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The Morning to Never Forget

Selina entered her bedroom after saying goodnight to Jareth. She had again tried to seduce him into coming into her room with her, but sadly failed. Selina turned and almost screamed because of a being lurking in the shadows of her room. Then quickly caught herself as her brother stepped into view, "What are you doing? Trying to scare me to death", Selina spat angrily at her brother.

"Oh come now my dear sister why would I do a thing like that", Brent smiled tauntingly.

He walked over to his sister and gestured for her to take a seat on the bed. Selina was looking as if she wanted to throttle him but instead went ahead and sat at the edge of her canopy bed.

"I was here checking in on our little shall I say 'investment'."

"Well our little 'investment' is about to get the worst awaking she has ever had", Selina smirked. "She is about to get on my last nerve Brent. I don't know how much longer I can stand it.

"You will just have to deal with it until I can figure out how to get her out of the castle so that I can take her away from here, my dear", Brent calmly stated, "But, that doesn't mean you can't show her a little misery while she is here. Just don't kill her on accident or she will be of no use to us.

Selina smiled wickedly, "Well, just because I can't kill her doesn't mean I can't bring her close to it."

Brent laughed seeing just how evil his sister could be.

The next day started out a lot calmer than the previous days had. The announcement of Jareth and Selina's betrothal was public and things seem to have settled down a bit. Jareth was sitting out in the garden that morning eating his breakfast. Replaying the event of the previous night, he couldn't get out of his mind how beautiful Ann had looked. Turning his thoughts, Selina on the other had was quite beautiful also and had tried yet again to seduce him into sleeping with her; he didn't know why but he just couldn't bring himself to sleep with her. He knows that he will have to eventually but he just couldn't right now. Something must be wrong with him, here he is a very sensual, sexual fae in his prime and he had refused an offer twice. Running a hand through his platinum white hair, he sighed to himself what was he going to do about this little problem.

His thoughts were lost when Ann walked out into the garden looking quite nice in her light blue dress.

"Oh, good morning your majesty", Ann smiled, "I didn't know you were out here".

"Yes, well sometimes I like to take my breakfast out here it is quite peaceful."

"Yes it is that. Not to mention beautiful as well", Ann stated.

Jareth waved his hand toward a chair opposite of him gesturing for her to take a seat. "Would you like to join me?"

Not saying a word, Ann sat down in the chair. Quickly, one of the servants placed a glass of juice and brought out a plate with many different kinds of fruit, bread, and cheese on it and placed it in front of her. Picking up a slice of bread, Ann began to nibble on it.

Jareth seeing that something was troubling her questioned, "Is something wrong?"

Ann sighing a little put down the bread she was nibbling on, "Well I was just wondering….", Ann hesitated.

"Yes, what is it, my dear", Jareth asked softly.

"Well, I mean …what is going to happen to me. The other night you said that you were going to hand me over to the council?"

Jareth feeling a little guilty over the incident the other night still, "Yes well I have sent word to the council about your being here, but unfortunately they have other problems to deal with at the moment and have asked me to take care of the situation until they can decide what to do."

"Oh I see", Ann said sadly hearing that he really had contacted the council because he didn't want her there.

Jareth seeing her face fall wondered why. He had though that perhaps she liked staying in the castle. Jareth cleared his throat, "Well I guess I could insist that the council make a decision if you want…

Jareth didn't get to finish his sentence, Ann quickly said, "No I mean…you are mistaking…I mean I am glad that I am going to be staying here I just thought…" Ann's voice trailed off.

Jareth seeing that she was getting quite upset decided to change the subject. "So how did you enjoy the Ball last night?"

Ann grateful for the change in subject, "Oh, it was beautiful and fun", she stated happily. She grabbed the slice of bread she had and begun to nibble at it again.

"I been meaning to talk with you about the other evening", Jareth started, "I am sure I made you feel uncomfortable the other night and I am sorry."

Ann almost choked on the bread she was eating, "No I mean it is quite alright." Looking over to see that Jareth was uncomfortable talking about it, "I know you must have been under a great amount of stress with your kingdom and all", Ann smiled trying to let Jareth know that she was ok with everything. Ann couldn't help but notice how very handsome he looked this morning. Oh god, why did he affect her so much.

About that time Selina decided to make an appearance, "Oh Jareth, you should have woke me so that I could have had breakfast with you", ignoring Ann as if she wasn't even there.

Ann got up from the table, bowing her head slightly, "oh I am sorry but I just remembered that I something I must do", letting Jareth know that she was leaving the two of them alone. She couldn't stand Selina and her constant jealously. She thought that it would be better if she just left them alone. She could easily find something to do. Although she was quite happy talking with Jareth and being in his company, she quickly excused herself and left walking out farther into the garden away from them.

Jareth could tell the tension that Selina had caused between the two, but perhaps it was for the best that Ann had left. Although it had saddened him, he was enjoying her company immensely.

Selina smiled a little seeing the human walk out to the outer garden just as she had hoped she would.

Ann walked out to the rose bushes she loved the best. Looking out over all the beautiful flowers in full bloom, she walked over to a red rose bush. Ann thought for just a moment, she didn't remember the roses being on this side of the garden, but thought she must have gotten it mixed up with a different part of the garden. It was so big a person could get lost in it. She reached out to pick one of the roses. The moment she picked the rose from the bush a strange feeling came over her, looking down to her hand, to her horror the rose turned form being red to the beautiful silver and yellow bloom of the "flur". Ann's face paled as she saw the flur turn colors in her hand. Almost immediately she felt a strong nausea overcome her and then she started to feel extremely dizzy and her breathing became labored. She dropped the flower and turned to try and get help but she couldn't take any more than a step before she fell to her hand and knees to the ground. Trying to think through the haziness, she decided to call for help but didn't manage to let out a strangled breath before she dropped unconsciously to the ground.

Just as it happen, a goblin was out gardening and saw a thing lying on the ground. As it got closer it could tell that it was a person, rushing over it tried to wake her, "Missy it not good to be lying on the dirty ole ground," The goblin tried everything it could to wake her. "I must get the lady some help." It rushed off toward the inner garden to get some help.

Jareth was having a boring conversation with Selina when he saw one of his minions come rushing from the outer garden. It walked up to them, "Sire you must come quickly!" the goblin said hastily.

Selina interjected, "How dare you tell the King what to do you little beast." Jareth looked over and could tell that the goblin was quite upset about something.

Jareth asked smoothly but sternly, "What seems to be the problem?"

The goblin being afraid that the King was angry with him hesitated.

Jareth was about to lose his temper, "Look if you aren't going to tell me.. then go."

The goblin shaking uncontrollably finally found his voice, "The little lady she is sleeping on the ground out in the garden me try to wake her but she wouldn't wake up."

Jareth felt like an ice cold bucket of water was just poured on him. Standing quickly, "Show me where, "he told the little goblin quickly. Jareth and the goblin quickly ran out to the outer garden while Selina just sat at the table quietly smiling to herself.

Jareth found Ann lying on the ground in front of the "flur" bushes. A horrible thought crossed him mind. 'No she wouldn't have touched one surely he told her of the danger', but sure enough as he bent down to check her pulse he saw to his horror a single flur laying beside her on the ground. Quickly he picked her up in his arms, he could tell her breathing was labored and she had a very high fever the poison must be working quickly. He quickly summoned up his magic and teleported them to her room he called for one of his servant and told them to get Erron now.

Quickly he striped her down to her underclothes and pulled the blankets up to her chin. Walking over to the water basin on the dressing table he grabbed a cloth and dipped it in the water and then walked over and placed it on her head. Her color didn't look good and he could tell …..she was dying….

Erron walked into the room the goblin maid had told him to and just as he walked in he saw his King reach down and cradle the women to his chest letting out a loud yell…..

Enchantress of Dreams: Another chapter done. I hope you enjoy it. I know this one will seem a little boring but I have to keep to my plot. Review if you want. Thanx.