Yet another disclaimer: The song is called When you come back down by Nickle Creek.
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Jareth sighed as he gazed out the window to watch Sarah walk in the gardens. He had ruined his chances. With Kalina gone, Sarah was a bit distant and she would often have the look of someone who had lost their best friend.
And she has he thought And it's mostly my fault. If he hadn't of blindly believed his father, if only he would have thought before he took the action of placing the collar on Kalina, things would be different right now. Sarah would be in his arms and Kalina would be setting up for his surprise. To his relief, Cavan left the castle after Kalina disappeared. He seemed to only want to be around if he knew it would bother Kalina. Sarah looked up to him and gave him a slight smile making his heart leap. Sarah smiling at him was a good sign. He transported to her side.
" She's going to go train." Sarah said to him. " Kalina will be a Warrior of the Labyrinth when she comes back. At least that's what the Labyrinth told me."
Jareth must have gotten a worried look on his face because Sarah asked him what was wrong.
" Training will be extremely hard but she'll be okay…however…" he paused. Sarah gave him a look that said 'get on with it already.' Taking a deep breathe Jareth continued, " Those who are chosen to become a Warrior…they rarely fall in love…I've only heard of one case but…I fear for Behome. He has fallen in love with Kalina and once a chameleon falls in love, they never…ever…fall out of it. Behome might have the fate that Kalina would have been doomed to had not Jake set her free from being faithful to him."
Sarah didn't look too worried and Jareth frowned. " Aren't you at least a little concerned?"
Shaking her head, Sarah gave him a genuine smile. " If it takes forever and a day, I'll be sure that Behome and Kalina will get together. I think there's already something there but Kalina is too stubborn and proud to see it."
Jareth smiled. His precious Sarah was back and he took her into his arms and held her tight.
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Behome, in eagle form, had flown for near three days until he finally found Kalina and Ahern on a cliff overlooking the ocean. He landed a distance away and morphed back into his usual form, brushing blue hair out of his face. Kalina was at the edge of the cliff staring out into the sea, the near setting sun giving her a strange glow. When he tried to approach her, Ahern stepped in front of him.
You will not go near her until she gives the word.
Behome narrowed his eyes, " You have no right to tell me what I can and cannot do."
Ahern tossed his head. That kind of arrogance it why she doesn't want you to-
" It's okay, Ahern," Kalina called out, slightly turning, " I'll talk to him."
Ahern paused for a moment then let Behome pass. He approached slowly.
" Don't jump…please," he said softly. Kalina turned to look at him and snorted.
" Do you honestly think I would kill myself because of Jake?"
She fixed him with such a stare that he backed up a few steps. Turning back to the ocean, she crossed her arms.
" The Labyrinth has told me that I will need to train away from the castle for a couple weeks."
Behome's heart skipped a beat. " You have been chosen to serve as a Warrior?" he asked.
Ahern stepped up next to Kalina and she reached out and patted his neck. " Ahern will take me to wherever I will train."
Behome held back asking if he should come along and joined Kalina, staring out into the sea. Softly, he began to sing:
You got to leave me now, you got to go alone
You got to chase a dream, one that's all your own
Before it slips away
When you're flyin' high, take my heart along
I'll be the harmony to every lonely song
That you learn to play
Kalina abruptly turned away from him. " Please don't do this Behome." But he continued to sing, a little bit louder, letting his emotions speak out through the song.
When you're soarin' through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare
I'll still be there
When you come back down
When you come back down
Ahern shook out his wings and Kalina, refusing to face Behome, climbed on his back. Behome reached out and grabbed her hand. She looked at him then looked away and closed her eyes as he continued:
I'll keep lookin' up, awaitin' your return
My greatest fear will be that you will crash and burn
And I won't feel your fire
I'll be the other hand that always holds the line
Connectin' in between your sweet heart and mine
I'm strung out on that wire
And I'll be on the other end, To hear you when you call
Angel, you were born to fly, If you get too high
I'll catch you when you fall
I'll catch you when you fall
Behome was hurt when Kalina whipped her hand out of his grip and Ahern started to gallop away, spreading his wings. He continued to sing though softly to himself.Your memory's the sunshine every new day brings
I know the sky is calling
Angel, let me help you with your wings
As he watched Kalina on Ahern's back flying away into the clouds Behome finished his song. Sending out a telepathic message of the last four lines to Kalina as he transformed into an eagle and flew back to the castle.
When you're soarin' through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare
I'll still be there
When you come back down
Take every chance you dare,
I'll still be there
When you come back down
When you come back down