Chapter 5
On the forest road leading to the main city were thousands of men marching towards the city their leader Ashtac was in front on his white horse. Ashtac's father who was still alive but ill was not present but Ashtac had wished he was. Some of the men that were with Ashtac were from some villages beyond the mountains to the west these villages they were from were poor so just wanted help and Ashtac convinced them that he will help if he was their King but he lied to them. Descendants of the outsiders that helped Prince Latimer and later his son were also with Ashtac.
Since Ashtac believed he was the rightful King through his father who had been told that his ancestor Prince Latimer was the rightful King born first he was not told the full truth Latimer was born second but they did not know this and believed they were the rightful Kings Ashtac was going to take the throne back whatever the cost the current King and Queen were powerless their son wasn't on the planet and King Edwin was unable to fight.
In the throne room everyone waited for Prince Jareth to get back more and more people had filled the room such as mayors from the towns and villages that were in ruins other's were maids and other people who worked in the castle and then there were soldiers who were marching from the throne room out into the courtyard.
Rose and The Doctor were stood beside each other near The TARDIS Katie was also near them as they all watched the chaos in the room.
Katie looked towards the entrance and watched as a little girl ran down the red marble steps and into the room she ran towards the table to The King and Queen. Katie watched as Queen Alyce picked the girl up it was clear to Katie this was the little sister of Jareth. As everyone was preoccupied Katie slipped out of the room no one saw her leave.
In his room, Jareth was now getting changed he was nervous as he put his gold-plated armour on this was the first time in his life that he had to fight in a battle but he was skilled with a sword. As he was fastening his gold-plated armour Katie walked into his room as she did Jareth looked up as she opened the door and shut it behind her quickly.
"You shouldn't be here," He said to her
"What in your room?... Oh, I'll go then..." Katie replied and turned towards the door to leave
"No!..." Jareth quickly said and Katie paused she looked at him as he took a breath "On this planet, there is a battle coming, Katie..."
"Oh was there I didn't know..."
"Katie this is serious" Jareth replied as he took a few steps towards her
"Jareth I'll be fine because I'll be inside..." Katie looked up at the ceiling "This castle with its strong defences waiting for you" She said and looked down again and towards the window
"You, your mother and The Doctor shouldn't be here you..."
"Are you saying we shouldn't have come?"
"No..."
"Then what Jareth please..." Katie said and looked at him and then at the floor trying to contain her emotions
"If I die they'll get to the castle they will kill everyone they won't stop and Ashtac will take throne..." Jareth reached out to her holding both her hands "They will kill you, Katie"
"But... Your sister and mother are here... what about you and your father..."
"I'm here because I was told to come, Katie, this is my home and I have to protect it as well as it's people..." Jareth said as he looked towards the window but looked back at Katie "My mother she won't go but if things get bad I want you with The Doctor's help to take my mother and sister to safety..."
"But what about your father?" Katie asked as she looked at him curiously
"He says he has a burden to hold and if I die then he would gladly die knowing my mother and sister are safe"
"But Jareth The Doctor could do something..." She said as a tear rolled down her cheek
"Or make it worse..." Jareth replied letting go and walking away a little
"But Jareth..."
"No buts!" He shouted at her as he walked over to Katie "I love you Katie and I don't want to lose you so don't get involved just go! Just leave!" He shouted again making Katie jump twice her eyes closed as she struggled to contain her tears for a moment as Jareth looked away. Then Katie sniffed wiped her tears and held her head high
"And... I love... you too... but you and I know that we can't"
Quietly Jareth looked at her
"I know... I have to marry someone of my own kind whether it's human or Atinition not someone who is of Gallifreyan and human... if they find out I don't know what would happen..." Jareth said gesturing to the window to the people of Atinitie he looked back at Katie "I don't want to lose you I'm sorry I shouted..."
Katie took a step towards him and smiled she took his hands
"Do you remember that night in Paris..." She said to him as he nodded and smiled "I just want you to know that was the best night of my life that I shall never forget"
"And mine Katie..." Jareth said as he hugged her
"You bring me peace Jareth," She said as she whispered in his ear her tears threatening to spill again
"I..." Jareth was about to reply when outside his door they heard someone run past they both looked towards the door and then at each other Katie let go of Jareth
"I must be going they'll be looking for me" She said as she turned but was grabbed by Jareth and she turned to him he kissed her on the lips and she returned it after a few moments they let go "I'll see you later" Jareth said quietly and with a nod Katie walked out of room Jareth watched her go.
End Of Chapter 5
