A Prophecy Speaks
a/n: I do not own labyrinth. And a reminder that if you did not see the character in the movie, I more than likely own that character. And also, some cursing is used in this chapter. I personally don't care, but one of you might . The chapter is short, so I warn you.
Chapter 27 –or- The Evil Plot
Xandra could have done a jig when she overheard that Sarah was pregnant. It would make that bitch that much easier to defeat once her husband went to war. She had hoped that the dwarf would succeed in killing Sarah, but he did not. Jareth had a powerful magic, and Sarah had been able to summon him by just gasping his name. At least the dwarf had been smart enough to kill himself before Jareth could wring the truth from him.
Being nice to everyone had really worn on her. She should have been the one to bed the Goblin King. Prophecy or not the once mortal Sarah had weakened the Goblin King, made him vulnerable. Xandra had pretended to be everyone's friend, to get close enough to influence both of them.
Nogrod had come to her forest kingdom many months ago to tell her that Jareth would wed a mortal and she would become Fae. She had tried hard not to believe him, as she wished to seduce Jareth to create her heirs, as well as his. But Nogrod showed her the prophecy, and insisted Jareth would follow it. And after her dreams of being with Jareth had been crushed, Nogrod had offered a glimmer of hope. Mate with him. When he took over the Underground he would leave her kingdom be, as long as she would mate with him to give him heirs.
And Nogrod was the way. Jareth had brought the mortal here, and had allowed the bloodline to be sullied. Sarah was Fae, but she had not been born Fae. It was impure. And should be stopped. Nogrod would keep the line pure. Only pure Fae would be born. No mortal bloodline would stain the Underworld if Nogrod became Overking. She had hoped to avoid this by concealing the dwarf with her things, using a barely detectable magic spell. Jareth had never even thought to suspect her. They had been friends for too long. Oh, how she had wanted to make babies with the gorgeous Goblin King. She did not love him, did not want to marry him. She only wanted his bloodline. His genes. Damn that 'prophecy'!
Sarah would be so distracted by her pregnancy, the mewling little boy she had adopted, and her little brother that she would not even see the evil creeping in while Jareth was away. They would strike the Goblin Kingdom and seize it. All she loved and held dear would perish.
Xandra walked back to her rooms to pack. She wanted to be home soon to start the countdown until she would attack with her army of dryads, sprites, and nymphs. The faster she got out of here the better.
"Neely, pack my bags! And hurry about it!" Xandra yelled at her maid. The tamed dryad maid started to pack Xandra's bags as fast as she could, hoping to avoid her Queen's wrath. Xandra could be cold when she wanted to be. Xandra just paced about.
"Damnit Neely, you could go faster! You don't want me to get caught by these idiots do you?" Xandra hit her maid upside the head as she passed her, making Neely see stars. She worked as fast as she could.
"Don't you dare ask one of those dirty goblins for help either! You carry them out yourself!" Xandra yelled at her maid. Neely curtsied and started to haul the heavy bags and trunks out to their waiting carriage.
Every time Nelly came back inside Xandra yelled at her to make it fast. She knew the queen wanted to leave posthaste, but she was going as fast as she could and had become very thirsty. Finally the bags were all packed. Neely held the door open for Xandra, and they took their leave.
They walked down the hall, Neely in front of Xandra, so she could watch for anyone who might impede their departure. About halfway down the hall they ran into Princess Cara. Neely thought she was very beautiful, with long red hair and orange eyes. Neely gave the Princess a curtsy, and the Princess nodded at her before curtsying to Queen Xandra. Xandra ignored her and pushed Neely down the hall.
"Don't stop in front of me like that you clumsy bitch!" Xandra yelled at Neely. Princess Cara watched with curiousity from the spot where she had curtsied. She filed the moment away for later.
Xandra smiled as she sat snugly in her royal carriage. The Goblin City would be wrapped up in a bow when Nogrod came to its gates, and the Queen of the Goblins would be dead.