"He doesn't like oranges"
"He knows several languages some of which are considered lost in several worlds."
"He doesn't really like fish, rather he goes for poultry and sheep."
"He likes food made out of processed cheese….
"Okay stop." Sarah stopped her pace and glared at her companion, they were halfway through the hallways leading to the Gym. Shahan had transported them to the far end of the school and they were walking towards the closest office with a telephone, unsure of what to do. "When I asked you to tell me more about the Goblin King I didn't mean his dining details or his vast knowledge of unearthly languages."
Shahan, the red panda stopped mid track and looked at her stunned. "Does all the intel I've gathered not please you, my fair lady?".
Intel? Right… Scoffed Sarah inwardly, She was starting to doubt the competence of the self-proclaimed panda prince. He was not very perceptive, granted she taught high school kids with pre-pubescent teenagers who at times were keen to show signs of intelligence of that of a hibernating banana. Hibernating Banana snorted Sarah again at her own ridiculous train of thoughts.. At her unladylike behavior, Shahan seemed to show some disapproval.
"Look, Prince.. Your high…" Sarah paused unsure how to address her royal companion. To which, prince Shahan interjected. "Just Shahan will do just fine, my lady."
"Yes, Shahan.. Just call me Sarah." She offered with a small smile, " I'm not sure why the Goblin king is after me, be it revenge or some petty issues with me winning over him, but you must know I have responsibilities; lives I have to protect. You understand that don't you?"
Shahan nodded his head solemnly and Sarah continued. "I need to rescue my children, those lives I have a responsibility for. And to do that I need to get by the Goblin King's schemes, I can only do so if I have enough information to get an upper hand. A small advantage, anything will do." Sarah looked at him expectantly and Shahan appeared to furrow his brows in deep thoughts.
"The key is you." Shahan said looking right at her. Sarah took a step back clearly disconcerted by what was said. Sarah was sure the Panda had some information regarding whatever in hell was going on with her, and she expected the panda to enlighten her on the situation and possibly help her uncover clues to all the mysteries that were thrust upon her but with what he just said, Sarah wasn't really favoring the way this was going.
"What exactly.. Does it imply what I think it implies?." Sarah frowned, and then it happened.
Shahan was about to answer when the cold set in. It was more like a blast, all the heat diffused and disappeared in an instant and the air turned frigid cold. Shivers ran through Sarah's body as the cold encapsulated them. The Cold brought upon the forgotten bruise on her torso to act up and Sarah winced at the sharp stabbing pain that once again started to throb. Shahan was alarmed, he released a small whimper as the cold crept upon him.
"Lady Sarah! This way quick, he's near." Shahan's voice rose in panic as he waved his hand in a gesture asking her to follow him.
Sarah staggered but kept up her pace as they headed towards a turning, to exit from the hallways. Shahan was undeniably scared, Sarah noticed as his demeanor became more terse and harried. All his princely gallantry couldn't measure up to an ice cold Goblin King, that did not imply she herself wasn't scared though. Sarah wanted to stir up her courage, she prayed that even the smallest spark of her spirit would light up. But the cold had dampened everything, her body felt weak and frail and her aching ribs were killing her.
She felt weak but she had to escape, she couldn't face another impasse with a Goblin King. What would it be? The third time today? She thought wryly as she took another step ahead. All thoughts of evasion left her as she stood face to face with the Goblin King. Sarah gasped.
He materialized before her and his face was inches away from hers, Sarah could read his face as clear as day, and his perfectly sculptured face looked emotionless as he stared intently at her eyes as she did his.
"My my, Sarah we keep on encountering each other at every turn. One would say this was fated." He spoke humorlessly.
Sarah could only stare, she studied his cruel face and found no giveaway of humor or jest as he was usually wont to do.
"Tongue tied, My Sarah?" He asked with a dangerous tilt of his head. He brought his face closer and instinctively Sarah backed away, he moved in closer with every step she took backward and then he trust his arm blocking Sarah's exit. Sarah avoided his arm and maneuvered away from his touch, but soon realized it was a mistake as she found herself completely backed into the wall.
The Goblin King didn't take a moment long to entrap her within his confines as he put both hands on the wall on either side of Sarah preventing her from escaping. Sarah stiffened her back and dared to continue looking at him straight in his eyes, unable to speak yet still taunting him to do his worst however scared she was. The Goblin King still didn't give away any emotion as he continued to peruse her face, then he lifted his head up and took a whiff of the air, taking in Sarah's scent in as her small body stiffened at his conduct.
"Let.. me Go.." Sarah said weakly. Her body shivered with the cold and her injuries weren't any kinder to her. She was tempted to just close her eyes and will everything that happened today away.
The Goblin King at the sound of her small voice snapped from his ecstasy, he had never been so content with a hunt before. He looked at her shivering frame and let his eyes hover over to her Ribs, his right hand followed his gaze as he gently without touching her hovered his hand pat her shoulders, her chest and stopped right above her injured ribs.
Sarah could feel her breath hitching with every movement he made, and as he hovered his hand over her body she noticed that he lowered his eyelashes. He looked as serene and as beautiful as the day he appeared before her professing his love or rather demanding hers. He suddenly moved his face closer to her and she could feel his breath on her skin, his lips were a hairs breath away from hers as he commanded her attention to him, "Sarah…" He purred. As he spoke Sarah was well aware of the proximity that she didn't dare move, lest she touch him involuntarily.
"Must you evade me always?" He spoke, as he beheld her through his lowered lashes.
Sarah squirmed, and tried to shift her body. "Don't move princess." He commanded as he murmured something. The cold around her was gone and Sarah could feel the warmth seeping through her body. Sarah tried to move again once the cold dissipated from her body but found that her ribs were still hurting as before. She groaned, the Goblin King while he was spreading his warmth could've magiked her injuries to heal thought she bitterly.
The Goblin King wasn't amused at her whining as she moved. He stared icily at her and Sarah contemplated to maybe stop moving just to not be on the receiving end of his icy stare.
"Tell me you're mine and I'll take away your pain." He rasped gently, removing his hand from over her torso and positioning it on the walls besides her.
So that's what it was, Sarah thought. The Goblin King will only heal me if he gets what he wants. "No, I'd rather be pierced by a thousand needles." She baited curtly.
"You will be mine Sarah." He responded matter of factly, his face still hovering about her face. "Whether you agree now or not doesn't matter, you will." He gritted through his teeth.
"Never." Sarah breathed out harshly causing a smirk to break out on the Goblin King's impassable face.
"Let's play a game and decide." He smirked again.
"I won't play any games with you, I'm not Fifteen anymore." Retorted Sarah. And then remembering her priorities added, "give me back my children."
"I can see you've grown quiet well," He grinned wider. "The children, Oh but they're already a part of the game that we're both partaking in Sa-rah."
Sarah swallowed as she took what the Goblin King was saying.
"..And I don't intend to lose." He whispered in her ear.
"I won before, I'll win again." Sarah cried desperately through clenched teeth.
"Oh but will you? You had friends then, right now you have none." He spoke cynically. Immediately Sarah's mind thought of her new friend Shahan, where was he?
"And If you're considering the creature that bruised you as an ally…" He chuckled. " I should warn you to reconsider." He then let down both his arms from the walls and leaned in closer to her, his lips hovering over hers as Sarah clenched her eyes shut waiting for the worst to happen.
The Goblin king simply smirked at the rigid Sarah and added ".. I'll see you soon Sarah mine.."
Sarah waited for a few moments and when the Goblin King Said nothing more opened her eyes and released the breath she didn't know she was holding. The Goblin King had disappeared altogether. Her heart raced on and she gathered herself.. recovering from the effects of being in close proximity with The Devilish King.
"Lady Sarah!" Shahan called out in a low voice rushing towards her. "I turned back and you weren't there. Are you alright? We have to evade him now, let's Go."
Sarah, with the words that the Goblin King said still ringing in her ears furrowed her brows towards the fussing Shahan and asked. "You didn't see him?"
"Not yet, But I'm afraid if we keep still any longer we will." He Scurried trying to help her on her feet.
Sarah paused.. "Shahan.. Tell me exactly why you're here? Why are you helping me?"
A/N Ahhhhhh.. This chapter was a huge pain in the ass. Enjoy! Atop me if the story's turning too predictable and cliche'd.