Disclaimer: The Labyrinth does not belong to me, nor do any of its characters. All ideas are entitled to their original owners.
Author's note: Sorry the chapters are so short but I promise they will get long soon. Just wait till I get back from vacation. -_- I hate the rain--it's only good for writing. ~_^ hang in there
Chapter 3
"Now what were you saying and why are you here? I never asked you to take away my little sister..." This caused the goblin king to chuckle as he walked slowly over to her. "I was saying that if you wished, you could go to the underground, no one ever said you couldn't." Rhia's eyes became distant then, her great imagination taking over.
How she would love to escape this world in place for one that was full of magic and adventure... but why on earth would he offer this to her? She shook her head slowly, maintaining her cool composure. "Why me?" was all she could manage. Jareth simpered- indeed she did wish to go with him, but he had no clue what to tell her.
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"Well it's very lonely there with only mindless goblins around and..." he stopped thinking right there. After all he was THE goblin king, no one asked him questions! Finally, making up his mind, he said. "Well if you don't want to go... then I'll just have to find someone else.." He watched her expression and bingo, he had baited her hook line and sinker.
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Rhia's eyes went wide as he turned to leave. What am I thinking!!?? This is the chance of a lifetime! No one here really cares for me that much, and besides what is the worst that could possibly happen? Without another thought Rhia jumped up, scaring Legend in the process. "Wait, I'll go!!! I'll... I mean.." embarrassed she put herself back in check. "What's in it for you? I know your character like a book.. You want something in return.."
Jareth nodded. "Only the company of something that is NOT a goblin. Besides who else has a lovely snowy owl to bring with them?" she smiled in excitement. "You mean.. I can take her with?" Jareth nodded. Rhia's mind was set.
"Well shall we be going I haven't all day." he slowly shifted his weight and glared at her. "Wait! I mean, do I need to take anything with me?" he shook his head. "Rhia, all will be provided." She looked at his cold face with a feint smile and nodded. "One more thing then.." Rhia turned and set Legend on a nearby perch and, without another word exited the room, leaving Jareth to follow if he chose to.
Rhia turned down the hall and reentered her sister's room. She bent over the sleeping child and gave her a small farewell kiss, then she placed a small wolf stuffed animal in the child's arms. Rhia smiled in memory, her sister loved this toy, and she supposed that down that she was leaving, the little one could have it.
"Goodbye little one" She whispered through the dark as she made her way back to her room. once there, she grabbed her favorite leather cloak that she had made but a year ago, then shoved a few of her most precious items in a knapsack. When she finished she tied her cloak about her neck and had legend climb up her arm. She was ready to leave.
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Jareth waited patiently as Rhia left and returned, suddenly she pronounced she was ready. he smirked and extended a hand. "Take my hand and hold tightly to your owl's leash with the other." he simpered even more as she took his hand. It was quite unnecessary, he just wanted to see if she trusted him, obviously she did. Good for him, bad for her. He thought as he conjured a crystal and returned to the underground with his prize.