Chapter VI: Miss Me?

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From "The Abominable Groom" by Sarah Williams. September 9, 2015. Published on Sarah Williams' Blog.

And then Jareth, asked why it was rude to discuss my pregnancy issues (nausea, weight gain, etc.) with Sherlock as if it was science experiment. Honestly! I have no idea why I put up with him sometimes.

Comment from dancemagicdance1986 - Because you love me, that's why. I'm sorry, precious.

Comment from Sarah Williams - You're forgiven love.

Comment from dancemagicdance1986 - Thank you, precious. Would you like me to continue my apology in person? ;)

Comment from Sarah Williams - Oh, yes. Certainly. ;)

Comment from Sherlock Holmes -WOULD YOU PLEASE KEEP YOUR SHAGGING PLANS TO YOURSELF!

Comment from Sarah Williams - This is what happens when you encourage your friends to snog on a regular basis. Do keep out of 221B for a few hours. ;)

Comment from dancemagicdance1986 -Or a few days. ;)

Comment from Sarah Williams -I like the sound of that. ;)

Comment from Sherlock Holmes - YOU'RE DISGUSTING! AND STOP USING THE WINKING FACE!

Comment from Sarah Williams -;)

Comment from dancemagicdance1986 -;)

Comment from Sherlock Holmes - I'm moving to Australia.

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Sarah, Joanna, and Edmund were there for Jareth when the plane landed. The former goblin king skipped out of the jet.

"Jareth, what's wrong? Mycroft won't tell us what happened until you landed," Sarah said.

"Second best thing that could happen right now," Jareth said before kissing Sarah, "You said we would see each other again and you were right. That's the best thing."

Sarah gave Edmund to Jareth. "And what is the second best thing?"

Mycroft showed the message on his phone to Sarah and Joanna.

"Edmund, your Papa's arch nemesis is back," Jareth said in a sing-song voice, "And we're going to stop him." Jareth began singing "Stayin' Alive".

"So he's alive?" Joanna said.

"I never said he was alive. I said he was back," Jareth said.

"So he's dead," Joanna said.

"Of course he's dead. He blew his own brains out. No one survives that. I just went to the trouble of almost dying in my own mind to prove it," Jareth said.

"It was real?" Sarah said.

"Yes, as real as any dream can be," Jareth said, "Moriarty is dead, no question. But more importantly, I know exactly what he's going to do next. We need to get to Baker Street. I am going to need everyone's help. Do you have any more information, Mycroft?"

"It has been five minutes. You know as much as we know," Mycroft said.

"Not true. I know what's going on… sort of. Can't you go and make yourself useful? For example, getting me a pardon like a proper friend would?" Jareth said.

Mycroft nodded with a ghost of a smile on his lips. "I will tell you more when I know more."

"Good," Jareth said. He went about putting Edmund back into his car seat. Sarah got in on the other side while Joanna hopped into the passenger seat.

"What do we do next?" Joanna said.

"Baker Street. Call in your husband and children. When I said everyone, I meant everyone," Jareth said. He got into the car and shut the door.

After buckling his seat belt, Jareth looked over at Sarah and touched her face. "Until the world falls down, precious?"

Sarah smiled. "Until the world falls down."

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A/N: The Labyrinth of London will conclude with "Should You Need Us".