Baby Said

Sarah got off her bed, and walked down the stairs to her kitchen. "Did they leave any money?"

Sarah asked out loud. That was a stupid question. "Come on Merlin!" The dog barked and ran to

Sarah. Sarah began to rummage through her cupboards, searching for something to make for

Lunch. "How about some, Quick Rice Soup?" Merlin barked in approval and panted. "Okay!"

Sarah read the instructions carefully. "Okay, I've got my pot, the rice, now for some water."

Sarah filled the pot with water. "There we go. Put rice in water and let it cook for 5 minutes.

Then add the chicken flavoring." Sarah put the timer on and sighed. "Noone said cooking was

easy!" It's very fun though." Sarah looked at Merlin, who was laying on his back. In an instant

she broke out into giggles. Ding! "Add the flavoring. Stir. And we're done. Let's eat."

The rest of the day was like routine, Sarah went to her job, came home, took Merlin for a walk,

made dinner, which to her amazement was delicious. "Okay Merlin. Bed time!"

"Ark!"

"I love you too." Sarah went to her room, put on her pajamas, and lay down on her bed. "Good

night."

"Sarah sweetie!" Sarah woke up to a woman's voice. She got out of her bed and ran down the

stairs. "Grandma Rose?"

"Your parents called. You were supposed to come to my house."

"Sorry! Let me pack!"

"I have some of your clothes at my house."

"Okay then. Let me get changed and get the dog!"

"Okay dear." Sarah rushed up to her room, got into her jeans, and her Reality T- shirt. She

quickly packed her cell phone, and a small red book. "Come on Merlin! Merlin? Oh no." Sarah

found Merlin on Karen's side of the bed with her favorite pillow ripped up! "Come boy!" The

dog followed Sarah down stairs and into Rose's car.

Half way through the trip Rose spoke. "Sarah we'll be going to the mall today if you don't

mind."

"I don't."

"Where do you shop?"

"Antique store, Crystal Beginnings, and the book store."

"Okay." The rest of the ride was quiet. When Rose glanced over to check how Sarah was, for the

first time she saw the book that her grandchild was reading. "The Labyrinth. Sounds strange."

Sarah remained silent as she turned the page. "Sarah?"

"Through danger untold and hardship unnumbered. I have fought my way to the castle beyond

the Goblin City to take back the child that you have stolen. For my will is as strong as yours and

kingdom as great. You have no power over me."

"We're here." Sarah stared out in a gazed trance. "Sarah."

"Yes?" Sarah asked startled.

"We're here."

"Oh. What about Merlin?"

"Look. Your Grandpa Joe is here to pick him up."

"Come on Merlin!" Merlin ran to Joe and Sarah followed Rose into the mall."

Sarah lay awake the night in the guest room. She closed her eyes and whispered "I wish I could

leave this place."

"Sarah?"

"Yes Grandma Rose?"

"I don't understand this part."

"Read it to me please." Rose came in and knelt beside Sarah. "I'll whisper it in your ear."

"Okay." Sarah said sleepily.

"I wish the Goblins would come and take you away right now." It was too late though Sarah was

already asleep, and Rose had no idea what she did.

Jareth's head jerked up, and he felt a pain in his heart and a joy at the same time. "Sarah!" He

transformed into his bird form and flew off into the Earth to inspect the situation. "Oh Sarah."

I know a short chapter. I have a party tonight. It's not even mine!

Bye! Please review! -

Rosakara13