They reappeared near a mountain range. Sir Didymus was already there holding the reins of a huge horse. It was quite a sight to see.
"Where are we? I thought we were going to face Cassandra?" Sarah asked.
"We are," Jareth said, "While probing through your memories Sir Didymus obviously found Cassandra. He placed a force-field around this area by using the amulet that I forgot to take back from him after he and Ludo returned. The only way in is by walking."
"How do you know Cassandra hasn't already tried to transport out?" Sarah asked.
"We don't," Sir Didymus said, "We can only pray that she feels safe enough not to try and leave. If she has tried then she obviously knows our plan and will be ready. The only thing we know for certain is that she has not left the cave."
"How did you find her?" Sarah asked.
"Well you said she was hiding in a cave, and in these mountains are the only known caves in the area. So naturally, I had this area scouted out first. Lo and behold, here she was," Sir Didymus took great pride in what he had done.
"Very good," Jareth said trying to move things along. He walked over to the horse and said, "Sarah, do not try to fight me on this one. The horse is for you. The less physical activity you take part in, the longer the potion I gave you will last. Now get on."
Sarah was a little upset about it. She hated giving in to her weaknesses, but she knew Jareth was right. "Alright Jareth, I will."
She quickly mounted as Jareth took hold of the reigns, "Ready?" he asked.
"Yes," Sarah said.
"Well Good bye Sir Didymus. Thank you for all that you have done, but I will need that amulet back when I return."
"He is not coming with us?"
"No," Didymus said, "I would just be in the way. I have done all I can do, now it is up to you two to save the little one and beat the wench."
"Well, good bye Sir Didymus. You are a good friend and I love you," Sarah said.
"You sound as if I will never see you again," Sir Didymus said.
"Well I don't…"
"No doubts Lady Sarah! I shall see you soon." That said Sir Didymus turned his back and went away.
A/N:I know...it is short! Aren't you surprised Sir Didymus didn't try to go with them? I was! But he told me that he knew his place, he had done all that he could,and that Sarah and Jareth needed to confront Cassandra alone. I think that was very noble of him! Again I want to thank many of you for reviewing my story and telling me what you think.
SnapeMoment: Please convy my most sincere apologize to Severin for my negligence. If I could I would send her flowers; or a fruit basket; or some rice balls with plums on the back, whichever she would prefer. Again I am truly sorry.
If a rose were a rose: I am happy to hear that you have enjoyed my story. Jareth also thanks you for the compliment.
theshadowcat: Funny you should bring that line up because I was debating on whether or not I should change it before I posted it. My original thought with it was they are under a lot of pressure and thinking on their toes. They don't have time to be, in a sense, eloquent. So Sir Didymus while thinking so fast found it easier to basically repeat the same word. I guess that didn't really come across.