Here is the second part of Chapter 15 sorry I couldn't keep them together. Please read and review.

Chapter 15b

Christine entered the inner chamber and once the dust cleared she assessed the situation and when her eyes fell upon Jareth and Matilda in their cages she felt a fury she had never experienced before, she immediately produced a crystal to release her beloved when she heard a accent voice laced with hatred speak dangerously low,

"I wouldn't do that Champion because any magic used against the cages will cause those inside to die most painfully."

Taking a deep breath Christine tried to control the anger inside and as she counted to ten she started to feel better. Looking at the Temptress she spoke in a low determined voice "Let them go so we can end this quickly."

Laughing the Temptress replied mysteriously, "Oh I will let them go but not before you choose Champion."

Confused Christine asked suspiciously, "What do you mean?"

Walking down from her throne the evil women explained, "I will release only one and then the other one will plummet to their death into the caverns below but you have to choose who will live and who will die."

Astonished the young Goblin Queen spoke, "I will not choose Temptress, no one but you in this room will die by my hand."

As she finished her answer she quickly produced an earth crystal and threw it at the Temptress who evaded the attack by elevating into the air and taunted, "Do you think it would be that easy to get rid of me Champion?"

Smiling sweetly Christine replied, "No I didn't but I think you might want to look above you."

When the Temptress looked up she saw another orb levitating above her and before she could react it exploded knocking her to the ground. The Champion some how had released two orbs at the same time during her first attack one that landed on the ground and the other homing over her to attack a later time. Getting up from her fall the Temptress quickly countered attacked with a spell that propelled Christine over the edge of the deep crevice that her beloved was hanging over.

Jareth yelled as he saw her disappear in the darkness below "Christine, are you all right?'

The Temptress started to laugh as she saw the Champion fall from her attack, "It was easier then I thought to defeat you!"

For a brief moment the Goblin King thought the Temptress had won until he saw a white hand clinging onto the edge of the crevice through the dust and debris. He continued to watch as his love pulled her self from the dark depths of the crack slowly her whole body appeared and landed on solid ground once again. After a brief hesitation Christine retaliated the Temptress's attack with on of her own, she quickly produced an orb and threw it at her foe encasing her in a magical sphere that gave her enough time to produce another magical orb.

But before she released her crystal Jareth spoke quickly, "Christine I have to escape otherwise the curse will not be lifted but I have a plan."

Nodding her head Christine made sure that the Temptress was still in the sphere and asked, "Okay, what do you want me to do?"

Smiling he replied, "Put a reflection spell on the crevice below and keep her busy. I will take care of the rest."

Not quite sure what Jareth had planned Christine produce the reflective spell he requested under his cage.

Turning to give her husband the thumbs up to him he yelled, "Watch out!"

Christine turned around in just enough time to use her magic to deflect the sword being swung at her by the Temptress, but unfortunately it grazed her shoulder causing large cut in her flesh. Again without thinking the Champion produced the same sword that she used in the fight with Waylinn and went on the counter offensive.

Jareth watched in amazement as his love fought viciously with the sword she created, he was surprised to see the blade form in her hand it was almost as if her magic was working on the sub-conscious level he watched briefly as the weapons clashed then started on his own task.

He took out his dagger from his boot and started to pry the bottom part of his cage from its hinges and prayed that the Temptress would not notice what he was doing.

Christine continued to attack the Temptress with moves she wasn't sure how she knew but she trusted in her magic to guide her arm and sword.

As the swords crossed the Temptress spoke with a hiss, "You are good Champion but not good enough."

Then with her other hand the Temptress pulled out a hidden dagger and thrust it into Christine's other shoulder, injuring it as well. With a yell the Goblin Queen fell back grabbing at the small blade to pull it out, then she collapsed to the floor from the pain she felt.

Meanwhile, Jareth had just released the last hinge on the cage and fell to the crevice below the shield that was placed over the hole kept him from falling into its dark depths. Standing safely at the edge of crevice he quickly turned and saw the Temptress stalking his love to find an opening for the final kill.

He was about to help Christine when he heard Matilda's soft voice, "No Jareth you can't she must do it herself."

Looking at his mentor he saw her pale face and pleading eyes and for a brief moment he almost heeded her advice, but when he looked at his beloved bleeding on the ground he decided to ignore her warning and go in for the attack.

He took two steps forward to interfere in the battle between the Temptress and the Champion when he stopped suddenly. He heard his wife's voice in his mind, 'Jareth remember your promise to me. I need you to go so I can finish this.'

Taking one last look at his wife trying to stand up unsuccessfully and started to move toward the confrontation but once again he heard Christine's plea, 'Just go Jareth if not for me do it for our child'

Looking at her he nodded his head and quickly ran to the far wall and lowered Matilda to the ground and released her from her cage as soon as she was down he pulled her into his arms and before disappearing he looked one last time at his wife and when their eyes connected he felt her strength and love then in a flash he was gone.

Once seeing Jareth and Matilda disappear from the chamber she looked up at the Temptress and using her sword she stood and spoke with assertion, "Now it is time for you to die vixen."

Stepping back from the Champion she spoke maliciously, "Ah, but you forget you must make a decision about who lives and dies."

Smiling knowingly Christine replied, "But who do I have to choose between when there is no one but you and I here."

With fear in her eyes the Temptress looked back at the cages, which held her captives and when she saw them empty she roared in anger.

Turning back to her foe she advanced dangerously with her blood red cape swirling at her feet and with a yell she got ready to deliver the final blow on her adversary but before her blade came in contact with the Champion; Christine used the moment to deliver a force spell propelling the evil woman toward one of the dark holes of the Chamber. Christine hoped her spell was enough to end the confrontation but at the last minuet the Temptress achieved her balance.

The evil woman started to advance toward her enemy again, but this time Christine was ready she created an ice spell and put a thin layer of black ice on the ground then used her force spell again. The combination of the two spells caused the Temptress to fall to her death in the dark recesses of the crevices in the inner chamber.

The Temptress's screams echoed in the room as she fell, and Christine sighed with relief but her job wasn't done yet. She pulled out her Dagger of Light and prepared for the darkness of the Temptress to emerge.

It seemed to be an eternity to the Champion but suddenly the ground beneath her feet began to shake and the walls started to crumble around her. She noticed that her hand holding the dagger was sweating and she quickly readjusted her grip and prepared for the final battle. She watched the fissure carefully as the room continued to fall to pieces then it emerged, the darkness that she would have to slain so that her kingdom could have one hundred years of peace.

The shadowy figure crept closer to Christine, she felt the negative energies emerge inside of her mind and start to consume her soul. She felt resentment toward Jareth for leaving, anger that he had other lovers before her; she started to feel jealous of all the time he spent with Adrianna helping her train and ignoring her.

As the feelings intensified inside her mind and body the silhouette of the darkness started to take on her likeness and soon Christine saw her own facial structures started to materialize and take shape. As the face showed a distorted smile and as hair that was as red as hers emerged from the scalp she felt the blood running through her veins boil with resentment then finally she saw her own eyes emerge in the darkness standing before her.

Shaking her head Christine realized what was happening the darkness was trying to take her shape and merge with own being. Quickly she banished all her negative thoughts and focused on the love she had for her new kingdom and for the child she would carry and finally on the love she shared with Jareth. As she continued to focus more intently on the positive aspects of her life the darkness lost its likeness to her. As it started to back away to look for another host Christine raised her dagger and plunged it into shadow. With a scream of death the darkness was obliterated in a flash of white light.

After the brightness subsided Christine looked down at her hands and saw that the dagger she held a moment ago had disappeared. She tried to figure out what had happened, but was distracted when a boulder almost hit her, looking around she saw that the mountain was falling apart quickly she tried to transport out but found that she was to weak to use anymore magic. The battle with the Temptress and the Darkness had drained her she turned quickly and tried to find a way out of the mountain but was unable to find an exit.

Feelings of fear ran through her mind and sadness erupted from her heart she couldn't believe she completed her destiny only to be killed in the fallen debris of Mount Titma. Feeling as if there was no hope Christine felt a soft hand on her arm and as she looked for its owner she came face to face with the image of the Temptress, but instead of hatred, she saw kindness in her eyes and realized it was Sarah.

The image spoke quickly, "Follow me I will lead you out of the mountain."

Unsure at what was happening Christine questioned, "But how…why are you here?"

Smiling Sarah spoke, "We need to go follow me."

Dodging falling rocks and lava fissures Christine followed Sarah desperately trying to escape the mountain. They moved quickly through the corridors of Titma and as the duo rounded the last corner Christine saw a light shining through the exit she ran faster so she could reach freedom in time. Once outside she turned to look for Sarah and found that she was gone but inside of her head she heard Sarah's voice,

"Run Champion and tell Toby that I loved him."

Without hesitation she ran as instructed and barely made to safety as huge crevices opened in the earth around Titma.