Chapter Thirteen
Jareth had ordered the goblins away and sent one off to go get Hoggle, Ludo, and Sir Didymus. I didn't know this, however, and continued to cry as Jareth came to hold me. I knew that mom wouldn't be happy when I told her, but I had no idea that this would happen. After awhile a goblin came and got Jareth and they left me alone in the room, still on the floor. Apparently, this is what happened.
Jareth went out of the castle to meet Hoggle, Ludo and Sir Didymus.
"Why did you send for us?" Hoggle asked.
"We have a problem. Melody is in the castle right now, very upset and I believe she needs her friends." Jareth told them.
"Why is she here?" Sir Didymus asked.
"Because we are in love and when she told Sarah, Melody was forced to leave her house." Jareth explained.
The others' mouths dropped open as they tried to except what they had been told. Hoggle turned to the others.
"I don't know about you guys, but I don't like the thought of Jareth and Melody together. However, she needs us and I think we should be there for her." Hoggle told them and the others agreed.
Jareth showed them into where I was. I didn't notice them until Hoggle touched my shoulder. When I saw them I hugged them and cried in their arms.
After awhile I had finally calmed down. I tried to explain things to my friends and they were not happy, but wanted the best for me. If being with Jareth made me happy, then they were behind me. They did admit that his personality had changed a lot during the past few months. I was happy that they were there for me.
When I started to get tired, my friends left, promising to come visit. Jareth showed me to an extra room. As the sky outside started getting dark, I crawled into the small bed and fell asleep.
When I awoke, Jareth showed me a glass ball that I could have. In it, I could see my family. I didn't want to see them yet, but I thought it was nice of Jareth to give me a way to see them. He also told me that when I became Queen I would get similar powers that he had, including the ability to change into an animal. It was all very fascinating, but I was finding it hard to get excited about anything. I was, however, still determined to marry Jareth. Nothing was going to stop that. I loved him, and I belonged with him. I got to know some of the goblins and explored the castle. It wasn't exactly everything I hoped it would be, but that didn't matter. Jareth was so sweet. He didn't push anything on me, and tried to do anything to make me happy. I was given wonderful meals. I had no idea that food there was so good. So, all in all, my first day there went well.
I stayed there a week before I used the ball to see my mom. Hoggle and the others had told me that they had seen her and that she was broken hearted. They had told her that I was alright, but she was very sad and missing me. In the ball I saw Hilary playing like nothing was wrong and mom just staring into space. I sighed. I was to be married the next day. It wasn't as soon as you may think due to the fact that time was so different there. I did want mom there at my wedding. The dress that some of the goblins had made me was beautiful and I wanted mom to walk me down the aisle. I decided to go see her. Jareth sent me alone after I asked him not to come. I knocked on the door.
When mom opened the door a smile covered her face and she grabbed me.
"I missed you so much!" she cried.
"I missed you too mom."
"Are you here to stay?"
"No mom. I'm marrying Jareth tomorrow and I wanted you to walk me down the aisle."
Mom's smile disappeared. She let go of me and sat down at the kitchen table. I sat beside her and waited for a response.
"You're happy?" mom asked.
"Yes, except for the fact that we're fighting. I don't like it when we're mad at each other."
"I don't like it either." Mom hugged me. "If Jareth really makes you happy, then I'll give him a chance and give you away tomorrow."
I grinned and kissed her.
"Thank you mom!" I said happily.
She helped me pack and I told her all about my week with Jareth. She was gradually getting used to the idea. I told her how I could see her through the glass ball and that I was going to get powers when I was Queen. Hilary overheard some of the conversation so I decided to tell her what was happening. She was thrilled and couldn't wait to meet the real characters from her favorite story. I made her promise not to tell anyone else and she promised. I believed she wouldn't tell because she wouldn't do anything to make it where she couldn't go visit me and the goblins. After I was done packing I gave my computer to my sister and for the last time, used it to tell Jareth to come get me. Hilary almost wet herself when she saw Jareth and was equally amazed when he and I left.