A/N: (Emmy) Hiyo all, and welcome to a new chapter of 'Realm Hopping'. We're very glad you enjoyed the first chapter! And remember, for now this is in -my- realm, so you might want to read my Labyfics to understand better. And as always, please remember to review!

Disclaimer: The Labyrinth isn't ours. (Both) Such a pity! (Laurie) Well, I'm sure they're grateful it's not...wouldn't be *quite* the same place. *mischievous grin* (Emmy) Yes...I can imagine. And I am scared of what it would be like. Now, on with our story! (Laurie) Right-o!

~*~*~*~

Laurie entered the "Blue Rose" room, and looked around carefully. "So this is where I'll be staying for the next few weeks," she thought. She grinned to herself, "I do *not* mind at all!" The room was decorated in shades of blue, from the palest blue of a wilted flower to the deep blue of the night sky. The bed was in the center of the room, with a dark blue bedset. The canopy was of a shimmery fabric Laurie couldn't place. There was a desk in the corner, almost unnoticeable. She approached it and noticed writing paper, pens and pencils, and a note from Emmy.

"Laurie," it read, "Knowing how you like to write, here's some paper, on the off chance you find time. Emmy."

She smiled, then lay down on the bed and sighed happily. She certainly was going to enjoy herself here.

She heard Emmy yelling to her from downstairs. "Laurie? What's your favorite pizza topping?"

"Mushrooms!" came the reply. She thought curiously, "They have pizza delivery in the Underground?"

"All right then!" yelled Emmy. "There are some clothes in the closet for you to change into."

Laurie hopped off the bed and ran to the closet. She slid open the door, and her jaw dropped. The closet was full! She called down to Emmy, "When did you do all this? And what should I wear?" She blinked nervously at the clothes in the closet. What all were they going to do? And whom would they meet?

Emmy walked into the room, obviously tired of yelling. "They belong to Gemini, a friend of my sister's and mine. She's about your size. And she loves blue, it being her hair color and all, so that's why this room is blue. And pick whatever you like."

Laurie laughed nervously. "Are we going anywhere today, or will we be hanging around here?"

Emmy smiled. "Just pick something you like. We'll have something to eat first, then we're going out. I'm not telling you where though, it's a surprise!" With that, Emmy left, closing the door behind her.

Laurie bit her lip, contemplating the contents of the closet. She wanted to dress nice, but what if Emmy had planned a foot trip? Getting fed up with her own indecisiveness, she pulled out a royal blue dress, with silver cobwebbing delicately sewn into the velvet. She quickly changed, finding all the accessories she needed in a little chest. She stood straight and brushed out the dress, pleased. She slid her feet into the silver slippers she had found at the bottom of the closet, and made her way down the stairs, feeling like a princess.

Emmy smiled when she saw Laurie. "You look lovely, Laurie. But remind me to change into something nicer before we leave, I don't look nearly as nicely dressed as you!"

Laurie smelt a familiar odor, and saw Emmy taking several things out of an old-fashioned oven. They were. "Mini pizzas!" Laurie laughed at what she had thought earlier. "I guess there is no delivery then, eh?"

"Yes, thought you'd enjoy one," said Emmy, putting one with mushrooms on a plate, setting it at a small table in the kitchen.

"Thank you so much," Laurie replied, realizing just how hungry she was.

Apollo walked in, and Emmy set an anchovy pizza on a plate on the floor next to him. "Thank you Emmy, it looks delicious."

Emmy just smiled, sitting down, and eating her own black olive pizza.

Laurie leaned over her plate, careful not to spill anything on her dress. Her eyes widened at the first bite. "Mmm...Emmy, dish ish dewicioush!"

"Thank you." said Emmy. "I learned how to make pizzas several decades ago when I went to Italy."

Laurie swallowed slowly, savoring each bite. "I hope to go one day. I've heard so much about Italy. Is it as lovely as it sounds?"

"Yes," said Apollo. "Just tell Emmy your favorite foods, and she's probably learned how to cook it."

Laurie's eyes brightened mischievously. "Know how to make a gumbo?"

"Quite, I especially loved the Leaning Tower of Pisa," said Emmy. "Yes, I learned several kinds of Gumbo, I like shrimp Gumbo personally."

Laurie's eyes narrowed, trying to think of different foods that were particular to Louisiana. "What about boudin? And jambalaya?"

Emmy stood up, washing out her empty plate. "You go ahead and eat, I need to change out of these clothes, they've got flour and pizza sauce on them. Hmm, I know jambalaya, but not boudin, sorry."

Laurie laughed. "Don't worry about it. Trying to think of some way to convince to visit me some day. I have to have *something* to offer, and boudin sounds good enough!" She finished eating, then brought her plate to the sink. She called out to Emmy, "Thanks for the pizza!"

Emmy walked up the stairs, laughing. She came down a few minutes later, dressed in a green silk Poet's shirt, with a black velvet vest, black pants, and comfortable looking black boots. Her hair was up, tied back with a large silver clip, in the shape of a butterfly, which had many of, what looked like, emeralds. "You're quite welcome."

Laurie looked at Emmy's clothing, then down at her own dress. "Should I wear pants, also?"

Emmy shrugged. "Whatever you like, a dress is fine, but we are going to have to do some walking, so if you aren't used to walking in long dresses..."

Laurie headed for the stairs. "Be right back!"

Apollo just laughed. "Women!"

"Don't even go there Apollo!" said Emmy.

~*~*~*~

When she returned, she wore an outfit like Emmy's, only her shirt was, predictably, blue. She had pulled her hair into a low bun, at the nape of her neck. Long hair really wasn't good for walking. "Ready."

"Good then!" said Emmy. The three walked out, Emmy closing the door behind them. "We're going to the Goblin Castle. I thought you'd enjoy meeting Jareth Junior and his wife Krysta."

Laurie froze, eyes wide. Once again, she was made speechless. She turned quickly to run back in the house, but she tripped over Apollo.

"Oof!" said Apollo, somehow not falling. Laurie, on the other hand, hit the ground with a grunt.

"Forget something Laurie?" said Emmy, helping her new friend up. Laurie, eyes still as big as saucers, could not reply.

"Is she ok?" asked Apollo.

Slowly Laurie came back to herself, and shook herself, both mentally and physically. "Sorry. Just a brief bout of...shock."

Emmy raised an eyebrow. "Oh, right then..."

"You certainly are in shock a lot," said Apollo.

"What do expect, around you guys?" Laurie replied. Emmy and Apollo both laughed. "So," Laurie continued, "I'm actually going to meet...the Goblin King?"

"Yes, Jareth Junior." said Emmy.

"Wait, what happened to Jareth, Jareth-Jareth? As in Sarah-and-Jareth?"

"They got married," said Emmy, smiling as she had figured what Laurie's reaction would be.

"Yes, Jareth Junior is their son," said Apollo.

"But...but, but-" Laurie couldn't think of what to say.

"But what?" asked Emmy.

"But-- I don't know. How?"

"With the help of a fairy who likes to play Matchmaker." said Emmy. "Yours truly."

Laurie smiled at the fairy. "Sometime, you'll have to tell me the whole story. But for now, who's Krysta?"

"An Elemental sister." said Emmy. "And you have read the whole story, I believe. Does the screen name Emmy-chan mean anything to you?"

For about the millionth time that day, Laurie's jaw dropped. She really couldn't think of anything more creative to do, with all the surprises that had been offered her that day. "You mean...oh! I'm so stupid!"

Emmy laughed again. "Yes, amazing, isn't it? And you're not stupid, you'd never think of it, us being from different realms and all. But it's true, the internet connects the realms. The reason you meet some...ah...interesting beings on it."

Laurie thought a moment. "Very good point."

"Quite interesting." muttered Apollo, looking around at the scenery.

Laurie looked accusingly at the tiger, and cleared her throat.

"Apparently you liked my stories then?" said Emmy, changing the subject. "It's lots of fun, seeing all the stories humans have written about Jareth and Sarah. I enjoyed yours immensely."

Laurie smiled brightly. "Thank you! And I *do* love your stories. So I do know how it all happened..." She looked at the fairy. "Just before we go, how will I be expected to treat them? Curtsey, bow, what? How do I address them?"

"Well, Jareth Junior is more- more, ah, laid-back then his Father." said Emmy. "He's pretty informal. He'll most likely shake your hand, smile, and ask how you enjoy the kingdom."

"And Krysta will smile." said Apollo. "And treat you like an equal. They're very nice beings."

"If I were royalty, that's how I'd act." Laurie quickly pushed the daydream away, though, to make room for reality, which was better than any dream. "Well," Laurie said, grinning impishly at the two. "Come on, feet!"

The two Undergroundians groaned at Laurie's comment. They continued walking for an hour or so. Emmy led then up a hill, where some bushes blocked their way. Emmy parted them, letting the three past. What Laurie saw took her breath away. Stretched out before them was The Labyrinth.

"It's- it's beautiful," Laurie said, when she was able to speak again.

"Isn't it?" said Emmy, sighing happily. "I love to just sit up here, on that large rock over there, and just sit and think."

Laurie shivered. "I feel as if the Goblin King will appear over my shoulder, and whisper his whole spiel about the thirteen hours..." Emmy laughed.

Apollo just rolled his eyes at the two females, and kept walking, towards the entrance to The Labyrinth. The girls quickly caught up to him.

~*~*~*~

Finally they reached the entrance. "Hoggle! Hoggle, where are you?"

The dwarf came from around a corner, wiping his mouth, apparently just having finished lunch. "Whot now? Oh, It's yous Emmy, nice ta see ya again. And I swear, I haven't been spraying no biting fairies, honest!"

Emmy hugged the dwarf. "Sure you haven't Hoggle, that's what you always say."

Laurie laughed, and clapped her hands with delight, drawing the dwarf's attention to her.

Hoggle turned to Laurie. "And who's this? Friend o' yours, Emmy?"

"Yes, a friend of ours from a different realm." said Apollo.

Laurie curtseyed to the dwarf. "Pleased to make your acquaintence."

Hoggle stared for a moment, and shook Laurie's hand. "Please ta meet ya Missy."

Emmy smiled. "Now, would you mind opening the door for us? I'm taking Laurie to meet Jareth and Krysta. And remember, next week, poker with Sir Didymus, Wise Man, and the fireys!"

Hoggle opened the doors to the Labyrinth for them, and watched them go in, waving until the doors closed.

Laurie turned to Emmy. "Poker?"

Emmy grinned sheepishly. "Um, yes. We've had poker night every second Tuesday for as long as I can remember. It started when I won Sarah's ring back from the Wiseman."

Laurie laughed. "So that's how you got it!"

"Yes." said Apollo. "And it took her and Konitsu quite a while to win it back! The Birdhat is very good at it, better than the Wiseman."

"I was curious as to that. Wiseman didn't strike me as particularly wise..."

"The Wiseman just holds the cards," said Emmy. They had been walking along the seemingly endless passage, and had finally come to where the wall was an optical illusion. Emmy stepped through it, Laurie and Apollo following.

"What happened to the blue-haired worm?" Laurie enquired.

" 'Allo." said a voice, just after Laurie has said so. The blue worm was on a small ledge.

" 'Allo Mr. Worm." said Emmy. "How are you today, and how's the missus?"

"Quite well, thank ye kindly Miss Emmy." said the worm.

Laurie looked at her favorite character in the labyrinth. "Hello," she said brightly.

" 'Allo Miss." said the worm. "Would you and your friend care for some tea, Miss Emmy?"

Laurie looked at Emmy hopefully, wondering if they had the time.

"Sorry Mr. Worm, we're on our way to the castle." said Emmy. "But perhaps we could take some of your splended tea along?"

"Certainly." said the Worm. He used his limited bit of magic, and a silver canteen appeared beside him. Emmy picked it up, and handed it to Laurie.

"What kind of tea is this?" Laurie asked, raising the canteen in question.

The worm had gone back to his home, so Emmy answered. "A special kind, lovely stuff, the only tea I'll drink. The recipe is Mr. Worm's secret, but far as I know, it's berries, with some honey mixed in."

"That's all he'd tell us, at least." said Apollo.

Laurie's mouth nearly watered. "Berry tea? You know, I'm not a tea drinker, but that sounds tempting."

Emmy stood in front of the passage, looking right and left. She turned to Laurie. "Now, would you go left, or right?"

"Is straight an option?"

Emmy laughed. "Sorry, no. And don't worry, I know the way, I've been through it so often." She turned left, the opposite way Sarah had chosen all those years ago. Laurie and Apollo followed her.

"Oh, of course! This way leads straight to the castle, like the worm said!"

"Exactly." said Emmy. They reached a gate quite soon, and Emmy opened it, and they stepped into a courtyard. Apparently it was the castle courtyard.

There were three figures, a ways off, sitting under a tree. The smallest figure jumped up, running towards them. Laurie saw the figure to be a young girl, five or six years of age, with long chocolate brown hair, and blue eyes. She launched herself into Emmy's arms, giving her a big hug.

"Emmy!" the young girl cried. "I'm so glad you're here!"

"Me too, Lia." said Emmy, hugging the girl back. Lia jumped down, looking up at Laurie.

"Hi, I'm Lia!" said Lia, smiling at the newest face.

Laurie returned the smile. "Hello. My name is Laurie."

"Hi Laurie!" said Lia. "Are you from Aboveground? 'Cause you don't look like a fairy, fae, elf, or anythin' like that."

The older girl sighed. "That's because I'm not. And you were right, I am from Aboveground."

The two other figures had by now reached them. Laurie saw a tall, beautiful woman with long black hair, and bright green eyes, a few shades lighter than Emmy's. But it was the other who made Laurie stare. Except for looking a bit younger, and his mis-matched eyes being green and brown, instead of blue and brown, he was the exact image of Jareth.

And she continued to stare, until Emmy spoke.

"Laurie," said Emmy. "I'd like you to meet Queen Krysta, Princess Lia, and his Majesty, King Jareth Junior."

"Nice to meet you Laurie." Said Jareth Junior, shaking Laurie's hand, and smiling. "How are you enjoying my kingdom?"

Laurie laughed. "That's exactly what Emmy told me you'd say!"

"A pleasure to meet you, my dear." said Krysta, smiling. "And yes, my husband is a bit predictable when it comes to visitors."

Laurie smiled at the beautiful woman. "The pleasure's mine, believe me."

"Jareth," said Apollo. "Where is your pendant?"

Jareth, who had been smiling until now, frowned. "It was stolen, which is why I'm glad you're here Emmy. Apparently, when Laurie stepped through the void, and yes I do know about that, a Goblin from that realm came through and took it. It's back in that realm by now."

"Oh dear," said Emmy. She turned to Laurie. "A lot of Jareth's power is in that pendant. Which is why it's so important."

"And which is why it's dangerous if the Goblin King of that realm has it, it means twice as much power." said Apollo.

Laurie stared into space. "Blasted goblins!" She refocused on the King. "I'm sorry for the inconvenience, Your Majesty. They've been pestering me for ages, and I guess they wanted bigger prey."

Jareth shook his head. "It's not your fault, Laurie, and I'm not blaming you. But the point it, it's stolen, and it has to be returned."

Laurie looked at Apollo. "Wait...the Goblin King in *my* realm? The Jareth in my stories?"

By now they were all seated, under the same tree Jareth, Krysta, and Lia had been under in the first place. Emmy shook her head.

"No," she said. "Your realm, which is the Realm for most Labyrinth fiction authors, is the Jareth that most Listians and authors are plagued by, who is sarcastic, manipulative, etc…"

"And annoying, by the visitation fics we've read." said Apollo.

"Yikes," Laurie replied. "This does *not* sound good.... I guess it wouldn't be possible for your Jareth to talk to mine?"

Jareth shook his head. "Father and Mother are traveling. And It wouldn't be good for me to go either."

"Yes, it would be like 'Back to the Future'." said Emmy, explaining to Laurie.

"Exactly." said Krysta, who had seen the movie.

Laurie was not happy. "Blast him, anyway!" She sighed. "Will you be coming too?" she asked the fairy.

Emmy smiled. "Of course, it's me they planned on sending anyway, right Jareth?"

"Well, who better could you recommend," said Jareth, "than a trained Amazon Warrior, hmm?"

Laurie looked at the Royal Family, then back to Emmy. "Then I guess you'll have a chance to visit my realm sooner than I had thought."