Through the Looking Glass

A Labyrinth fan fick by Kagome

Chapter 7: At The Ball

People were every, spinning and turning and dancing. It was like a dream, a very confusing dream. Laughter filled the air, along with the smell of sweat. I tighten my arm around Inu's. He placed a hand on top of mine and led me into the mist of this crowd.

I looked for Jareth and could not find him. That's just as well because he would not have recognized me anyway.

"Shall we dance?" Inu asked. I just simply nodded and let him lead me to the dance floor. The music changed to a slow waltz as we danced.

I must have looked frightened for Inu whispered to me that everything was fine. Then I saw her. Cassandra was dancing with a very board looking Goblin King. I hid a smile and tried to make Inu dance closer to them, but he didn't. The song ended and Inu led me off the dance floor in the direction he had seen Jareth leave.

We found him talking to some other royalties at the drinks table. Inu made as if to reach behind Jareth to get us something to drink. He looked at Inu and then at me, complete surprise on his face.

"I didn't think any of the werewolves would make it this year." He said by way of greeting.

"Nether did us. Would His majesty like a dance with the lady I'm escorting?" Inu asked. It is a traditional way of saying ' pleas take this person away from me' . I smiled brightly at Jareth and made a deep curtsy.

"It would be my pleasure." Jareth said with a weak smile. He held out a hand to me and I took it. One out on the dance floor I could feel him relax.

"I suppose it must be hard work to dance with all the lady's that wish to dance with you, your majesty."

"I suppose your right." He said dismissively. I stopped trying to get him to talk; he wasn't in a good mood.

It was then that I noticed every one had taken off there masks and I was the only one still in a mask. My eyes went wide behind my mask. I knew that something bad was going to happen, and it did.

As the song was getting ready to end, some one spun past and pulled at the ribbon that held my mask in place. My hands automatically flew to my face.

"I thought some one would try to ruin my plans. Look at this wench." Cassandra said, holding my mask by the ribbon as if it was poisonous.

"Please miss I'd like my mask back, I'd not mean to ruin any of your plans." I said, trying to make myself small, and hide a smile all at the same time.

"No let up see your face wench. Only a werewolves hide there miserable faces." She said laughing.

"Then they should learn not to hide." I said as I stood to my full height. My anger was building up, I was getting bolder.

As my hands fell from my face I heard a gasp coming from everyone. I knew I had a slight sneer on my face, but I didn't care. I let my wings fan out slightly, showing that they are real and not just a prop.

Cassandra took a few steps away from me, fear evident on her face. I raised my hands a little and spoke.

"I am Lilly the Wolf Queen. I do not hide my face in shame; rather I was trying to preserve my self till my formal coronation. Forgive me Princess." I said the title like it was venom in my mouth. Inu came up to me and stood to my right, slightly behind me. Just like a proper guard, I thought with a slight smile. "Inuyasha, go and fetch Lisa for me, would you? Tell her that the game is up." He left as soon as I finished, transforming into a wolf as he went, so he could run faster.

I looked back as Cassandra and smiled. I turned around to see that every one was staring at me, almost like they were seeing a strange alien that they didn't know if they should fear or be friendly with.

"Come now, start the music. Finish the dance. Are we not here to have fun?" I asked, trying to shake the feeling of dread that was welling up within me.

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Sorry its been a long time. school can be a bitch. Ok, if you would pleas R&R I'd me most gratefull. Laters
Lilly