From: KMWilliams(a)hotmail com
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 8:28 AM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: Hello Dear!
Sarah,
Hello again, honey! I had such a good time last weekend, didn't you? Your fathers hair turned out nicely... although he did throw quite the hissy fit when he found out you removed that horrid black. I've convinced him that he looks 'dead sexy', as you would put it, and he seems to have calmed down a bit.
Now he wants to sell the mini-van and buy a convertible. Will this madness ever end?! He said himself that sports cars have terrible gas mileage, and yet he is convinced that it will make him look cool.
Oh, dear, I think I may be going a little crazy... I heard Toby laughing with somebody in his room, but when I went in he told me he was watching T.V...
He doesn't have a T.V. in his room, dear.
Questioning her sanity,
Karen
xXx
From: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:20 AM
To: GlitterinKing637(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: GREAT NEWS!
Jareth,
WHy didn't you tell me flying was so tiring? Mom made me get up early since she wanted to clean my sheets. I'd still be sleeping...
Last night - I think it was after you gave me the turning lessons. No - maybe after we saw that weird guy? Or was it before we even ended up in the Bog? Can't remember. ANyway you said I'd get the book report done. I'll send it to you by tomorrow. Promise. Or maybe Ill bring it so I dont have to have an attatchment ont he email. I keep forgetting to do the 'attatching'...
Really? Does Sarah know that? Is she as powerful as YOU then? I can't believe it - my sister an ENCHANTRESS?? I will try that next time I see her.
Is the whole 'last encounter' one of those things to treat like an adult and eavesdrop on to find out? Or is it one of those things I'm never going to? Not even if I badger her?
Wedneday I challenge you to a 'who can stare the longest'! Ill be practicing!
Your Friend, Toby
P.S. I see. I dunno. I say or type something and then I imagine it without really thinking. And well it's one of those things that you can't help but thnk about. Like when you're on a plane and scared it's gonna crash and they say 'don't think about crashing' and then you do.
And for why it's gross - well erm, erm, um, just something Sarah said once.
NO UNICORN PATCH PLEASE!! (im not telling.)
xXx
From: ImbeclicSubject1(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 10:00 AM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: My apartment
Lady,
Who dared ta invade dee Lady? Troink will pass dee message to every Goblin... Troink doesn't know who, but Troink knows that dee Kingy will be very mean until dee goblins that are reesponsibbel get droppkicked into dee bog.
Troink is sorry that dee lady's nayber is so sad... Troink will help make dee next cake... And Troink will be even better then on dee game night... Troink wants to make dee lady happy...
Troink thinks going ta dee kingy is good if you want dee Goblins to stop, but Troink will tell dee goblins dee lady is upset.
Troink loves you!
xXx
From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 11:04 AM
To: ImbecilicSubject1(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: My apartment
Troink,
Thanks for passing the word along. Oh, ah, the bog? Goodness... no one deserves that. No, we don't have to get the King involved. I let him know about it, and he was nice enough to let me have my way with it - so no one gets dropped into the bog this time.
Don't worry... I already took care of the cake for my neighbor. But, thank you for offering.
Aw. That's very sweet that you want to make me happy... you're a very nice little goblin, and you're very helpful. Thank you.
Oh, no worries... the King has his bog, but the Lady has cupcakes of doom. Any goblin who eats one will seriously regret it. So... hey, they can listen to me, and stay out of my kitchen and not eat food that isn't for them, or they can have diarrhea for a week.
... So, just for future reference, never eat a cupcake from my house, unless I give it to you, and let you know it's a safe one, okay? I think we'll probably stick with cookies and brownies, just to be safe.
Lady loves you, too,
Sarah
xXx
From: ImbecilicSubject1(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Monday, July 8, 2008, 11:30 AM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: My apartment
Lady,
Troink served dee lady well, yes? Wate a minnitt? Dee KINGY was nice? And no Goblins get dropped into dee bog? Wut did dee lady do to our Kingy?
If you ever need Troink for baking, just ask and Troink will come to help dee lady.
Troink thinks Troink blushed... Troink is happy now.
Cupcakes of doom?...Troink is scared! Wut is this Diarrhea that dee lady speaks of?
Troink likes a cookie...
xXx
From: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 11:51 a.m.
To: GlitterinKing(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Arrival of the Calvary
Your Majesty,
A quick note to inform you that the goblins you sent have arrived -- or at least most of them have -- and are currently wreaking havoc and chaos among the Floovians. I would almost feel sorry for our captors, were it not for the fact that they have recently taken to prodding my fair brother with a cow-herding device, as if poor Ludo were no more intelligent than the local bovine!
At any rate, I expect the goblins to reach me at any moment, as I can hear their somewhat rowdy progress from below the tower in which I am locked. I dearly hope to continue our quest by early tomorrow morn. Shall we retain a number of goblins for added... er... protection? Or ought we to send them back to the Labyrinth post haste? Please advise.
Until again,
R.S. Didymus, Knight of the Bog
xXx
From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 2:15 pm
To: flyfishing4life(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: Mission Accomplished
Rob,
Ah, don't worry about the cake - enjoy it! After all, I did make it for you. You so earned it with the shower - which, works wonderfully, by the way.
Well... He's a good musician, though, one of the best. But... not to worry. He and I had it out good, and we've come to somewhat of an understanding. So, everything, for the moment, is fine; nice, even. I think... I think I was just mostly upset by his being around, again, but I've come to terms with that fact. So, it's okay. And Toby couldn't be happier... which is the most important thing.
See you,
Sarah
xXx
From: GlitterinKing637(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 3:07 PM
To: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: GREAT NEWS!
Toby,
You will become accustomed to it. You are using new muscles and putting your body through a workout it is not used to. I suspect you may be a bit sore as well as sleepy. Was it not worth it, though?
I will collect the report from you tomorrow during your lesson. We will be back to the regular exercises. I expect to see improvement; I hope that you have been practicing. If you do well, I will teach you the basics of illusion. Since you enjoy using Fire so much, I will teach you to make your crystal glow so that you will always have light. But you must earn this.
I have attempted to speak with your sister on the subject, but she refuses to acknowledge the truth of my words. I believe that she is afraid to have that power within herself and so she is trying to smother or ignore them. Homework time: What dangerous side effects can this method of dealing with her powers have?
Jareth
PS - Why would Sarah be discussing the relative grossness of her and I... together?
xXx
From: Cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 3:47 PM
To: GlitterinKing637(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: GREAT NEWS!
Jareth,
Yeah, I was a little sore too. But you're right - it was definitely worth it! When are we flying next?
Back to regular exercises? OK. I'll work on the book report tonight. And I HAVE BEEN PRACTISSING! I'll get to do something? Awesome!
Homework time: If Sarah is sup-surp-srupr-surpassing her powers then she could get sick! Or the magic would be forced in really really tight with no release and try to get out somehow. It's dangerous.
Wait a sec - DOESN'T SARAH KNOW THAT?? SHE COULD GET HURT!!
She's usually careful about this stuff...
Your Friend, Toby
P.S. I asked her about the 'THe Goblin King fell in love with the girl...' line.
xXx
From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4:19pm
To: Cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Subject: A bit of help
Toby,
A... bird. You're going to be turning into a bird...? Hm. Very cool... but please be careful! I'm getting flashes from The Sword in the Stone. Watch out for larger birds and... big objects. And air planes. Though, those won't be Underground...
A feather? Holy cow. And a red tailed hawk feather, at that. Oy. There protected in the U.S. , so that's not an easy feather to get.
Lucky, though, for you, that I know a guy. HA! Well, girl. Seriously, of all the luck... if you'd picked a harpy eagle or something, you'd be in trouble, but... one of the girls in my office works at the Renaissance Fair when it's in season, and... if I'm not mistaken, I believe they have a red tailed hawk in the falconry show, there. I'll ask her if she can talk with the guy... I think she dated his assistant, one year. You'll have to give me some time, though... a week at least, because I don't know where the troupe is, but I just might be able to get one mailed from them. I'll check with Sue...
So, did you get to pick it, or is the bird thing like the Elements, that some come more naturally than others? Hm. If I could choose which bird I would be, I think I, personally, would choose the peregrine falcon - the fastest bird in the world. :-P Of course, though, they're even more rare than the red tailed hawk, so I haven't a clue how I would get a feather from one of them - they're endangered.
Um. Oh, I don't know... I still say you're bother nutters and that I am not magical, but... oh, whatever. Surprise me with whatever book you like.
What's Mrs. MacGregor up to, now? She wasn't searching for farm animals in your Mom's flower bushes again, was she?
Talk to you later kid,
Sarah
P.S. Okay, so I think you heard about it from Troink, but I have a weekly game night at my house with several creatures from the Labyrinth. Yeah... it's crazy... Anyway, we have it on Wednesday night. If Jareth wouldn't mind moving your Wednesday night lesson over to Thursday or something, you're welcome to come. It's fun... except for when the goblins or Fireys start trying to out-fart Agnes, the trash-lady. Then, things get a little scary... and smelly. But, hey, if you want to come, you're welcome to. Just let me know.
xXx
From: Cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 5:16 PM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: A bit of help
Sarah,
Yeah it was awesome! Jareth lent me one of his awesome feather coats and then he helped me change forms. Lots of concentrations and stuff but it was SO COOL. We then did a couple of practice turns round the tower of the castle and then we went flying 'round the Labyrinth! It's HUGE. Like I know you said that it was big, and well I know it's big but when you're up there flapping your wings it's so awesome!
I was careful. Really. Mostly. It wasn't my fault that I ended up over the Bog of Et-ent-enitral stench. Really. I got okay though. This short guy down there yelled at me and I flew off. Jareth then found me and gave me more lessons on turning.
Then he tried to give me a mouse. GROSS!
They're protected? Didn't know that...a week fine. I dont know when we're flying again. Jareth didn't say. Tomorrow I'm giving him the book report and I might learn how to keep a crystal full of light. Isn't that neat?
Speaking of that, Sarah. Jareth told me about mages and enchantresses. How they are so powerful. How there are only FIVE of them? And Jareth is one of them?
AND APPARENTLY YOU ARE AN ENCHANTRESS?? WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME??
"Cause it's so cool. You've got all this power! Just one thought and bam! he's down, and one thought zing! there's light. Why aren't you learning??
You do know you could get hurt if you don't learn, right Sarah?? You're always so worried about me and then you go and do this so YOU will get hurt. What's with you??
I dont mean that meanly Sarah. Really. You're just always concerned about me. What about you?
Okay. Back to birds. I got to pick. I picked the Hawk 'cause of the books. They talk about 'em quite a bit and how they work. Not sure on the whole 'thermal' thing...anyway remember that the boy -who-got-stuck-as-a-Hawk's name was Tobias? Weird.
Didn't Jake turn into a peregrine Falcon? Yeah, they're cool too. Didn't think of that...
When Jareth emails me back I'll ask him if he has anything for you to read. I'd give you my copy of Balance of Power but I have the feeling Jareth wants me to have it as resorce. Recorce? Rescorce? No idea how to spell that.
Mrs. MacGregor is crazy! She grabbed poor Cluckers when she came in and started telling it stories of 'back in the old day'. He nearly clawed her and she didn't notice! She's so WEIRD!
Your brother, Toby
P.S. I'll ask Jareth that too. That would be reat! Mom and Dad never play Uno and Mark is way too easy to beat. And Maggie is too hard to play with...I'll bring some of Mom's old clothespins if I get to come and the smell is bad. :)
P.P.S. Are the emo-emot-eoat-emaoticitians neat?
xXx
From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:51pm
To: GlitterinKing637(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: Ok, fine
Jareth,
Yes, I have played Candyland with the goblins. They love it - surprise, surprise. Cootie? LOL - yeah... that's another game we play, sometimes, but only when there aren't too many goblins there... it tends to get them a little too rowdy. With a lot of them, we typically stick to Uno, because the colors and numbers makes them think harder to get them matched correctly, and they stay quieter.
Marshel sounds awesome!! I really think I'd enjoy meeting him, sometime. Oh, some humans aren't that excited by the idea, I know. I know a few like that. Me? Well, everyone has a right to their own way of living, so if that is their choice, I have no problem with that. Some of my best friends are gay. They're really awesome to go shopping with.
You are joking. Just because I won Toby back...? But he's my brother, I had every right to win him back. That's just... oh, that's just silly! Your fault? How could that possibly be your fault? Of all the ridiculous things... not that I see there to be any fault, but if it were to be anyone's fault, it would be mine. You didn't help me, in fact you tried to stop me! How absolutely ludicrous!
Wait, wait, wait, hold it. You've nearly resolved it? So... oh, heavens... you've been trying to fix the mess I left behind, for eight years?? I mean, I doubt anyone inclined to cause an uproar would wait eight years to do it, so it had to have started back then. Eight years??
Jareth, I'm so sorry. So very sorry. You're right... I never meant to cause anyone harm, not even you, not even eight years ago. I... Oh, well, this feels absolutely silly to say, since I'm not of that much importance in your world, and I most definitely don't have much knowledge of whatever happened or what all I did, but... if there's any way I can help, any way I could make things better, or something... please let me know. I mean it when I say that I will help if I can. You're a friend, and I've told you my feelings about the bonds of friendship, and how seriously I take them. That applies to you, too - especially since I was the one that started the trouble.
And... speaking of friends, that reminds me. I meant to ask you awhile ago, but... I don't know. It didn't feel quite right, at the time, and then part of me was afraid of the answer.
After I ran the Labyrinth, as you know, I kept contact with my friends, but... not long after that, Hoggle disappeared. He stopped answering me when I called, Didymus looked for him for a short while, but I do mean short, as it was right after that that he went on that crusade of his with Ludo. I started asking anyone who would answer my calls - which was how I ended up making so many friends in your kingdom. Troink was the first goblin to listen to me, the first to try and search for him. Took him ages to find his house, mostly because no one knew who he was by name, or that he'd even had a home, and... well, Troink kept forgetting what I'd asked him to do, too. I've been looking for him pretty much for eight years, doing all I could except going in to look for him myself - though... a few times I really was close to doing just that. Do you know where he is? He is... alive, right? I would really appreciate anything you could tell me about what happened to him.
Your friend,
Sarah
P.S. Oh, if the little buggers do it again, it'll be their own dang fault, and you'll know. Trust me... they wouldn't find these laxatives amusing. :-D
xXx
From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 6:07pm
To: KMWilliams(a) hotmail com
Subject: RE: Hello Dear!
Hey Karen,
Ah, last weekend was great! (I tucked the Guitar Hero away in my closet, where Toby most definitely won't find it... that is, if he were to snoop. You never know). Yes, Dad's hair was awesome! Ahaha! He was upset over the black, but... did you see his face? I laughed so hard... he was sooo upset, until you started to swoon, and then I think even Toby noticed him with his chest puffed out a little bit.
Oh, good heavens. Daddy... I don't think I can help much there, except perhaps to suggest that you point out to him that you are the only person who really needs to think he looks cool, and you already do. Heck, I really think he does look nice, with the new haircut. Men. No, I don't think the madness will ever end. It's in their genes.
Ah, don't mind Toby. He's a nine-year-old kid... heck, you remember me, when I was younger. I was always reciting lines and making up stories and plays. At one point, I would even sit in front of my mirror and make imaginary TV commercials (I think you caught me, once). Toby's my little brother, after all. I'd bet anything he was just playing and making up a story or something, and was probably too embarrassed to admit it to his mother.
After all, you're never too old to play, riiiight? Just like I told you when I talked you into trying that Dance Dance Revolution game at the arcade in the mall. Everyone loves to play, even adults.
I really wish I would have had my camera for that one. Just to show Dad you still got the moves. I know you thought it was embarrassing, but I swear those guys were cheering because you were good. Better than me, at least. When my foot slipped and I slammed into the machine was when they laughed - but it sure didn't stop me.
Don't worry, you're still sane. Boys will just be boys... and you live with two of them.
Love,
Sarah
xXx
From: flyfishing4life(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 7:47 pm
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: Mission Accomplished
Hey Sarah:
Well, if you and he have patched things up, or if you are willing to concede that this guy has a valid place in your brother's life, then who am to say anything? Just remember, if you need to talk, I'm just down the hall, and I usually have a pint of Edy's Dreamery Coney Island Waffle Cone ice cream in my freezer.
I'm also willing to try to make my peace with your cat. After I get home on Sunday, I drop by with my 'offering' to Duncan--a freshly caught, fresh water bass.
Rob 8-)
xXx
From: JamesWilliams(a)hotmail com
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 8:04 pm
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: My Poor Hair...
Dear Sarah,
To say I am slightly sad and disappointed would be an understatement. However, I admit, you got your dad and you got him good. You know, ever since you left I've found myself in front of the mirror trying to figure out whether or not I like my new hair. It does look good, I'm just not sure about it. I don't think this style is me. And my dye! Hunny I had just put that in just a little bit ago!
Such is the exasperated life of an aging father.
Anyway, I don't have too much time. I couldn't sleep so I figured I'd send you an email before I laid down on my awkward looking hair. Don't worry, you did a good job. Just tell me next time so I can at least put up a fight!
How's your shower working, by the way? Did Rob fix? You know...he really doesn't sound like too bad a character. I'm serious! Bring him over! It's been a long time since I've seen any of your friends. Especially the male ones.
I'm just saying.
With lots of love,
Your father
xXx
From: GlitterinKing637(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:52 PM
To: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: GREAT NEWS!
Toby,
When we go flying again will depend entirely upon how much you practice your more mundane magics.
I have attempted to speak with Sarah about her lack of training, but she is loathe to discuss the matter. Perhaps if you approach her, being she is more convinced of your sincere concern for her health, she will listen. I certainly hope so. She is not only a danger to herself, you know, but everyone near her.
For your homework, I want you to respond with one creature that we saw during our flight that corresponds with each of the prime elements. I also want you to tell me one way they use that element to thrive.
Jareth
The Goblin King
PS- What line? There is no line about the Goblin King loving the girl in the book. I am quite familiar with the book.
xXx
From: GlitterinKing637(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:00 PM
To: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: Arrival of the Cavalry
Didymus,
The goblins are to return home immediately. I sincerely doubt they would be more help than hindrance. Continue the quest, but be warned that the situation in the Goblin Kingdom is shifting and the Ebstone may no longer be the key I was hoping for.
His Royal Majesty,
The Goblin King
xXx
From: GlitterinKing637(a)crystalcast com
‑
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 11:05 PM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: Ok, fine
Sarah,
I am certain that Marshel would like you very much, especially if you were to share with him some of your baking secrets. Gay? Is that the term humans use? Interesting. Well, for Marshel, at least, it is quite... accurate.
Yes, you did have every right to win Toby back, however you were supposed to fail. Had you been a normal human, you would have. Most do. There are some who are destined to defeat the Labyrinth and rescue their children, but the Prophet always warns me when they are coming. They are never assigned to a Fae parent. Toby was. He was to go to one of the most powerful Fae in the entire Underground. Thus, the problem.
I know that you did not mean anyone harm. While I was most upset with you for a long time, I have come to the understanding that it was not your fault. It is no one's fault and those are the most difficult dilemmas to resolve. I would not be so hasty to offer your help. The price may be far more than you are willing to pay.
I knew that you were not in communication with the dwarf, but I had assumed that the two of you had had some sort of falling out. I have not prohibited his communication with you and he is certainly not dead. Although I am not surprised none of your hunters have found him. Not many go near his current residence by choice.
Well then... I have sent him a portable device such as Didymus carries. I will require him to contact you. I will allow him to explain his current situation for himself.
Jareth
PS- You must understand that I have no doubt of your abilities to handle them yourself. It is a matter of authority. I know immediately where the goblins go Aboveground, with the sole exception of your home. If they are invading your home, they are violating my orders. I need them to see that they cannot do that or they will continue to push the bounds of what I tell them until chaos ensues. I promise that I will not punish them too severely, but they must be aware that I am watching them.
Even if, for your sake, I am not.
xXx
From: GlitterinKing637(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:17 PM
To: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
‑
Subject: The Girl
Hogwash,
You are extraordinarily fortunate that Sarah still considers you her friend after what you did to her. She is worried for you and, as such, I have given my word that you will contact her. I am confident that Jum Jum will deliver this Hand Pilot safely to you. Please inform him that he may return home now but that if he gets footprints on my curtains again, he will have a much longer term.
Write the girl. That's an order.
His Royal Majesty,
The Goblin King
xXx
CAST
In order of appearance
Karen - OceanFae
Toby - Kore-of-Myth
Troink - Sylistra the Scholar
Sarah - MartiOwlsten
Didymus - FaeriesMidwife (Look, I finally spelled it right)
Jareth - DanikaLareyna
Rob - Yodeladyhoo
James - BananaPlant
Danika's Note: Ooh! Hoggle! Anyone else excited? I am saddened to say that the pulchritudinous FaeriesMidwife, who plays everyone's favorite talking fox with the magic box, has been under the weather. Let us cheer her up by telling her what we think of her portrayal of Didymus, shall we?