So first of all, I'm really really sorry that it took so long, but then again, I'm really sorry that next two or three chapter's will take not as long as this one, but still a few days. As I told you I was in the hospital, and as I almost finished the chapter I had to go again :,(

the good thing is I'm delightfully annoying my 'lil sister ;D she has to do some of the writing as I tell her what.

But still I hope that you will like the chapter and the official start of Nocturne

The chapter is a lil thin but all has to begin ´lil right? XD

And I hate to say this but THE LABYRINTH AND ALL OF THE ORIGIONALLY CHARACTERS DON´T BELONGT TO ME only the stuff you didn't know of and things like that belong to me^^ and actually its good that the Laby doesn't belong to me, it wouldn't be this good if ;)

So, hope you enjoy.

Lots of Kuds

Raven

The Nocturne of the Labyrinth

~Chapter 1~

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There it was again. That Melody. Suring in my mind. Disturbing my concentration. Making me weak. Enchanting me and letting me forget all of my worries. Pulling me, drowning me into dreams. Challenging me to see the truth. How it could be. How it would have been. And since that night, so many years ago, over rolling me in guilt.

I new it was a failure. The biggest mistake of my poor, worthless live, as white bristling feathers flew away. Away from destiny, it seemed. And with them, my heart. Although I just felt a sting where my heart should be, I didn't think of it long. The joy over having back what was mine, overpowered every thing else. Even the pain.

Even as I could live my fantasy in this world. Even as every thing screamed in my face, reminding me of you. I shoved it in the back of my mind. Not allowing me to consider the loss. The loneliness. Never allowing me to think What if…? I did what I had to do. Or so I thought.

For a few weeks. Every thing was as in paradise. But, as the weeks passed, they just started to fade away. One world closing of the other. And one after another. Leaving me. Alone.

„Ye know, that I will always be with ye. Right, ´lil one...?"

That was the first and last time he had called me something endearing. Maybe he knew it. That it would be the last time. Over 5 years had passed know. And it tore something out of me. Leaving me in a pitch. He was the first, real friend I had had. Our bond grew to something more. He became my most trusted ally and loved brother. But then he just vanished.

Hoggel.

„Sarah! Fuck, Sarah! The Toad´s coming!"

Astonished and a bit shocked Sarah looked up just in time for "the Toad" to arrive and slap her book shut. Still a little dazed, Sarah looked in her teachers face. Scanning her thin but bright lips, her swollen small eyes and her nose (well if you can call THAT a nose, her wart was bigger than her NOSE…), which was screwed in a strange manner. And that gave her high pitched voice a rather squeezing accent and her students a headache.

„Mrs. Williams! I dare say, that I have warned you of daydreaming in my Class! Or have I not?"

„Yes Mrs. Toad… ER! Toda! Mrs. Toda!"

„Detentioooooon!"

The whole class wincing at her . Meaning first to the Principal. Then back to her. She would then show her "The Room".

Sighting, Sarah stood and gave her best friend a death glare. Best friend. Pah. That was purpose. See if she would even talk to her after this was over. Best friend. Yeah right.

Her so called best friend just grinned and gave her a thumps up. Rolling her eyes, Sarah walked towards the door. Keeping her eyes on the ground, passing by. Slowly walking down the hallway. Hardly keeping her thoughts by her self. Once or twice she looked around. Feeling watched. But nothing. Again.

Finally she arrived and strode in. She gave a slight wave to the secretary, and upon the nod walked towards the door that lead in the principals office. She knocked and entered. Eyes still on the ground.

„Miss Williams."

„Principal Ranslov."

Her eyes met his. Just for a brief moment. And still she winced and sat in the chair that Mr. Ranslov directed her to. Sighting Sarah knew he would not talk to her at the moment. He would take his time. And while she was waiting, she looked out of the window. Watching the little park that was laid alongside the school.

Watching the children play. Laughing in the sunlight. Elders sit at little tables and play a game of chess. Humming in deep thought. Goblins creeping in the Shadows. Giggling sneaky. A pair of Lovebirds. Sighting happily. Dogs hopping and running around. Barking in there own language. Squirrels hangin… wait. Some thing seemed wrong with this picture. Rewind. Children laughing. Elders humming. Goblins giggling. Lovebir…huh? Wait. Goblins…? WTF?! GOBLINS?!

Clenching her fist she was about to stand up and run. If the goblins were here then… a sudden cough brought her back to reality. Or what it seemed to be. Letting her forget her discovery. For now.

„Miss Williams?"

Shaking her head slightly she looked straight in to the principals eyes. Frowning a little at the questioning gaze. What did she do know?

„Are you not feeling well? You do look rather pale."

„No, Sir. It's nothing. I Haven't slept a lot lately. That is all."

A small smile grace her lips.

„What brings us to the problem, I suggest?"

As fast as the smile appeared, it vanished. Followed by a guilty expression. Almost shame. Eyes wandering back to her shoes. Falling in silence that engulfed her.

„Mrs. Toda?"

A nod at first. But some were in the back of her mind she could here Karen and all the lectures she fought to hold about Manners. Com and courtesy(spl?). And such stuff. So, Sarah slowly lifted her head and locked eyes with the Principal.

„Yes, Sir. She sent me."

„Do elaborate on that."

Pleased he gave her a slight wave of the hand to signal for her to continue. And taking a deep breath she did so.

„Well, Sir, you see. It's this. We were discussing the `New Wave of the Emphasis´ as somehow, sleepiness kicked in. I don't sleep much these days and the atmosphere in the literature class from Mrs. Toad…ER! TODA!"

the principal gave her a stern, pointed glare. True. Mrs. Toda did have a bit of a toad. With her nose and the … well, he understood. But he still had to ceep up the duty of a principal. And that included defending the teachers. Most of the time.

„Yes, well, Mrs. Toda's class. I just kind of dazed of …"

„Miss Williams. As much as I, as a person, understand this. And if it was this once then I would let it pass, but this happened now several times in the past three weeks. And always in the same class. Either you go see a doctor and stay at home to rest or I'll suspend you so that you rest. And that wouldn't look good in your file, now would it? You may choose."

Sarah nodded but stayed silent. The principal continued, not really expecting a answer at the moment.

„One last time, I will close both eyes. But if this happens just once again it will go the way you chose. now of with you. Your teacher is probably extatik to show you the way again."

At that a small smile crept upon her lips and grazed her futures. Standing up shetook the hand that the principal extended and shook it lightly.

„Thank you, Sir. I'll try my best."

„I expect nothing less from the head student. Now go on. Break will begin shortly."

Sighting lightly she departed from the office and was again in the hallway. Walking toward her classroom. Moodily. She just couldn't take much more. How was she to explain something that she didn't even understand herself? It actually all started four years ago. In the night she lost and gave up so much. Sighting she shook her head slightly. She didn't want to think about that night. But still, only recently it got this drastic. First that feeling of loss. Then other things like the feeling of being constantly watched. Like falling asleep in the middle of class. It must be the new teacher. She came, and everything started rolling downhill. But who was she, to think such things?

„Well, that took you long enough."

Sarah was startled. Again. She had already arrived at her class and her teacher was standing in the open door examining her with a unholy glee in her eyes. The class behind her shuffling about. Taking the chance that Mrs. Toda was occupied. Over the teachers shoulder she could see her `friend´ Dajina winke at her. Scowling her gaze wandered back towards her teacher.

„Yes, Principal Ranslov was discussing some matters with me."

Taking her bad mood false and thus thinking that the principal had finally done something against her she squeaked (winning a wincing from the class ).

„Finally. Come now. You know where were heading."

As Mrs. Toda gave her a wave and marched up ahead of her she huffed silently. So overdramatic the little teacher. She didn't know why every body thought it was so horrendous. Sarah followed her down the hall. Taking a left turn towards the cellar. Followed her a way that she now knew in her sleep. Followed her until Mrs. Toda stopped in front of a pair of metal doors. Knocking. Once. Twice. Three times. Letting the echo hallow around them. Savoring it. Sarah rolled her eyes. Yep. Overdramatic. Slowly the door opened. Screeching eerily. Peeking out she could make out a pair of ice – blue eyes twinkling. Dark shadows under them, evident of the days without sleep. Thin lips formed a sly grin. Making the twinkle in his eyes look slightly maniacal. The wild looking dark brown strand of hair that were falling of his eyes and loosened out his ponytail, did nothing but enhance this impression. Just plain Mr. Janiks.

„well, well, well. What have we here?"

Uhu. Overdramatic.

„just the norm, my dear. The daily delivery."

Both.

„Hmm, yes. I already wondered where you were…"

Rolling her eyes Sarah entered through the door that Mr. Janiks held open. The twinle in his eyes growing brighter. Twirling a few selected phaises around Mrs. Toda another minute or so, he finally waved her good bye. With a light klick the door shut. Sarah sat on a long table that was stuffed with paints, sketches, pencils, paint brushes. Not counting the other things that laid all over the room. Mr. Janiks just walked slowly to a free chair and sat. then silence. Both looking at the other.

„Again?"

„uh…ups?"

Sarah tried a little sly smile.

„Not that I complain, I mean. You're a lovely woman. Pretty smile, nice curves…"

Not answering Sarah just lifted one of her delicate eyebrows .

„Ok, ok. Got it. I should not be so straight forward with my enlightening comments."

The twinkle brightened.

„You mean you should not be such a pervert."

„Well…I mean, No! No, of course not."

Both grinned at each other. To others being with Mr. Janiks was pure hell put since they had the same interest, painting and such stuff it was always interesting.

Like YES! FINALY!

So, this is it. ;P and things will roll on quite quickly from now, meaning the goblins and so on ;D

Tune back in, if ya ´re darin´ enough… ´cause, this will get interesting. Bloody. Lovingly. (Lemon…xD). Interesting…?! xD

til the next time!

Raven