As the World Falls Down…again
*looks a little faint* 39 reviews? Oh my goodness…wow. I am speechless, and believe me, that doesn't happen often. Oh, btw, if there's anyone who would draw my characters from any of my stories, please e-mail or IM me. Anyhow, hope you enjoy this chapter, and remember to review!
Disclaimer: A Labyrinth by any other name, would still not belong to me.
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Chapter 3: A little chat
Jareth looked in, seeing no one home, so he flew in, and transformed back to himself. He was wondering what in the world he was going to say.
'Hi Sarah, long time no see, care to go out to dinner?' Oh yes, he was sure she would react just splendidly to that!
He wandered around the first floor, still trying to figure out what to say.
'Get a grip!' cried that rational, annoying little voice in his head. 'You're the powerful Goblin King, yet you're scared of what a mortal will think of you? You are pathetic.'
"Since when did my conscience start mocking me?" he muttered. "And why are all these counters built so low?" he looked around the kitchen, seeing everything had been built at a lower level than normal for a mortal house.
He heard the front door open, and froze. It was the moment of truth. He sat himself casually down on a chair, while inside was a nervous wreck.
But who came in the room was not Sarah. This girl had coppery brown hair, and brown eyes. Jareth waited for her to yell, scream, or do something, but was surprised when she spoke softly.
"Who's there?" she asked.
"A…friend." Said Jareth. "Of Sarah's. She does live here, doesn't she?"
"Yes, but she's in the city today." Said the girl. "Did she know you were coming?"
"No, I just sort of…dropped in unexpectedly." Said Jareth, who was confused by the girl's actions. "You're not going to yell, or scream, or anything like that?"
"Wasn't planning on it." Said the girl. "Why should I?"
"Well, it's just my appearance is rather…different, than most." Said Jareth.
"Oh!" said the girl, smiling. "Well, I wouldn't know that."
"Why?" asked Jareth, losing his patience a bit. "Are you blind or something?"
"That would be correct." Said the girl.
Jareth looked into her eyes. Of course, how had he been so stupid! "I'm sorry."
'You're apologizing?!?!' screamed his inner voice. 'That girl has changed you...'
"I'm Becka Angelé, a friend of Sarah's." said Becka. "Who are you?"
"Jareth." Said Jareth. She saw the girl jump slightly from the chair she had just sat down in.
"You!" cried Becka, her sightless eyes growing wide. "I knew I sensed magic. You're the one Sarah told me about!"
"Ah, so she's told you about me?" said Jareth, leaning forward to listen.
"Ah…well…you could say that." Said Becka. "She told me what happened in your Labyrinth. But I will not betray her trust, and tell you what she said."
"Oh." Said Jareth, disappointed. "May I ask you a question? How could you sense me?"
"Just a special power I have." Said Becka, smiling. She was surprisingly calm, considering she was talking to a Goblin King. "May I ask you a question?"
"I suppose…" said Jareth.
"Why wait this long to come and see Sarah?" asked Becka. "When it's obvious you were in love with her."
"And HOW did you know that?" said Jareth, jumping out of his seat. "First William, and now you. Does the entire Aboveground and Underground population know?!?"
"Jareth, calm yourself." Said Becka. "I may be blind, but I'm not stupid. All that you did for Sarah, it was obvious you love her. Only she hasn't figured it out yet."
"She hasn't?" said Jareth, his shoulders slumping. "So…what do you suggest I do?"
"What do you think I am, cupid?" asked Becka. "I'm a musician, not a matchmaker. And there's something you should know about Sarah."
"What?" asked Jareth.
"She's…changed, since you saw her." Said Becka.
Before Jareth could ask what she was talking about, they heard the door open. Before either of them could do anything, Sarah came into the kitchen.
"Jareth…"she said, her voice wavering.
"Sarah…" said Jareth. He knew what Becka meant know. His Sarah…his beautiful, strong Sarah…was in a wheelchair.
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*ducks flying objects* Mwahaha, I am so evil. But I've got to keep you coming back somehow! I promise, next chapter will be longer. Anyhow, hope you enjoyed this chapter, and remember…
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