Chapter 14 Revelations

Jareth looked at two girls sitting on a couch. They were both trembling. Goblin King knew that he would not start talking first. It would have to be either Sarah or Zelda.

"What are you going to do to us?" asked Dragon Princess trying to disguise her fear. She knew that Jareth have right to send them to Bog of Eternal Stretch or ban both girls from magic world forever.

Meanwhile, Sarah was trembling thinking that their friendship was destroyed by her actions. She took a deep breath and said. "Jareth, please do not be angry with Zelda. It was all my idea. I asked her for a crystal, I called Morgana and I went to meeting. If you want to punish me go ahead, but please leave Zizzy alone." Sarah did not notice that she knelt in front of him. Jareth looked at her and smiled. Sarah was indeed brave.

He folded his arms. "Zelda, leave us this instant!" Jareth gave her an order.

"Now we have to talk at my place." Goblin King stretched his arm. Sarah took it without a single word. Few seconds later they were standing in his castle. It was an empty room. "Sarah this is Revelation Chamber. You will answer my questions and I'll have to reveal some of the things to you. Now, tell me why you did it?" He gazed into her eyes. The gaze was deep and yet Sarah did not feel scared. Huge wave of guilt engulfed her and Sarah knew that the only way was to tell the truth.

"I wanted to know what we are up against" she paused. Jareth felt relief she said 'we' that was a good sign. Thus I decided to meet her myself. I hoped that she would not attack me. I also wanted to know more about woman who is trying to destroy those whom I care about a lot. Please forgive me for such disobedience." Sarah did not notice that her face became streaked with tears.

Jareth raised his hand. "I see. My precious I do appreciate all you've done, but would you like to know more about your aunt?" he asked looking in her eyes. Sara nodded. "Very well then" he paused making sure that Sarah was listening. "Many years ago I was studying at the Academy. This is magic school for children of nobles. This is a boarding school. Your aunt used to teach there. She only taught older students who were in their last two levels. She was my favorite teacher and I was her favorite student. However, I must confess that during my last year at academy I felt physical attraction towards your aunt." Jareth pause and looked at Sarah.

She became pale yet she was not shaken. Goblin King waved his hand and chair appeared behind her. Sarah set down. She slowly raised her head and gazed at him. There was no anger or frustration. Jareth felt relief that she was not angry.

"I cannot believe you had crush on my aunt. You know this does happen quite often at school. I myself used to have a crush on my math teacher" she smiled trying to be encouraging.

"You don't understand the scale. My body felt it. This attraction was physical. I respected her, a lot I adored her, she was my hero. Until I found out something" he looked at Sarah once again. She was listening to him so attentively that it seemed as if she was not breathing. "So I received a note from her. The note said that Morgana was very sick and she wanted to see me. I could not refuse not because she was sick, but also because Morgana was my school mentor. I entered her quarters. She was so sick that I had to go to her bedroom. I set down beside her bed" Once again he paused looking at Sarah.

When Jareth finally finished, he saw shock on her face. Sarah was so pale that her skin looked whiter than snow. He allowed silence to descent upon them for a few moments. Finally Sarah resumed talking.

"So, did she get you?" she asked gasping.

"No, she had to go to your mother's wedding and I left Academy Early. My father assigned Goblin Kingdom to my duty. I became a monarch. Meanwhile your aunt quit teaching and gone far away. All this time she spent mastering curses. That was when she switched sides; however, nobody knew, not even your mother about what she was doing. When evil was discovered, it was too late to stop her. At that point your mother took Morgana's side. It was after she left you. But only now everyone realizes danger of her power. So everyone is getting ready for a war. We have no choice but to fight."

Sarah looked at him. This was the first time when she saw him tired. Jareth looked at her. Sarah noticed dark circles and grayish face color. This war was exhausting for him. Countess Sarah knew that she has to help him, to help them.

"Jareth, tell me what to do? I'll do anything" she promised solemnly. Goblin King felt happy. Sarah finally started to sound as an adult.

"Let me show you something" Jareth told Sarah looking at her. Goblin King motioned his hand. Foe a few moments she could not speak. The girl saw fields, gardens, hills, villages and lakes. It was so beautiful.

"I see the beauty of your kingdom, your majesty. Now if you are so busy with the country how do you find time to kidnap little children and turn them into goblins?" Sarah asked crossing her arms.

Jareth knew that she would like to know the truth and that he would not lie to her from now on. "You are the first champion. Whenever someone will run through the Labyrinth, I will usually return their child when time would have passed. A person will find a baby in a crib. They would think that Labyrinth was mere dream. In some cases I would keep children if they were living in abusive homes. Here I have something to show you. My precious, you'll understand when you'll see for yourself."

Moments later they both were at the middle of a village.

"Where are we?" Sarah asked in bewilderment.

"This is where babies who were wished away get send if they do not return Aboveground." Jareth informed his student. Sarah looked around and saw people walking from one place to the other. Children were laughing. "Follow me, there is someone I would like you to meet" said Jareth.

They turned to one of the streets. Jareth stopped in front of a house. He knocked two times. They both entered when they heard an invitation to come in. They were standing in the middle of a kitchen where a woman was washing dishes. Sarah looked around with interest. The kitchen was pretty small. Shelves and cupboards were nested on green walls. A woman was standing beside gray marble sink and gray counters.

Sarah was amazed by stained glass window. It contained all colors of the rainbow. She also noticed grand wooden table standing at the middle of a kitchen. Somehow it seemed that table was out of place there.

"Cordelia look who is finally came" Jareth called out to woman. "Oh my gosh" she said turning around. "Sarah honey, I never thought that I'll see you!" she exclaimed running towards her and throwing away a towel.

"Who are you?" asked Sarah.

"I'm Mary, now Cordelia, your aunt, half-sister of your father" she said tearfully. "But you are supposed to be dead" exclaimed Sarah.

Jareth put his hand on her shoulder. "Sarah your aunt was wished away when she was only nine years old. The family was very abusive to her, so she stayed here. She longed meeting you since you came to Labyrinth several years back. However, you were so concentrated on Toby that you did not listen to me." Jareth gently reminded her.

"I know that I was selfish, but I am different now" she said flailing her arms.

"Sarah, sweetheart you did not have to tell me that. Everybody knows. Now come and give me a hug!" They both ran towards each other. Jareth turned around pretending that he was looking out of the window. Nobody needed to know that his eyes could show emotions.

Cordelia invited them to stay for a tea and both agreed. "So, as I can see there are humans in Goblin Kingdom" Sarah looked at them smiling.

"Not just humans precious. We also have elves, dragons, gnomes and other magical creatures. I know you wonder why it's called Goblin Kingdom. This is because goblins are everywhere whereas other groups concentrated in certain areas only. Goblins are good warriors. No I am serious. I know you think they are clumsy but you have not seen them in action yet. I do not want to deal with angry goblin myself." He informed Sarah smirking.

"Sarah I have something to give you", her half-aunt said pulling something out of her pocket and gave it to Sarah. It was a circlet of pearls. "This is my gift to you, happy belated birthday!" Cordelia hugged her niece once again. Jareth told them that it was late hour and they have to go now. Sarah noticed that he did not say a single word until they were both back at the castle tower.

"Now, remember you have an aunt here that loves you, you have mother who loves you and you have friends who care a lot about you. Now, Sarah, look at me!" That was an order. She looked and suddenly she felt as if those words became engraved in her head.

"Jareth, what are you doing?" She demanded screaming in pain.

"Engraving these words into your memory and I know it's painful but I have to do this. Sarah, you do not trust me completely yet, why?" He asked glaring at her

"I don't know. I am trying but it feels as if something stopping me", she told him being desperate.

"To build a true trust takes time. I have shown you that you can trust me now you need to absorb it into your soul. We have sometime but not a lot." Jareth's voice became calm once again he regained a royal composure. "We shall continue our lessons next week. At the meantime let us return back to camp." She took his hand and they returned in a matter of seconds.

Once again Goblin King was Gerard Kingston and Sarah was in her regular outfit. "Now you'll have to do some reading before our next lesson" he said motioning towards a book lying on a couch. Sarah nodded. She looked at her watch it was only ten after eight.

"Jareth, I will be in my room if you need me." she informed him taking a book.

"Sarah, Sarah, how can you love me if you don't fully trust me? My love for you is so strong that I am giving you time. This war is serious. However, it allows you to see me from a point where you would not be able to see me otherwise. I know this night brought us closer. You know see how much I love you..."

His speech was interrupted by a loud knock. "Come in" he said in a neutral voice. The door opened and next moment Zelda entered the room.

"I saw Sarah coming in her room. So I thought you would like a word with me" she said stuttering.

"Yes I would indeed. Let's go to your castle." Goblin King glared at his cousin.

"So what do you think you were doing? You know that you could have destroyed us all! You could have put the universe in jeopardy! Zelda, will you ever grow up?" Jareth was shouting at his cousin. He realized that due to her auctions they all could have been captured by now. His cousin was stubborn, everyone knew that. But this time she went way too far with it.

"You know the reason that I was able to follow you being unnoticed was a mere fluke. Injuring Morgana was a skill. Zel I am sorry for my behavior but you need to understand how serious the situation is. Sarah met Cordelia today. I have to use memory fusion spell so she will know that Cordelia loves her and she is also loved by her friends here." Goblin King paused looking at his sister.

"I'm sorry for my actions now I will not do anything without either you permission or your parent's" Dragon Princess informed him.

"I knew you'll understand me. Now I have to go to my castle," He said disappearing in a cloud of glitter. Zelda smiled and returned back to camp.

"Jareth sweetie, you look so exhausted. What happened?" Queen Milena asked in a trembling voice. His father did not say anything but Jareth knew how he felt just by looking in his eyes.

"Mom and dad, Sarah, Zelda and I had an adventure." He grinned at them filling a bit relieved. Jareth told them everything including after-mess conversations with both girls. King and Queen were both shocked by Zelda's actions. They suggested if Jareth wants to win Sara's trust then he would have to tell her about Ursula's cat form and how she has been residing in his room for all of this time. He agreed with them but he still had one question to ask.

"What will happen if memory fusion spell will be broken without receiver's consent or knowledge?" He looked at his parents.

"It could be either or, a person upon whom the spell was cast could die, or spell caster and spell receiver would become mortal enemies." Jareth gasped. He knew that it was almost impossible to break the spell secretly. However, Morgana might try this.

"Son", called King Vestimus interrupting Jareth's thoughts. "Make sure, that you are choosing right", father reminded Jareth.