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Chap 4: Unexpected Visitor
Walking in the gardens with the little goblin Gordo was somehow calming. Once she had pried his shell open he was a very interesting creature. Sarah learned that almost all of the goblins didnt have names. The children that came from the Labyrinth were turned into goblins in the beginning thousands of years ago, but the old king, Jareths father, quickly saw that his kingdom would be over run by the little creatures so he stopped. He only made a new goblin when an old one died. This was done the same way now by Jareth.
Sarah asked what happened to the babies that came from the Labyrinth that werent turned into goblins. To this, Gordo was a bit put off. He wasnt really sure what happened to them. Sarah quickly changed the topic. She told him that she actually beat the Labyrinth when she was younger and saved her baby brother. At first Gordo didnt believe her and said she was lying. But her sad smile convinced him she was telling the truth. She told him everything that happened excluding the ballroom part. He was absolutely amazed. They talked for a very long time and every now and then Sarah would find a flower or sweet smelling plant that caught her interest. Most were all from the Underground so he had fun trying to remember the names to all of them. Before they knew it the sun was high in the sky and suddenly Gordo became frantic.
"Sarah, I completely forgot! His Majesty requested to have lunch with you and Ive been having so much fun, I didnt realize the time."
He reached up and grabbed her hand and started to tug her back towards the castle. They were walking rather briskly but were half way across the gardens when a crystal rolled past their feet and disappeared around the corner. Gordo swallowed and looked up at Sarah. She nodded to him as they followed it around the bend. Sarah and Gordo stopped dead in their tracks.
`I see youve been showing her around the gardens. Sarah how do you like them?`
He asked from under a small tree with tiny purple flowers on it. Slowly he pushed away from it and walked up to her keeping his eyes on her face. He tried to gage her reaction. First there was mild surprise, probably due to the fact he hadnt aged since shed seen him as a child. Then a slight bit of the old fear clouded her eyes but it quickly vanished and was replaced by appreciation. He had no doubt surprised her with the picnic lunch he had set out for them. He figured since she seemed to like the gardens so much, he would take the meal outside. Lastly protectiveness. Undoubtedly for her new little goblin friend. She glanced down at him. The petite creature hadnt moved from her side. She looked back up at him and Jareth wondered how she was able to attach herself so quickly to someone like the little goblin. Beings like her old friends the Red-Fur, Hoghead, and Didymus. He smiled as he approached but she kept her back straight and seemed determined to tell him something. From past experience he knew to let her have her way.
"I like them very much Goblin King. What is all this?` Even though she already knew he decided to humor her.
`Our lunch Sarah, and do call me Jareth.`
He made a move to kiss the hand that was suddenly within his grasp but she pulled away. He looked up at her with laughter in his eyes, then straightened.
`So that means my friend Gordo can join us?` She asked in a way that was very pushy. The goblin gasped at her side as Jareth looked at it, then began to back away.
`Oh no no no Sire, you take your lunch with Lady Sarah. I will go eat with the servants.` He quickly turned to go.
Jareth chuckled amused and watched her start to argue with the creature. He sighed loudly which got both of their attentions. When they were looking at him he spoke.
`Sarah I have a few things I need to speak to you about, and I would rather not have anyone overhearing.`
He placed his hands on his hips. Sarah, good little Sarah, he thought didnt back down to anything he had ever said before. As proof she raised her chin slightly and looked Jareth in the eyes.
`Gordo stay. If his Majesty needs to discuss something with me, Id rather it be after we ate. You can leave then and we can walk around the gardens and talk.`
Sarahs voice was confident and Jareth looked at the little goblin again. He seemed frightened out of his little mind and was staring at the ground.
`Very well then. He may dine with us if that is what you want Sarah.`
He knew giving in was something he needed to do occasionally with this mortal. She was very tricky and quick tempered. Chuckling softly under his breath, he turned back towards the tree and shade. Oh how much did she remind him of himself.
Throughout the meal Sarah found Gordo would just begin to relax then one look from the King would make him all nervous again. Lunch ended, and not a bit too soon for Gordo who got up and got ready to make a hasty retreat to the castle. Sarah looked at him a moment before he left as he bowed goodbye to Jareth and Sarah. She spoke.
`Goodbye Gordo, and thank you for the wonderful tour.`
She smiled at the goblin and surprisingly Jareth found himself wanting to be that wretched creature. He shook it off when she turned back to him and stood up.
`Well, shouldnt we be walking?` At her question he flicked his wrist the clear the leftovers and got up and offered his arm. To his surprise she took it and walked by his side.
`So, what is it you needed to speak to me about?`
`Many things Sarah, one of which is how you came to be here.` They walked quietly for a few paces then he continued.
`You wished yourself here in your sleep, do you remember it?`
`Of coarse not, I was sleeping.` She said with a little of the old sarcasm in her voice. His lips jerked into a crooked smirk. Of coarse.
`So if you dont mind me asking,` he reached past her and picked a light blue lily looking flower with dark blue speckles on it and handed it to her.
`-Why were you so upset that you wished yourself away? I would have thought this was the last place you would want to be. Dont tell me you missed me.`
Her head snapped up and she studied him carefully before his mask was in place. His eyes were serious but his mouth held a small smile. She looked down. What could she say? How could she tell him?
`Or did you?` he continued.
Startled she looked back up to see the arrogant King instead of the man she had been walking with. Quickly she pulled her arm out of his and started to walk back to the castle. He was swiftly by her side and matching her long strides. Stopping she leveled a hard gaze at him sideways.
`My reason for being here has nothing to do with you. What right do you have to ask me such things?`
She turned her attention back towards the castle door and tried to leave him behind. Unfortunately, she got 2 steps and was spun around to face a pair of mismatched eyes flashing with anger. Sarah didnt even flinch.
`It is my right as King. Do you know how much energy it took to get you here? You Sarah, who have already been here once as a child and now, as a fully grown mortal?` She opened her mouth to speak but he held gloved fingers to her lips.
`No. You dont want to tell me, so dont. I just wondered if it was worth all the energy I lost. Forget it I dont care.` He turned to go but then looked back over him shoulder to where she stood. With eyes cold and a sneer on his face he said,
`Diner is at seven, have that servant of yours show you to the Dinning Hall.` With that said, he continued back to his castle.
Sarah stood alone in the garden for quite some time. A gentile wind blew, throwing her long hair about her shoulders. The flowered tree she had first seen him under was right in front of her. Leaning against its trunk she was lost in thought.
( First he said it took a lot of energy then he said `the energy I lost`. Did he mean that bringing her here was hard? Of course it would be hard! Sarah snap out of it! She scolded herself. The wish was meant for children and babies, she was neither. Had she put him in danger by wishing herself to him? )
The thoughts were flying so fast and in every direction in Sarahs head, she didnt hear Gordo approaching. Before he could reach her, he thought he herd her mutter something along the lines of
`He`ll think me weak and then have the last laugh.`
The small goblin stood off to the side looking at Sarah with worried eyes. He really didnt want to disturb her but she`d been outside all day and diner was in an hour and a half. She really didnt have anytime to do anything besides get ready. Tentatively he reached out and touched her hand. Comically she jumped about a foot, but when she realized it was him she let him take her by the hand and lead her back into the castle.
( In the throne room )
Jareth paced and the goblins smartly go out of his way and went to their homes in the village. They knew when to leave their king alone. Jareth stubbornly forgot the urge to conjure a crystal to see what she was doing.
No. diner was in two hours, he would just have to wait. Glancing up at the arched doorway he noticed Sarahs goblin rushing down the hall. Jareth suddenly appeared in front of Gordo.
It was all the goblin could do from crashing into his majesty`s legs. Startled he looked up forgetting to bow. Jareth`s face went from annoyed to angry and Gordo realized his mistake. He bowed low and mumbled his apology. Under normal circumstances the king would be at least a bit amiable. He was in one of his moods again and everyone seemed to pick up on it. When the Lord of the Labyrinth was mad, no one got in his way. Jareth`s cold voice descended upon the little goblin.
`Must I remind you that she is your charge? She had better be on time for diner or I`ll find another servant for her.`
`Oh no no no Sire! Please dont, I was just on my way to get her. She likes the gardens so much Sire, I thought she`d like it outside a bit longer. When last I checked she was under the Peli Tree at the center of the garden. She looked like she was thinking.`
`Maybe she was. You could be right goblin. Maybe she needed time to think.` His expression softened a little. Perhaps she needed more time to think things out. Time was something Jareth certainly had enough of, surely a little time could be given. He would apologize at diner for pushing her. A thought crossed his mind as he stood over the goblin.
`What was it that she called you?`
Gordo looked up to see his masters face was not so cold anymore. He seemed to have calmed down a bit.
`Sire, I am a servant. She insisted on calling me by a name, I do not wish to trouble you.`
`Did she name you or did you pick a name?` Jareth continued.
`She named me Sire.` the goblin answered.
`What?` Jareth asked.
`Gordo.` He said nodding and bowing his head.
`Gordo,` he paused. `Go get your charge.` With that he dismissed the red head and went to his chambers.
Gordo, Gordo, why does that name sound familiar? Jareth made his way into his room. It had been cleaned by now and the dark wood added its shine to the shining marble floor. Walking over to the closet he placed his hand on the knob. Shuffling noises could be herd inside as the closet came up with the outfit that would best suit its masters taste.
He pulled black tights, boots and gloves out and then reached inside a bit further and pulled out a dark blue poets shirt. He threw everything on the bed and proceeded to change.
What was it about that name that bothered him? Exiting his room dressed in his casual evening clothes he made his way to the dinning hall. She would meet him there soon and he wanted to be there first.
As he entered the oblong room his mind came up with an image of a red haired 2 year old. That was it! Gordo`s human name had been Gordon. But how could Sarah possibly know that?
( Back in Sarahs Room)
`Miss Sarah, are you all right?` Gordo asked quietly from the chair by the bed. He watched her carefully as she went through the dresses in her closet. She didnt talk. She hadnt really said much since he got her from the gardens.
`Which one?` She asked then turned and held up two beautiful dresses. One was light blue, the other low cut and emerald green. Gordo`s eyes widened.
`You want me to choose? I dont know, the green one.` He said frowning looking from one to the other.
`Oh, green.` She looked closer. No that wouldnt work. Way too low. She wanted to apologize not throw herself at him. She smirked as she put it back in the long row of gowns in her closet.
`No offense Gordo, I like the blue one better.`
She said this as she draped it over her arm and went into the bathroom. He stayed in the main room and gazed at his feet as they swung back and forth under the seat of the chair. When she came back out a few minutes later he stared. She was so pretty, no wonder the king brought her back.
Together they walked down a few corridors and were walking the final stretch to the big wooden doors when they herd voices coming from inside. Gordo whispered for her to wait until the voices stopped or whoever was in came out. He left in a hurry, weary of being around his king during a meal.
The double doors were around the end of the hallway. She tried not to eavesdrop but she just couldnt they were talking so loud.
`Whats the matter you majesty? You dont look very pleased to see me.` Said a female voice. The sound of her tones carried across space like wind chimes.
`Under most circumstances I wouldnt mind visiting, but you didnt give me any warning you just showed up. You exercise very poor manners coming unannounced, and uninvited at my meal time.` Jareth responded rather harshly.
`Oh Im sorry, you probably had this whole thing all planned out and wanted to spend this beautiful diner with your guest.`
`Who said I had a guest?` Jareth countered.
`I`ve been waiting for so long Jareth, you have no idea. I couldnt wait any longer, where is she?`
`Where is who?` She could tell Jareth was becoming annoyed by his voice.
`Oh dont play dumb. Sarah, where have you been hiding her?`
Sarah suddenly had a very bad feeling in the pit of her stomach. She wasnt so hungry anymore and really wished she could see Jareth`s face. What was going on here?
`Sarah....` He began.
`Wiliams. I know its her. When you went to the court and said you`d been defeated by a mortal girl you said her name was Sarah Williams. Its her right?`
`What? How could you know? No one even knew she was here last time until she was gone, tell me how you were able to know it was her life energy you sensed here.` The last part was spoken as a demand. Sarah herd a small chuckle type sound.
`Really, if I told you would you believe me? Oh, I have a question, has she changed very much since you last saw her?`
`Now why do you ask that? When she got here she was very tired, I let her sleep. I`ve only seen her for about an hour this afternoon. I was planning on visiting with her at diner, but you`ve obviously made yourself at home. Besides, she`ll probably be late anyway.` Jareth said.
`Oh honey, you obviously dont know her as well as you think. If I know her at all, she`s right outside the door.`
To this Jareth made a scoffing sound and Sarah could hear him moving across the room towards the doors.
Oh god, what to do, what to do! Should they open the door to see her just standing there, or leaning against the wall? Oh hell! She thought quickly as she clasped her hands in front of her as the door opened in slow motion. Sarah had a good idea of what lay behind that door so she was prepared for the sight before her. If she had been paying any attention to Jareth, his surprised expression would have been priceless. All she saw was the woman smiling warmly at her. She remembered that smile. Sarah`s lips felt numb as she spoke.
`Hello Mother.`
A/N: So how was that evil cliff hanger? Sorry this chap took forever to type. Man my fingers got so cramped. Well anyway, here you go Gail. I love Gordo too. He`s so cute! This weekend Im going away with my family so I wont be able to update. Sorry everybody. Gambling should be fun. 7 reviews and I`ll update.
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Chap 4: Unexpected Visitor
Walking in the gardens with the little goblin Gordo was somehow calming. Once she had pried his shell open he was a very interesting creature. Sarah learned that almost all of the goblins didnt have names. The children that came from the Labyrinth were turned into goblins in the beginning thousands of years ago, but the old king, Jareths father, quickly saw that his kingdom would be over run by the little creatures so he stopped. He only made a new goblin when an old one died. This was done the same way now by Jareth.
Sarah asked what happened to the babies that came from the Labyrinth that werent turned into goblins. To this, Gordo was a bit put off. He wasnt really sure what happened to them. Sarah quickly changed the topic. She told him that she actually beat the Labyrinth when she was younger and saved her baby brother. At first Gordo didnt believe her and said she was lying. But her sad smile convinced him she was telling the truth. She told him everything that happened excluding the ballroom part. He was absolutely amazed. They talked for a very long time and every now and then Sarah would find a flower or sweet smelling plant that caught her interest. Most were all from the Underground so he had fun trying to remember the names to all of them. Before they knew it the sun was high in the sky and suddenly Gordo became frantic.
"Sarah, I completely forgot! His Majesty requested to have lunch with you and Ive been having so much fun, I didnt realize the time."
He reached up and grabbed her hand and started to tug her back towards the castle. They were walking rather briskly but were half way across the gardens when a crystal rolled past their feet and disappeared around the corner. Gordo swallowed and looked up at Sarah. She nodded to him as they followed it around the bend. Sarah and Gordo stopped dead in their tracks.
`I see youve been showing her around the gardens. Sarah how do you like them?`
He asked from under a small tree with tiny purple flowers on it. Slowly he pushed away from it and walked up to her keeping his eyes on her face. He tried to gage her reaction. First there was mild surprise, probably due to the fact he hadnt aged since shed seen him as a child. Then a slight bit of the old fear clouded her eyes but it quickly vanished and was replaced by appreciation. He had no doubt surprised her with the picnic lunch he had set out for them. He figured since she seemed to like the gardens so much, he would take the meal outside. Lastly protectiveness. Undoubtedly for her new little goblin friend. She glanced down at him. The petite creature hadnt moved from her side. She looked back up at him and Jareth wondered how she was able to attach herself so quickly to someone like the little goblin. Beings like her old friends the Red-Fur, Hoghead, and Didymus. He smiled as he approached but she kept her back straight and seemed determined to tell him something. From past experience he knew to let her have her way.
"I like them very much Goblin King. What is all this?` Even though she already knew he decided to humor her.
`Our lunch Sarah, and do call me Jareth.`
He made a move to kiss the hand that was suddenly within his grasp but she pulled away. He looked up at her with laughter in his eyes, then straightened.
`So that means my friend Gordo can join us?` She asked in a way that was very pushy. The goblin gasped at her side as Jareth looked at it, then began to back away.
`Oh no no no Sire, you take your lunch with Lady Sarah. I will go eat with the servants.` He quickly turned to go.
Jareth chuckled amused and watched her start to argue with the creature. He sighed loudly which got both of their attentions. When they were looking at him he spoke.
`Sarah I have a few things I need to speak to you about, and I would rather not have anyone overhearing.`
He placed his hands on his hips. Sarah, good little Sarah, he thought didnt back down to anything he had ever said before. As proof she raised her chin slightly and looked Jareth in the eyes.
`Gordo stay. If his Majesty needs to discuss something with me, Id rather it be after we ate. You can leave then and we can walk around the gardens and talk.`
Sarahs voice was confident and Jareth looked at the little goblin again. He seemed frightened out of his little mind and was staring at the ground.
`Very well then. He may dine with us if that is what you want Sarah.`
He knew giving in was something he needed to do occasionally with this mortal. She was very tricky and quick tempered. Chuckling softly under his breath, he turned back towards the tree and shade. Oh how much did she remind him of himself.
Throughout the meal Sarah found Gordo would just begin to relax then one look from the King would make him all nervous again. Lunch ended, and not a bit too soon for Gordo who got up and got ready to make a hasty retreat to the castle. Sarah looked at him a moment before he left as he bowed goodbye to Jareth and Sarah. She spoke.
`Goodbye Gordo, and thank you for the wonderful tour.`
She smiled at the goblin and surprisingly Jareth found himself wanting to be that wretched creature. He shook it off when she turned back to him and stood up.
`Well, shouldnt we be walking?` At her question he flicked his wrist the clear the leftovers and got up and offered his arm. To his surprise she took it and walked by his side.
`So, what is it you needed to speak to me about?`
`Many things Sarah, one of which is how you came to be here.` They walked quietly for a few paces then he continued.
`You wished yourself here in your sleep, do you remember it?`
`Of coarse not, I was sleeping.` She said with a little of the old sarcasm in her voice. His lips jerked into a crooked smirk. Of coarse.
`So if you dont mind me asking,` he reached past her and picked a light blue lily looking flower with dark blue speckles on it and handed it to her.
`-Why were you so upset that you wished yourself away? I would have thought this was the last place you would want to be. Dont tell me you missed me.`
Her head snapped up and she studied him carefully before his mask was in place. His eyes were serious but his mouth held a small smile. She looked down. What could she say? How could she tell him?
`Or did you?` he continued.
Startled she looked back up to see the arrogant King instead of the man she had been walking with. Quickly she pulled her arm out of his and started to walk back to the castle. He was swiftly by her side and matching her long strides. Stopping she leveled a hard gaze at him sideways.
`My reason for being here has nothing to do with you. What right do you have to ask me such things?`
She turned her attention back towards the castle door and tried to leave him behind. Unfortunately, she got 2 steps and was spun around to face a pair of mismatched eyes flashing with anger. Sarah didnt even flinch.
`It is my right as King. Do you know how much energy it took to get you here? You Sarah, who have already been here once as a child and now, as a fully grown mortal?` She opened her mouth to speak but he held gloved fingers to her lips.
`No. You dont want to tell me, so dont. I just wondered if it was worth all the energy I lost. Forget it I dont care.` He turned to go but then looked back over him shoulder to where she stood. With eyes cold and a sneer on his face he said,
`Diner is at seven, have that servant of yours show you to the Dinning Hall.` With that said, he continued back to his castle.
Sarah stood alone in the garden for quite some time. A gentile wind blew, throwing her long hair about her shoulders. The flowered tree she had first seen him under was right in front of her. Leaning against its trunk she was lost in thought.
( First he said it took a lot of energy then he said `the energy I lost`. Did he mean that bringing her here was hard? Of course it would be hard! Sarah snap out of it! She scolded herself. The wish was meant for children and babies, she was neither. Had she put him in danger by wishing herself to him? )
The thoughts were flying so fast and in every direction in Sarahs head, she didnt hear Gordo approaching. Before he could reach her, he thought he herd her mutter something along the lines of
`He`ll think me weak and then have the last laugh.`
The small goblin stood off to the side looking at Sarah with worried eyes. He really didnt want to disturb her but she`d been outside all day and diner was in an hour and a half. She really didnt have anytime to do anything besides get ready. Tentatively he reached out and touched her hand. Comically she jumped about a foot, but when she realized it was him she let him take her by the hand and lead her back into the castle.
( In the throne room )
Jareth paced and the goblins smartly go out of his way and went to their homes in the village. They knew when to leave their king alone. Jareth stubbornly forgot the urge to conjure a crystal to see what she was doing.
No. diner was in two hours, he would just have to wait. Glancing up at the arched doorway he noticed Sarahs goblin rushing down the hall. Jareth suddenly appeared in front of Gordo.
It was all the goblin could do from crashing into his majesty`s legs. Startled he looked up forgetting to bow. Jareth`s face went from annoyed to angry and Gordo realized his mistake. He bowed low and mumbled his apology. Under normal circumstances the king would be at least a bit amiable. He was in one of his moods again and everyone seemed to pick up on it. When the Lord of the Labyrinth was mad, no one got in his way. Jareth`s cold voice descended upon the little goblin.
`Must I remind you that she is your charge? She had better be on time for diner or I`ll find another servant for her.`
`Oh no no no Sire! Please dont, I was just on my way to get her. She likes the gardens so much Sire, I thought she`d like it outside a bit longer. When last I checked she was under the Peli Tree at the center of the garden. She looked like she was thinking.`
`Maybe she was. You could be right goblin. Maybe she needed time to think.` His expression softened a little. Perhaps she needed more time to think things out. Time was something Jareth certainly had enough of, surely a little time could be given. He would apologize at diner for pushing her. A thought crossed his mind as he stood over the goblin.
`What was it that she called you?`
Gordo looked up to see his masters face was not so cold anymore. He seemed to have calmed down a bit.
`Sire, I am a servant. She insisted on calling me by a name, I do not wish to trouble you.`
`Did she name you or did you pick a name?` Jareth continued.
`She named me Sire.` the goblin answered.
`What?` Jareth asked.
`Gordo.` He said nodding and bowing his head.
`Gordo,` he paused. `Go get your charge.` With that he dismissed the red head and went to his chambers.
Gordo, Gordo, why does that name sound familiar? Jareth made his way into his room. It had been cleaned by now and the dark wood added its shine to the shining marble floor. Walking over to the closet he placed his hand on the knob. Shuffling noises could be herd inside as the closet came up with the outfit that would best suit its masters taste.
He pulled black tights, boots and gloves out and then reached inside a bit further and pulled out a dark blue poets shirt. He threw everything on the bed and proceeded to change.
What was it about that name that bothered him? Exiting his room dressed in his casual evening clothes he made his way to the dinning hall. She would meet him there soon and he wanted to be there first.
As he entered the oblong room his mind came up with an image of a red haired 2 year old. That was it! Gordo`s human name had been Gordon. But how could Sarah possibly know that?
( Back in Sarahs Room)
`Miss Sarah, are you all right?` Gordo asked quietly from the chair by the bed. He watched her carefully as she went through the dresses in her closet. She didnt talk. She hadnt really said much since he got her from the gardens.
`Which one?` She asked then turned and held up two beautiful dresses. One was light blue, the other low cut and emerald green. Gordo`s eyes widened.
`You want me to choose? I dont know, the green one.` He said frowning looking from one to the other.
`Oh, green.` She looked closer. No that wouldnt work. Way too low. She wanted to apologize not throw herself at him. She smirked as she put it back in the long row of gowns in her closet.
`No offense Gordo, I like the blue one better.`
She said this as she draped it over her arm and went into the bathroom. He stayed in the main room and gazed at his feet as they swung back and forth under the seat of the chair. When she came back out a few minutes later he stared. She was so pretty, no wonder the king brought her back.
Together they walked down a few corridors and were walking the final stretch to the big wooden doors when they herd voices coming from inside. Gordo whispered for her to wait until the voices stopped or whoever was in came out. He left in a hurry, weary of being around his king during a meal.
The double doors were around the end of the hallway. She tried not to eavesdrop but she just couldnt they were talking so loud.
`Whats the matter you majesty? You dont look very pleased to see me.` Said a female voice. The sound of her tones carried across space like wind chimes.
`Under most circumstances I wouldnt mind visiting, but you didnt give me any warning you just showed up. You exercise very poor manners coming unannounced, and uninvited at my meal time.` Jareth responded rather harshly.
`Oh Im sorry, you probably had this whole thing all planned out and wanted to spend this beautiful diner with your guest.`
`Who said I had a guest?` Jareth countered.
`I`ve been waiting for so long Jareth, you have no idea. I couldnt wait any longer, where is she?`
`Where is who?` She could tell Jareth was becoming annoyed by his voice.
`Oh dont play dumb. Sarah, where have you been hiding her?`
Sarah suddenly had a very bad feeling in the pit of her stomach. She wasnt so hungry anymore and really wished she could see Jareth`s face. What was going on here?
`Sarah....` He began.
`Wiliams. I know its her. When you went to the court and said you`d been defeated by a mortal girl you said her name was Sarah Williams. Its her right?`
`What? How could you know? No one even knew she was here last time until she was gone, tell me how you were able to know it was her life energy you sensed here.` The last part was spoken as a demand. Sarah herd a small chuckle type sound.
`Really, if I told you would you believe me? Oh, I have a question, has she changed very much since you last saw her?`
`Now why do you ask that? When she got here she was very tired, I let her sleep. I`ve only seen her for about an hour this afternoon. I was planning on visiting with her at diner, but you`ve obviously made yourself at home. Besides, she`ll probably be late anyway.` Jareth said.
`Oh honey, you obviously dont know her as well as you think. If I know her at all, she`s right outside the door.`
To this Jareth made a scoffing sound and Sarah could hear him moving across the room towards the doors.
Oh god, what to do, what to do! Should they open the door to see her just standing there, or leaning against the wall? Oh hell! She thought quickly as she clasped her hands in front of her as the door opened in slow motion. Sarah had a good idea of what lay behind that door so she was prepared for the sight before her. If she had been paying any attention to Jareth, his surprised expression would have been priceless. All she saw was the woman smiling warmly at her. She remembered that smile. Sarah`s lips felt numb as she spoke.
`Hello Mother.`
A/N: So how was that evil cliff hanger? Sorry this chap took forever to type. Man my fingers got so cramped. Well anyway, here you go Gail. I love Gordo too. He`s so cute! This weekend Im going away with my family so I wont be able to update. Sorry everybody. Gambling should be fun. 7 reviews and I`ll update.
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