Threats and Promises
By: me
Edited By: my friend
Inspired by: Jareth's nice side
Chapter Twelve
"Hariba mi frignitaly," a stout goblin started to shout as he made his way to the center of the courtyard. "Ta snaw mi muy notar te melico tu habra tino." I strained to understand what he was saying and shifted uncomfortably in my seat.
"He said, hello my friends," Jareth explained "it is my great honor to welcome you here tonight."
"Na snipit nukt y noy," he laughed and everyone clapped.
"So sit back and enjoy," Jareth translated and gave an amused smirk "I'll teach you how to speak it one of these days." Then the beat of drums filled the senses, it rumbled through your chest, pounded in your ears and was so strong and clear that I smiled. Twelve goblins came marching out of a tent, almost like a drum line and played like no tomorrow. I watched intently, but caught Jareth watching me every once and a while. Finally, they suddenly stopped and everybody clapped. A small goblin came bounding up and tapped Jareth's shoulder. He smiled quickly and I assumed it was an old friend.
"Hariba Jareth," she smiled and looked at me. "Hariba… umm."
"Sarah," I said and we shook hands.
"Mi Ledderlegs," she smiled "tu Sarah." He looked at Jareth "esh Sarah?" He nodded. "Umm, esh placka imsterentio?"
"She wants to know if you play an instrument," he said and I nodded.
"Hent yep?" she asked and Jareth gave a dry look.
"Which one?" he asked.
"Uh," I paused a moment "violin." Jareth gave a world win smile and turned back to the small goblin.
"Yola," he said simply and she smiled.
"Esh mli placka," she smiled and dashed off. I had a bad feeling about this whole thing and I gave Jareth a hard look.
"What?" he asked hiding a smile.
"What did you do?" I asked and he shrugged as he watched the small goblin race back dragging a case with her. "Oh no."
"Placka," she said handing it to me and pretending that she was playing a violin "placka." I looked at Jareth pleadingly and he laughed.
"You answered her," he teased "so you play."
"I can't," I started "I mean, I can but…"
"Are you scared?" he asked and a small group had formed around where we were sitting. I sighed, how did I know something like this was going to happen? I flipped open the case and took the violin out and placed my fingers gently on the strings. I closed my eyes and set the bow on the strings and sharply played the chorus for The Devil Went Down to Georgia because it was relatively fast.
"Fire on the mountain run boys run," I whispered to myself keeping it quiet enough so no one could hear me "devils in the house of the rising sun. Chicken in the bread pan pickin' out dough. Granny will your dog bite, no child no." Ledderlegs clapped and tried to pull Jareth out to dance but he smile and shook his head. I nudged him and he gave a warning glare, he really was scared. I smirked slightly and said the words with the best of my ability.
"The devil went down the Georgia, he was lookin' for a soul to steal. He was in a bind cause he was way behind and was willing to make a deal." Jareth cocked an eyebrow and Ledderlegs clapped happily and laughed. "When he came across this young man," I said nudging Jareth and Ledderlegs smiled understanding what I was trying to do "sawing on a fiddle and playing it hot. And the devil jumped up on a hickory stump and said 'boy let me tell you what'." The small goblin managed to drag the reluctant Jareth onto his feet and about half of the whole celebration was paying attention to what we were doing. Goblins danced to the music, which made me glad of my selection and Ledderlegs had finally gotten Jareth to dance.
"I guess you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too," some smaller goblins giggled as I added "And if you'd care to take a dare I'll make a bet with you. Now you played pretty good fiddle, boy, but give the devil his due. I'll bet a fiddle of gold against your soul cause I think I'm better than you."
"The boy said 'My name's Johnny and it might be a sin,'" Jareth finished sitting back by me "But I'll take your bet, your gonna regret cause I'm the best that's ever been." I gave a shocked/amused grin and shook my head but kept playing nonetheless.
"Johnny rosin up your bow and play your fiddle hard," I sang "cause hell's broke loose in Georgia and the devil deals the cards. And if you win, you get this shinny fiddle made of gold. But if you lose the devil gets your soul." Finally I finished and Ledderlegs clapped and took the violin back as music started in the background.
"Glad you did that," she smiled "the band finally got here."
"You speak English!" I smiled a little shocked and she nodded.
"Yes," she laughed "I speak many things. But like I said, thank you for playing or it would have been terrible until the band got set up, they ALWAYS run late." Jareth growled. "Oh, and we got the grump to dance." We both laughed and I sighed and leaned back resting against the tree behind me. I was tired after playing so long and Jareth gave an annoyed smirk.
"Your good," he smiled and I simply nodded. "You ok?"
"Feels like there's something wrong," I moaned and he looked at me oddly. It was just one of those feelings, you know, before something really bad happens? Maybe something was going on at home.
"It'll be fine," he said reassuringly. Wonderful timing, a slow song started to be played and Jareth gave a smug look. "Now I believe you said you'd dance with me?" He took my hand and led me into the center of the courtyard like many other people. I noticed it wasn't just goblins that had come, but other creatures as well.
"You grew up here hum?" I asked and he nodded.
"Sort of," he smiled "I came here enough to live here. It was fairly simple, being able to transport and all."
"Uh," I paused a moment "why did we walk then?"
"Because," he yawned "since I'm split in two, my magick is split apart too and it won't work."
"Oh," I muttered and we danced for the longest time. Soon, I found my head on his shoulder my arms wrapped gently around his neck. It seemed like the perfect aftermath of what would've happened if I'd stayed in that damn ballroom with him. Me and him, slow dancing together for what seemed like eternity. I laughed to myself just thinking about it.
"What's so funny?" he asked.
"Reliving past events," I smirked and he got that 'I'm about to do something REALLY annoying' look. Oh no… he could possibly do it again…could he?
Author's note:
The next update shall be on Monday!
Acantha Mardivey: Aww, I couldn't say rock but thanks. Ah, and the dancing… that will be very very interesting. Can't wait until I post it for ya guys.
The next chapter will be dedicated to Brianne and T.J because… THEIR GETTING MARRIED!! So then next chapter shall be overly romantic, lovely AND have a slight twist. - I expect some reviews please.
