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Quiet. Anyway, as I said above, this chapter is really just to tidy up all those odds and ends like Sarah's job, family etc. Enjoy.
December 27th
Sarah and Dara appeared in the town just as the sun rose over the eastern mountains. A small group of a few hundred awaited their arrival and when they did one man about fifty stepped forward. He took off his flat cap and smiled toothily at the pair.
"My Lady Sarah I presume?"
Sarah smiled and nodded. "Yes. How did you know?"
The man smiled again. "New travels fast here though there rarely is any. A little bird told me." A small blue bird a lighted on the mans shoulder.
"That would be me." It piped.
Sarah cocked her head. "I always wondered where that saying came from."
The man smiled again. "I am Seranus my lady…"
"Please call me Sarah. I hate all that ceremony."
"Very well. As I say I am Seranus. I run the tavern and inn in our town here. Though it hasn't served as an inn for some time now. I also act as mayor for our population. Ella here…"
He gestured to the blue bird on his shoulder, "Tells me you have plans to let outsiders in. If you don't mind, we'd like to hear 'em. Hope we're not presuming too much but…"
Sarah shook her head. "No, of course. I was going to discuss it with you anyway. I wouldn't dream of just taking over. It'll be a voter on all parts. Dara will be stopping people leaving the track so you will be the only ones affected."
Seranus smiled again as the towns people seemed to agree with her sentiments. "Well, shall we all move to my tavern and discuss this now. Get it out of the way and then you can open relations with Moranium."
Sarah nodded and they all moved Seranus' tavern. The place was a huge wood and stone structure with high ceilings well able to hold the entire town and more. When Sarah finished giving her initial proposals of trade and passage from a small stage area she opened up the floor for questions. A burly man stood up.
"Wot 'appens wen some outsiders with lots of weapons and such like come storming in 'ere demanding our land? Watchoo gonna do wen that 'appens?"
"The council would not have given me this post if they thought I couldn't protect you. I assure you I am well able for that type. And If by some misfortune I am unable I have many friends with damn big armies."
The man still stood. "Wat? You all by your little self, protect us? I don't fink so."
Sarah sighed. She sent an arc of fire over the crowd. It surrounded the man and he panicked for a moment but soon realised that he was not being burnt. "As I said, I am well able to take a few big guys with weapons and I doubt Dara would let them in, in the first place. You have little to worry about. We will make it clear that upon entry they will be subject to the laws of the land and any crimes shall be punishable as such."
Dara stood in a corner and stood forward. "Sarah, your pretty good at this."
She raised her eye brow. "What's your point?"
"I've been talking to some of the forest inhabitants. How would you like to be an elected Queen?"
Sarah looked surprised. "What about no total control?"
"That why you're elected and you'll have a committee of advisors. So that when we don't like you, we can get rid of you."
"Gee thanks."
"Look, with people coming in and out, there will be some crime, we need someone to rule on these things. Land ownership. What happens if a war breaks out again. None of us want to seal up the country again."
Sarah looked out at the townspeople. "Well, I guess it's your vote. All in favour of me raise your hand." Nearly every hand went up.
"Well, I'm flattered."
Seranus smiled and stepped forward. "Well, its settled. As payment for your services you get room and board."
"Fine but no servants. I can cook fine. I like living alone."
He laughed and nodded.
She looked over at Dara. "I'm beat. Can I leave the assembling of the advisory board in your capable hands?"
He nodded and disappeared.
Seranus took her arm and led her outside.
"Where are you taking me?"
"Your new home my dear."
They walked through the town. It was less a town though, thought Sarah. There was a square and main street where the tavern and several other shops and such were located. There was a large stone building which Seranus explained was the town hall and former government offices.
"They'll be open again now because of you."
After the end of the main street though there were just large wooden building with several acres of farmed land between each. It looked like buildings were large and few and families the same. Seranus led her down a grass track towards the lake and from behind a patch of trees a beautiful house appeared. It reminded Sarah of an eighteenth century manor. It had three floors and faced out over the lake. Pastures stretched out behind with several out buildings and stables.
"Wow. A perk of the job I guess."
Seranus smiled. "Called Kings House it is. Queens House now I suppose. No ones lived in it for hundreds of years but the place hasn't even come near to ruin. Must be a spell or some such. None of us want it. Only fair you should have it, dealing with all those unpleasant people and issues."
"Um, thanks."
"Not at all love. Though you might get awful lonely in there all alone."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. Just tell me when to be at work in the morning and when I can pick up my food. A light snow began to fall and Sarah realised how much colder it was in the town.
He laughed when she voiced her realisation. "Well we are farther north. We get light snow here. You just wait. You'll have a waterfall by your house in the morning. All that snow coming off the mountains."
Sarah smiled and looked about her. The area was blocked from the view of the town by the shock of trees but behind the house and stables there were huge fields reaching upwards until they met the rocky cliff face of one of the mountains. The house had been empty for along time, Sarah surmised from the overgrown state of the gardens. They were wild and green. Sarah didn't think she'd change them. At least not any time soon.
Seranus handed her a large iron key and turned to her. "Well, I should be getting back. I'll trust you'll get some rest and then come see what our good forest has put together for you?"
She nodded at him.
"And, we'll be having a celebration tonight. In your honour and in honour of a new chapter of our country's history. We've had a severe lack of anything for such a long time."
Sarah smiled at the kindly man and turned to survey the lake. A small waterfall plunged into the water on the opposite side and the sun caught the spray in a rainbow. "Everything's so extraordinary here and up there for that matter. I've been so lucky, seen so much. I cant ever imagine not much happening here."
Seranus smiled also as he looked out over the water. "That's the problem, monotony is the mind killer. Especially for us that have lived in the Underground. It'll be good to have new people come in. Maybe, after awhile, the others will let outsiders see the rest of our beautiful country."
Sarah turned to him. "You don't like the country being sealed off? Like the others."
He shook his head. "I understand it. Before the forest closed up there was a war. A lot of trees were burned, a lot of lives were lost, but cutting ourselves off was not the answer. Their finally beginning to see that. We shouldn't deprive others of the beauty of this land, as most would not hesitate to share theirs with us, even if only too look at."
Sarah smiled softly. "I understand how you feel. No one should be denied the beauty of the world. Any world for that matter." Sarah paused. "I would be honoured if you'd be on the advisory board. I could use someone with your open out look on the world."
Seranus nodded. "It would be a pleasure Sarah. I believe we have been blind and deaf here for far to long. Well, I shall leave you with your new house. It may have a few ghosties in it mind you. Don't hesitate to call if you have a problem."
"I wont. Thank you, so much."
Seranus left her at the gate to her house and she looked up at the face of the old stone building. Ivy crept up one side and even in through a few windows but as she approached she saw it retreat from the windows and doors. Neatening up itself as the new resident arrived. Sarah jumped as the upstairs windows flew open and saw as dust was swept from the room by an invisible force.
"Huh. 'Ghosties' indeed. I wonder if everything down here comes with a catch?" she grumbled to herself as she approached the door.
She turned the large key in the rusted lock and heard the latch click and the heavy wooden door swung open. She found herself in a large hall way with a huge curving staircase. Everywhere was dark as the shutters had not yet been opened. There were pictures hung on the walls, tables and hall dressers decorating the room but all the furniture was covered in billowing white sheets and the pictures were coated in a thick dust. Off to the right of the hall were a dining room and two reception rooms, all very formal and also covered in sheet and dust. In one of the drawing rooms there was a large mirror hung over the fireplace.
Sarah approached it and wiped some dust from the glass. She nearly screamed when she saw a young girl of about fourteen in the reflection behind her. Sarah spun around but she was alone in the room. She turned back and looked at the girl who remained in the mirror. She had curly blond hair and grey eyes. She was dressed simply and she seemed quite pale. The girl grinned and winked at Sarah then moved out of sight. Suddenly the room flooded with light as the shutters were thrown open and the windows were unlatched, letting in the crisp, fresh winter air. Sarah smiled a little and moved back into the hall. To the left of the hall there was just one long, small ball room. Well, thought Sarah, small in comparison to Etáin's formidable abode. She would never be able to beat the woman at giving a party. The room had a large bay window and the room ran right to the back of the house and huge glass doors opened out onto a veranda. There was a small paved area and another area of overgrown area dotted with choked sculptures and water features. As Sarah moved back through the hall the dust sheets were removed with a flourish by invisible hands. At the back of the staircase there was a small wooden door which led down a few steps to a huge stone kitchen. Bronze pots and pans hung from rails along the ceiling and a large wood burning range stood against one wall next to the fire place which still had a kettle suspended above old ash. There was a giant scarred wooden table in the middle of the room and beyond that Sarah saw a divided farm house door leading out onto what she assumed used to be a vegetable patch of some kind. There was a note on the table that caught Sarah's attention.
She picked up the yellowed paper. It read:
"There's no food just yet. Pipes have to be fixed, so you will have to get water from the well until Denis does that. It's out behind the stables. You wont have to worry about anything else. Leave that up to us.
With regards, your new household staff and friends, Miranda, Julie, Denis and Jack."
Sarah wandered out the back door and looked around. There was a bucket next to the door so she decided to go get the water, since she was without. She walked up the mossy path towards the stables. She crossed the small court yard that was formed by the square of stables and out buildings.
On her return journey with the bucket full of fresh spring water weighing down her water she paused as she heard the clop of hooves on cobbles. Indeed, when she looked up there was a beautiful chestnut mare standing in the middle of the yard. She put down her bucket and approached the horse carefully. The brown eyes flashed and Sarah smiled. The horse reminded her of one she had ridden as a teen. She had always been difficult. The horse had already been saddled and had a pack attached to it. Sarah noticed another note. She reached out and stroked the silky coat of the mare gently. Soon the horse seemed to relax in her presence and Sarah reached around to read the note.
"Sarah,
Here's some food to get you though the afternoon and morning. The horse doesn't have a name or an owner. She doesn't seem to like many people. Perhaps you can make friends?
See you tonight, Seranus."
Sarah smiled and looked at the mare. "I'm guessing you wont want to live in the stables, huh?"
She shook her mane defiantly.
"Thought not. Well, how about you let me ride you from time to time and help me carry this lot down to the house and in return, you can live in my fields and use the stables in bad weather."
The horse began to trot in the direction of the house and Sarah grinned and picked up her bucket of water.
"So…" she mused as she walked behind along side the horse. "What shall we call you I wonder? You're feisty. How about Etáin?"
The horse neighed in disapproval and Sarah laughed. "Fine, how about Aoibh? Sound ok?"
She simply continued walking so Sarah assumed it was acceptable.
Sarah set the water and pack on the large table and looked over to the back door where the horse was looking at her expectantly, it's head coming through the top half. She sighed. "Fine."
She rummaged around in the bag Seranus had sent her.
"Here, have a carrot. Now go gallop, go eat the weeds off my statues. I'll talk to you later."
Aoibh snorted and left, beginning to explore her new home.
Sarah sneezed as some dust, shook from the hall chandeliers came down on her head.
Sorry…
The whisper unnerved Sarah but she assumed it was her new household staff, so to speak. She made her way up the sweeping staircase that dominated the hall and found herself on the first floor. She kept going up, deciding to start at the top and work her way down.
The attic was rather fascinating, she found. It was full of old bits of furniture, children's toys, pictures, though it felt as if she were encroaching on someone else's life. She left the attic untouched, deciding to leave it that way.
The second floor was mostly guest bed rooms though there were one or two rooms which seemed to have no discernable purpose and reminded Sarah that a fae did indeed used to live here.
One of the rooms appeared to be a conference room, only that all the furniture was fixed to the ceiling although, it seemed that she was standing on the ceiling. The room made Sarah's head hurt.
Or the room which had a large ornamental gold fish pool set into the floor of the room and nothing else and all the gold fish very much alive.
Or the room where the door was in fact one of the wooden wall panels and had several fake doors set into the walls. It took her fifteen minuets to get out again.
Sarah found the first floor more to her liking. There were two bedrooms on this floor, both with their own massive bathrooms. Sarah jumped with glee when she saw her small swimming pool of a bath. The main bedroom also had a door connecting to a cosy living room which felt much more informal and personal than any of the downstairs rooms. This in turn led into a private study and then, Sarah nearly squealed when she saw the library. Though it was not nearly as massive as Etáin and Nadír's it was big and Sarah saw room for magikal expansion. The library was at the back of the room and had door similar to the ball room and led out onto a balcony that overlooked the fields that stretched out behind the house.
Sarah returned to the room she had claimed as her own, her exhaustion finally taking it's toll. Her rooms balcony windows that overlooked the lake had been opened and the long muslin curtains were billowing slightly in the breeze. Sarah lay down on the massive bad and noted tiredly that the fresh linen was cool under her skin. She was instantly asleep.
When Sarah awoke the large sun was beginning to dip below the mountains. The open balcony doors now let in the chilly evening air. She got up and closed the double doors, pulling back the curtains. She sky was a water colour, dozens of different colours blending into each other. Sarah sighed and hummed to herself. "I could get used to this."
She turned to find her suit cases stacked in a corner of her room. There was another note lying on top of them.
"Dear Sarah,
Hope you like your new kingdom and we all expect an invitation really soon. I just tracked these to you. The ball is a masked one so be prepared. You better show up woman.
Lots of love, Etáin and everyone at the castle.
P.S: Persephone and Loki eloped, can you believe it? Her parents are going ape. Tell you about it tomorrow, from Ionnina."
Sarah grinned and began to unpack, placing her clothes in the massive wardrobe and dresser. There was a large dark wood vanity across the room and Sarah went over to it. There was a photo of herself and Toby which she stuck into the mirror frame. She looked at the photo and sighed. She was going to have to sort that out really soon. Sarah nodded to herself and disappeared from the room in a swirl of fire.
She appeared back in her own apartment in Boston. She looked around the small space. She hadn't really amassed much 'stuff' in her lifer time. All her childhood toys had either been given to Toby or sold with the exception of a few treasured possessions. She still kept the music box, the Hoggle book ends, a few other odds and ends which had provided her fond reminders of her time in the Labyrinth. She began to stack what she wanted into boxes and placed them in the centre of her sitting room. There was little she wanted of the furniture though she decided to take her coffee maker and C.D player. She'd work out how to power them later. Once all that she wanted was collected in one space she waved her hand and sent it to her new house. The apartment didn't even look that much more empty with the exception of the book shelves, wardrobe and the few pictures that she had. She then turned to her phone. Time to start cutting ties.
The phone call to her school had been short and sweet.
"Hello, Brian? Yes it's Sarah… Sarah Williams, the English teacher… Yes. I just have to tell you that I'm resigning effective immediately… I'm moving to… Ireland… Yes, I just loved it there so much… Yes, I'll come in next week to pick up my stuff and say goodbye to my kids… O.k, thank you. Alright, goodbye."
She hung up. The principle of the school hadn't been that upset by her sudden departure and she doubted anyone else would either. While Sarah had never been truly alone in this world she had never had anyone she could call a best friend or even a close friend. She simply had acquaintances.
Sarah quickly disappeared from her apartment and reappeared beside the bridge in the park of her old neighbourhood. It was an overcast day and Sarah could tell it was about to lash rain. Like the day she first encountered the world she was now irreversible linked with. Sarah paused by the bridge. In the whirl wind of events in the last two days she hadn't even thought of Jareth and their currant situation. She hadn't had time. Now that she was forcible reminded of the first time she had met him a shaft of melancholy struck her.
She missed him, she loved him.
She didn't have him.
Sarah closed her eyes for a moment as she willed the tears to pass. She would address that issue at another time. Right now she had to go tell her family that she was moving to 'Ireland'. Sarah decided to knock instead of just waltzing in.
Karen opened the door and the relatively good natured smile that had been on her face was wiped away in an instant. "Oh, Sarah. I thought you were still away."
Sarah was about to say something when a blonde bundle of energy hit her full force, causing her to stumble back slightly. "Omigod Sarah. You're back. This is so great. I loved my Christmas present. It's like my favourite book ever."
Sarah laughed and hugged her little brother, kneeling down to speak to him. "I thought the one I got you on your birthday was your favourite?"
"Well, this one is my favourite. Its so cool."
Karen made a derisive sound. "I don't know why you keep giving him those things. He spends more time reading than he does playing video games like a normal child."
Sarah straightened up. "I would have thought you'd be happy Karen. Barely a quarter of kids Toby's age are even literate let alone read. Besides, all those video games, while entertaining in a short term, violent way, are just bad for him."
Karen looked at her darkly. "Don't you presume to tell me how to raise my child. He's going to be more popular, have more friends, be better than you ever were or will be."
Sarah simply raised an eyebrow. Little did Karen know… How Sarah wished she could tell her that she was a queen now.
"Is dad here?"
"He's watching a game."
Sarah nodded and went into the house. She heard Karen slam the door behind her and rolled her eyes. The woman was impossible. Toby trotted along beside Sarah.
He looked up at her with big eyes. "Is mom going to make me play sports and stuff? 'Cause I like running or whatever but I don't want to play football or anything like that."
Sarah smiled at him. "You never have to do anything you don't want to. Always remember that. Hey dad."
Sarah's father looked up from the TV and smiled. "Hey Hunny. It's good to see you. I thought you were still away?"
Sarah smiled and hugged her father. "Yeah. That's what I'm here to tell you all. Could you turn off the TV for a sec?"
"Sure."
The TV fell silent and they all looked at her. "Well, I came to tell you that I'm moving to Ireland. I was offered a post in a private school where I was staying and it paid real good, so I took it."
Her dad nodded slowly. "So, you'll be thousands of miles away?"
"Yeah. I'm sorry."
Karen stepped forward. "No problem Sarah. So, when will you be leaving?"
Sarah just sighed. "You're not even going to pretend to be sad to see me go?"
Toby grabbed her hand and Karen frowned. "I'm sad Sarah. I don't want you to go."
"I know kiddo. Hay go sit on the porch and I'll go talk to you in a sec. Kay?"
Toby nodded and sniffed as he left the room.
She turned to her father who gave her a small smile. "I'll miss you Sarah. I'm sorry I never called before. I guess I always knew you weren't that far away. Now…"
Sarah smiled and hugged him. "Don't worry about it. I'll call loads and I'll even drop back occasionally when I can make it."
She then turned to Karen. "Well Karen, you've never been anything but unpleasant to me. If I ever hear that you've made Toby unhappy I'll be right back here. Never doubt that." Karen sneered at her.
She gave her dad a last hug and went out to speak to Toby.
She sat beside him on the porch steps and he hugged her, swiping roughly at his red eyes. "I don't want you to go." He wailed, his words muffled in her sweater.
"I know, but I have to and…"
Suddenly Toby pulled back and looked at her strangely. "Sarah, you smell like magik."
She looked at him, surprised. "What do you mean Toby?"
"You smell like magik. Like the Goblin King."
Sarah sucked in a breath. "You remember that?"
Toby shrugged. "'Course I do. I know I was only little but wouldn't you remember being kidnapped by an evil King and rescued by your big sister."
Sarah stared at him. He didn't seem to have all the fine detail but Toby definitely remembered the Labyrinth. Sarah sighed. "Yeah, I suppose I would remember all that ok. But he wasn't evil."
Toby cocked his head to one side. "Huh?"
"Jareth, he isn't…wasn't evil."
"But he kidnapped me."
"Toby, I wished you away by accident. He was just doing what I asked him to do."
Toby was silent and Sarah held her breath. "Oh. Ok, well you got me back so it's ok. So why do you smell like magik? Are you going to live in the Labyrinth?"
Sarah laughed and shook her head. "No. A different country Underground. That what that world is called." She explained as he looked at her strangely.
"Wow. Can I come see sometime."
She smiled at his wide eyed enthusiasm. "One day, I'm sure you can. Listen I have to go, but you ever need me for anything. To talk, if your in trouble, if you need help with your home work, anything, just light a candle or find a flame of some kind and call me. I'll hear you."
"With fire?"
"With fire. Just try not to burn anything down in the process, ok kiddo?"
Toby nodded and hugged his sister again. "Come visit often."
She hugged him back. "I will. Bye."
After giving her father instructions to her father to sell the apartment and its furniture, she left her family home.
When Sarah returned to her new home in Val Alorn it was nearly dark, only the blue fading to black showing that the sun had set not long ago. Sarah looked out over the lake. The lack of stars in the sky still unnerved her. There wasn't even a moon, no source of light at all. She could hear the sound of Aoibh moving around in the field by the main gate but could see very little. She didn't really want to see anything either. The all encompassing darkness was rather peaceful. She could hear the water lapping quietly against the lake shore and she paused for a moment. She was reminded of when Jareth had taken her to the Aran islands such a short time ago. She hated what had happened between them and she damned him for jumping to conclusions so quickly. It was nonsensical that they should be torn apart for something she didn't even do.
She shook her head and started up the track to the town. Sarah smiled a bit as the main square came into view. All the people from the town seemed to have come to this celebration and many from the forest too it seemed. Sarah could see centaurs, nymphs, dryads and a variety of other creatures and magikal animals all milling around, apparently enjoying themselves.
Seranus came forward, smiling. "Ahh, our lovely queen. Care to join us your majesty."
Everybody looked to Sarah who scowled. "If I ever catch any of you calling me that, I'll quit there and then. Bleach. It really doesn't suit me."
Seranus grinned at her. "Just Sarah then?"
She smiled at him. "Just Sarah."
"Well, Just Sarah. Come, eat, drink, dance and forget of your troubles."
Sarah gave him an odd look. "How do you know I have troubles?"
Seranus gave her a sad smile. "I've had my heart broken two lass. Once you've had it done to yourself, you can spot another a mile away, no matter how big a smile they have on your face."
Sarah nodded, her face forlorn.
Seranus put an arm around her shoulders. "But come now, I trust when you're over this young rogue, you'll be at my door step."
He wiggled his eyebrows and she giggled. "You at the top of my list."
"Ay, and a long list it'll be I'll wager. Many a fae prince will be after you soon enough."
Sarah grinned and Seranus handed her a glass of wine. The rest of the evening passed enjoyably, with Sarah meeting more species than she could remember, let alone the names of the people. She ended up dancing with a young man named Eric. His long black hair was tied back and he had a slightly forlorn look about him. It was well past two in the morning when the celebrations finished and the various participants began to return to their homes.
Eric looked down at her. "Shall I walk you home? I'm heading that way anyway."
Sarah glanced at him curiously. "I thought that only my house was out that way."
"I live in the lake."
Sarah looked at him surprised. "Well, that explains the slightly drowned look. So, what are you exactly?"
"I'm a nymph."
"You don't look very… nymph like. But then, I used to think it was fairies that granted wishes so…" Eric laughed. "Well, we generally look pretty normal except for the 'slightly drowned look' and we're a bit blue."
Sarah nodded. "So, what's it like living in a lake?"
"Pretty regular for me, but we have a bit of a kelpie problem. Watch out for them by the way."
Sarah nodded. "I will. I don't want to be eaten."
Eric laughed again. "No one really does. Well, I'll leave you here. I own a supplies store on main street. Drop in some time."
Sarah waved goodbye to him. "I will. Good night."
She walked up to her house in the dark and murmured a "Thank you." As the door swung open, seemingly of its own volition but Sarah knew better.
As she entered some side candles ignited and Sarah smiled as the flame whispered their welcome. She noticed that the place looked clean and lived in now. A picture of her family had been placed in the hall and there were fresh flowers in the vases. In her room her clothes had been put away and there was another note telling her boxes and suitcases were in the attic. All her possessions had been put in the appropriate places with the exception of her C.D's, C.D player and coffee maker which she doubted her 'staff' knew what to do with. Sarah changed into sweat pants and a tank top and crawled into her wide bed.
She felt alone in the large bed and another wave of sadness swept over her as she remembered the feeling of Jareth's lean form pressed against hers, his strong arms encircling her less than four days ago. She missed him.
End Chap.
Well, that's that. Like I said, simply to clear unwanted loose ends away and add a bit of longing into the mix. Oh and I realise there's more cliches in there with the Toby thing and all.
Rayne: I miss Jareth!
See? Anyway, the ball is tomorrow. Ohh, are we excited?
All: nod
Of course you are. Oh, my Art teacher gave us an Art Appreciation Essay to do on "A film that relies heavily on special effects. Make reference to two scenes in particular and suggest how they were achieved."
Write 5 pages on 'Labyrinth' with sketches? No problem.
Enough of my homework, review you crazy kids!
Slán.
