Okay, I know that this is a short chapter but think of it as a short transition to the wedding. I know, about time that I started working on this story again and yes it will soon be finished. I again would like to thank those that have stuck with me through this long story and your wonderful reviews. I personally have enjoyed the journey through this tale and hope that everyone has too. Hugs and peaches to you all.

Chapter 37

          With a sigh Sarah sat down on her bed, her thoughts focused on the events that were to take place tomorrow. After dinner with Jareth, he had explained to her how the ceremony was to take place. Most of it was like a traditional wedding until it was time for the bride and groom to meet at the podium. Jareth had explained that to her parents they would hear the traditional exchange of vows but to the others present they would witness the real ceremony of the union between souls. The thought in itself made her nervous, after this they would be bound and she would no longer be mortal but a permanent member of the Underground.

          After all that she had been through until this point, it seemed strange that she was more nervous about the wedding night than the actual ceremony. Pulling back the blankets, Sarah climbed into bed pulling the blanket up over her chest. As she moved to lie on her side, she tucked her hands underneath her pillow and closed her eyes. In moments she was sound asleep, her dreams filled with images of walks in gardens with her handsome King.

          A rustle of fabric invaded her dreams, light suddenly invading her closed lids. With a moan Sarah turned away from the light, her legs kicking out from underneath her blankets. As her mind came back from dreams she awoke with a start at the realization that today was the day that she had been looking forward to. Sitting up, she was greeted with a grinning Fayla.

          "And how is our bride and future Queen feeling this wondrous morning?" Fayla asked with glee.

          Stretching her arms up over her head with a yawn, Sarah grinned to her friend, "Excited! Its really happening isn't it? I'm really going to marry Jareth today!"

          Pulling the blankets away from Sarah, Fayla grinned as Sarah gasped from the sudden lack of warmth, "Come, time for your bath and then breakfast on the veranda. Afterwards we'll start getting you ready for the ceremony this evening and then to the celebration that will by far rival any that we have ever had within the Underground."

          Sarah moaned, "You mean I have to wait until tonight for the wedding! That's too far away."

          Tugging Sarah's arm Fayla pulled her out of the bed and winced, "Trust me, today will pass by and before you know it you will be married and Queen."

          Biting the inside of her cheek, she allowed Fayla to pull her towards the bath babbling, "Do you think I'll make an okay Queen? I mean, what am I supposed to do? I don't know if I'm ready for such responsibility."

          Shaking her head, Fayla squeezed Sarah's arm, "You will make a wonderful Queen. Trust me on this! Now, no more worrying about such things! This is your day, you'll have plenty of time to learn what being the Queen entails later after your, um, what do you humans Aboveground call it? Oh yes, your honeymoon."

          With a blushing grin, Sarah made her way toward her bath, her mind in a whirl as to when she would see Jareth again not to mention her nervousness and excitement about their wedding night. Discarding her clothes Sarah sunk into the deep tub watching Fayla as she walked around the bathroom gathering scented oils and soaps.

          With a wrinkle of her brow Sarah asked, "I thought Jareth relieved you of your servant duties. Why are you doing this?"

          Pouring some peach scented oil into the bath Fayla smiled to her friend, "Because I want too, this has nothing to do with duty but of friendship. Now sit back and soak for a while so I can make sure that breakfast is delivered and waiting when you get out."

          Leaning back into the tub Sarah smiled, "Thank you Fayla."

          As Sarah was soaking luxuriously in the tub, unknown to her, her parents and her brother were rising from their own slumber. Toby stretched out in his bed, his feet kicking out of his blankets as he rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand. Sitting up he looked with bleary blue eyes around the room remembering where he was.

          Blond hair half sticking up into the air and out to his side Toby made his way to the door and slowly turned the knob. Peeking his head out the door, his bleary eyes opened wide as he watched two Goblins dressed in armor marching, half stumbling, down the hall. Breath catching in his throat he watched in bewildered awe as they passed him by, not seeing a certain Goblin King making his way towards Toby's door. He really was in a place of magic! A tap on his shoulder broke him out of his opened awe causing Toby to jump with a start.

          Recovering quickly, he looked to see two black booted legs coming into view and jerked his head up, as far back as he could stretch his small neck, to see who was standing there. It was the neat guy that his sister was going to marry with the weird blond hair. Yawning he tilted his head to the side, "Hi."

          Grinning at the amusing sight before him, Jareth looked over to a disheveled Toby, "Good morning, Toby. Just woke up?"

          Letting his hand drop from the door knob Toby shook his head, the sound of his stomach growling reminding him that he had not had breakfast yet, "Yep, when's breakfast?"

          With a chuckle, Jareth squatted down so that he and Toby were eye level, "Breakfast, young Toby, is waiting for us in the dinning hall. Come," Jareth, offered Toby his hand, "I was on my way there."

          Purging his lips for a moment in contemplation, Toby took the offered gloved hand. As soon as his hands made contact with the Goblin King's hand Toby gasped as he felt a sudden warm surge shot through his hand, up his arm, and surrounding his body. Pulling his hand free he looked to Jareth with questioning eyes.

          With a smirk Jareth matched Toby's gaze with a look of innocence, "Why Toby, what ever is the matter?"

          Furrowing his brow, the young boy had a suspicion and looked down. Eye's bulging out slightly and mouth gaping open he saw that he was no longer in his pajamas and was now dressed in his usual jeans and t-shirt. Looking back up to Jareth, his open mouth in amazement turned into a small smile, "Cool!"

          With a heart felt laugh Jareth clasped Toby's hand once again, "Ah the marvels that you will soon see! I think you'll find that my kingdom is full of magic and many more surprises for you. Just remember not to mention them to your parents. I doubt that they would be as accepting."

          Wide eyes scanning the halls as they went, Toby listened to the Goblin King soaking in his words with wonder as he was told about some of the inhabitants of the Underground. One thing was for sure, his life had just gotten a lot more interesting not to mention way cool!