Bringing together what should have always been
AN: Please note I do not have a Labyrinth Beta. All mistakes are mine. This is for my friend Jessa Lynn, since like me, she like fics on the Labyrinth XD, and thanks to everyone who loves this story too. To everyone who had given me the support to keep this fic going, thank you!
Rated M for later chapters
Chapter 14
Jareth and Sarah had walked into the private Library to see the conference already starting, his advisors waiting patiently .Standing before Jareth's desk was a large two sided mirror. On one side, she could clearly see Jareth's sister, Queen Christina with Christopher on one side and another queen on her other side. This clearly was Jareth's mother as she had the posture as Jareth but with Christina's heart shaped face and Red hair. Her eyes where a chocolate brown and Sarah could swear she saw all the secrets of time itself.
On the other side of the mirror, she saw two other men and with one look she knew the older man was Jareth's father. He had the same blond hair as Jareth, just a tad bit darker. He had the same height, but Jareth had his mother's build. They had the same mismatched eyes and Sarah could tell that if provoked, he could be as cruel as Jareth, if not worse.
When she heard the steel in Christina's voice, Sarah could visibly see the change in Christina. She was not only a mother and a sister, but a Fae Queen taking action, ready for battle. Sarah had to admire the woman. When she heard Christina's declaration about making the Troll King and his 'crazy ass sister's' heads roll, she had to smile. She was going to like being apart of this family. Before she could say anything to Jareth, his father spoke up.
"Ok, I have called court to discuss the upcoming invasion of the Troll Kingdom. Are we in agreement that the Troll King should be removed?
Both Christina and Jareth voiced their agreement as King Arthur went over the charges and Sarah and Christopher heard several voices in the back ground. It was then they both realized The Fae High King and his youngest son were not alone as the other kingdoms were present. As three kingdoms quickly developed a plan, everyone knew tensions were high. The Goblin and Elfin Kingdoms had Avalon's support with troops and the other Kingdoms under the Fae agreed that a new Troll King needed to be found.
The other members of court were arguing back in forth over who the new Troll King should be as the Fae royal family made plans for their attack. Lance had reminded Jareth an advantage in Sarah's friend Ludo, as the great orange beast was known not only for his kindness, but for his skills in using the rocks. He reminded Christina that her lake carried sirens and could call to the Trolls if they got near and drown them. Jareth brought up strategies for attack while Christina planned the placement of the troops.
Sarah asked could she and Christopher be in charge of protecting the castles as Jareth and Christina would be on the field. It was quickly agreed and before anyone could speak, Sarah and Christopher were going over Castle plans with the advisors, planning how to protect the civilians inside and around the castle.
Lance said he would lead the Fae squads to the Elfin and then Goblin Kingdoms to help make sure the extra groups arrived on time. He also discussed precautions around the pregnant Elfin Queen. Christopher said he could take her place on the field, but Christina denied the help. She was a Fae and she was her father's daughter, she would not back down.
Sarah knew that Christopher wanted to protect his bride, so she made the suggestion that Jessica help with the plans of protecting the castle since she was the one who would one day take over the Elfin Kingdom. Sarah further agrued that the practice would be enable Princess Jessica not only to get to know her people, but to also prepare her for the role as future Queen of the Elfin Kingdom when she was older.
Christina liked this idea and even asked Sarah opinion on weapons. She was surprised to discover that even as a 21 century mortal, Sarah had extensive knowledge of medieval weaponry. It surprised her even more that Sarah also knew about making gun powder. When asked, Sarah revealed that a few of her friends from school before Toby's birth where into acting out plays while another group of friends had a sort of science club.
"When you combine the two, it is shocking what you can learn"
While explaining the crude way of making gun powder, Christopher was finding way for the medieval weaponry to use it against the Trolls. Lance worked strategy and placement, while Sarah worked with Christina on evacuation plans for both kingdoms to protect to civilians in the two kingdoms from getting hurt. Then to the High Kings shock, it was again Sarah and Christopher that started working out ways to heal the three kingdoms after the battle, making peace not only priority, but probable. When Lance started asking how certain things could be done, Arthur had to step back a moment,
No one in the conference really noticed that the High Kings throne room had become very quite, very quickly. Jareth and Christina were too busy figuring out ways to destroy King Herald and Karen, and Sarah, Christopher and Lance where too busy comparing notes on how peace could be formed after the Troll King was removed. The fact that Lance was bringing forth information of certain positive aspects the Troll Kingdom had to offer, let alone how to bring it back to peace and prosperity, had left the other Fae speechless. So it was a surprise when the King of the Centaur Kingdom spoke up clear and loud.
"I, King Vasilis of the Centaur Kingdom, nominate Prince Lance as the new Troll King. He has knowledge of not only how to rebuild, but how to restore the kingdom. He is a Royal Fae, his honor has no doubt and it is time for him to come into his own"
I t was seconded by his queen, Queen Alisha. King of the Vampires, Queen Hera agreed and third the notion. To everyone's surprise, Jareth also gave his younger brother his approval, quickly followed by Sarah, then Christina and Christopher. Lance looked to his father and then his mother. He wanted to know their thoughts on everything. It only took seeing his mother's charming smile and feeling hi fathers pat on the back to know they also agreed with the nomination. He quickly spoke in a calm, yet strong voice.
"I thank you all for your nomination. When this is all over, I will proudly take the place as the new Troll King. I just hope I can make all Fae proud with it"
Everyone applauded his short speech and knew Lance would make a fine King. But they also all knew they had to destroy the current King and his sister first before they all started celebrating. If they only knew what was to come, they would have been prepared. No one knew that hidden in the alcoves was a black orb, seething with unknown hatred towards the new soon to be King.
Finding that they prey had escaped had enraged both Herald and Karen. Herald returned to the Troll Kingdom with his sister in tow and started immediately planning their revenge. To Karen, it was a blessed homecoming. She hadn't been in the underground for almost five years, and she took a deep breath of enchanted air enjoying the feeling. Herald watched with dark evil eyes as his sister enjoyed being home for the first time in a long time, but also knew there was no time to waste. He had battled Jareth before, so he knew he was dangerous.
"Come dear sister, we have much planning to do"
Karen calmly followed her brother into their father's old Library and quickly called his advisors. Before they could sit down and relax, four Trolls, two Fae and one Banshee were present. They brought in reports of their borders and army sizes, as they planned their attacks. Herald's military strategy was simple; kill everyone in sight except Christina and Sarah. Karen had to add in Toby as he was her son and Herald quickly agreed. If he never produced an heir, the throne would go to Toby rightfully. It was a good strategy to keep the boy safe.
"Brother, I was wondering. Do we have any allies that what the goblin kingdom gone as well. It would be a good time to call them. Surely there is someone else besides us that despise that airhead little bastard"
Herald looked at his sister thoughtfully before thinking what a tragedy it was that Karenith hadn't stayed in the underground. She would have to stay home awhile before regaining her powers back, then would have to be trained all over again to use them correctly. Her mind though was as sharp as ever. It was always a trait he admired in his little sister; her demented, twisted mind.
Going over the reports, he quickly learned the Fae high council had been called in. this delighted the Troll King as it would be killing three birds with one stone. His revenge was going as planed and called one of his trolls over.
"Bailey, find me my gnome spy within the Avalon courts. I want to know what they are planning"
"Yes my king"
"Oh, and Bailey"
"Your highness"
"Have my chef cook up a feast for tonight, to celebrate my sister's return home. He should remember all of her favorites. If not tell him I will kill him at dawn and hire his enemy for the job"
"Of course sir"
The Troll ran off to do his bidding as Herald and Karen planned their future attacks. They would attack in 12 squadrons, and then back them up with 12 more. They would take the boarders, and then work their ways towards the castles, killing or kidnapping the royal occupants, then take over themselves. Karen said she wouldn't mind ruling the ungrateful Elves. This made Herald laugh, thinking on his sister over working and torturing them. To him, it was a very pleasant, very arousing to see into his sister back in her rightful place. A princess should never look up at people in his opinion, only look down.
Before long, the proper lunch was served to the both of them as they looked over the revised maps of the territories they were attacking. Karen quickly picked up their army information and started planning other groups for attack. Herald was going over the current squadrons planning their placement. But when Karen moaned on a bite of her roasted quail, herald had to remind himself she was his sister. He quickly snapped his fingers and a female troll came about.
"Yes your Highness"
"Place Rebecca in my room, places her the usual way. I need to release some tension"
"Right away sir"
As the troll went to do her job, Karen had to hide a smile. She had forgotten what her moans could do to her brother. It pleased her to know she still had an affect on men. She remembered as well just how he relived his so call 'tension'. He was known to kidnap young female Fae to rape and beat them. Soon he would have Queen Christina and Sarah to torture. The thought pleased her greatly. She had just gotten up to retrieve another map when the first troll arrived with the information on her brother's spy.
"Your majesty, your spy is currently in court as we speak. He has placed the symbol in the small alcove near the throne so you can view what's happening thru him"
"Excellent, you're excused"
Herald sat back and preformed the spell where his orb could spy on the Fae court. Karen knew in an instant that something bad was happening because the more her brother watched the orb, and angrier he became. She had to lunge to catch the Orb while Herald threw it violently at the wall. She didn't have to ask as he exploded.
"THOSE IGGORANT FOOLS! HOW DARE THEY ASSUME THAT I WOULD BE SO EASILY DEFEATED, AND THEN TO NAME A NEW KING! I'M THE DAMN TROLL KING, JUST AS MY FATHER WAS AND HIS FATHER BEFORE HIM! THEY WILL PAY, ALL OF THEM WILL PAY"
Karen watched as Herald transported himself out of the room in a fury of flames. It wasn't much longer before she heard 'Rebecca' scream. Apparently her brother was taking his frustration and anger out on the woman. She quickly placed the orb down on the desk, and told one of his advisors to watch everything and report when they returned. He agreed as Karen left the room.
It didn't take long to find herself in her father's old chambers, as they were now her brothers. That and all she really had to do were follow the screams of pain and agony. What she walked in on even scared her. Her brother and sliced open the woman in several places. He was raping her and ripping her apart both ways. Karen didn't know how the young Fae was even still conscious, but she did her best to distract her brother.
"Herald, if you break your toy it might be a long time before you receive another. May I suggest a better solution?"
Hearing her voice apparently helped as she watched her brother shiver and then grunt. She knew he was still angry, she might have lost most of her gifts but even a human could sense his aura. He quickly withdrew form the woman and turned to her, still erect.
"Unless you plan on serving up yourself my dear little sister, then I suggest you leave. I'm not finished yet"
Karen walked over to her brother, running her hands along his broad naked shoulders and wrapped her arms around his neck. She then whispered in his ear.
"I know a better way of getting revenge. Do you trust me?"
Herald shock his head yes and Karen chuckled. She knew she had him when he started to breathe harder.
"I know of a few books in father's old library about restoring a lost Fae's powers. Teach me brother, like you used to. Teach me and help me to defeat your enemies by your side. I want to help my big brother. I want to worship him as a GOD"
Herald quickly grabbed Karen's head, delivering a bruising kiss. Karen kissed back just as brutally, enjoying the feel of a dominant male again. When she pulled apart from him, she looked him in the eye.
"Later my brother, first go down stairs and calmly get a report about the Fae courts. Your ball is still intact thanks to me. Remember to stay calm and learn there plans. Father told us never to do anything unprepared. Then I will find the book father told me eons ago about replacing a lost Fae's gifts. Then I can defeat and torture those who wish to harm you by your side my liege"
Giving a sharp nod, Herald gave her a quick kiss and left the room. Karen waited until he was good and gone, before calling for a Troll healer. The woman on the bed was losing a lot of blood and she knew her brother would be enraged if the slave died. So she set it up where the Fae woman could rest and be treated for her injuries, then walked the halls intil she found her old room.
The room was just as she left it, if not a bit dusty. Black plush carpet and Pink and black walls surrounded her. The black curtains with pink valences looked as if they needed a good cleaning if not anything else. Her blank vanity still held all her old belongings and her pink wardrobe still held all of her old clothes. She smiled as she picked out an old green and black dress with matching slippers. She quickly took a shower in her old bathroom before getting redressed and sitting at her vanity.
Brushing out her blond locks, she noticed she had already started getting back some of her gifts as her hair was long and curly again. Her eye brows were already arching again, and soon her natural eye shadow would appear again. Her nails had grown out beautifully, and she admired the shine upon them. Opening up her old jewelry box, she quickly found a black and pink rose choker with matching ear rings. Putting them one quickly, she then applied some light makeup and painted her nails.
After she was done, she looked into the mirror and for the first time in a long time, she recognized herself again. Placing her tiara upon her head, marking her as the Troll Princess, Karen left her old room to venture back into King's library. She was going to enjoy ruling with her brother again.
Lance looked out his bedroom window and up into the night sky. He still couldn't believe that he had just been named the new Troll King. He knew it would be a bit before he was crowned, but it was still a major milestone in his life. He was gaining his own Kingdom finally; he just hoped he did it well.
After all the planning and preparing through the crystal conference, Jareth, Sarah and Toby enjoyed a nice dinner before Sarah went to put Toby to bed and check on her father. Jareth went back into his private library to plan and form attacks. After he was satisfied with the plans being drawn up, he went to the armory and glanced at the armor that was once his uncle's armor. King Draco had been a wonderful King, but like many Fae, could not produce any heirs.
He had been married five times in his life, before passing away. He had said he always knew that Jareth would be his Heir intil it was his time to take over his father's throne. He had trained Jareth to be so by the age of 300. He would bring Jareth here many times as a child to play in its labyrinth and form a bond with it. It was a tragedy when he had died unexpectedly. He had been watching the stars when a lone stone had fallen loose above him from another balcony. It had knocked him out, causing him to fall over the ledge and break his neck.
He knew he was dying when everyone ran out. He had had Jareth summon a crystal to his father, since he couldn't summon his own, and letting his uncle speak his last words onto to his only brother, naming Jareth as his successor until Arthur stepped down and Jareth became High King. Even though it broke his father's heart, he said he would fulfill his wish. Looking back at Jareth, he had told him he was proud of him and promptly died in Jareth's arms. He was crowned the new Goblin King a week later.
Jareth was still standing there when word had come to him of the Troll forces where moving to protect its boarder. 'So the fool knows our plans does he' thought Jareth as he summoned a crystal to speak to his Father and Sister. That only meant one thing. There was a traitor in their mists. As he relayed the new information, all three agreed to do a complete check of their castles. They needed to find the traitor and quickly.