A/N: Hello my dear readers. So... I was thinking about making this the last chapter. I would do an epilogue chapter. But idk. What do you think? If you think I should post some more I think I can force my brain to come up with a couple more chapters. Please, review and tell me! Love you all!

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Kaye ran as fast as she could through the castle halls. Past gasping fae and surprised goblins.

"Misses!" Sniggle yelled out as he tried to run after her as she passed. Kaye skidded to a halt, quickly turning to face him, her eyes wide.

"Sniggle! I need to get where he can't see. Somewhere he doesn't know." She said in a panic. He looked up at her with matching large eyes before nodding, offering her his hand.

"We ain't got much time Misses." He told her before they ran down the hall to go outside.

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"He can't see in the homes. You'll be safe here Misses. Just don't go outside." Sniggle told her.

"Thank you," Kaye said, her eyes welling up with tears.

"Don't cry Misses!" Sniggle fretted, rushing about his kitchen till he found a cloth, handing it to her.

"I'm sorry... I just..."

Sniggle pushed a chair over to her before sitting in one his self. Kaye smiled as she looked at the small chair.

"I don't want to break it." She told him before sitting on the floor.

"Are you cryin' from what happened?" He asked her, swinging his feet that couldn't reach the floor. Kaye sighed as she bowed her head.

"Yes. No. Well, sort of. Ug." She groaned, falling back on the floor, spreading out her arms.

"I'm upset with what happened yes. But I understand why. It was the fact he pushed me away after that bothers me most. He doesn't want me here anymore. I caused too much trouble."

She lifted her head to look at Sniggle as he shook his head, his ears flapping.

"That's not it Misses. My momma told me the story of the Goblin King.

The king was a strong 'un. Feared above all others, yet just 'nd fair to 'is people. Then came the day the great king found love. He pulled all 'is tricks 'nd secrets to win the lady, but try as he might. She rejected him. Crushin' 'is heart and dreams. He became full of bitterness and hatred. A cruel king that would so send ya to the bog than look at cha.

I think, 'nd don't tell 'em I said this. But I think 'e's scared you'll do the same." Sniggle said. Kaye laid flat on the dirt floor, tears streaming down her face.

"He's so stupid." Kaye sniffled, wiping at her tears.

"Momma says all boys are. I think she's just crazy. I ain't dumb." Sniggle said proud-fully, puffing out his chest. Kaye laughed as she pulled her self back into a sitting position.

"You're smarter than I am Sniggle." She sighed, running her fingers through her hair. They both turned towards the opened window as the booms of drums filled the air.

"What's going on?"

"The drums of war."

Kaye looked over at him, seeing that his face had gone ashen in color.

"War?" Kaye asked, standing up and going to the window.

"We have to get ya to the castle. It might not be safe here much longer."

Kaye nodded as she followed him outside into the crowd of rushing goblins. The moment both her feet were on the cobblestones, a gust of wind blasted through the small street, knocking over the smaller goblins. Sniggle clung to Kaye's leg as he ducked behind her.

"Jareth."

His name left her lips as little more than a breath. His hair was disheveled as was his appearance, he feet lacking his normal stockings and boots as he looked at her.

"I'm sorry that I-"

Her words were cut short as he ran forward, wrapping her in a hug,

"You're too smart for my own good." He said, burying his face in her hair. Kaye reached up, grabbing a hold of the front of his shirt.

"We are going to have to talk when you finish with whatever the drums are for," Kaye said, gaining a nod from him in agreement as he pulled back from her.

"Yes. Come, I have to get ready to see the Ogre King."

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Kaye paced about her room as she waited for Jareth to come back. She had already bathed, putting on a clean gown and brushing her hair afterward. She had even brushed Draco to try and keep her mind and hands busy. But now she was left with nothing but to worry. As there was a knock on the door she rushed forward, quickly opening it. Chase smiled at her in greeting.

"Miss. Kaye. You are requested in the dining hall." He said, offering her his arm, his face slightly flushed.

"Have you been drinking?" Kaye asked, not able to hide the surprise in her tone. Chase's smile grew a little more at the question.

"Kind of. Once the other kingdom got here and we cleared up the whole Kamar thing. We have been talking and reissuing our bonds. The king, my brother, and I would love for you to join us." He said, grinning at her. Kaye's eye twitched at his words.

"So I stayed in this room. Worrying about you all for hours and you've been drinking?"

Chase's shoulders drooped as his smile faded.

"Yes, M'Lady."

Kaye took a deep breath, trying to calm her anger.

"Go have fun, Chase. I'm sorry I ruined your fun. Tell Jareth I have something I have to take care of." She said with a nod before leaving to go to the garden. Draco at her heels. Chase blinked a few times before he ran after her.

"Miss. Kaye! Where are you going?" He asked as he caught up to her.

"I need to go calm my nerves. I really feared the worst for you all. I need to quite my anger. I don't like feeling like this."

"I will accompany you then. It's the least I can do."

She smiled softly up at him.

"It's alright. I have Draco. Go, have fun with everyone. Really."

Chase looked down at her for a moment longer before he nodded, going back to the hall. Kaye sighed as stepped out onto the cobblestone path, walking a ways away from the castle before sitting on one of the stone benches. Draco huffed as he laid down next to her, placing his head on her feet. She looked up at the stars that shined so brightly with the lack of the moon.

"Hiding from me again?" Jareth's voice broke through her silence.

"Not hiding. Just grounding." Kaye told him. Jareth walked behind her, pulling her to rest against his torso.

"Chase told me you were upset. I didn't send for you sooner in case things took a change. It's safe now."

He slowly ran his fingers through her hair as she laid her head against his chest.

"You tried to send me away because of her, didn't you?"

Jareth let out a sigh of his own as he looked up at the stars.

"I have a habit of treating love as though it's a battle. Strategies and fail-safes. Get to others before they get you." He explained, searching the sky as though it held answers to unasked questions.

"I'm not her. I'm sure everyone's told you this though. So you can't put much stock in it. But, if you don't tell me things, I can't help." She told him, looking up at him.

"The same for you. If you're mad, say so. Throw something at me. Scream. Whatever helps. Don't go and hide anymore."

Jareth looked down at her as he said this, his face serious.

"I guess we both have things to work on huh?"

He laughed softly at this, hugging her to him.

"Yeah. I guess so."