Sarah's attacked and Jareth doesn't know it … or does he? Read and find out.
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Then … Now … and For Eternity
Chapter Five:
New Friends
Jareth and the others stormed into the room just as Beryl doubled over and gasped in pain. "Now the kingdoms will be mine to rule again!"
With a flick of his wrist, Conal activated the cuffs and choker. Sarah groaned as bands of dark energy wrapped around and traveled down the length of her body. After a few seconds she writhed as she fought against the thoughts and images filling her mind.
"Release her now Conal!" Jareth roared in hate.
The other man grinned. "Why would I want to do that? The process hasn't even come close to breaking her will yet. Oh, and if you touch the manacles while they're active she'll die a painful and slow death. Doesn't really matter to me, how about you?"
"We'll stop you, whoever you are!" Serena bellowed as she stepped forward.
Conal chuckled. "And you are?"
"We'll show you who we are!" Raye snapped.
"MOON CRYSTAL POWER!"
"MARS STAR POWER!"
"MERCURY STAR POWER!"
"JUPITER STAR POWER!"
"VENUS STAR POWER!"
Beryl gasped and panted out angrily. "No! You won't ruin my plans this time moon brat! This baby will be mine and her father as well!"
With that Beryl teleported looking as if she was in great pain. Conal still wore a smirk, but Jareth could tell that he was unnerved. "So, you're the brats that made me stick to some old vows my father trapped me with. I should give you a warm gift to show you all my full appreciation."
The he threw a dark blood red crystal at the group, but Jareth countered it with one of his clear crystals. Trying it again, Conal was surprised when an enchanted rose was next to stop him. "So, Elysian's Crowned Prince is here as well. All the more fun for me."
"See if this is fun dweeb! MARS FLAME SNIPER ATTACK!"
That threw Conal hard against the wall and nearly out of the window. He created and threw another dark blood red crystal, yelling before he threw it at Mars, "You bitch!"
"VENUS LOVE CHAIN ENCIRCLE!"
That shattered the crystal long before it neared Mars.
"JUPITER SUPREME THUNDER CRASH!"
This time Conal went out the window, but turned into a raven and flew away. Nephrite and Molly were barely holding Jareth back away from Sarah.
Rini grabbed Moon's leg. "Moon momma, what about the Silver Crystal? We can use both of them …"
"Let's save yours back for now Rini. She won't expect your crystal. Now to undo Beryl's hold. MOON CRYSTAL HEALING POWER!"
The power of the crystal warmed and covered Sarah's writhing body, calming and quieting the Goblin Queen. Then, one by one, the wrist and neck manacles each exploded into moon dust. Sarah slowly opened her eyes. "Jareth?"
Using his magick Jareth materialized next to her and pulled his wife into his embrace. "It's alright now, Sarah."
"No it's not! She has our baby girl! She said something about one day after she's born we'd never be able to get her back!" Sarah was beside herself with grief.
"We will get our daughter back Sarah. I will not let that witch win over us so easily, and I will not let her birth our daughter." Jareth growled, frustrated that he seemingly couldn't protect his beloved wife.
Nephrite turned sharply from the window. "I know where they are. Conal has not gone into league with the rebel Unseelie Courts. He is in alliance with Fomorians! Brother, we are going to need much more than the Sailor Scouts in this fight!"
"Sarah, are you healed enough to teleport?" Jareth right then only wanted to safe guard his wife and daughter.
Sarah was still shaking. Her daughter was gone, she never even knew the baby existed and the little girl was gone. Time for Beryl and Conal both to pay! "I'm just upset. I'll be all right. Let's go get our daughter!"
"First we are going to need to get allies. Puck and the others will meet us at Knockma. King Finbheara is still hosting a celebration in honor of our wedding Sarah. We will need all of the Daoine Sidhe that we can gain for this fight." Jareth explained.
"Um, I'm not up to date on my Fae links. Can someone please explain some of this to me?" Sailor Moon asked.
"Long ago, when Beryl twisted my brother's mind, she had her most powerful wizards summon a horde of demons – including the Seven Shadows. They were all called the Fomorians, and were called to destroy the Fae – the only races she knew could help Queen Serenity destroy her." Jareth explained.
"Beryl lost track of time, and luck had it that she forgot the annual pilgrimage to Tir Na Nog. We had boats partially ready for the journey. Most of the Fae were evacuated to the ships until I could open the gateway to the Underground. The only ones left behind were a very few of the Seelie Court and all of the Unseelie Court, because the Fomorians spotted the escaping ships and the Courts.
"Obyron was the High General of the Unseelie Court, he saw the danger and called together his troops. Most courts dislike the Unseelie Court because of how wicked their evil pranks were, but they have some of the most formidable warriors. It was because of their skills and valiance that all of the Fae were sent to the Underground. Obyron himself rescued Hoggle, who was only a very young child, that day. That was where our dear friend got his limp.
"The Unseelie Court not only held off the Fomorians, but sent the demons back into a retreat. But, their numbers were wounded – some near fatally. The Unseelie Court had to retreat to the underground sanctuary between the true Underground and Aboveground to rest and heal. It was soon after that attack that Beryl overran the Earth and then attacked the Moon Kingdom.
"Those few surviving members of the Seelie Court on that beach came together to form an internal group known as the Daoine Sidhe. This group are all warriors, healers, and wizards of highest honor. They usually love a good fight, a game called hurling (which is close to what Sarah has called soccer), and chess." Jareth sighed as he finished his tale.
Sailor Moon looked to the floor. "I never knew how terrible the fight had went on Earth. I told mother that it was not courteous to leave the Kingdoms of the Earth without our direct help; especially with the fact that my fiancé was born there. She was so scared of leaving our Kingdom defenseless. And in the end all of the Kingdoms suffered for it, and the Moon Kingdom was destroyed completely."
"Moon Princess, your mother could have had no idea of what was happening on Earth. And I doubt that even if she had sent every citizen of the Moon to fight would have made any difference. None blame you or your Kingdom. It has been thanks to my brother's tales of your fight against Beryl that the Scouts have gained a good name among my kind in the last few years. Molly has told him everything, and Nephrite tells it to all in turn." Jareth spoke kindly.
Nephrite smiled and nodded when Moon looked over at him with tears in her eyes. "Then let's show them how true his stories were."
Jareth, Sarah, Molly, and Nephrite all transported the group to Connaught, Ireland – to the Kingdom of Knockma.
Beneath the fairy hill was one of the largest and grandest fairs Sarah had ever seen! The sight of it made her smile for the first time since losing her baby. Jareth saw the wonder in his wife's eyes and swore to himself that they would join in the festival after their daughter was safely in Sarah's womb and Beryl was gone from their lives for good.
Nearly right away Knockma's Queen, Oonagh, greeted the group.
She was wearing a gorgeous dark blue gown that had silver and gold trimmings – it perfectly accented her cornflower blue eyes that seemed to go on and on in depth. Her hair was golden with fiery red highlights that fell from her head to the to the floor. She had it pulled back from her face with beautiful primroses and gold and silver vines.
"Jareth! We hadn't hoped to see you so soon into the festival! Oh, and Queen Sarah is with you. My goodness Sarah, have you been a crying? Tell me what is the matter."
Already Sarah liked Oonagh. But, having to think again about what had brought the group to that celebration, brought tears to the new Queen's eyes and lump to her throat. "Queen Beryl and Conal attacked us and stole mine and Jareth's unborn daughter. We have come in the hopes of getting some much needed aid to reclaim our child."
"Sarah, allow me to explain one detail. The Fae have never and never will see Beryl as a true Queen. She gained that position through deceit, murder, and magick used against our kind. You are the Queen of the Goblins, not Beryl. Not even the renegades of the old Unseelie Court would deem to grant her that title. And of course you will find aid here. Come we should tell this all to Finbheara. He is crafty and has a brave heart, and I'm sure that he will not turn your group away."
Over at the chess tables they found him playing against, and beating, Lord Oberon. Grateful for the reprieve, the Lord of Avalon called out to the group. "The newlyweds come out of seclusion so soon? Anything to tell us all?"
"We did conceive, but Beryl has attacked my Lady in our common throne room and spirited away with the child in her own womb! She plans on birthing the babe and by ritual make the girl hers by my seed. They are being harbored by the last of the original Fomorians! We cannot fight them alone. Old friend, I have come to ask for the help of the Daoine Sidhe." Jareth held tight as Sarah leaned heavily against him. The agony was getting to her. They just had to get the baby back, or he knew he would lose his wife to the heartbreak.
The looks on both men's faces hardened in an instant. Without a word Oberon left the table to gather his troops, including Puck. Finbheara too did the same.
In no time Sally was at Sarah's side. "Is what Puck and I told true, Sarah? I'm so sorry, but we'll make that witch pay for this!"
"Thanks Sal. I just have this feeling of time running out. We have to hurry." Sarah was trembling in fear.
"Fear not Queen Sarah, we will end Beryl and Conal's evil – once and for all. Daoine Sidhe, we are called to aid in the recovery of the unborn daughter of the Goblin King and his new Queen! Take up your arms and follow me!" Finbheara called out and was answered by a rousing battle cry. Sarah weakly felt hope begin to grow in her heart.
Finbheara changed into his battle attire, as did many of those going with the group.
He was dressed all in black, in an outfit much like the one Sarah remembered Jareth wearing when she first went into the Escher room when she was battling for Toby. His bearded face reminded her of a painting an old friend did of the Green Man. His skin was a light autumn leaf brown, and his hair was golden. Though it was wild like Jareth's, King Finbheara had his somewhat tamed back to complete a near Green Man look. His dark eyes burned with anger and pent up rage. Certainly he had a score to settle with Beryl or Conal – if not both.
Knowingly Oonagh smiled. "Conal tried to kidnap and wed our youngest daughter not too long ago. She has yet to recover from the attack, but this celebration has seemed to ease her a bit."
"And then we come in with our news and request. She must be beside herself by now." Sarah gasped, as she hadn't expected something like this would fall onto her shoulders.
A young girl – barely a preteen in appearance – embraced Sarah. "No, I'm not majesty. But, please tell me that I won't have to fear my nightmares of what may happen if he comes back will come true."
"Dear one, if I have my say, he will never come back." Sarah vowed. She now hated Conal more than ever before.
This one was a little longer – I guess. Hope this was at least on the level of good where I will get at the least one review! MAJOR HINT, HINT!! (only 2 reviews and there are 3 … now 4 chapters up? is that fair?)
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