Chapter IV: The Strongest Bond, Part II:
The music flowed smoothly from the music box, filling the ballroom. It
was magical, mystical, warm and chilly at the same time, filling the
senses of all the presents. Sarah hummed lowly till the singed part of
the song started. She prepared herself, took one deep breath and let
the words roll out of her mouth:
A new day
A new day I was waiting for so long
For a miracle to come
Everyone told me to be strong
Hold on and don't shed a tear She looked at Adriana and Adrian. The woman angel was looking at her oddly, like is she remembered her. They were all like enchanted; no one was even moving or making a single movement. She put her hood down, revealing the mask and her shinny ebony curls decorated with drops of crystal and continued her song: Through the darkness and good times
I knew I'd make it through
And the world thought I had it all
But I was waiting for you A particular little angel-kid was looking at her, her wings dirty and her cheeks as pale as death. She had an aura of death around her. 'She is dying' Sarah though and she felt her heart being stabbed. But the little girl was looking at her with adoring eyes, as if she knew who she was. And as if she had been expecting her. Hush, now
I see a light in the sky
Oh, it's almost blinding me
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love She threw the cloak away with one quick movement, not caring if the whole damn Underworld new who she was. She heard gasps and cries, and then complete silence. She was the only one doing some kid of noise; all the other mystical creatures were struck speechless. She looked towards the angel girl and saw she was smiling, her face radiant with joy. Yes, the girl had been expecting her somehow. Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new sun A new day has come She realized suddenly she was crying, but was not ashamed for that. She kept looking at Adriana and Adrian and noticed the angel woman was slightly crying too. Her brother rubbed her back, trying to calm her. But Adriana had a smile on her face. She was happy, not sad. When it was dark now there is light
Where there was pain now there is joy
Where there was weakness I found my strength
All in the eyes of a boy Hush, now
I see a light in the sky
Oh, it's almost blinding me
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love Heratio trembled, her mouth partially opened, and her eyes wide with fear. Some angels were also obviously surprised and looked at each other, trying to find answers to their questions on the other's eyes. The only ones calmed were the children that, apparently, were enjoying the song, smiling secretly at each other. They knew. they simply knew. Sarah winked at them and a couple of kids giggled a little, amused by the shock of the "grown ups". Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new sun A new day has come Hush, now
I see a light in the sky
Oh, it's almost blinding me
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love I see a light in your eyes
All in the eyes of a boy
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love Hush, now
A new day
Hush, now
A new day
The music became lower and lower till it vanished. For a moment everyone was paralyzed. Even Jareth, High Fae, King of the goblins and Ruler of the Underground (did I forget a title?) did not know what to say or what to do. Sarah tried to control her breathing and to keep her body from shaking. She felt the adrenaline running through her veins.
Adriana was the first to move. She ran through the crowd of stunned people. She was crying hard as she reached the stage and locked eyes with the angel-human.
"It's. it's you.! Those eyes! I would recognize them anywhere!" she exclaimed, her voice full with joyfulness. Then she did something that defied protocol in every way: she hugged her. Sarah was astonished for a couple of seconds and then smiled.
"Adriana. long time no see" she said when the advisor broke the embrace "You haven't changed one bit since the last time I saw you!"
The silver-haired angel laughed lightly.
"Well, you surely have changed! I mean. You were a cute, little girl when I last saw you. Whereas now. you are. different"
"No more little girl, I know" Sarah muttered. Adriana then turned and walked off the stage, to whisper to her brother, who didn't understand a thing, who she was talking to. Finally, incapable of holding his tongue, Dalila asked loudly:
"Who are you?"
Sarah bit her lip, thinking the reply. She was half angry at that creature (yes, she was jealous but she isn't going to admit it) and half amused. She titled her head to a side and with an innocent voice replied, looking at Dalila steadily and smiling slightly:
"Some have called me the Lost Child. Other people have even named me Lady Mist, the Rightful Queen. But my name is simply Sarianka. Sarianka of the Third Dynasty of the Blue Moon"
The entire ballroom seemed to gasp in unison and Sarah felt nervous. what if they didn't want her after she had shunned them for twenty- four years? What if. what if they preferred even Heratio as their Queen?
"You have come to take my kingdom away! But you can't do that! You are a stranger to your species' eyes!" Heratio shouted with anger, her face going red.
Sarah took a deep breath, but said nothing. Heratio was partially right after all. Why had she come back? To mess their lives?
But, suddenly, a cry erupted from the sector of the angels. One black- haired, gold-eyed nobleman had shouted: "Our child has returned! Long live Queen Sarianka and the Dynasty of the Blue Moon!" And soon every single angel was shouting the same words, bathing their wings and punching the air with closed fists. Sarianka smiled kindly, shedding a single tear.
"Thank you" she mouthed to her people, impressed with their loyalty. Then she turned to Heratio, and the hatred in her face made her cousin back up.
"You were the one that made me come here. For a long time I've seen the way you have treated my people, humiliated them, and even killed them. I can't stand it anymore! I've had enough visions for your cause! I am not letting you ruin my kingdom! And neither are the Great Ones. It is by their power that I am now here. Because by blood, by heart and by will I am your Queen, and your are my subject. And for eternity, so be it" she bowed, and, suddenly, three voices spoke in unison:
"The words have been spoken. She has now taken the place destiny gave her. Heratio, time is over"
There was a flash of light and Sarah's eyes glowed a pure shade of white for a couple of seconds. Then it all went back to normal.
"Your Majesty, we will be happy to serve you" Adrian spoke to Sarah, while bowing. The girl nodded but, when she spotted Demian approaching her she decided she needed to take the last step alone.
"There is something I need to do by myself, Advisors" she told them while wrapping her winds around her body. She wasn't really enjoying the lusty look the King of Nightmares was giving her.
"May I present myself to you, Your Majesty? After all, being the protector of the Angel Race I think it's my duty" the Monarch of Bad Dreams whispered in a silky voice that Sarah found disgusting.
"There is no need for presentations. I know who exactly you are. You. are my cousin's lover. That's enough for me" was the cold reply that the half-angel gave him. Demian forced himself to keep smiling as he reached out to grab her arm.
"I don't think you understand your position here, Your Majesty. You are below me. I can order you to do whatever I please. I can do with YOU whatever I want"
But as he touched her ivory skin an invisible force sent him flying and smashed him against a wall. All the people gathered in the room froze in their spots and, seconds later, they all started muttering.
"What the HELL was that?" the injured King yelled at the top of his lungs. Or the eyes of the ballroom where focused on Sarah when she calmly replied:
"That means you are not Lord Protector of the angels"
There were several gasps and exclamations but the girl hardly paid them any kind of attention. Her eyes, challenging, kept focused on the now disheveled and wounded figure of the King of Nightmares, who was looking at her with a disbelieving gaze.
"How can that be?" he practically screamed "I have the strongest bond!"
The angel Queen turned to see the person sitting in the imposing throne.
"Ask the Ruler of the Underground" she cryptically said, and then walked to stand before Jareth's throne.
"Several years ago you visited the Angelic Realms and met a girl. a little girl with big, opal-like eyes that kept staring at you with awe. You became engaged to the little one, but she and her mother disappeared. You never saw her again."
Jareth nodded, suddenly becoming very interested in the woman before him. Dalila fumed and almost made a tantrum in the middle of the ball, but knew better and kept her mouth shut.
"I remember." the Fae slowly affirmed.
"After I disappeared, you never called the engagement off, though. A Holly bond is more powerful than just a physical one. You are the Lord Protector of Angels from the moment I stepped into this reality. Since you never broke the contract I'm still your fiancée"
There were more gasps and gossip but Jareth stopped them with a gesture of his hand. Sarah took a deep breath and continued:
"It's up to you to decide the fate of my people. You decide whether to keep the engagement or call the whole thing off. But" at this point she paused "There is something you need to see before you either accept me or reject me"
Jareth arched an eyebrow
'The girl is insane. What on the underground would make me call off the engagement? She know perfectly well I need her race'
"Show me what you need to show me, Queen Sarianka"
She started removing her mask and sever people whispered that, maybe, she had some disfiguration or something. But nobody could understand why, if the girl had such a breathtakingly beautiful face as they saw when she finally took off al the mask, the Goblin King had dropped his goblet in surprise and gasped.
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Author's Note: Yes, I can imagine you must fear this little notes of mine and you should because I have some bad news. I won't be able to post anytime soon due to school (yes, we all hate it, but I gotta do well on my exams, blah, blah, yadda, yadda.). I won't be able to update my two fics in some time but please be patient. Please, please, pretty please with Jareth on top?
Also I am so sorry to leave a cliffhanger. You don't hate me, do you (*Sabina puts one innocent face*). I really, really didn't do it on purpose.
Well, gotta blaze. Please don't kill me because if you do so, I won't be able to finish the story. Hugs and peaches to you all,
Sabina
A new day
A new day I was waiting for so long
For a miracle to come
Everyone told me to be strong
Hold on and don't shed a tear She looked at Adriana and Adrian. The woman angel was looking at her oddly, like is she remembered her. They were all like enchanted; no one was even moving or making a single movement. She put her hood down, revealing the mask and her shinny ebony curls decorated with drops of crystal and continued her song: Through the darkness and good times
I knew I'd make it through
And the world thought I had it all
But I was waiting for you A particular little angel-kid was looking at her, her wings dirty and her cheeks as pale as death. She had an aura of death around her. 'She is dying' Sarah though and she felt her heart being stabbed. But the little girl was looking at her with adoring eyes, as if she knew who she was. And as if she had been expecting her. Hush, now
I see a light in the sky
Oh, it's almost blinding me
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love She threw the cloak away with one quick movement, not caring if the whole damn Underworld new who she was. She heard gasps and cries, and then complete silence. She was the only one doing some kid of noise; all the other mystical creatures were struck speechless. She looked towards the angel girl and saw she was smiling, her face radiant with joy. Yes, the girl had been expecting her somehow. Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new sun A new day has come She realized suddenly she was crying, but was not ashamed for that. She kept looking at Adriana and Adrian and noticed the angel woman was slightly crying too. Her brother rubbed her back, trying to calm her. But Adriana had a smile on her face. She was happy, not sad. When it was dark now there is light
Where there was pain now there is joy
Where there was weakness I found my strength
All in the eyes of a boy Hush, now
I see a light in the sky
Oh, it's almost blinding me
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love Heratio trembled, her mouth partially opened, and her eyes wide with fear. Some angels were also obviously surprised and looked at each other, trying to find answers to their questions on the other's eyes. The only ones calmed were the children that, apparently, were enjoying the song, smiling secretly at each other. They knew. they simply knew. Sarah winked at them and a couple of kids giggled a little, amused by the shock of the "grown ups". Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new sun A new day has come Hush, now
I see a light in the sky
Oh, it's almost blinding me
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love I see a light in your eyes
All in the eyes of a boy
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love Hush, now
A new day
Hush, now
A new day
The music became lower and lower till it vanished. For a moment everyone was paralyzed. Even Jareth, High Fae, King of the goblins and Ruler of the Underground (did I forget a title?) did not know what to say or what to do. Sarah tried to control her breathing and to keep her body from shaking. She felt the adrenaline running through her veins.
Adriana was the first to move. She ran through the crowd of stunned people. She was crying hard as she reached the stage and locked eyes with the angel-human.
"It's. it's you.! Those eyes! I would recognize them anywhere!" she exclaimed, her voice full with joyfulness. Then she did something that defied protocol in every way: she hugged her. Sarah was astonished for a couple of seconds and then smiled.
"Adriana. long time no see" she said when the advisor broke the embrace "You haven't changed one bit since the last time I saw you!"
The silver-haired angel laughed lightly.
"Well, you surely have changed! I mean. You were a cute, little girl when I last saw you. Whereas now. you are. different"
"No more little girl, I know" Sarah muttered. Adriana then turned and walked off the stage, to whisper to her brother, who didn't understand a thing, who she was talking to. Finally, incapable of holding his tongue, Dalila asked loudly:
"Who are you?"
Sarah bit her lip, thinking the reply. She was half angry at that creature (yes, she was jealous but she isn't going to admit it) and half amused. She titled her head to a side and with an innocent voice replied, looking at Dalila steadily and smiling slightly:
"Some have called me the Lost Child. Other people have even named me Lady Mist, the Rightful Queen. But my name is simply Sarianka. Sarianka of the Third Dynasty of the Blue Moon"
The entire ballroom seemed to gasp in unison and Sarah felt nervous. what if they didn't want her after she had shunned them for twenty- four years? What if. what if they preferred even Heratio as their Queen?
"You have come to take my kingdom away! But you can't do that! You are a stranger to your species' eyes!" Heratio shouted with anger, her face going red.
Sarah took a deep breath, but said nothing. Heratio was partially right after all. Why had she come back? To mess their lives?
But, suddenly, a cry erupted from the sector of the angels. One black- haired, gold-eyed nobleman had shouted: "Our child has returned! Long live Queen Sarianka and the Dynasty of the Blue Moon!" And soon every single angel was shouting the same words, bathing their wings and punching the air with closed fists. Sarianka smiled kindly, shedding a single tear.
"Thank you" she mouthed to her people, impressed with their loyalty. Then she turned to Heratio, and the hatred in her face made her cousin back up.
"You were the one that made me come here. For a long time I've seen the way you have treated my people, humiliated them, and even killed them. I can't stand it anymore! I've had enough visions for your cause! I am not letting you ruin my kingdom! And neither are the Great Ones. It is by their power that I am now here. Because by blood, by heart and by will I am your Queen, and your are my subject. And for eternity, so be it" she bowed, and, suddenly, three voices spoke in unison:
"The words have been spoken. She has now taken the place destiny gave her. Heratio, time is over"
There was a flash of light and Sarah's eyes glowed a pure shade of white for a couple of seconds. Then it all went back to normal.
"Your Majesty, we will be happy to serve you" Adrian spoke to Sarah, while bowing. The girl nodded but, when she spotted Demian approaching her she decided she needed to take the last step alone.
"There is something I need to do by myself, Advisors" she told them while wrapping her winds around her body. She wasn't really enjoying the lusty look the King of Nightmares was giving her.
"May I present myself to you, Your Majesty? After all, being the protector of the Angel Race I think it's my duty" the Monarch of Bad Dreams whispered in a silky voice that Sarah found disgusting.
"There is no need for presentations. I know who exactly you are. You. are my cousin's lover. That's enough for me" was the cold reply that the half-angel gave him. Demian forced himself to keep smiling as he reached out to grab her arm.
"I don't think you understand your position here, Your Majesty. You are below me. I can order you to do whatever I please. I can do with YOU whatever I want"
But as he touched her ivory skin an invisible force sent him flying and smashed him against a wall. All the people gathered in the room froze in their spots and, seconds later, they all started muttering.
"What the HELL was that?" the injured King yelled at the top of his lungs. Or the eyes of the ballroom where focused on Sarah when she calmly replied:
"That means you are not Lord Protector of the angels"
There were several gasps and exclamations but the girl hardly paid them any kind of attention. Her eyes, challenging, kept focused on the now disheveled and wounded figure of the King of Nightmares, who was looking at her with a disbelieving gaze.
"How can that be?" he practically screamed "I have the strongest bond!"
The angel Queen turned to see the person sitting in the imposing throne.
"Ask the Ruler of the Underground" she cryptically said, and then walked to stand before Jareth's throne.
"Several years ago you visited the Angelic Realms and met a girl. a little girl with big, opal-like eyes that kept staring at you with awe. You became engaged to the little one, but she and her mother disappeared. You never saw her again."
Jareth nodded, suddenly becoming very interested in the woman before him. Dalila fumed and almost made a tantrum in the middle of the ball, but knew better and kept her mouth shut.
"I remember." the Fae slowly affirmed.
"After I disappeared, you never called the engagement off, though. A Holly bond is more powerful than just a physical one. You are the Lord Protector of Angels from the moment I stepped into this reality. Since you never broke the contract I'm still your fiancée"
There were more gasps and gossip but Jareth stopped them with a gesture of his hand. Sarah took a deep breath and continued:
"It's up to you to decide the fate of my people. You decide whether to keep the engagement or call the whole thing off. But" at this point she paused "There is something you need to see before you either accept me or reject me"
Jareth arched an eyebrow
'The girl is insane. What on the underground would make me call off the engagement? She know perfectly well I need her race'
"Show me what you need to show me, Queen Sarianka"
She started removing her mask and sever people whispered that, maybe, she had some disfiguration or something. But nobody could understand why, if the girl had such a breathtakingly beautiful face as they saw when she finally took off al the mask, the Goblin King had dropped his goblet in surprise and gasped.
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Author's Note: Yes, I can imagine you must fear this little notes of mine and you should because I have some bad news. I won't be able to post anytime soon due to school (yes, we all hate it, but I gotta do well on my exams, blah, blah, yadda, yadda.). I won't be able to update my two fics in some time but please be patient. Please, please, pretty please with Jareth on top?
Also I am so sorry to leave a cliffhanger. You don't hate me, do you (*Sabina puts one innocent face*). I really, really didn't do it on purpose.
Well, gotta blaze. Please don't kill me because if you do so, I won't be able to finish the story. Hugs and peaches to you all,
Sabina