth itself demands it. You know that better than anyone." Jareth said softening.
"There is more to it than that obviously, what do you see in that girl that I don't?" Brendan asked, he was still angry but calming down rapidly.
"Eventually, if I am right, you will find out, until then, at least be civil with her."
"I'll try."
"Son, what is it about her you don't like?"
"The fact that if you had never met her mother, you would be happy with my mother and I, but you never have been, all because some girl called for her annoying little half brother to be taken away. You're still in love with her, how am I supposed to be happy about that?"
Jareth was too stunned to speak; he didn't know what to say. How could he, he never thought about it that way.
The next day, Angel got off to a good start.
First and foremost, breakfast was brought to her as soon as she woke up. No battling with royalty at the break of dawn, which in all honesty was what she expected. Needless to say she was relieved.
Elise came with Angel's breakfast and after a few minutes was cajoled by Angel into staying to talk for a while, during which she would eat her food.
Angelina had not had many friends on earth, if she was forced to be here forever she better make some new ones.
"Elise, how did you come to serve, King Jareth?" Angel asked curiously.
"Oh... you don't want to hear something like that...I am just a servant after all..."
"So? I am not royalty either, but I would like to know more about everything here, are you fae?"
"No, I am from earth" Elise stated simply.
"You are human?" Angel asked, deeply surprised by this new information.
"Yes, you see, I am one of the human children that Jareth did not turn into a goblin. He found me in a rain storm when I was five, my father had just killed my mother and he was looking for me to finish me off as well." Her voice took a bitter tone. "I was just tired and frightened but I didn't know what to do. But then the King came out of nowhere and without a word spoken brought me here to live with him and the goblins. I owe my life to him." The girl said softly.
Angel felt terrible, her eyes watered as she looked at the beautiful young girl.
"I'm sorry, I thought you were fae, I had no idea Jareth took hunted children as well."
"There are not many who do have that knowledge. Would you like to know something interesting about Jareth?" Elise asked trying to take Angel's mind off of her sad past.
Angel nodded.
"King Jareth is over two thousand years old." Elise said with a hint of a smile.
"No way!" Angel squeaked, 'my mom was in love with a very old man.'
She laughed out loud at that. 'I wonder if all fae live that long. Must be nice.' Angel thought.
But then she had heard that Brendan was twenty six, their bodies must stop aging in their prime.
Curious. Brendan was probably the most handsome man she had ever met and he didn't like her at all. But then, she has not been looking her best in any case, and she knew it contributed (or made it easier) for him not to like her. That could not be the main reason why, that would be way too shallow, she thought to herself.
It didn't matter she had the rest of her life to try to get the prince to like her, she wanted desperately for him to like her now, and she was going to try her hardest to befriend the man.
'I want my first trip in this world to be a good one.' She thought with a smile.
A knock sounded on the door.
Jareth sighed, "Come in Brendan."
The prince did as he was told and walked into the study to find his father staring out into space while sitting in his favorite reading chair.
"Afternoon father." Brendan said in his beautiful yet deep voice.
"Son." The king withdrew from whatever thoughts he had been thinking about and his eyes were immediately drawn to his only child.
"I have figured out why you are making me take her to the High Queen." Brendan said pleasantly.
"Oh really?" the king asked slyly.
"Yes, and all I am going to say is that it will never work."
"Right, well you keep your dreams, I'll keep mine."
"Father, she isn't even pretty." Brendan frowned.
At this the young looking king just laughed.
"You are a fool for thinking looks are the only thing that matter in a woman."
"Yes," the prince knew this to be true from experience but he pressed on, "but you have to be at least a little pleased with her appearance."
"Let me tell you something Brendan. I used to crave women for their bodies; I never even thought females were smart, I only thought they were good for one thing. And because of this belief, I underestimated Sarah, and I let my kingdom and world down because of a human girl who figured out how to defeat the Labyrinth. Do not underestimate Angel. She may seem subdued with her situation but eventually she will tire of your attitude, she is a determined young woman and I promise you that there is more to her than meets the eye. And that my son is why you are taking her to see the Queen." Jareth said.
"I see." Brendan said thoughtfully.
Inside he was trying to figure out the hidden message in his father's speech.
"Another thing, protect her well, I have a feeling that Triana knows Angel is here, you breaking off your engagement to that vile woman is definitely going to possibly put Angel in danger. Triana from what I understand has already started making accusations about why Angel is here." Jareth added a bit angrily.
Something then popped into Brendan's head as bright as day.
"You do not believe Angel is human do you?" Brendan asked his father suddenly.
"No, son I do not."
AN: I hope you liked this chapter. Don't worry I really do have a good grasp of where this story is going. My problem is trying to find the time to update regularly. Thanks for the continuous reviews Miss Cariah and thanks for the good advice Jareth4president, I am practicing at putting in more details, hopefully I will get better as the chapters progress.
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The Labyrinth's Chosen
Chapter 7
By Cereberus
"I have to take her? Why can't you do it?" Prince Brendan demanded of his father.
"I have to stay here, besides you were going to make the trip anyway, your mother is getting anxious to see you, and Angel must speak with the High Queen."
At this the prince looked perplexed.
"She has to speak with the Queen? But she is human, what information could Queen Lysithea possibly give to the, ah, lady here?" the word lady was dripping in sarcasm.
Angel chose to ignore the slight.
"I would actually just like for you to take her. Angel will ask for an audience, she will then ask about her parentage and all of your curiosity will be dispelled. In the meantime, you my son will do as I say and not question my motives." Jareth said forcefully.
Brendan had the grace to look like he was sorry but he gave Angel a hard look.
'Why does he hate me so much?' Angel thought wildly.
"So how long will this trip take?" Angel asked directing her question to Jareth.
Three maids came out of a door behind Angel (a door that was not there a few minutes ago) and each of the girls placed a plate of food in front of Jareth, Brendan and Angel at the table.
'Oh good, this food looks normal.' A small smile of relief flooded Angel's face.
What looked like baked chicken, sliced ham and beans sat awaiting her on her beautiful gold plate.
"What is this?" Brendan asked curiously.
The maids suddenly had terrified looks on their faces.
"His Majesty requested a repast of something an Aboveground family would eat, in honor of the Lady Angel." A maid ventured softly.
Jareth just smiled.
"Very well, and don't refer to her as a lady she is not our kind and does not deserve that title." Brendan replied stiffly.
Was there no pleasing this brat?
"That is enough! I am through hearing your insults this night; she will be considered a lady until we find out any more information of her family."
Prince Brendan just grunted and began to shuffle his food around like a five year old that has just been slapped on the wrist.
Angel just stared at her plate in mute silence.
"Angel to answer your question the journey will be about six weeks. Well that's if you take a horse anyway." Jareth said smartly.
"But that is so long!" she said in a shocked voice.
Prince Brendan said nothing.
Jareth just said amiably, "well you are just going to have to make the best of it then, and try to get along. Talking and getting to know each other will most definitely pass the time quicker."
Her mouth gaped open.
"You're enjoying this?" she asked, her answer was Jareth's short laughter.
Brendan snorted, "Of course he is, he hasn't had this much fun torturing someone since he had the upper hand with Sarah."
Jareth stopped laughing and glared at his son darkly.
Angel grew pale at the mention of her late mother.
Jareth tried to see the expression of her face but to his dismay he couldn't see how Angel reacted because of that stupid hat that covered her head.
That was the abrupt end to all discussion at the table that night, and as soon as Angel was ready, Jareth sent for Elise to see the young woman back to her chambers. He originally wanted Brendan to do so, but fearing his idiot son would say something else to upset her, the king had made the wise decision to have someone else take her back.
As soon as the women left, Jareth gave his son a hard look.
"Why are you being so difficult with her?" Jareth growled in their native language.
"Why haven't you turned her into a goblin yet?" Brendan sneered right back.
"I can't!" Jareth yelled.
"Why?" Brendan demanded.
"Because she is her daughter, I must treat the girl with a little respect; even the Labyrinth itself demands it. You know that better than anyone." Jareth said softening.
"There is more to it than that obviously, what do you see in that girl that I don't?" Brendan asked, he was still angry but calming down rapidly.
"Eventually, if I am right, you will find out, until then, at least be civil with her."
"I'll try."
"Son, what is it about her you don't like?"
"The fact that if you had never met her mother, you would be happy with my mother and I, but you never have been, all because some girl called for her annoying little half brother to be taken away. You're still in love with her, how am I supposed to be happy about that?"
Jareth was too stunned to speak; he didn't know what to say. How could he, he never thought about it that way.
The next day, Angel got off to a good start.
First and foremost, breakfast was brought to her as soon as she woke up. No battling with royalty at the break of dawn, which in all honesty was what she expected. Needless to say she was relieved.
Elise came with Angel's breakfast and after a few minutes was cajoled by Angel into staying to talk for a while, during which she would eat her food.
Angelina had not had many friends on earth, if she was forced to be here forever she better make some new ones.
"Elise, how did you come to serve, King Jareth?" Angel asked curiously.
"Oh... you don't want to hear something like that...I am just a servant after all..."
"So? I am not royalty either, but I would like to know more about everything here, are you fae?"
"No, I am from earth" Elise stated simply.
"You are human?" Angel asked, deeply surprised by this new information.
"Yes, you see, I am one of the human children that Jareth did not turn into a goblin. He found me in a rain storm when I was five, my father had just killed my mother and he was looking for me to finish me off as well." Her voice took a bitter tone. "I was just tired and frightened but I didn't know what to do. But then the King came out of nowhere and without a word spoken brought me here to live with him and the goblins. I owe my life to him." The girl said softly.
Angel felt terrible, her eyes watered as she looked at the beautiful young girl.
"I'm sorry, I thought you were fae, I had no idea Jareth took hunted children as well."
"There are not many who do have that knowledge. Would you like to know something interesting about Jareth?" Elise asked trying to take Angel's mind off of her sad past.
Angel nodded.
"King Jareth is over two thousand years old." Elise said with a hint of a smile.
"No way!" Angel squeaked, 'my mom was in love with a very old man.'
She laughed out loud at that. 'I wonder if all fae live that long. Must be nice.' Angel thought.
But then she had heard that Brendan was twenty six, their bodies must stop aging in their prime.
Curious. Brendan was probably the most handsome man she had ever met and he didn't like her at all. But then, she has not been looking her best in any case, and she knew it contributed (or made it easier) for him not to like her. That could not be the main reason why, that would be way too shallow, she thought to herself.
It didn't matter she had the rest of her life to try to get the prince to like her, she wanted desperately for him to like her now, and she was going to try her hardest to befriend the man.
'I want my first trip in this world to be a good one.' She thought with a smile.
A knock sounded on the door.
Jareth sighed, "Come in Brendan."
The prince did as he was told and walked into the study to find his father staring out into space while sitting in his favorite reading chair.
"Afternoon father." Brendan said in his beautiful yet deep voice.
"Son." The king withdrew from whatever thoughts he had been thinking about and his eyes were immediately drawn to his only child.
"I have figured out why you are making me take her to the High Queen." Brendan said pleasantly.
"Oh really?" the king asked slyly.
"Yes, and all I am going to say is that it will never work."
"Right, well you keep your dreams, I'll keep mine."
"Father, she isn't even pretty." Brendan frowned.
At this the young looking king just laughed.
"You are a fool for thinking looks are the only thing that matter in a woman."
"Yes," the prince knew this to be true from experience but he pressed on, "but you have to be at least a little pleased with her appearance."
"Let me tell you something Brendan. I used to crave women for their bodies; I never even thought females were smart, I only thought they were good for one thing. And because of this belief, I underestimated Sarah, and I let my kingdom and world down because of a human girl who figured out how to defeat the Labyrinth. Do not underestimate Angel. She may seem subdued with her situation but eventually she will tire of your attitude, she is a determined young woman and I promise you that there is more to her than meets the eye. And that my son is why you are taking her to see the Queen." Jareth said.
"I see." Brendan said thoughtfully.
Inside he was trying to figure out the hidden message in his father's speech.
"Another thing, protect her well, I have a feeling that Triana knows Angel is here, you breaking off your engagement to that vile woman is definitely going to possibly put Angel in danger. Triana from what I understand has already started making accusations about why Angel is here." Jareth added a bit angrily.
Something then popped into Brendan's head as bright as day.
"You do not believe Angel is human do you?" Brendan asked his father suddenly.
"No, son I do not."
AN: I hope you liked this chapter. Don't worry I really do have a good grasp of where this story is going. My problem is trying to find the time to update regularly. Thanks for the continuous reviews Miss Cariah and thanks for the good advice Jareth4president, I am practicing at putting in more details, hopefully I will get better as the chapters progress.
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