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Danika's Note: Hey guys, a quick word because we've been getting some gripey reviews of late. Please keep in mind that FaeMail is not like a regular story. It is written in, essentially, real time. Jareth is still MIA not because we want to draw out the suspense and make you crazy. Jareth is still MIA because he can't be back yet. But don't worry, things will be getting interesting soon. Very interesting. (On a completely unrelated note, you may have noticed that we upped the rating on this story. Completely unrelated.)
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From: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 7:07 AM
To: ImbelicSubject1(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Last Night
Troink,
I'm going to keep this short and direct.
I need to know everything about what you know about Jareth missing. I dont like this. First Sarah says that he's probably busy - then Rel says he's doing a chore, and then last night Marshel tells me he's given up the throne to Rel.
I'm lucky I still have my hair.
If you know exactly when Jareth left and what happened before he did that'd be good. Im going to email the others...there's a reason I know there is.
Thanks - Toby
P.S. You don't happen to have my...friend's bracelet do you?
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From: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 7:21 AM
To: FaeRel(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Um...
I dunno if you'rll read this um, Queen Rel but I wanted to um pologize for showing up last night. I didn't know what was going on and I probably wouldnt have shown up if I knew that you were having such a...problem.
Can you thank Mr. Draconis for me again though? He doesnt have the email and im pretty lucky to be the same as when I arrived because of him...
And mr. Marshel told me about you being Queen now and everything but still...
...does anybody know where Jareth is??
Um, I'll not come on Wednesday or Friday then...Sarah is supposed to have game night on Wednesday so maybe Ill go see her then...
From, Toby
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From: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 7:55 AM
To: FairiesByte(a)crystalcast com
Subject: WHAT IS GOING ON?!
Sarah,
So I didnt hear from you after we talked on Friday and I wanted to tell you the lesson went alright. I should have told you earlier but Maggie and I were playing elfwars all weekend were a bit busy.
But it was Lessons last night and so I went Underground. And it's horrible ther e- yes it was weird without Jareth before but everything is like a nightmare now. Chickens were burning - goblins were hiding - everything was even more of a mess that usual. Rel has gone crazy - because she's now the Goblin Queen.
HOW COULD JARETH DO THAT? WHAT IS WITH EVERYONE?? I WANT TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON!
Why doesn't anybody explain anything? All i get is little answers which are lies and in the end its Marshel (who is cool) it's marshel who tells me that Jareth has been missing - nobody knows where he is (or at least he doesnt) and that Rel is the Queen.
Something is wrong. I know something is. this is so...not like Jareth.
I want to know what's going on Sarah. Jareth is my friend too. Please do you know anything? Have you heard from him? did he say anything after my b-day that could have led to this? I really want to figure this out. I emailed Troink, and im going to talk to Bethany and we have to figure out something here.
And if my plan to get Jareth's attention doesn't work - ill let you know. if jareth is actually in no trouble and fine and all that, then i should know by tonight. he's really good about getting back quickly about things like that.
Love, Toby
P.S. Can I come to game night tomorrow? If youre still doing it?
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From: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 7:58 AM
To: LittleHealer(a)crystalcast com
Subject: Hey
Bethany,
I know you said you didn't know where Jareth was the other day...but do you have any idea where he might be?
He made Lady Rel the goblin queen the other day. ANd he stepped down. no one has seen him. Not since my birthday. a couple people heard from him but thats it. And they're all saying bits and pieces of things and all that but none of it is actually true. I think. I think they just think Im a kid and dont have any business knowing what's going on.
I think people arent telling me things. You know more about the whole fae system of things then anybody I know (and will talk to me at the moment). Can you think of anywehere he might be? Anything at all?
Lots of Love, Toby
P.S. How far exactly are you from the Goblin City?
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From: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 8:01 AM
To: GlitterinKing637(a)Crystalcast com
Subject: WHERE ARE YOU??
Jareth,
WHERE ARE YOU?? IT'S BEEN AGES SINCE ANYBODY HAS SEEN YOU AND NO ONE HAS HEARD FROM YOU EXCEPT TO HEAR THAT YOU'VE GIVEN UP THE GOBLIN THRONE? WHAT HAPPENED TO DUTY AND REPSONSIBILTY AND EVERYTHING YOU SAID WAS IMPORTANT AMONG ALL THE FAE? WHAT'S WITH YOU? WHY WONT YOU GIVE ANYBODY AN EXPLANATION?? WHAT'S WITH YOU AND MAKING EVERYONE WORRY OVER YOUR GIRLY TIGHTS WEARING SELF AND ALL THAT? WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON??
-Toby
P.S. Yes, the capslock was intentional. I dont care if I get in trouble - at least Ill know that you're still partly normal if I wake up with a unicorn horn tomorrow.
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From: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, Augst 5, 2008 8:05 AM
To: maggiesmagicalmonkeys(a)hotmail com
Subject: RE: Tag your it
Hey Maggie,
Ill ask my Mom about the pizza. She'll probably say yes. I dont think we're doing anything tonigh...
Good. About the not telling. Because Sarah really doesnt like me showing off like that...and Sarah is fun sometimes. She's just really a worrier about everything. everything.
Baseball is awesome! I know you dont like it cause of all the standing around in the outfield but it's really great when you're up to bat and they throw the ball and it connects with the bat, and whoosh! off it goes and you're running, running, runing as fast as you can! Plus you're allowed to get dirty without getting yelled at which is cool.
SLIDING INTO HOME BASE IS...DUHDUHDA! TOBY WILLIAMS WINNING ANOTHER HOMERUN FOR HIS TEAM! YAY!!...
Sorry. I really like baseball. Even though im not that good at it...
I told you. Cluckers is many, many grandparents back part chicken. He's one-of-a-kind. He doesnt really have any special powers 'ecept being good at catching things...
Um, I dont think I'm going to play Elfwars today. See - I was...talking to some people about this important thing about...um, the crystals. See when I went to see Jareth's friend yesterday I heard something about Jareth that I had to ask my sister and some people about. Dunno what's going on...sides MOm's been wanting me to help her clean my room and shes still really grumpy bout ‑
teh cat lady's thing she said about her house color. That way i can watch my email. the people im emailing...it's important for the um...moving up the crystal spinning stuff.
So you go help the other team win today...and we'll beat them to little pieces tomorrow. GO US AND OUR CRYSTAL SPINNIGN POWERS!!
And yeah, Jareth's friend was cool. He's like a...dragon. His girlfriend is worse though. She practically breathes fire.
From, Toby
P.S. I dont have your bracelt. I asked some...guy I knew if he took it by mistake. He gets mixed up alot.
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From: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 1:33 PM
To: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: His Majesty
Oh my stars, Hoggle. What in the world are the Fireys thinking? Wait, do not answer that, my brother. I temporarily lost sight of the fact that they have no brains with which to think. Tossing their heads about as they do, surely every last brain cell has by now fallen out and been trodden upon by their own legs. I do not like to be uncharitable toward any creature but the Fireys have less sense than the junkyard flies.
We are no longer stuck, I am happy to say. We are on our way toward you as I type. Over tea and crumpets -- I believe they were made of dirt -- the worm told me about the opening across from his abode. Fancy that!
We have taken a slight break so that I might eat lunch and so that Ludo and Greeta might... not eat. I was unable to separate them, Hoggle. I did not have the heart after Ludo painstakingly informed me that Greeta believes she is pregnant with... er... beastie pups.
About the eyeballs... I wish heartily that we had known about them sooner. Ludo thought they looked tasty and plucked a large clump of them. As soon as he began chewing, he made a horrendous sound and spat them out (the disgusting things regained shape instantaneously!) but the damage was done. His tongue is now lolling out of his mouth, twice its normal size.
At any rate, I expect to arrive back at my old place in a matter of hours. I regret to say that Lady Sarah's email was very brief and that she did not enlighten me at all. In fact she asked me what I needed help with, so I emailed her back, asking the same thing that is on everyone's mind.
I agree with your assessment. The Goblin Kingdom needs His Majesty. No other ruler will do. Havoc has already ensued, what with the idiot Fireys and their bog idea. And the poor eels! Although, do you have any idea how tasty they are? I enjoyed one as a delicacy every now and then, with just enough bog brine salt... my mouth waters at the memory!
We will be there soon. I will accompany you to come to Lady Sarah's rescue. I must say I quite look forward to seeing her again and perhaps getting in a game of Scrabble!
See you soon,
R.S. Didymus
Protector of Ludo Spawn - not the catchiest of titles, I admit.
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From: maggiesmagicalmonkeys(a)hotmail com
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 3:52 PM
To: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: Tag your it
Toby,
Elfwars was no fun without you, my magic crystal isn't nearly as powerful as yours and the other team won todays battle. I hope you'll be back for tomorrow's battle, the fate of our kingdom rests in your hands.
Baseball is lame, too much standing around for me. I'd rather play football, that way I could beat people up! and you can get dirty in football too, even more dirty when people jump on you! But whatever makes you happy...
Cluckers is extra special, I think he should join elfwars as the magic healer... but he might run away from the battle, he is part chicken after all.
You met a DRAGON? That must have been the coolest, what was he like Toby? Was he scaley? His GIRLFRIEND? Was she a dragon too?
Hope everything with the crystal spinning goes well, I'm off to dance lessons now!
From,
Maggie
PS: Hopefully your friend found my bracelet, it was a gift from my grandma. normally i don't wear stuff like that, but it is special.
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From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008, 6:37pm
To: RoyalMumsie(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: Flabbergasted
To
Her Royal Highness
Queen-Emeritus of the Goblins
Amara
I'm trying not to blame myself... it's so odd, though. So many people have turned to me for an explanation in this, that I find myself looking there as well. It's a flaw of mine, I suppose. I am my own worst enemy - always have been.
Of course I care for them... hm. I suppose I'm an odd one in that respect, aren't I? Who would have thought it possible to find some of my very best friends amid his subjects? I, certainly, never expected it. From what Jareth has told me, that not a lot of people think much of the goblins... I admit, they can be rowdy, smelly, and they have a particular affinity for my trash, but... they also do sweet things for me, and help me if I ask. They're good to me. How could I not care?
I'm not so worried about the kingdom. Oh, well, I am, but... I'm sure that things will be all right, one way or another. I'm more worried about Jareth and... I find myself missing him greatly.
I will take care of Toby, don't worry. And thank you for your continued correspondence. It... helps.
My love to you, as well,
Lady Sarah
P.S. Well... I am still prone to disagree, but I'm not one to argue with Royalty. Jareth excluded... he and I argued quite a bit.
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From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 7:03pm
To: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: SARAH!!
Yeah... you need to keep them away from the electronics, too.
Yep, Queen Amara of the Goblins. She's been keeping contact with me, actually, pretty regularly. I think she's as worried as I am, so... I dunno. Maybe it's comforting to her to email me? It certainly makes me feel better, to hear from her - how odd is that?
Rob... oy. I don't mean to put you in an awkward place or anything, but I'm not joking when I say he won't open up the door! I tried standing there for ten minutes, and he still wouldn't open up! I had to leave Duncan in my apartment, though, because he would probably attack him, and then I couldn't stay because Duncan was trying to claw his way out into the hallway and I had to get back. Don't be embarrassed, though... come by and... oh, I don't know, talk fishing with him. Give the fisher a cookie.
Make you think like what? Like me?? Who's the one pining over the lost ruler of a magical land, huh?? You have ten times the chances with Rob that I have with Jareth.
Oh Jareth.
I... I got another email from him, Sue. Just a one-liner. The subject line was "My Sarah", and all he said was, "How you've turned my world, you precious thing." That was it. And... it's really hard to think about it all, because this one gives me more hope than the last one did, but... I heard that he... he...
He officially resigned as Goblin King. He flatly handed the throne off to someone else, his former apprentice/girlfriend.
And no one has heard anything since, not even his mother.
So I don't know what to think.
... I do know that... I'm really missing him, though.
Come over. You can go flirt and give Rob cookies, then come back and be flustered while I'm worrying and we can be all... psycho together, or something. And watch something on TV. I really need to get my mind off everything.
Still fretful,
Sarah
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From: FaeRel(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 7:23 PM
To: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: Um...
Toby,
I told you once. Call me Rel. And it is I who should apologize to you for my manner last night. This whole situation has me very distraught. I shall attempt to maintain my sanity a bit better, though. At least when I have company.
And please do not feel that you are not welcome in the Goblin Kingdom , even with Jareth's absence. It is important that you keep up your studies. Draconis has made it very clear that he intends to take time to continue your education until your regular instructor returns. He was quite adamant that I stop throwing a tizzy and start behaving like a queen. :-\
I do not know where Jareth is. If you learn anything, I urge you to share it with me. Though you may want to give him some advanced warning; I will not be a happy Goblin Queen when I get my hands on him (preferably around his neck)!
Rel
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From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 7:43pm
To: Cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: WHAT IS GOING ON?!
Toby,
Oh, Toby, I don't know what's going on, either! I've been contacting everyone I know, trying very hard to find out where Jareth is and why he hasn't come back. I was contacted by his mother, the former Goblin Queen, and she says that she doesn't know where he is, either, but she's certain he'll be back soon and everything will be better.
I'm not lying - that's what she said.
I honestly can't think of anything bad after your party... nothing that would reasonably lead to him disappearing.
But... until things in the Goblin Kingdom get better, please don't go there! It scares me... if it's that dangerous... I know Rel is nice, but I've heard some horrible things about that woman's temper. Stay Above. I'm not much for lessons, but on your lesson nights, I'll come get you (you can tell Mom we're playing Guitar Hero) and we'll work on spinning and stuff together. I could certainly use the work with you... my spinning is horrible.
We just have to hang in here, kid. Keep the faith that things will turn out all right. Jareth's mom believes that, wherever he is, he's alright - so I'm trusting her instincts.
I wish I had more to explain to you... but I don't. I promise you, though, as soon as I find out anything more, I'll let you know, okay? I swear.
Love,
Sarah
P.S. No game night - I can't make my portals work, but... I'll come get you and we'll do something. We'll either work on our magic together, or play games or something, okay?
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From: LittleHealer(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 8:04PM
To: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Subject: He's gone!
Oh, Toby!
It's the worst thing in the world! They announced it here as well. King Jareth has given the throne to Lady Rel. Or Queen Relisasha, I guess. She doesn't even like goblins, Toby. I heard Mama talking to the neighbor, and she said that's why she left the first time. Everybody expected that King Jareth would marry her, but she hated the goblins too much! And now she's their queen anyway!
How will you and Sarah continue your studies now? What if he doesn't come back? I don't know what happened, Toby, but I don't like it AT ALL. I thought by now he would have brought you to meet me and we would have had our rainbow cake. How will I ever meet you now? :-(
I can't think of anywhere he would be. I don't know him THAT well. Did you check all the places he took you to before? I really hope he is well. I cannot understand why he would give up his throne! That is the kind of thing that happes in wars, and there's no war now. Did he ever mention having troubles with another kingdom, Toby?
Lots of Love,
Bethany
P.S. Flying, it would take about an hour get to my home from the Goblin City. If you can transport, it's much faster. Are you thinking of coming to me? Do you want me to ask Mama to take me there to meet you? If there's anything I can do to help, do let me know. I'm afraid I'm pretty useless in this case, though. :-(
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From: LittleHealer(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 8:39 pm
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: It's the worst thing in the world!
Dearest Sarah,
How are you doing these days? I meant to write you about something, but it seems silly now with everything that's happened. Do you know what's happened to King Jareth, Sarah? All I know is that he gave his throne to... Queen... Relisasha, and she doesn't like the goblins! Why would he do that, Sarah? I heard Mama say that no one knows where he is. I hope it's just gossip and nothing's wrong!
Toby said you two haven't heard from him in a week, and he's very worried, and now I'm very worried. How will you learn to use your magic now? I don't want you to have another accident, Sarah. Is there no one who can teach you now? It's very important to control your magic, or you could be hurt, especially when you are upset. Please be safe!
If you know anything, please let me know. I don't know King Jareth very well, but he was always kind to me and I thought of him as a friend. Or someone I would like to have as a friend.
Take care and try to practice focusing your magic. (And Toby too!)
Lots of love,
Bethany
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From: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 9:15 PM
To: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: His Majesty
Beastie pups?! You mean they're making moreof Ludo?!
Now that I think about it, maybe that ain't as a bad an idea as I thought. They'll eats a lot, but if you and me train 'em when they're young, why, we could have ourselves an army! Think of it, Didymus! A whole army of Ludos. Who can talk to rocks...
Now, before I gets ahead of myself...
The swelling from the eyeball lichen goes down on its own. Shouldn't be no pain except for the initial sting. It just swells up so's you can't do nothin'. You can bet he won't be doin' that again!
I got a roaring fire goin' in your place, and plenty of hot, spice drinks and real food. Them Fireys tried to redeem themselves by hunting down a barrell full of fat birds and small beasts.
I think I hears Ludo now. Yell when you're here. I'll be down in the cellar.
Hoggle
Prince of the Land of Stench
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From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 2:08pm
To: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: Long time no talk!
Dear Didymus,
I'm glad to hear that you and Ludo are doing good. How was your... what was it, again? Crusade? Quest? I'm very proud of you for being so dedicated to it, for so long. It's much longer than I would be able to manage, for sure!
Oh, not you, too. My word. Not that I mind you asking it, but... you would not believe how many people have asked me where Jareth is. I'll tell you what I've told everyone else: I haven't a clue where he went, but I am positively worried sick about him.
Yes, what Hoggle told you was true, about Jareth and I. Things started about two months ago. I got an email from him out of the blue - talk about a shocker! It was a rough road. I had, apparently, placed a spell on him by accident, preventing him from contacting me in any form... except through email. Oh, it's such a long story... longer than my heart has the strength to tell at the moment, but I'll try to tell you all I can. After all, it's been ages since I've heard from you.
He emailed me, I started emailing back. Toby got my book (somehow. I still haven't figured out how he got it... I had it locked away!) and wished away some papers, so he met Jareth and, it turns out, my family has magic. Well, Toby and I do. He began teaching Toby magic. I was furious when I found out, but I had to go along with it, or else, Jareth said, Toby would get hurt. I refused to believe that I had anything magical about me, and ignored the signs... and I learned of Hoggle's punishment. I was so angry, so hurt, my magic got the better of me, and I exploded -
Don't worry, I'm fine now. :-)
As I was saying, I expelled so much magic at once (painfully) that I was comatose for a while. My neighbor found me in my apartment, glass shards everywhere from the force of the explosion, and took me to the hospital. When I woke, I was fine, so the hospital released me. My family took me home but since I couldn't tell them about the magic, I just told them I was fine and they left. Truth of it was that I was so weak I couldn't move from where I'd sat down... and I swear, I felt like I was getting weaker. I had no one else to turn to, so I released the spell and called for Jareth - he was the only one who could help me, who understood everything.
Amazingly, he did. He came and cared for me... demeaning work for a King, but he did it. After that, we began to be fast friends... you know how I am. I take easily to anyone who is kind to me, really. And he began teaching me, too. Things have steadily progressed...
I'm afraid that I've grown rather fond of him. I feel... attached. Sort of.
It started on my first lesson... which wasn't a lesson at all. As a surprise for me, he brought Toby to my apartment, and the three of us played games all night. Well. That was the night I really started seeing him in a different light. It didn't help that he had come wearing some of the best looking Aboveground attire.
But, I didn't say anything. Maybe I should have. I don't know. I feel silly. I don't often feel this way about... well, anyone.
Then came Toby's birthday. This... changed everything. I was all dressed up like a wild gypsy, and Jareth came to the party - not as the Goblin King, though. He was dressed in normal Aboveground clothes, so my parents wouldn't know. It was wonderful. He accompanied me home after the party, and I thanked him for all his help and for coming and... he kissed me.
That was the last time I saw him. Since then, I've received two emails from him, but both were... cryptic. And he hasn't responded. It's driving me mad.
Oh Didymus, I think I've gotten myself into some big trouble... I think I really care about him, but now he's missing, and I don't know where he is. He's not in the Labyrinth - I trust your nose - and Queen Amara (who I've been talking to as well) hasn't seen him, and he's not Above with me. Where in the world could he have gone??
I should probably get back to work...
Oh, my, Ludo has a... lady friend? Uhhhheheh... I think I will say that I don't want to know. Do tell Ludo I love him and tell Greeta... um... I said hello. I don't know if that will mean much, but maybe Ludo could explain to her that I'm a friend.
Lots of love,
Sarah
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From: ScrabbleAddict(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 4:23pm
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: Long time no talk!
My Lady!
Thank you for writing back to me. You have made my day... and that is saying a lot, as today I have recently been reunited with my brother Hoggle, and I just finished a relaxing meal of assorted meats (courtesy the Fireys, no less!) and spiced drink. I feel quite gluttonous, but then meals during the quest have been sparse, to put it mildly.
I was on a quest for His Majesty, but then it proved futile when I ended up in the Labyrinth without locating it. Whoever hid it was cunning and clever. I doubt anyone will ever find the Ebstone, which is for the best, as it is as dangerously powerful as it is beautiful. My next quest was for the King himself, and in that too I have failed. I am sorry to hear that even you do not know his whereabouts, my Lady. After all you have told me, I am surprised he has not been more forthcoming with you, and it is indeed worrisome to me.
I have known His Majesty since he was quite a youngling, and I can safely say that he has been smitten with you for a very long time... ever since your first trip through the Labyrinth. I am very happy that you have found one another. Verily he was the picture of dejection after your refusal of his offer.
My Lady! You exploded? My stars... I know Hoggle said something about it but I thought that, as usual, he was exaggerating. I am heartily glad to hear that you suffered no lasting effects. Please do be careful!
I am not at all surprised that His Majesty came to your aid in your time of need. Indeed I imagine he was hoping you would call to him not to break the spell but to be able to render assistance to you. He does so worry about those whom he cares about.
There is nothing for you to feel silly about, my dear. I do believe that His Majesty is a good match for you, and you for him. I am a firm believer that there are many we could love, but in a lifetime there is only one true and lasting love and we are lucky if we find that one.
My Lady, you must trust me when I say that I do believe that His Majesty is safe and sound. I imagine he has much to ponder. You see... I have a feeling that I might know what has caused his abdication, only I am not at liberty to share it with anyone... not even you. I am sorry. Just have faith that you will see him again, and do not give up hope.
His Majesty's mother, the Queen Amara, is a lovely woman. She is always very kind and attentive to me. I believe that you and she would be thick as thieves if you were to get to know her in better circumstances, and I believe that you will. A word of advice, though, my Lady, to stay away from Lady Relisasha, the current Goblin Queen - she is... flammable... quite literally flammable.
Yes... Ludo has acquired a lady friend, Greeta, and she is... er... with pups. I understand in the Aboveground that you have an expression... a baker's dozen. From what Ludo tells me, that is how many pups they are expecting. Thirteen! Heaven help us all, My Lady! How they know this, I cannot fathom. But indeed, Greeta has thirteen very tiny bumps all over her hairy abdomen, bless her enormous heart.
I relayed your message. Ludo sends his love back to you, and indeed he explained to Greeta that "Sarah friend," and now she is most eager to meet you. I attempted to explain to her how we all met, but I am not sure if she understands. I do hope that we will all see one another soon. I am rooting for a happily ever after. You know that I am very sentimental that way.
Hoggle, by the way, also sends his love. He is currently "too damn full of meat an' ale" to write (his words).
Happy to be in contact with you, My Lady,
R.S. Didymus
Knight at Leisure
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From: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 4:45 PM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: Sigh...
Yeah... i think my limit is email, IM, and cell phones... all other electronics totally throw me. Chalk it up to the time I spent as cheerleader...
Certainly, if I was Queen Amara, it would make me feel better. When you know you're not the only one concerned over someone it seems to take away some of the pressure.
Over ten minutes? Wow... Fine I'll take Rob some cookies... I'll make sure I look my worse too just to spite you! I'll wear long overalls and everything!! ...GAHH!! I don't even own overalls... it goes against everything I've ever learned to look my worse... Man...
I wanted you to keep me from liking Rob! Keep me from thinking we had anything in common! Sigh... I guess that is kinda thinking like you though... Telling myself over and over that a relationship could never happen and if it did it wouldn't last...
GAHH! Is it his intention to completely destroy you emotionally?
... Actually that's probably not his goal... Try and take comfort from what he said. He's a guy and he probably said that to ease you're worry... even though the result was completely the opposite. Let me know how things go. I'm starting to worry about him.
HE WHAT!? GAHH! Sarah! I don't know much about the Underground but if it's anything like the fairy tale world we read about up here that is a definite sign that he is in some SERIOUS trouble! You can get Underground to look for him right?
Oh man now I'm really worried...
Yeah... and I'll probably end up dressing up too since I can't convince myself to look my worse dispite my threats...
Worried and probably not helping your worries (Sorry)
Sue
xXx
From: flyfishing4life(a)yahoo com
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 8:37 PM
To: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Subject: Thank you
Hi, Sue:
Just wanted to say thank you for stopping by with those cookies. It was very thoughtful of Sarah to bake them for me and very pleasant to share them with you. I also appreciate that you've given me your e-mail address. I hope you don't think I'm being too forward in sending this to you.
In the future, feel free to drop by and you don't have to have cookies with you! Who knows, I may just surprise you with a gift of my own! That is to say, uhm,...I don't want you to get the wrong idea, but I am a fairly decent cook, or so I'm told (for being a guy and all...) Oh, the door is always open for you with the welcome mat out.
Rob 8-)
xXx
From: flyfishing4life(a)yahoo com
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 8:45 PM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: Thank You
Hey, Sarah:
First, I would like to say thank you for the cookies. Yes, ginger snaps are my favorite. You were (and are) very thoughtful of my chocolate intolerance. Oh...
Anyway, they were delicious. I'm sorry if I detained your friend Sue, but I thought it would be only polite to invite her in for some. She accepted and she helped me to finish them off. Yes, we were little piggies! (I never could say "No" to your baked goods...) Uhm, so, I'm sorry if you ladies had plans on the evening and I ruined them.
Also, I need to apologize for my behavior the past few days. It's hard, Sarah. Real hard. Hey, I know you have a life and I'm not all that you expected, but I know that I'm more than what I seem to be. I just need some time to adjust; time heals all wounds, or so that is what Chaucer said. Please, give me the time to absorb this. I will and I can, unless you are cruel enough to try to smother me with your kindness.
You're not that cruel, are you?
Rob
xXx
From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 9:05pm
To: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: Sigh...
Psycho Sue,
Now what did I tell you? Everything was okay when you took the cookies to Rob - he invited you in to share them! That's fabulous!
I'm trying not to think about Jareth's last few emails, now. The more I think about them, the more fretful I get. Instead, I just...
...
Well... I imagine what I would say to him, if I saw him again. I know this isn't healthy. It's only been, what, a week and a half? You would think I wouldn't be that upset. But I am. So... I just imagine seeing him again, instead. At the very least, it forces hope down my throat, making me believe that I will see him again.
How crazy is it that I already know the question you're asking? You want to know what I'd say to him, right?
It changes, depending on my mood. Some times I think if I saw him again, the first thing I'd do is run and jump at him, throwing my arms around his neck - this thought comes typically when I'm in the worst moods, because I'm really missing him. When I'm thinking more sensibly, I think that I'd walk right up to him and slap him hard - because that's what any normal woman would do. But, usually, I think that I'll talk to him calmly, telling him the stupid sappy things, like how much I've missed him and why.
The 'why', though... that's hard. It's hard to admit, even in my own head. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, doesn't it? I would tell him how... how much I look forward to being near him, to hearing his voice. Tell him why the bumps raised on my arms when he'd touch me - and not just when he kissed me, but... you know, just in our lessons and such.
Oh, you know. All the silly sappy things.
I dunno.
Hm. I think I need to go eat something... I haven't been very hungry lately. I just don't feel like eating, you know? I think I'm worn a tad thin, perhaps. Ah well. I wonder if that chicken I had in the fridge is still good...
Later girly,
Sarah
xXx
From: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 9:37 PM
To: flyfishing4life(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE:Thank you
Hey Rob!
Hey no problem. Sarah's a sweet heart. She hates to see you upset. And thanks for sharing them with me :) I know it's hard to share Sarah's cookies.
Oh you're not being to forward. I gave you my email so you COULD email me. I mean besides texting it's the easiest way to get in contact with me.
I just might take you up on that offer. I like visiting with you. :) So you can cook? That's pretty impressive. I have quite a few brothers and all they can do is burn water. We might be able to trade recipes... I mean, YOU are a fisher and I know some pretty good fish dishes.
Um... Not to seem to forward with you or anything but uh... One of my jobs is make-up artist for live Theater. I've been working on the Beauty and the Beast Broadway down at The Troubadour. I know going to musicals is kinda a girlie thing but uh... we open this week and I was kinda wondering if you wanted to go and watch it... with me...
I mean if you don't want to that's totally fine... it's just fun to go on my own so I thought I'd ask.
Sue
xXx
From: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 10:00PM
To: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Subject: I can't believe I just did that...
Ok Rob emailed me... and do you know what I do? I go and invite him to the Musical I've been working on... GAH!! I'm nervous enough as it is since I'm the one who designed ALL the make up for this one... Let alone inviting Rob to go WITH me and see MY work... man I'm going to have a nervous break down...
It's Beauty and the Beast... He's never gonna wanna go...
GAHH!!
Sue
xXx
From: flyfishing4life(a)yahoo com
Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 10:18 PM
To: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE:Thank you
Hey, Sue:
This weekend? Which day? I mean, I don't have anything planned, unless I include this! 8-D
Wow, you work backstage doing the make-up? That's really cool. But, you'll be working the show, right? Wouldn't you be backstage for the performance? Do you think you could get me in for a small backstage tour? Could I watch it from the wings? I've always wanted to see the workings behind the 'magic'. (Don't tell anyone, but, I always secretly root for Raoul in Phantom and I always end up sniffling when Grizabella comes on stage. Sh-h-h-h-h)
I'd love to share recipes with you one day. I'm probably a better campfire cook than a kitchen cook, so, I might have a few weird ones up my sleeve! (Recipes, that is...) The trick to a good fish recipe is it's flexibility because you just don't know what you'll end up bringing out of the river. I'll love to see what you have, uh...in your recipe box, that is.
So, let me know which day and what time I should meet you and where this weekend. The Troubadour? I think I know of a really good coffee shop a couple of blocks away. It's a bit off the beaten path and on Thursday nights that have a pretty decent live house jazz trio. I haven't been there in years, though. Perhaps, if you like, we could go there after the show, if you're not too tired from work.
Rob 8-)
xXx
From: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2008 9:32AM
To: flyfishing4life(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE:Thank you
Rob!!
It'll be running for a couple of weeks, so any time you're free is good. I'm thinking maybe Saturday... cuz Friday's kinda short notice.
YEAH! I do make up and costumes. It's my absolute PASSION!!
I'm actually a little nervous about this performance since I had to have special lesson to make my monsters not look like Frankenstein. Beast just CAN'T look like Frankenstein ya know. So I'm really praying that the make-up is good.
As to a backstage tour, I think I can arrange that. I have to show up an hour early to do make-up before the show and I have to go backstage during intermission to touch up. Either of those times you could come with me. Or both if you like.
You like stage shows? You don't know how happy that makes me. It's hard enough in this day and age to find a girl who likes to watch live performances let alone a guy... I mean uh... I'll stop before I put my foot in my mouth...
Don't you just LOVE campfire cooking though? NOTHING comes close to that smoky flavor that you get from a campfire. The closet I can find is a grilling and that still tastes like it's missing something. you have a point about flexibility, I mean if you only know Largemouth recipes what do you do with a nice Trout? (And again thanks to having a large family if it's edible I can cook it.)
Actually next time I have a chance I gotta show you this rice and fish recipe... It was made for chicken but on a whim I cooked it with fish instead and it's pretty tasty.
I'm still thinking Friday or Saturday would be best. They'll (oddly enough) be our slowest days according to presale tickets. The slower the day the better chance of me being able to watch most of the performance.
I'd love to see that coffee shop of yours! I wouldn't worry about me being tired... I'd be more worried about me being nutty. After a stage performance I'm pretty hyped on adrenaline... hopefully I won't be to embarrassing. I tend to sing and dance when I'm excited.
Sue :P
xXx
From: flyfishing4life(a)yahoo com
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2008 12:27 PM
To: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE:Thank you
Hey, Sue:
Saturday sounds great. Will it be a matinee or an evening performance? Or, is that my choice, if there are both? If there are two and you have to work both of them, you decide which one you would like company with. I wouldn't want to put you out.
That would be great if I could go with you backstage either before the show or intermission. Oh, WOW!
Yeah, I sort of have a secret passion for the theater. Not that I have anything to hide, goodness knows I'm a pretty straight forward sort of person, but, in the neighborhood I grew up in and with my uncles, if you showed the slightest inclination towards the arts, you were considered a pansy. Now, I have nothing against pansies, they're a lovely little flower and they happen to be my mother's favorite. At least that is what she used to say, but now I wonder if she was just trying to spare my feelings...
I see if that coffee shop is still in business. It's been a while since I've been there last. It's a little hole-in-the-wall establishment that somehow managed to build great acoustics.
So, let me know what time on Saturday.
See you then!
Rob 8-)
xXx
From: FaeRel(a)crystalcast com
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 4:20 PM
To: cluckerswillruletheworld(a)yahoo com
Subject: Not another one
Toby,
We did not see you at the expected time yesterday and I have yet to receive a response to my email. I admit that I am probably overly anxious following Jareth's disappearance, but I cannot help but worry about your state now, as well. Draconis is terribly upset, too. He states that he has monitored your home and noticed dangerous levels of magic, mostly Chaos. I do not know what you are doing, Toby, but beware. You are very likely to do yourself harm if you continue.
If he had the ability, Draconis would have traveled Above today to check on you. Unfortunately, travel between the worlds is fairly limited to those gifted with Chaos. As Goblin Queen, my pendant allows me certain access, however I have been utterly swamped dealing with the goblins. They are not happy about the new monarchy.
Speaking of being swamped, if you do return to the castle, be certain to avoid the throne room, unless you are a very good swimmer.
Worried,
Rel
xXx
From: RoyalMumsie(a)yahoo com
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2008 5:15 pm
To: FairiesByte(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: Flabbergasted
To
Lady Sarah
My dear lady,
The reason we all turn to you is that Jareth disappeared shortly after Tobias's party, he is instructing the both of you thus spending a great deal of time with you and the simple fact that he considers you his close friend, perhaps more now. Nobody Underground seemed to know his whereabouts so the logical idea was to look Aboveground. Again, all this is no fault of your own.
You, my dear seem to have a splendid gift for companionship. You have the ability to befriend all manner of characters and it seems to have proven useful to you on numerous occasions. It does not surprise me in the slightest that your kind heart has room for even the vilest of creatures. I simply do not have the patience and I believe it makes you the better woman for it.
You really do miss him, don't you? I am so touched... He had better have a better reason than a burned sleeve for all of this. He's been told more than once how rude it is to keep others waiting on him.
You both are still doing your meditations, correct? Even without instruction it is good to keep your magic under control. If you need any crystals to spin I can accommodate you. Also I have a few books for you to look over. They won't provide much help to Tobias and you won't necessarily be able to perform many spells with them but they will give you a basic idea of the concepts of Order. Perhaps if you're brave enough you can attempt to remove that stain from your carpeting. I have left them in your dining room. If you have any questions please feel free to ask me. Stay positive, dear. Something has to give way soon. It simply has to.
Wishing the best,
Her Royal Highness
Queen-Emeritus of the Goblins
Amara
xXx
From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2008 6:08pm
To: flyfishing4life(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: Thank You
Hey Rob,
You're welcome on the cookies. No worries about detaining Sue or about ruining the evening or anything. I didn't mind, and I don't think Sue did, either.
I don't want to be cruel. Take all the time you need.
Your friend,
Sarah
xXx
From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2008 6:45pm
To: PrinceHoggleBoES(a)crystalcast com
Subject: RE: Worried
Dear Hoggle,
So that's what happened. No wonder you hated me!
...
Seems like my kisses only lead to trouble. Ha!
...
Eh, on second thought... that's not very funny. Hm.
Do you really think he was... jealous? The whole time? If so, then why would he disappear after kissing me? I don't know, everything is so confusing right now.
I'm okay, though. Really. Jareth taught me enough about my magic that I've been meditating and keeping things under control - plus, I've been in contact with Jareth's mother, Queen Amara, and I think she'll be there if I need any help. She's been very kind to me, so far.
But, I am very glad you've changed your mind. And if I do need you... I will most definitely call.
Lots of love,
Sarah
xXx
From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2008 6:55pm
To: RenfestPrincess(a)yahoo com
Subject: RE: I can't believe I just did that...
Psycho Sue,
Rob? Not want to go to a musical? Are you nuts?! He'll go. He'll be thrilled.
Aww. You're so cute when you're all flustered over a boy.
Later,Sarah
xXx
From: FairiesByte(a)yahoo com
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2008 11:48pm
To: GlitterinKing637(a)crystalcast com
Subject: My Jareth
Dearest Jareth,
I don't think you will get this - I have a nagging feeling that you didn't get the others I've sent, or else you would have come. Still, all the same, I felt like writing you.
It's been almost two weeks since I last saw you. Do you know how often I've thought of you, since then? Since you kissed me, completely changing how I see my life, my goals, my dreams?
Now... I feel like it all centers on you.
And... you're not even here.
Two weeks, and I'm just... tired. I'm tired of guessing where you are, guessing why you've left. Tired of wondering if I'll ever see you again. A dark part of me thinks I never will, but the lighter part of me says that things are always darkest before the dawn, and therefore I will see you...
I just don't know when.
Oh, how I miss you. It's so stupid, that I should miss anyone so much. I've no claim on you, no promise to you, no reason to feel that way, but... I do. I miss you, Jareth.
Please. I don't know if you'll get this, if you're reading this somewhere, laughing at my own undoing, or if there is some part of the story of you and me that I just don't know, and you are getting these, and they're breaking your heart to read them as much as it breaks me to write them.
Please. Come back to me.
Someday...?
I miss you, so much that I can hardly stand it. I find myself thinking of what I'll say to you...
Sometimes, I'm mad as hell, completely furious that you've gone, and all I could think of is walking straight to you and slapping you good. The Sarah I used to be three months ago would have certainly done that. But not me, now. Each time I think of doing it, when my temper gets the better of me, I'm mortified. How could I slap you? How could I be so angry at you, if I could see you again? I instantly am flooded with guilt, and can only think of holding you tightly and begging for forgiveness.
Most of the time, though, I just want to run to you, run into your arms. In my happiest fantasies, you're there, smiling and you catch me, quickly telling me the reason why you've gone, and that you'll never leave me again. Each time, though, I miss the reason why - I'm too pleased that you're there again.
But, usually, that's when I wake up, and know it was only a dream.
I miss you, and.. well, laugh if you wish - I will be the first to say how insane and crazy this is, but I can't deny the truth of it, either - but I think I've fallen in love with you.
I love you, Jareth.
Please come back. Even if to just laugh at me... please come back to me.
Love,
Your Sarah.
xXx
CAST
in alphabetical order
Amara - La-Petit-Aviateur
Bethany - AmericanWoman
Didymus - FairiesMidwife
Hoggle - Anij
Maggie - Bratney
Rob - Yodeladyhoo
Sarah - MartiOwlsten
Sue - Whisper Branson
Toby - Kore-of-Myth