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Death or Antidote
The yell echoing through the stony halls of the castle, making all goblins and fae alike aware of the King's anguish, Jareth looked down aware of the heat radiating from the body of the human he had grown so fond of.
Erron walked to the King placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Sire, if I may let me see how she is doing."
Erron Jareth's personal healer examined Ann carefully, turning to his majesty looking quite dismal "Sire, she is very ill, sighing slightly Erron saw his majesty's expression go from sad to devastated, "She has been poisoned by the "flur" and as you know it is deadly to most humans. No sooner had he gotten the words out of his mouth. Jareth jump up quickly, "No there must be something you can do Erron, the king pleaded with the healer.
Erron looked over to the young human amongst the covers and back to his King, running a hand through his hair, he hesitantly said, "There is an old elfish antidote for the poison of the "flur", but I have heard that very few live through the excruciating pain and fever that the antidote itself can cause, but I guess it couldn't be any worse than dying from the poison itself.
Erron looked back over to the bed and then to his majesty again, "if you permit it I will mix the antidote and administer it to the woman, but it will be up to the human's own spirit if she will make it or not.
Jareth walked back over to the bed and lifted his hand to brush damp hair back off of Ann's face, seeing her face grimace with pain from the poison managed to choke out, "Erron make it happen", then king turned and gave Erron a determined look almost scaring the healer with the immense look. Error hearing the Kings approval vanished from the room immediately to go mix the antidote.
At that same moment, Selina entered the room, looking quite upset.
"Jareth, what is the meaning of leaving me all alone to be with this human", Selina pointed to the woman on the bed.
Jareth trying to keep his temper in check through clenched teeth managed, "Selina if you cannot see, Ann is in a very bad condition. She has been poisoned and is fighting for her life", Jareth spat out.
"She may also just be a mere human, but she is also a guest and under my protection by the council itself, so if I were you I would watch how you speak to me you have yet to become my wife and even when you do I will still demand the respect that my kingdom has bestowed upon me." Jareth could feel his hand clenching and unclenching so hard that his own finger nails were biting into his flesh.
Selina seeing that it would be unwise to prick Jareth's temper anymore at this moment quickly managed to change her expression from anger to sympathy. "Oh, I had no idea that she was that ill or in that kind of predicament. My lord, you should call your healer and get a maid to look after her quickly."
Jareth could feel him temper calming a bit; quietly spoke "I have already seen to it."
"Oh, well I hate to tell you this but my family has arrived for our luncheon today as planned. My mother, father and even my brother has attended, and you should be there.
Jareth hesitated and was about to let his temper rise again because he didn't want to be bothered with such at this moment thought to himself that it wasn't Selina's fault and she didn't ask for something to happen to Ann; it would also be more trouble if he postponed or cancelled their luncheon, so he decided that he would have to attend even though he would rather be here with Ann to look after her.
"Yes, you are correct my dear", Jareth sighed, "If you would be so kind as to keep your family company until I can get things finished here I would appreciate it", the look that Jareth had on his face as he glanced toward Ann made Selina's blood boil with jealousy.
Selina walked over to Jareth and place a light feathery kiss to his cheek, "Of course, my love I will keep them company", Selina said sweetly as she turned and walked to the door then hesitated as she turned the handle, "But please do not keep us waiting too long", she added as she walked out the door closing it behind her.
Selina smiled as she turned down the hallway and made her way towards the parlor, "You are getting exactly what you deserve human slut", she spat quietly to herself not seeing Karin off to the right of her as she passed to turn down the hallway towards the parlor.
Enchantress of Dreams: Another chapter done. I know it has been a long time since an update but life is always in the way. Hope you enjoy this chapter. I will try and get another chapter within the next few days. Always love the reviews.