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From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008, 10:02pm
To: GlitterinKing637(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: My Sarah
JARETH! Where ARE you??
Jareth… please… please reply to me. Everyone is worried – I'm so worried!
What have I done to your world? To you? What do you mean I turned it? Precious?
Heavens.
Jareth, I'm begging you… please come back. Everyone needs you. Your kingdom, your subject, your friends… me. Whatever is wrong, we'll fix it, we'll find a solution. Just… come back. I miss you. I… need you.
Love,
Sarah
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From: FaeRel(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:20 AM
To: GlitterinKing637(a)crystalcast com
Subject: WHAT. THE. HELL?!
Jareth,
That's IT? No explanation? No nothing?! Just, "Oh, by the way, I'm tired of being the King. You go ahead and rule the little morons for a while."
I swear, Jareth, you better be in some sort of bloody mortal peril or I will kill you.
And… if you are in mortal peril, why aren't you telling me so I can help you?!
I just don't know what to do anymore. I think I'm going to have a nervous breakdown. And you know how dangerous that could be!
Blast it, Jareth. What in the name of all the Fire of Hell is going on and why did you have to bring me into it?!
Rel
The Goblin Bloody Queen
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From: FaeRel(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 10:00 AM
To: RoyalMumsie(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Beyond Desperate
To
Her Royal Highness
Queen-Emeritus of the Goblins
Amara,
I… I do not know what to do anymore…
Please forgive me, Your Highness. I did not get any sleep last night and my words may ramble. I simply… I don't know…
Last night, I received an email from your son. It was very brief and to the point. With little explanation beyond, "being unwilling to accept the demands set upon me by His Most Royal Majesty", he…
Stars above, Amara, he handed over the throne to me! He knows how I hate this place. How could he do this to me? What could possibly have possessed him?!
My fear for him has increased exponentially. I received a Sylvan messenger this morning from the High King, confirming my Ascension. Though I questioned them intensely, they said that Jareth has not been seen at the High Court.
Your Highness, if we do not find Jareth soon, and convince him to undo this foolishness, I do not know what I will do.. I am going mad. I am not meant to be here. I will make the worst possible Goblin Queen. Please, if you can think of anything we have yet to try to find your son, tell me. I will do it!
My only comfort in this ordeal has been Draconis. Though he detests the goblins nearly as much as I, he has stayed by me throughout. Yesterday, when Jareth's correspondence arrived… I had a bit of a breakdown. Draconis was very good to me. He took me into his arms and held me while I alternately screamed and cried. I cannot imagine what I would do in this situation, were he not here with me.
Your Highness, I know that you must be even more distraught over Jareth's disappearance than I. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help search for him. Have you had any luck with the human girl?
Desperately,
…
Her Royal Majesty
The Goblin Queen
Relisasha
(Great Fire help me…)
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From: RoyalMumsie(a)yahoo com
Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2008 11:39 AM
To: FairiesByte(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: Greetings
To
Lady Sarah
My dear,
It is perfectly fine if you wish to call me Mumsie. As awkward as it may sound Jareth and I have been discussing you for quite some time. I feel as though I know you already and you may refer to me as anything you like.
No, my dear child, you broke no Underground laws the evening of Tobias's birthday. If anything it was the first time Jareth had done something right! I had so hoped that things would have continued to go well but his disappearance seems to have changed that. You've done nothing wrong, Sarah. Please don't doubt yourself.
He asked you to come Underground permanently? Oh my, he never told me that. He wrote me a brief message that he kissed you and that was the end of it. Why would he ask and then not contact you? I grow more and more concerned...
A stain, you say? Oh, I believe we could conjure up something. I do not know if my son ever told you but he seems to believe half of your abilities lie in Order. You seem quite capable in Chaos and it shouldn't be too difficult to help you learn its counterpart. It can be undone. You will find out quickly that Order is in essence cleaning up after Chaos. Believe me, I lived the concept the majority of Jareth's early life.
Ah, you know about Lady Relisasha. I simply call her his apprentice even though it has been ages since he formally instructed her. They've only just begun speaking again and on very good terms considering their falling out. Though I don't know how friendly she will be when he finally returns after leaving her with the goblins. If he's smart he'll wear something fireproof.
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It is all so very troubling. It is not at all like him to do something like this and I grow ill just thinking about the possibilities. I am so appreciative of your concern and your continued friendship with my son. I cannot thank you enough for your help and I will tell you of any new developments that come my way. Please tell me if he speaks to you again. Take care.
With love,
Her Royal Highness
Queen-Emeritus of the Goblins
Amara
P.S. No need to worry about your title, darling. Lady will work just fine. Wouldn't want your dear hands to seize up in a cramp now, would we? That wouldn't do well for your crystal spinning at all.
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From: RoyalMumsie(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 11:44 AM
To: FaeRel(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Re: Beyond Desperate
To
Relisasha
He WHAT?! WHAT!?
I... he... he just couldn't!! I... I must undo this. He can't expect you to... He...
I must find him.
Amara
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From: RoyalMumsie(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 12:03 PM
To: GlitteringKing637(a)crystalcast com
Subject: So FURIOUS...
To
My son,
I'll just skip the title as I do not know what the hell you are anymore. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?! What do you think this will accomplish? What did the High King ask of you that you simply cannot handle? Why have you fallen from the face of the earth and refuse to speak to those who are worried sick about you? How can you just leave everything behind? It is your birthright! It is your duty! Can you really be so selfish? Can you forget about what your family has built? Can you be so careless as to leave something so important to the Underground as the Goblin Kingdom to a poor girl that wants nothing to do with it? I attempted to locate you only to be blocked and I was concerned but now I am livid. You had better find your sense and come home before things are too far gone from your grasp. Or worse, I find you.
If you have any intelligence left in that fluffy head of yours you will respond to me. If you choose to continue to ignore me so help me...
Her Royal Highness
Queen-Emeritus of the Goblins
Amara
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From: RoyalMumsie(a)yahoo com
Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2008 12:15pm
To: FairiesByte(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Flabbergasted
To
Lady Sarah
Not that I know what to do or expect you to but I thought it would be best to inform you that Jareth has done something incredibly foolish. He has resigned his throne. He sent Lady Relisasha a cryptic message and a Sylph messenger came to confirm it. I...I just don't know what to think. In a fit of bad temper I sent him a rather... demanding note. I doubt anything will come of it but I am at my wit's end. Lady Relisasha has no desire to take the throne and is in a great deal of distress. Again, I don't know what you could do but I promised I would tell you if I learned anything new. Just hope with all you have that Jareth hasn't done anything irreversible.
Sincerely,
Her Royal Highness
Queen-Emeritus of the Goblins
Amara
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From: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 3:16 PM
To: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: His Majesty
Ludo is...what? Hang it all, Didymus, I hates it when you start talkin' in riddle and half-ideas. I thought you said he was fine after drinkin' the Moto mix. What else went wrong?
Lady Reliasha? Runnin' the kingdom? Oh, hells bells, Didymus, what is that rat Jareth up to?! You mean I gots to now watch out for that burpin' fireball as well as this Bog?
What possessed Jareth to give that job to her?! He's the only one I know that had any luck in keepin' this place in some order and...
It's been a week he's gone now and the Bog is gettin' worse. I tried that B.O.E.S. neutralizer of yours and it backfired on me. The minute I explained to the Fireys what it was I was tryin' to do, like you said, they took it into their minds to "help." What does a Firey know about helpin' anybody or anythin'?!
Not only did they happily light them peach balls (gatherin' them is a WHOLE different story), they lit fire to the Bog!
How did you ever make this work?!
I spent a week tryin' to contain it and put it out, and another healin' myself from smoke and smell and burns.
After I ripped into them Fireys for creatin' such a mess, and forced them to try to clean it all up, Jareth disappearin' on everybody set what wasn't scorched into an uproar!
I got half a mind to give up and leave the whole thing behind and hang the consequences. Jareth had no idea what he was doin' leavin' me in here. Sometimes I think I'd rather take death than all the trouble this place has brought me.
Here I go, gettin' myself worked up again. I think I'm gonna talk to Sarah, see what she knows. And change this arm bandage. This thing is lookin' mighty ugly. I got enough problems without havin' a lost arm or a open scar.
We're in for it now, Didymus. I wouldn't bother comin' back if I was you. Take Ludo somewheres else. And let me know. If I don't die, maybe I'll join ya.
Hoggle
Prince of the Land of Stench.
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From: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 3:37 PM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: My state of affairs.
Sarah,
This is important. If things are in an uproar here, and you and Toby talkin' to Jareth, then you know he's been gone. And for a while.
Do you knows somethin' about where he is? Anything?
Didymus told me Lady Reliasha, Jareth's old apprentice, the one I told you about, is in charge now, since he's gone where nobody knows and that worries me.
I have been fightin' the Bog for weeks now, some of it my own fault for livin' next to them Fireys and things are gettin' worse.
I don't want to worry you, but I'm thinkin' about gettin' outta this place and I'm advisin' everybody I see to do the same thing. If Jareth ain't comin' back, this place ain't gonna be worth the salty warts from a rocktoad's eyeballs.
And you can forget about the bakery and the locks. I took after your example and made me own spoiled sweets. Them goblins learned their lesson twice. And I ain't gonna be here to accept whatever you decides to get me, anyway.
If you's as powerful as I think you are, based on what I been hearin', you need to get your guts in gear, girlie, stop bein' afraid and do somethin' before it's too late.
Didymus told me that Jareth was jealous, Sarah. Jealous of me because you called me your friend. That's why he did what he did to you and me when you was here. I had somethin' that he didn't and that burned him bad.
That's why I gots a feelin' all this has somethin' to do with you. I don't know what else to do, except to run from trouble I know is comin'.
Be careful, girlie.
Hoggle
Prince of the Land of Stench.
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From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2008 6:20 pm
To: RoyalMumsie(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: Flabbergasted
To
Her Royal Highness
Queen-Emeritus of the Goblins
Amara
Dear Mumsie… I was just replying to your other email when I got this one…
No! He didn't!! He couldn't!! Oh!!
Oh dear, I need a minute…
…
Okay, I'm okay… Oh, this isn't good. And… I'm afraid that it's somehow my fault. I don't understand…
You see, I was just emailing you to tell you that… well… I did hear from Jareth again, last night. This email was even more cryptic than his last. It came last night, and since I've been checking my email practically every half-hour since he disappeared, I replied right away, hoping beyond hope that he'd email me again and explain. I ended up waiting half the night, being… erm… terribly upset the other half, and sleeping most of today.
His email was simple. Subject line was 'My Sarah'. Again, there was no greeting or signature. He only stated, "How you've turned my world, you precious thing."
I was… pretty flustered, to say the least. I emailed back quickly, begging him to respond again, to come back, but as I said, that was the last I've heard.
He resigned? I… oh, what have I done? The Goblin Kingdom will be in ruins! If the goblins don't destroy it, then… oh, I don't know her, but I'm afraid from what I've heard of Rel's temper, she might! OH! What will she do to the goblins? She could hurt them! Several of them are friends of mine… I'm so worried.
I'm so sorry, I'm probably making you worry more than necessary… I can't help it. Jareth is… very important to me, now. I'm not sure how things changed because I didn't care so much, when he first contacted me, and now, somehow, I really do. Now, he's a very close friend and I… I believe I care about him, very much. I'm so frightened.
I'm hoping and praying that things are reversible… but, in all honestly, I would flatly settle to know that he's safe and well. I find myself praying for that, more than anything else.
As usual, I'll let you know if I hear anything else. Thank you for keeping me updated… I appreciate it.
Gratefully,
Sarah
P.S. Thank you, about the titles. I had to try – I know nothing of formalities. :-) But… really, I'm not fancy… I'm just Sarah Williams, and most definitely not much of a lady. If you don't mind me calling you 'Mumsie', then certainly I can be just 'Sarah'.
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From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2008 7:35pm
To: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Worried
Oh Hoggle,
Yes, I know Jareth's missing. I don't know anything about where he is… and it scares me. He emailed me once last week, just before he disappeared, and then once more last night… I replied back to him right away, but… that's all I've heard.
Except… I'm not sure how she got my email address, exactly, but I was contacted by the former Goblin Queen, Amara – Jareth's mother. She contacted me for the same reason, wanting to know if I knew anything of him. Then… I just heard about an hour ago from her that… he's… he's…
He resigned his throne. Rel is now… Goblin Queen, I guess.
In the last email he sent me, which had to have been either right before or right after he resigned, said that… I had turned his world.
Don't think I haven't tried. I tried to find him. I tried to use my magic. I tried so hard I ended up shooting purple goo all over the place. Stained my carpet and my wristband. I have no one to teach me what to do, now. All I had was Jareth, and now he's gone…
You're right. I'm afraid that all this has everything to do with me… only… I'm not sure how, exactly.
Well… okay, so not entirely. I might a little… just a little. But… it was as much his fault as mine, and certain not… I mean… one kiss is not worth abandoning your entire birthright! Even a really good one! But it was just me, so it makes no sense. None at all. I get more confused by the minute.
You be careful, too, Hoggle. I worry about you in the Bog all the time. But… oh, don't leave it, unless you have to! I don't want you to get in more trouble!
Love,
Sarah
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From: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 8:00 PM
To: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: His Majesty
I heartily apologize for the rude and abrupt ending of my last electronic communication. As I said when I was attempting to close my letter in a civilized manner, Ludo was disappearing into a dense forest. I called out to him several times, but he ignore me. I had to close out of the e-mail program quickly and follow him!
I found him half an hour later, following my keen sense of smell. It wasn't easy, for even though I caught a scent of Ludo, it was slightly... off. I did not understand the reason why, however, until I found him. You see... Ludo was not alone. He was with another of his kind, a female. They were, to put it delicately, getting to know one another better. Much better.
I withdrew and waited nearby, trying not to listen to the odd mating noises they produced. Moments later, Ludo found me and introduced me to his new... mate. Her name is Greeta. She is a bit smaller than Ludo. Her hair is a duller shade of orange and is longer, and she has blue eyes. Other than that, she looks exactly like him. So now I am accompanied by two great beasts, and they are quite enamored of one another.
Yes, Lady Relisasha is running the kingdom. 'Hells bells' was my reaction, too, truth be known. As to His Majesty, I do not know what he is up to or what possessed him to hand over his rulership to her. I am no more enlightened now than I was previously, and Lady Relisasha has not contacted me with any further news.
I do not understand what is happening with the bog. In times past, the concoction I shared with you has always worked. I am quite at a loss as to what to tell you, Hoggle, and... perhaps it would be for the best if you did leave, hastily. I fear that the bog is due for one of its episodes. As I stated before, you do not want to be around for that.
As for the Fireys, they are a bunch of slow-witted, limb-removing morons and I am not surprised at how unhelpful they were. I am terribly sorry that you suffered so much from the attempt.
I feel it is a very good idea to contact Lady Sarah and ask her opinion. And... please pass my electronic address along to her, if you would be so good. I miss my Lady and would love to communicate with her.
Say the word, brother Hoggle, and I will send you our exact current location. I would enjoy your company, certainly. Especially now that Ludo is even less conversational than normal, saving his grunts and groans for his lady friend. Oh, dear, that sounded most... er... um... Never mind.
Until again,
R.S. Didymus
Quester for the King
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From: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 8:52 PM
To: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: His Majesty
How long is one of them Bog episodes supposed to last, anyway? I'm tellin' ya, Didymus, this one ain't random. It's on account of Jareth leavin' us high and dry, I knows it.
So. There's more than one of Ludo, is there? Our good luck, then. It saves us from tryin' to explain things, if he stays entertained with her.
I did talk to Sarah earlier, after sendin' a message to you. I'll send her another later with your address.
Didymus, I ain't sure I did the right thing. I told her that Lady Relasha was in charge now and I didn't think Jareth was comin back, and how I was thinkin' of leavin' and tellin' everyone else to leave, too.
And then I told her about Jareth bein' jealous of me, on account of her callin' me her friend, and I says that this all had to do with her and she ought to stop bein' afraid and use that magic she says she's scared of to do somethin' about this mess.
What do you think's goin' on? It has to do with Sarah, I knows it, like I been sayin'. He's been talkin' to her and teachin' her and it don't sit right with me. Now he's gone and most likely doin' somethin' he's probably gonna regret and as much as I despise him, I'm worried about us and about him...
Cor! Listen to me goin' soft! Too much of bein' in the Bog this is. Why should I care about what he's up to, 'cept where it concerns me stayin' alive!
I don't know what to think anymore...
Hoggle
Prince of the Land of Stench.
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From: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 9:05 PM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: Contact Didymus
Sarah,
Didymus is askin' that I send you his address so's you can talk to him on this thing. Maybe he can help you, help us all.
ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Hoggle
Prince of the Land of Stench.
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From: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 9:14 PM
To: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: His Majesty
The bog geysers can last anywhere from a week to several months. I have never seen one personally; the last one occurred before I took my post there. It very well might have something to do with His Majesty; after all, he created it, albeit accidentally. I wish I knew what to tell you, Hoggle. I am at a loss.
Yes, apparently Ludo was not the only one of his species, as we had previously assumed. In fact, at the moment there are six such creatures around my campfire, including Ludo. I believe they are family members of Greeta, as their names, as far as I can make out, are Fleeta, Skeeta, Bureeta and Doreeta. They are all females, and it seems they are all disappointed that Greeta found Ludo first. I conjecture that the males of the species are rather rare. Ludo appears smitten with Greeta alone, so I am assuming that these others have no chance of... er... making an impression on him.
I do not see how you said anything wrong to Lady Sarah. She might be able to offer some insight, or advise you on what to do now. You told her the truth, so why feel that you did not do the right thing? In times such as these, we are all in a bit of a conundrum as to what to do. I for example am supposed to be searching for His Majesty, and yet I have no idea where to being looking for him.
As for Sarah using her magic, if she is able, perhaps she will. After all, His Majesty left Lady Flamisasha in charge, and she can barely lift a finger without scorching everything in a five yard radius or more. How much more damage could my Lady do? (Please do not tell anyone I called Lady Relisasha by that disrespectful name; you know she is not one of my favorite people, and I could not resist.)
I frankly do not know what to think. I do think you are right; it must have to do with Lady Sarah. His Majesty has never done anything so rash before, and now that he is back in touch with her he disappears? He always was smitten with her, Hoggle. I wonder if this has anything to do with the High King's decree... Oh, Hoggle... I must think on this some more but... Oh... I do believe that this has everything to do with Lady Sarah. No wonder he no longer cared whether I found the Ebstone... Oh, dear. Allow me some time to think things through.
I am worried about His Majesty as well. All we can do is hope for the best. I am completely and undoubtedly perplexed. What you said about his doing something he is going to regret... You could very well be right on the nose with that one, Hoggle.
I join you in not knowing what to think, but I must sit down and think... If only I can get a quiet moment. Oh, good... It appears that the beasts have decided to take their leave. I am left with only Ludo and Greeta, and I do believe they are getting ready to... er... Oh, verily, I say... get a room!
R.S. Didymus
QFTK
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From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 9:35pm
To: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: Contact Didymus
Hoggle,
Thank you!! I'll contact him right away!
Love,
Sarah
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From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 9:55pm
To: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Long time no talk!
Didymus!
How are you!! I'm so glad you gave Hoggle your email to pass to me… oh, I've missed you so much!! I didn't even know you had an email!! Though… well, I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised, should I? Jareth was so clever to figure out a way…
But that brings me to business, I suppose. What do you wish to speak to me about? I'll help in any way I can, or… I'll at least try my best.
Patiently awaiting your email,
Love,
Sarah
P.S. I'm assuming Ludo is with you. Pass him my love, as well. :-)
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From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 3:05pm
To: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: SARAH!!
Tell me about it. Today Jerry moving into his new house set up so many TVs (How does he get so much money?!) that he ended up stealing his own cable. Gah! How do you even steal you're own cable? Apparently he had more TVs than cable outlets or something... I gave up on electronics... the only thing more blonde than a blonde is a Red Head... sigh... Or at least this red head...
It's got to be a boy thing. I don't think there is a single boy out there who could resist the urge to do something stupid. I don't blame them for it, I think it's part of their nature like girls like to shop.
Katie?
Hanna?
Phil?
Harvey?
Ready...
Who-da-what?
HIS MOTHER!?
How DID she get your address?!
The former Goblin Queen! AMAZING! I'm totally star struck! Gawd Sarah! You are lucky...
Ok I'm focusing...
His mother doesn't even know where he is? GAH! That is totally weird. It's like maternal instinct to know what your kids are up to... at least it was with my mom. She knew about my trip to Disneyland before I told her.
ROB DID WHAT!! GAAAHH!! ... I don't know how to respond... Gah...
You feel like a heel?! I feel like a third wheel! I mean it's not like I ever really had any reason to... I mean I never really talked to the guy except maybe "Hi" when passed in the mall or whatever... I just kinda sorta thought... well... it's embarrassing... I kinda thought Rob liked me... It's funny... this whole time I thought Rob liked me and I was trying to pawn him off on you... and now that I find out he liked you the whole time... I sorta feel jealous... Funny in a sad cruel sort of way...
Don't worry I don't blame you...
I could give him cookies if you really WANT me too... It's just gonna be kinda... well embarrassing...
Still I'd jump in front of a car for ya so I can swallow my pride and Give the Fisher a cookie.
Hee... I like fishing... it's the one tomboy trait I picked up.
DON'T LET ME THINK LIKE THAT!!
Really Confused,
Sue
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From: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008 4:59 PM
To: Maggiesmagicalmonkeys(a)hotmail com
Subject: RE: Tag your it
Maggie,
The game today was AWESOME! Especially now that you have the crystal back - they had no idea what happened when the lights flashed like that.
Just remember - no telling, right? It's good for scaring the guys and all but other people don't need to know...like my sister.
Maybe you should give the cards to Mark. Maybe then he'd stop the whole funny faces thing. It looked like he had a bug up his nose today...He still collects the cards...
The cat lady is freaky. Those glasses she wears are always falling off her nose and then she stares constantly...and sehe keeps looking at Cluckers in this weird way. Like she knows something.
I think today they were wishing you were on their side. They had no idea what hit them. Next time we pick teams they'll be fighting over you!
Um, I mean to have you on their team...
Make sure you practice hat trick I showed you today! I'm going to see a friend of Jareth's soon...yeah, so I'll show you a new trick tommorrow.
Later! –Toby
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From: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Monday, July 4, 2008 5:09PM
To: FaeRel(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Hiyas!
Hiya Rel!
Sorry I didn't email sooner but I wanted to say thanks 'bout the lesson on Friday. Was neato! Draconis is awesome. Thank him for me again will you please? He didnt have to go and become a dragon and give me that ride but man, it was cool.
And i did all my practice exercises too, like Mr. Draconis and Jareth have had me doing. Ive not heard from Sarah since before then...we talked on the phone, and that's why she didnt go Underground with me, but I think I said that.
Anyway, I just wanted to ask (cause i guess I should get ready) but should I come down for lessons again tonight? If you dont have time to reply ill just come down at the usual time after Mrs. MacGregor shows up.
See you later (probably) - Toby
P.S. Um, did you ever get your slippers from Troink back? if you didnt i could speak with him maybe...
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From: Maggiesmagicalmonkeys(a)hotmail com
Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008 5:59 PM
To: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: Tag your it
Toby,
Mom wanted to know if you wanted to join us for pizza tomorrow night! Please say yes, pizza is never fun without someone to make funny faces at!
I won't tell anyone, everyone that needs to know about the lights already does, plus Sarah's a stick in the mud... she wouldn't believe in the magic anyways.
The cards were all doubles of what Mark already had, but maybe i should give them back anyway... the faces he's been making are starting to get annoying. What's so special about baseball anyway? The cards were cool, but the sport isn't all that great.
What's there to cluckers to know? it is just a cat! Unless cluckers has amazing powers that you haven't told me about! that would be so cool, does he?
As for teams, our team rocks and we better not be picking any new teams any time soon, they'll probably split up our crystal powers if that happens!
I'm practing extra hard with the crystals, don't worry! A friend of Jareth's? Is this friend as cool as he is?
From,
Maggie
PS: Do you know where my bracelet went? I think it might have fallen off while we were playing elfwars.
xXx
From: RoyalMumsie(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008 6:14 PM
To: GlitterinKing637(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Sarah
To
Jareth,
I do hope that you are pleased with yourself. I know you probably could care less about what I have to say or that Lady Relisasha is in near hysterics but I thought you might think that what Sarah has to say is important to you. She blames herself for all this, Jareth. She thinks that somehow through her kiss or agreeing to come Underground for you that she is responsible. She broke my heart telling me how frightened she is for the goblins. You left her with a cryptic message that has done nothing more than added to her fears. I do not care if you choose to ignore me, I have accepted it, but do not hurt her like this. She only wants to know that you are alright. Please, for her sake write to her.
Her Royal Highness
Queen-Emeritus of the Goblins
Amara
xXx
From: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008,8:52 PM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: Worried
What?? Resigned?? He gave the throne to Lady Reliasha?!
And he kissed you??
Oh, Sarah...
I gots to tell you. Didymus was right. I shoulda told you before.
When I ran away, in the garden, when, I'm guessin' it was Ludo, now... When he howled and I ran away from you and told you I wasn't no one's friend, I ended up on the edge of the forest.
I heard you callin' for me...I still hears it so clearly... 'Hoggle, help!' You said.
I couldn't let you get into no trouble. And the moment I turned around to go after you, Jareth showed up.
I was scared, and he asked me where I was goin'. I couldn't say I was runnin' to help you, so I told him you gave me the slip and as I was hearin' you yell for me, I was gonna take you back to the beginnin' of the Labyrinth.
He told me he had a better plan. That's when he gave me the peach, Sarah. He told me it was a present for you. I asked him if it was goin' to hurt you, 'cause I wasn't goin' to do anythin' of the sort. I may be a coward, but I ain't a monster.
And he asks me why I was concerned and how he was surprised that I lost me head over a girl. I told him I ain't never lost my head and he asked me, 'You don't think a young girl could ever like a repulsive little scab like you, do you?'
That's when I told him you said we was friends. He didn't like that Sarah. Not one bit. He was...bitter...now that I thinks about it. And that's when he threatened to turn me into the Prince of the Land of Stench, like I am now, if you ever kissed me.
I don't believe I'm sayin' this, but...do you think that He liked you and didn't want to say nothin'? And that's why he was jealous, like Didymus said?
It's crazy, Sarah, it don't make sense. There he was, laughin' at me, 'cause I was close to you and Blarg's mudroot if I don't think it was himself he was scornin' on account of he wasn't.
Jareth ain't never done that before, Sarah, not with anybody runnin' the Labyrinth. The only one I know he was close to was Lady Reliasha, the one he gave this kindgom to. And that...
Things are gettin' upside down here. Like they say, nothin' is what it seems.
And don't you worry about me gettin' into trouble. I can take care of meself. With Jareth gone, there's nobody to do nothin'.
I don't know how I can help you with your magic, but I've changed me mind, for now, about bein' mad at ya. I would rather have Jareth than that flame-spouting firestorm of a ruler we seems to have now.
How much did Jareth teach you? What about your brother? If there's somethin' I can do to help ya, I will. You just say the word. If you needs me, just call. I'll come, Sarah.
Hoggle
Prince of the Land of Stench.
xXx
From: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Monday, August 04, 9:00 PM
To: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: His Majesty
I told Sarah everythin'. About Jareth callin' me a repulsive scab and givin' me the peach... I tolds her everythin'.
I says that I wasn't gonna be mad at her and if she called me I would come.
Where are you? She needs us, Didymus, and I intends to see that we help her. If she calls for us, we gotta go. You have to forget about lookin' for Jareth on your own. If he's as tied to Sarah as I think he is, by her reckonin', we'll get much better luck at findin' him by helpin' her.
I would rather suffer from Jareth than to have Lady Fireball in charge. Sarah says Jareth gave it all up! He gave it all to that woman! He ain't the King no more!
Hoggle
Prince of the Land of Stench.
xXx
From: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008, 9:02pm
To: FairiesByteyahoo com
Subject: RE: Long time no talk!
Dear Lady Sarah,
How wonderful to receive your electronic communication! I was awash with worry that Hoggle would forget to pass along my e-mail address to you, as he has so much on his mind at the moment, poor fellow!
I am doing well, thank you, my Lady, and I have missed you very much. We shall have to arrange an in-person visit to catch up with one another. I regret to say that I do not currently have time to write much...
His Majesty is clever, isn't he? I marvel at his prowess in accomplishing all that he sets out to do. He is a worthy leader and king, and I am proud to serve him loyally and bravely.
What I need help with is locating His Majesty. It would appear that he has simply... disappeared into thin air. Lady Relisasha, his apprentice, is currently in charge in his absence, and she has charged me with finding him. But wandering around aimlessly is not doing any good, and I was wondering if... that is to say... Hoggle says that you have been in contact with His Majesty and that the two of you are friends. Might you know where His Majesty is?
You guessed correctly; Ludo is indeed with me. Although, he pays me no attention anymore as he now has a lady friend named Greeta. I say I do believe they are some mutated form of rabbit, the way they... er... excuse my, my Lady! Ahem... I am sure that he will be thrilled to hear that you passed along you love to him.
I will eagerly anticipate your response. Please do give me some idea as to what to do, my Lady. As you are well aware, my sense of smell is keen, and... my sense of smell is telling me that King Jareth is nowhere in the vicinity of the Labyrinth.
Yours loyally,
R.S. Didymus
Quester for the King
xXx
From: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Monday, August 04, 9:16 PM
To: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: His Majesty
Right now, I am at the far north end of the Labyrinth, close to the main gate. I just finished having tea with the worm and his missus; they are quite hospitable, for worms! They were heartily afraid Ambrocious was going to eat them, though, and I made him stay outside. When I went out, he was so frightened that his teeth were chattering. Cowardly steed!
I received an electronic communication from Lady Sarah and she did not mention needing my help. I feel rather... left out. Perhaps she requires only you, Hoggle. You are the Scarecrow to her Dorothy, after all. If she needs me, of course, I am at her service, but the fact that she said nothing leaves me in doubt... I do not know where the portal is in this region, do you? Did you see where Sarah came from when she was here the first time around?
I cannot believe it! His Majesty gave up the throne... just like that? I say, that is most strange! Why would he do such a thing? Verily, Hoggle, it doesn't sound much like him, does it? Then again... hmm. Confound it all, Hoggle, if you know of a portal around here, tell me where it is. Otherwise, I will have to make my way back. If Ludo wishes to stay here, that is his choice.
You would think I was invisible!
Are you telling me that Lady Relisasha is in charge for good? That is plenty of reason for me to give up this useless quest.
I will wait a few minutes to see if you reply, and then I will start back with haste.
R.S. Didymus
??
xXx
From: RoyalMumsie(a)yahoo com
Sent: Monday, August 4, 2008 9:58 pm
To: FairiesByte(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: Flabbergasted
To
Lady Sarah
Oh... oh my dear, dear child. You must not blame yourself for this. Please don't think yourself responsible for my son's actions. Though I have no explanation for what he's done, it is certainly not you fault. There is a part of the story we haven't figured out yet. There is an outside force we are unaware of that made him feel this was a viable option. Wrong, but viable in his own mind. I have no evidence to support this theory but it is the only part of this that makes any sense. I worry that there was an event in the High Court that I was not privy to that led us to where we now stand. All we can do is wait until the clues reveal themselves.
I... I am so touched that you care so much for Jareth's subjects. I was told that you had befriended a few but now I know for certain how deep your loyalty lies. Lady Relisasha has not let them get the better of ‑
her yet and I will continue to council her as she needs. She also knows that if she nears her breaking point that I am willing to step in and assist. To be honest, I will not be pleased if I need to take the throne even temporarily but if it must be done to prevent the fall of the kingdom it will be done. Do not worry yourself, Sarah. I've managed the kingdom for centuries and I will not let this be its downfall. I promise you.
Again I will let you know everything that turns up. Concern yourself with caring for yourself and your brother. Jareth will be fine and this will all be resolved soon. I just have to believe it.
With all my love,
Her Royal Highness
Queen-Emeritus of the Goblins
Amara
P.S. Never think of yourself as anything less than a lady, my dear. I base it solely on your wonderful character and not on your lineage.
CAST
in alphabetical order
Amara – La-Petit-Aviateur
Didymus – FairiesMidwife
Hoggle – Anij
Maggie - Bratney
Sarah – MartiOwlsten
Sue – Whisper Branson
Toby – Kore-of-Myth