Bringing together what should have always been
AN: Please note I do not have a Labyrinth Beta. All mistakes are mine. This is for my friend Jessa Lynn, since like me, she like fics on the Labyrinth XD
Rated M for later chapters
Chapter 7
Sarah woke up fairly early Sunday morning. She quickly wrote down a list of things she needed to do today and then hid the piece of paper to grab a quick shower before Toby would wake up. After she finished her morning routine, she went back to her room. Seeing that Toby was still asleep, she took a little time picking out her clothes. She settled on a Navy Blue blouse with a pair of black slacks. Taking the credit card and list of things to do, she quickly put them inside of her pockets, and then prepared Toby's clothes for the day.
After getting Toby up and dressed, she used the phone to call her friend Amber to remind her of their plans for after church. Soon Karen was up and had Sarah cook breakfast. Her father came down and saw Karen watching Sarah cook. It felt a little off, but he said nothing of it. Soon they were all in the car and going to church. It was then Karen noticed Sarah's clothes.
"Have you been stealing my clothes Sarah?"
"No Karen, daddy picked these out for me at the store a while back. Soon I will be looking at colleges and he wanted me to look nice. I just figured I would wear some of it today"
This pissed off Karen, which Robert noticed. He knew she would get upset, but he didn't care. His chest had been bothering him lately and he had an appointment in 3 weeks to see the doctor. As they pulled into the church, Karen tried to snatch Toby away from Sarah, but Toby had other plans. Karen bit back a scream when Toby bit her and then clinged to Sarah like his life depended on it. Robert quickly pushed Sarah and Toby ahead of them so he could keep up the appearances Karen so desired.
After a wonderful service, the family went out to eat at the local family restaurant, Golden Coral, and then back home. Robert once again locked himself in his study as Karen went out with a few of her friends from the country club. Sarah wasted no time calling Amber and she arrived a short time later. Telling her father she was leaving with Amber and taking Toby with her so he could work, Robert agreed and they were on their way.
After picking up her layaway, Sarah had Amber help her watch Toby as they went to the local feed shop. There Sarah bought up several different types of seeds. She didn't know if the underground had famers, but she wanted at least to be able to grow her own garden and survive in case Christina was wrong about Jareth's feelings. She bought gardening supplies and then they went to pick up the wedding dress Sarah had seen the day before. Amber helped her pick out shoes and a veil. Toby seemed to have lots of fun with the salesladies, as they all thought he was so well behaved and adorable.
Next they went to the toy store and Sarah bought Toby a few more toys. They all went to McDonalds afterwards for lunch, which tickled Toby pink when he got a happy meal with a dragon toy. They went to the local mall next and Sarah picked out some Christmas decorations. This was super fun as not only Amber got in the spirit, but so did Toby. Soon after, Sarah had all the things she needed in case the underground didn't have Christmas. She even picked up gifts for Jareth and his family.
Amber helped Sarah get everything out of her SUV and up to Sarah's room before Karen got home. Sarah hides all of her new items in the closet and then Amber left. Sarah put Toby down for a late nap then went to check on her father. He was still in his office and was looking very tired. This concerned Sarah, as it was only another reminder she only had 9 days left with her father before he died and Christina rescued her and Toby to the underground forever.
"Daddy, you have been working too hard lately. Why don't you take a rest?"
Robert looks up at his daughter and he automatically remembers her mother used to stand the same way. He wishes he could tell her the truth. That he was the reason why her mother left, but he can't. But he is reminded of his mistake everyday. All he has to do is look at his daughter. She looked so much like Linda. But he had to get this done. He had to make sure Karen couldn't hurt Sarah or Toby.
"I'll be ok Honey. How did you like getting out and doing some shopping with your friend? I know you don't get out much since you help out so much here. I worry about you sometimes"
"It was fun dad and Toby was very well behaved. Everyone loves him"
Robert can't help but smile about how maternal Sarah is with her brother, but then she does spend most of her time with him. He also knows that when her daughter is grown and gone, she will make a wonderful mother. He hopes that he gets to see that for himself.
Jareth sits in his library with his top advisors, pinching the bridge of his nose warily. Trolls had not only been spotted in his sister's kingdom, but also now in his. Several hours before, he had been asleep when a goblin rushed his room to inform him of a Troll attack in the kingdom. Jareth had not been infuriated he was woken up, but also from the attack on his kingdom. Quickly jumping into action, he had gathered the army together and took out the threat.
Jareth knew something was wrong. The Trolls had not just attacked and destroyed small villages; they were mostly going after the lower forms of goblin and Fae inside of the kingdom. It was as if they were purposely pulling his attention away from something more important. This was worrying our goblin king. He was missing a puzzle piece and he didn't like it. He wanted to learn more.
"Sniper"
"Yes your majesty"
"Send me in some of my spy Elves and Fae. I think there is more than meets the eye here and I want to know more"
The goblin advisor quickly ran off to do as his king have commanded before returning to his maps and charts. The Troll kingdom boarded his and Christina's kingdoms. This meant the Trolls were up to something. Now he needed to find out just what.
"Ferocity"
"Yes my king"
"Send message to my sister Queen Christina to be on the look out for more Trolls. I think they might be up to something more dangerous than just skipping boarders"
"Yes my king "And the female Goblin disappeared in a flash to deliver his message. He just hoped he sent the message in time. He needed to converse with his sister via Crystal conference as soon as possible. His instincts were screaming trouble, and like he taught his little sister, always follow your instincts.
Christina was pacing the floor in her chambers. She could feel it in the air, something was wrong. Earlier she had awoken and seemed off. She quickly checked on her children and found them well. But she couldn't sleep afterwards. Now in the late evening, the feeling was getting worse. Since her gut had never lied before, and one of the first things Jareth had ever taught her was to trust her instincts, Christina sent up extra patrols and was requesting progress reports in from the different provinces in her kingdom bi-hourly, she was at a loss.
She thought of contacting her parents to take the children again, but knew her father would need a break after dealing with his oh so hyper grandsons. Placing a delicate hand to her stomach, Christina signed. She didn't need this right now; she was trying to prepare for Sarah and Toby's arrival, plus revealing herself to her beloved Christopher. This was not something she needed right now.
When her brother's goblin Ferocity entered her chambers, she knew her instincts were right. Something was wrong. For her brother to send her a vocal message instead of a parchment, it meant there was a problem they both needed to be concerned with.
"Hello Ferocity, I'm guessing my gut feeling was right then. Tell me, what is the danger to me and my elder brother?"
"The Troll Kingdom attacked several of the small outer villages in the Goblin Kingdom by your connecting boarder early this morning. His majesty thinks there is more than meets the eye and requests a crystal conference your highness."
"Very well, thank you Ferocity"
"Of course your Highness" And with that small goblin was gone. Christina quickly headed down to her own library before sound proofing the room and then summoned a conference crystal. Suddenly before her stood an image of her own brother in war armor in his Library via the large mirror.
"Christina, the Troll kingdom is up to something. I want you to take precautions"
"I know. I woke this morning to a very uneasy feeling and had have my patrols heightened and I have bi-hourly reports coming in from around my kingdom. How are you, I heard the Goblin Kingdom was attacked?"
"All is fine at the moment. The threat was handled swiftly and effectively. I will agree with you though with the ill feelings, I have been feeling them to. I want you to also heighten your boarder Patrol. Let them know as I will let my goblins know that they will work together where our kingdoms meet, but to be on the lookout too. These Trolls are up to something and I can't figure out what yet"
"Are you sure they are not just looking for children to eat?""
"Yes. They were attacking only the lower forms of Fae and Goblin this morning. Mostly all the attacks were to homes were there were only females, but no children. Not anyone else in my kingdom, and you know I have quite a variety here Christina"
This also seemed to worry Christina. Quickly looking at her reports from the week before when the first Troll sighting was reported, Christina noticed the same pattern there. It didn't get passed Jareth when he heard his sister give a mumbled curse under her breath.
"I am assuming it was the same there at first."
"Yes" replied Christina. "I just didn't notice the connection at first. Now I am extra worried. This could only mean one thing"
"Well" replied Jareth as he sat back in this winged back chair "I would appreciate your thoughts on the matter as I am at a loss for the moment as to why this is happening. What are you thinking?"
"Jareth" signed Christina as she looked up at her brother, the Goblin King. "They are looking for a woman, someone who could easily hide within a group of Fae or has knowledge to be able to hide away within the Goblin community. How many people in the underground do you know can do that?"
Jareth leaned back in his chair and thought for a moment. Who would the Trolls want so badly that they would threaten war to find? Who would be that stupid? They had been seen inside the Kingdom of Elves recently, sending Christina into a fury. They then are stupid enough at actually attack the Kingdom of Goblins trying to find this person. Who would they be looking for? Someone who could hide well within a group of Fae. Someone who has enough knowledge of the Goblins that they think the Goblins themselves would fight to protect.
As the answer comes to him, Jareth pales. Christina sees it and prays to the Gods he is not thinking of who she is thinking of, but knows they are on the same page. She already knows the answer. The Labyrinth champion, the beloved of the King of Goblins, the one who can bring beauty and peace back to the Labyrinth once more and make its master fall in love.
Sarah Williams