Here is the second chapter, I know that I said that I would update MMO, but this is on my computer table and I'm too lazy to go find MMO.
Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the Movie the Labyrinth
Robert sighed, and rubbed his temples.
"About 1,312 years ago it was decided by the heads of the two Grand Houses of the Fae realm…" Drakion interrupted her brother.
"Also known as the Underground." She received a glare from her brother before he continued.
"It was decided that there should be a union between the two houses to form an even greater house so that none of the Great houses…"
"All the rest of the noble houses." The younger of the siblings interjected.
"Yes, a union that would stop all other noble houses from gaining power greater than that of the Grand Houses," He offered an explanation before his sister could. "for the power of the houses is centered on the magical power of the heads of the House, thus it is hereditary. The union would also keep the other houses from achieving leadership positions in the Court." He was interrupted again by his sister.
"Court is capitalized."
"Are you telling this explanation or am I?" Robert's comment resulted in Drakion to closing her mouth. "Thank you. There was a problem with such a pairing however; neither house had any children at the time. Therefore it was agreed that 1,313 years from the time of the agreement a wedding would take place between the first born of the House of Carath would marry, the first born of the House of Willens. As you may have figured out, they didn't think to far ahead with the agreement." Robert took a deep breath and was about to continue when Sarah stopped him.
"Let me guess. You're a Fae of the House of Willens." Robert nodded. "And you are the first born child of the writer." Her father nodded again. Way too weird, my father is hundreds of years old, not to mention Fae, which makes me Fae. My brain is going to overload soon. "Ok and I assume that the Carath line rules over the Goblins." The siblings both nodded.
"And various other races, not to mention that they rule and reside over the Western Court." As helpful as she was Drakion was beginning to get in Sarah's nerves.
"And the three of you grew up together?" Another set of nods. "And father ran away from the Underground to escape and engagement to the Goblin King."
"Right, and I came searching for Robetrik." Her voice hardened again. "I will not leave without him, or another who can take his place." Her father looked panicked at the thought of returning, but Sarah could not bring herself to volunteer to take his place. Then something struck her and the realization set her head spinning. She stated her realization to the pair.
"If dad marries him, the Goblin King will be my step-father." She gave an involuntary shiver. "Way too weird." Drakion nonchalantly replied.
"Either he becomes your step-father or your husband." Robert glared at his sister.
"He will be neither!"
"You don't have that choice, one of you can come quietly or," A crystal appeared in her hand. "I'll summon him, and he can decide."
"What about the ruler of the Eastern Court, he should have a say in this!" Robert's comment brought a smile to Drakion's face.
"I'm a little too caught up in the proceedings to be impartial."
"You…you rule the Eastern Court?" His sister nodded. Robert sighed. "Let me guess, Jareth is now the King of the Western Court. How many of us are gone? He was always the first in line for that throne, but you were fourth, third upon my departure."
"I became second upon the Aunt Marna's disgrace and first in line when Uncle Clem resigned from any and all positions. I assumed the throne upon father's death. Back to the main subject, since neither of you have stepped forward, I shall bring in the deciding factor." She dropped the crystal to the floor.
"NO!" Robert stepped forward, then turning on his heel, he fled the room. Sarah was frozen as Jareth appeared directly in front of Drakion, his back to the teen.
"You called me Drakion?"
"Yes, it's about the engagement." Drakion paused. "I found my brother." Sarah couldn't see his face, but from the shifting of his stance she could guess that he had suddenly become serious.
"Oh, really?" He lounged on the coffee table in front of Drakion, which had suddenly turned into a backless couch. "And why, pray tell, did you call for me, instead of simply bringing him back? No matter what delusions he suffers from, he is the weaker combatant should it turn to a fight."
"There is a small complication, Robetrik was married twice, and had two children, and though he is divorced he is the children's caregiver. I called you because we need a decision made. My brother does not want to come, but he refuses to let his first born leave so that he may stay and care for the younger child." Sarah wanted to shout that she wasn't a child, but her survival instincts kept her from making any noise.
"Am I to assume that our listener is one of these children?" He waved a hand in Sarah's general direction, but did not turn to look at her.
"Yes, she is. Jareth, allow me to introduce you to my niece, and the daughter of Robetrik. Sarah, a first born child of the House of Willens. Sarah, I believe you already know the Goblin King, High King of the Western Court." He looked over his shoulder at her, Sarah backed away from his dual colored gaze. Surprise registered on the monarch's face for a moment, but was instantly replaced by a predatory smile. Sarah made for the door, but a hand latched onto her wrist. She froze at the feeling of leather on her bare skin.
"I believe I have made my decision, please, give my regards to your brother, Drakion. For some reason I doubt he'll make the ceremony. How long until the contract must be fulfilled?" Drakion pulled a watch out of the air.
"Nine months and two hours. You can of course, have the ceremony before hand if you wish."
"I believe that I will take you up on that Drakion." He pulled Sarah closer and inclined his head to the leader of the Willens line, who returned the nod. He prepared to leave, but stopped as the voice of an old friend called out to him.
"Jareth." He turned; the girl in his arms was still to deep in shock to fight him. Robert's head was down; he did not look up as he spoke. "Jar, can I have a word with her before you leave?" The king seemed to debate it for a moment, finally he agreed.
"Five minuets, for old time's sake." The father and daughter walked out of the room and down the hall to the kitchen.
"Daddy?" Tears filled her voice as she regained her sense. Robert shook his head.
"I'm sorry princess, there's nothing I can do." He was also crying. "The decision of a court ruler can only be undone by the same ruler or their counter part of the other court, neither of which will be the case here." Sarah pulled her father into a hug, as he continued to apologize. "I'm so sorry, this is all my fault." The teen shook her head."
"No, it isn't', not entirely. If I hadn't wished Toby away, Drakion might not have been able to find you, and the real blame lies with you parents." Robert pulled away from the hug.
"You really have grown up, haven't you?" They shared a companionable silence. Glancing at her watch, Sarah broke it.
"I should go, the five minuets are almost up." Her father nodded and walked her the living room, he stopped just outside of the room.
"Sarah, I can't…" He was interrupted by the new bride-to-be.
"I understand, but you are coming to the ceremony. No ifs, and or buts." With that she entered the room; if she had stayed any longer the tears that threatened to come would have been released. Drakion was looking at her watch again when Sarah entered.
"Five minuets on the dot. I was getting worried that you had taken after my brother in something more that brains." She stood from her seated position and walked to the door. "I'll clear Toby's memory, along with everyone else you've ever met, your father excluded. I'll also get your things packed up, I imagine you to have quite a bit of catching up to do." With that she left and Sarah found herself along with the Goblin King.
"Shall we be off?" He extended his hand to the graduate, hesitantly, Sarah took it. They disappeared in a cloud of glitter.
I have some more written out; I'm not sure when I can type again. I'll try to get off my ass and get MMO updated, but I have a feeling that my next update will be of this story, or I'll post a new one that I have totally finished.