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My studying is going well. I just have to read over the notes for History at least once a day for two weeks and I'll do fine.
Any way. Here is the chapter about Sarah meeting her parents. The next chapter I will introduce the other guy. He's mentioned in this one. I'm having trouble with him. I don't know what he'll look like yet. I'm looking on deviant dot com for inspiration.
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Chapter 8
Tatiana paced in her and her husband's bedchamber. Her dark hair piled on her head pinned to perfection. The crown of sliver leaves in her hair reflected the early morning sunlight. Finally her daughter was coming home. After so long her little girl was returning. Unfortunately, she was being forced to marry someone she had never met.
Tatiana sighed. Her husband and refused to listen to her. She had tried to warn him that their daughter would not understand. All he could think about was that she needed a strong husband who could teach her everything.
The High Queen was different from most Fae. She did not fear the Goblin King. Her power of sight allowed her to see the man behind the mask. Tatiana glanced at the clock on her vanity. Soon she would have to leave to greet her daughter.
High King Oberon sat on his throne beside him sat his queen. His daughter would be making her appearance to the Court in a few moments. The golden crown of leaves was dark against his pale hair. He could only imagine what his daughter looked like. Would she look like her mother or him?
He knew his wife believed that forcing his daughter to marry so soon was not a good idea, but as a father he had to know his daughter was safe. With a husband she could learn how to use the powers she was born with. And also hopefully have a family. Of course he could not see the problem. Prince Gaerwn was a fine match for their daughter. He was the second son of a loyal family.
The trumpets sounded announcing his daughter's arrival. The doors of the throne room opened.
Sarah tightened her grip on Jareth's arm. Jareth looked at her.
"Are you all right?"
"Do you really want me to answer that?"
Jareth only smirked as he led her towards her parents. As he neared the High King and Queen, the smirk disappeared.
When they reached them, Jareth bowed while Sarah curtsied to the royal couple.
Oberon smiled at Sarah. "Welcome home."
Sarah nodded. "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Oberon nodded in return.
The rest of the court soon paid little mind to the High Princess. Oberon and Tatiana led Sarah and Jareth into a small room beside the Throne Room.
Once inside Tatiana hugged her daughter. "I'm so happy you're safe." She released Sarah and turned to Jareth.
"Thank you for watching her."
"Your welcome, your majesty."
Tatiana smiled. Oberon walked forward.
"Yes, thank you, Goblin King."
Jareth nodded. "When will her betroth be announced?"
"Tonight at the ball."
Tatiana moved towards him. "You of course will be attending, won't you?"
"Of course, Your Majesty. I would not turn down the invitation."
Jareth bowed to the royal family. "If you'll excuse me, I must retire and prepare for tonight."
Jareth left Sarah all alone with two people she didn't know. Well not for long. Oberon soon left his wife and daughter. Tatiana looked at her daughter.
"You love him, don't you?"
"No."
"Sarah, I may not have been the mother I wished I had been, but I know how you have been treated. I'm not them."
Sarah smiled at her mother. "I know that."
"Besides don't worry. You won't have to marry the fool your father has planned."
"But how?"
"Wait till the ball tonight. You will see. Now come I must show you to your room."
Sarah followed her mother out of the room.
Jareth reclined in the chair of his guest suite. Not too far away Prince Gaerwn was preparing to meet Sarah. Jareth knew that Gaerwn would be very happy with the fact he would not have to marry the High Princess. The little prince had fallen in love with his own version of Sarah and he wanted to marry her.
Well Jareth was going to give him that. Of course Oberon would not be happy. Oberon didn't trust him. And he could say at times he didn't trust Oberon. He had known when he left Sarah wanted (needed) him to stay, but he couldn't. Not until he made the announcement tonight could he remain with the Royal family. Jareth suspected that Tatiana knew about what the Labyrinth had done. She was a powerful Fae. He glanced at the clock. Jareth sighed. Now it was time he dressed for the ball. Of course he was dressing more for one woman and not the court, but they wouldn't know that.
I'm making time to write and study. So enjoy. I'll update as soon as I can. Review if you please.
What kinda of Labyrinth story would this be without a ball in it. So the ball is next. I wonder what Sarah will be wearing. I of course will describe to you all what GK is wearing.
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