Chapter 20: Then Her World was Shattered
The following days were peaceful for Adina and Jareth. He took her on a tour of the entire Goblin Realm, introduced her to various officials, and together they visited different goblin villages. In turn, she told him about the Faerie Kingdom, assisted with holding court, and sang whenever Jareth wished. They began to think of each other as friends- something neither one had ever really had before. All was well, but back in the Faerie Kingdom…………
"Oh, Your Majesty!" Galinda said, trying to soothe her sobbing mistress. "I'm sure the King will recover!"
The Queen let out a wail, gazing into empty space. "Why?" She sighed, head buried in her hands. "He was well the day Adina arrived in the Goblin City! I remember, because he told me how proud of her he was! Oh!" The Queen began to cry again.
"It will be fine, Your Majesty," Galinda comforted her, while at the same time thinking, Please, Adina! Come back, your mother needs you!
" 'Springtime that begins……' " Adina was singing lightly, eyes closed as always. She stood in the center of the throne room, with Jareth and several goblins listening. At first she'd thought he was forcing them to do so, but after hearing their praises even when the Goblin King was not around, Adina realized they genuinely liked it.
All at once, a vision appeared, so horrible Adina cried out and covered her face. "No, please no!" she begged, swaying. Mother above mothers, let it be false!
Jareth immediately was at her side. She's trembling! There's a layer of cold sweat on her face! "Adina, what's happened? What do you see?" She let out a low moan and finally opened her eyes. She's really frightened. I can see nothing in her eyes but pain.
Merciful Mother, please no……….. Adina's mind repeated. She heard Jareth's concern, and slowly nodded. Finding her voice, she spoke. "I saw a bloody dagger. It was in the sky, and flew to my parents' chambers. There it stabbed a pillow on their bed, many, many times!"
"But, Adina, it's just a vision! Visions are not always the truth, you cannot take them for granted!"
"Most of mine are true, or eventually come true, and I can't just stay here and know this might! I've got to leave. Goodbye, Jareth." With a quick hug for him, Adina ran over to the window. Saying a quick spell, she assumed her hawk form, and was gone.
A few seconds later, a dark form stepped from the shadows. "Jareth, dear boy!" it exclaimed, joining the Goblin King in the center room, where he was gazing out the window.
"Father! I wasn't expecting you," Jareth turned, embracing him. "I know, it was a spur of the minute decision on my part," his father replied. "And how are things lately?"
"Well, Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Faeries just left, on urgent business," Jareth finally said, somewhat sadly. Only now did he fully realize how much he would miss her company.
"Oh, that's too bad," his father replied distantly, hiding a smile. "Well, come along………"
Sorry this is short! (and yes, the chapter title is a tribute to Phantom of the Opera. No, I haven't seen the movie; I have seen the musical it's based on, however. ) Why is Jareth's dad happy about Adina's trauma? And will her father be okay when she arrives? I'm currently busy with school, so besides the fact I can't get on the computer that much plus that might delay the story a bit. I am really sorry, but please be patient with me! Keep on reviewing and tell your friends about my little story! Every comment helps!