Chapter 31:Adina Arrives
Deep in the dungeons of Gurnemanz's castle, Hoggle plotted, not his escape, but how to help the Queen. She's gotta be here. I know she's somewhere around The High and Mighty Pain in the Tush, so... Frustrated, he leaned forward on the chains holding his arms, and was startled when they came loose. Hey! How'd that happen? Hoggle stood up, and glanced around. Knowin' these old castles, there's gotta be a secret passage in here. Let's see.
"My lord, there is no sign of the lady yet," the captain of the guard informed Gurnemanz.
"Don't worry. She will come, especially after what I just did," the older Fae grinned triumphantly. "Nothing like reliving the past. Now go, continue watching for her. " Hurry up and get here, Adina. There's a surprise here, waiting for you.
All was quiet, as Adina approached the castle. She had decided to arrive on foot, and made herself invisible. That doesn't mean, Adina mused, they can't sense me. But it'll hinder them for a bit. She reached out to feel her mother's presence, and nearly fell over. Pain! And lots of it! I need to hurry! Seeing a vine trailing up the castle's wall, Adina silently began to climb.
So far no one had noticed her, when she reached an open window. Climbing inside, Adina breathed out, calming herself. "Dictus!" And now she was visible again. Time to get moving. She was in a hallway, with several doors on each side. At the end of the hall, one was open. Might as well take the chance, Adina reasoned. She pushed open the door...
To find herself on a ledge, staring out into an open space filled with nothing but rocks, floating in the air. What the? Okay...
"Ah, Princess, you've arrived at last," an all too familiar voice rang out. "You do want to see your mother again, I assume? All you have to do is cross from one side of the room to the other. Good luck."
Gurnemanz, you bastard! Wait, this should be simple. Here goes! Adina stepped onto the nearest rock, only to have it plunge down. Gods! He's cheating! Did I expect any less?
Mocking laughter ensued. "Did I mention some will remain in place, and some won't? Now, all you have to do is figure out which is which."
Jareth's dad or not, I'm going to kill you, Adina groaned as she hopped from rock to rock, narrowing the amount quickly. Soon, she was halfway there, and grinned victoriously. Hah! I'm almost over! Adina looked up into the air, stepped forward, and plunged to the ground below. A spell, quick me! But none came. This is it...
In the words of Hoggle, oh dear, not good! What's going to happen to our heroine now? Please review!