Chapter 3

Disclaimer:See chapter 1

Jareth sighed as the call came from Aboveground. He rarely answered them anymore. The only time he did was when it was like this one. Someone had wished themselves away. Even then, he gave the person a chance to retract the wish. He sometimes wondered if, had he done so with Sarah....

No. That wouldn't have made her love him any sooner. In fact, none of the old prophecy would have happened. Jareth shook his head, no longer strolling down memory lane. There was work to do, he told himself, transforming into an owl for the flight to the Aboveground.

Before returning to his normal form, Jareth stopped on a tree branch near where his target was sitting in a small field. She was crying, though he could see no reason for her to do so. She was certainly pretty enough, with red hair, fair skin, deep green eyes, and a slim figure. She must certainly be popular.

But still, the Goblin King knew from his experiences that nothing was ever as it seemed. For all he knew, this girl, who looked to be no older than Victoria and Trevor, probably had a very good reason. He decided to find out, first, and make sure she was sure to wish herself away was really what she wanted.

"Might I ask what's wrong?" he asked, transforming into his real shape behind her. The girl turned around, startled. "You're him, aren't you? You're the goblin King." she said softly. Jareth nodded sagely. "I am," he said, "and I believe you called. Are you sure you really wish to leave?

The girl just looked up at him, tears still in her eyes. "I...I'm sure....my friend Trevor and I always wondered what it'd be like to go and he's missing and probably dead because they've searched everywhere....and I never got the chance to tell him how I feel....because even though I've never actually met him face to face....I love him....so now...I want to go Underground...because there's so little hope of finding Trevor.

Jareth wondered if she could be speaking of his son. He conjured up a crystal, showing the girl the image inside. "Is this him?" he asked. The girl's eyes lit up when she saw the image. "Yes, it is! Do you know where he is? Can you take me to him?" Jareth smiled softly. Perhaps now there'd be a reason for Victoria to stop her matchmaking.

"I know where he is. He's my son, so it's a good thing you didn't retract your wish. By the way, what's your name?" The girl was definately excited at learning she'd soon see Trevor again. "My name is Fanell," she said. Jareth only nodded before taking the girl's hand and returning with her to the Underground.

A/N Thanks to Unicorn Lady with helping me choose Fanell!