Author's Note: Somehow I've gotten mixed up on Chapter numbering. This should be Chapter 11. My humblest apologies, time to go get dunked in the Bog for the error! And yes, that's the monster's name, it popped into my head while writing.

Chapter 11: MacGoogle

In the time that had passed since he had talked about her possible fate, Adina ignored Master Beggar, striding on with a determination to win. I will never be turned into a goblin. My parents and everyone at home are depending on this visit to be a success. If I did turn into a goblin, hmmmmm......... poor Mother, she'd faint in horror!

This image made Adina laugh, a rare act for her. "What's funny?" Master Beggar exclaimed, tapping his walking stick. "What? Oh, I was just thinking about my mother." "Mothers are subjects of amusement where you live?" "No," Adina sighed. They both stopped talking, each lost in thought.

Just then a loud hiss and a growl broke their silent reverie, and Master Beggar leapt back in terror. "Oh no, no, not good!" he wailed. "Why, what is it?" Adina said frantically, though she wasn't sure why. The roars got louder and closer, with the source finally turning the corner. Master Beggar almost fainted, saying, "Gods help us, it's MacGoogle!"

MacGoogle slithered towards the two travelers, fiercely growling. He was incapable of thought and will, only knowing that he was hungry, and here was food.

The beast was one of the most hideous creatures Adina had ever seen. It was cold and slimy, covered in purple scales. Four small green wings were on its sides; possibly there for show since the beast was so big. Its black eyes were sunken in, due to its enormous mouth with glittering fangs.

It-he-is just hungry, and angry, Adina sensed reading the beast's mind and movements. He just needs to be calmed down. Quickly she sent thoughts of peace and happiness to MacGoogle, but he batted them off like a bee stinging. I don't want to hurt you! Adina mentally cried, leaping over MacGoogle as he lunged for her. She sighed as he roared in more anger. But I have no choice.

A great yell arose, breaking Adina's strategy. MacGoogle had spotted Master Beggar, petrified on a pillar, and had begun slowly slithering toward him, snarling the whole way. Rage, that her friend was frightened of a mindless being, and that said being was using that fear tho his advantage, filled Adina and she shrieked, "MacGoogle!"

Master Beggar stared in relief when MacGoogle quickly eyed Adina, roaring in response. Adina's hands and eyes glowed ferociously as she chanted "Allah yeckhum allah/Yeckhum yeckhum allah allah/Terrible beast, who's lived so long/Killed so many, done much wrong/Die ye thus, hear my curse/And go now from bad to worse!"

In a split second, the creature's body exploded, and its death cry shook the labyrinth. Remian flew everywhere, and Adina dove on top of Master Beggar, covering him with her cape. Then, all was still. Adina stood, quite shaken, and walked over to the place she had chanted from. "Milady!" Master Beggar crowed, trotting to her with an odd smile. "That was incredible! Not even the King could do that, and he's tried for years to get that thing out! Oh, he'll be so thrilled MacGoogle is gone!"

Slowly Adina turned to look at him. "Yes, I guess so, Master Beggar." She thought of something at once. "Master Beggar, how did you know the King's tried for years to kill MacGoogle?" "Purely speculation on my part, Milady," Master Beggar stammered, backing off a little. She gave him a contemplative look, then yawned. "I need some sleep. Killing a creature," Adina said drily , "takes a lot out of you." "Of course, milady-" "Oh, and stop calling me that. My name-" Adina yawned again- "-is Adina."

Here Master Beggar almost fell over in shock. "As in Heir Apparent of the Faeries?" "Yes," Adina sighed grumpily. "My goodness! What an honor! Your Highness! May I-" "Master Beggar, friend," Adina closed her eyes, not even bringing up the question of how he knew her. "Please let me sleep." "Yes, Your Highness. I shall guard you." He backed away again, as Adina finally went to sleep.

Master Beggar watched carefully, only stopping when he was absolutely sure Adina-Princess Adina, he corrected himself- was fast asleep. "Well now that she's taken care of, time to-" Seeing Jareth in his path made the little fellow come to a screeching halt. "Your Majesty! How nice to see you so soon!" Master Beggar stammered.

So! How is it Master Beggar, if he's been in an obuilette for some time, knows who Adina is, how long the King's been trying to get rid of MacGoogle, and other things? Tell me what you think of this chapter-I'm very self critical, and thus cannot rely on my own opinion most of the time. Oh yeah, I don't own Labyrinth, or any of its characters(would that I did.......). Adina, her parents, the Mother, MacGoogle, and the other Faeries and characters not from the movie are all mine however.