Sorry about the long wait I had a lot to do with my cousins wedding. I hope you enjoy this chapter also. Again I don't own any of the names you recognize, they belong to Jim Henson all the others belong to me and my friend Elisabeth who helps me with this story. ^_^
In the quant little room Sarah begins conveying all of what happened since her return from the Labyrinth.
"After I finished High School, I learned that I was a fool. HE really did do all that I asked of him and even those that I didn't know I wanted. I understood that he may hate me because of the way things ended, but I wanted to somehow help him like he did me. Without the lessons I learned here in the Labyrinth I would still be the selfish spoiled brat I was. With this in mind I thought of how I could help him. One thought that stuck in my mind is that because of his personality and the way he loves to do mischief, he must have a lot of enemies. And from what I learned of the history of the Aboveground Kings, HE must have assassins coming for his life because of it. I want to protect the life that changed mine, so I looked for a way to become an assassin myself. That way I could become an offensive and defensive tool that could help HIM. I learned some Karate, Jujitsu, Chinese Kenpo, and Muy Thai. I also learned how to fence, do kendo, and other sword techniques. After learning about swords and hand-to-hand combat from multiply teachers, I found a school that teaches you the way of the ninja. There I learned how to blend in with my surroundings, and the tools of a ninja such as throwing knives, smoke bombs and to be as silent as the dead. I finished my training 3 months ago. I would have come right away but I had to say goodbye to my family. It was not to hard to do seeing as even after the Labyrinth I couldn't get along well with my stepmother Karen, and because of that my father Robert. He always listened to Karen so our relationship was not what it used to be. The only one that I regret leaving behind is Toby, but he got excepted into a school called Hogwarts, which apparently is a school of witches and wizards. So at least he will not be stuck in that house where he has to act the 'good child' because of Dad's clients and Karen friends." Finished her tale Sarah awaits for her friends to say something.
"That's something that I don't hear everyday. Even though HE helped you, you don't have to go that far for HIM Sarah." Hoggle said shaking his head.
"My lady, even though I approve of your intensions, I can not sit by and let you come into danger. I am the head guard of the Goblin royal army, if the King needs protecting then I shall be the one to do so." Sir Didymus says with a hint of concern in his voice.
"Sir Didymus, we ourselves came across the Goblin army and they could not even stop me a mere mortal of fifteen, how can they stop a fae, or other magical beings?" Sarah questioned.
Ruffling his fur Sir Didymus could not give a comeback because of the truth of Sarah words. Looking around at her three friends Sarah asks if anything has changed since she last contacted them after her Graduation. Having them tell her that no nothing has changed except that the King still does not leave his castle except when summoned by the High King himself since his defeat at Sarah's hands. Looking crestfallen Sarah asks when the last time HE was summoned by the High King. Replying to her question Hoggle tells her that HE left yesterday. A smirk then appears on Sarah's face coming up with an idea of how to intergrade herself into the castle with out the King knowing. Hoggle, Sir Didymus and Ludo all look at each other knowing that that look bodes unwell for them and Sarah. Finally looking back at her three friends Sarah divulges her plot to her loyal friends of what is to come tomorrow. All that she needs to know is that when the King is expected to home back to the Kingdom.
*8:45 am the next day*
Walking towards the castle in her new disguise that she bought from the local hedge witch, that makes her look like a low class fae with little magic ability, Sarah sets out to get a job as one of the new castle maids. The costume consists of a light blue plain dress with a v-neck showing a little cleavage. Her hair has been magically changed to a wheat colored blond that has a natural wavy disposition that goes to her mid-back. Upon reaching the intimidating front doors Sarah is stopped by 2 Greater Goblins that are holding maces. Looking straight at the taller of the two Greater Goblins Sarah straightens her back and looks him in the eyes, and says calmly but forcefully. "I am here to apply for a job in the castle. Please let me through."
The Greater Goblins look at each other looking like they were communicating telepathically nod their heads and lets her though. Walking through the now open doors, Sarah takes a look at her surroundings because before she was in such a rush to get to her brother that she did not pay attention to what was around her. Sarah sees stone walls about 6 feet tall with hardly anything on them. Also there seemed to be nothing of great importance in the halls, seeing as there are 3 of them. Another thing that stood out to Sarah was that there were no goblins running around.
'I wonder where they all went? Maybe they are in the throne room. The question is… where is it?'
Not knowing what to do Sarah decides to take the well known course of flipping a coin. Reaching into the small pouch on her side she takes out a quarter. Preparing to flip said quarter Sarah hears "Really? Seriously? Your taking me out for this old thing? Can't you decide on something without using me for once? Whatever happened to the nickel, did not give you the answer you wanted or something?"
Looking down at the quarter Sarah says calmly "If you land heads up I go right, heads down I go left and straight up I go straight. Now quarter do your thing." In slow motion as the quarter descends to the floor the quarter lands straight up in a wade chewed gum.
"I landed in gum, this just makes my day. I bet the nickel doesn't have to go through this." the quarter replied sarcastically. Picking up the quarter making sure not to touch the gum, Sarah decides to give the quarter an ultimatum.
"Hears what's going to happen. I ether clean you off and put you back in the pouch where you will stay quietly until I need you again, or I put back on the ground facing down on the rest of the gum so you can't talk. Now what's it going to be?"
"I have the right to remain silent, but I'm not sure if it's in my ability. Nonetheless I will attempt to be reasonable."
"Good we have a deal" Sarah replies cleaning off the gum on the quarter with a small piece of cloth, and putting it back in the pouch. 'Only in the Underground does money talk back to you.' Talking the straight head path Sarah looks for the throne room. After walking for about 5 minutes with no change in scenery Sarah begins to doubt the all knowing quarter. 'Maybe I should have used the nickel, but I will keep on this path for another 3 minutes, if nothing changes I'll go back and pick a different route.' As soon as she finish's thinking this Sarah sees a big wooden door coming up straight ahead. 'Hopefully this is the right room.' Opening the door Sarah peeks in and sees 20 goblins drinking, singing and dancing around a man trying to get them out. Upon closer examination, Sarah sees that it is not a man at all but an Elf, with blue hair and sliver eyes, an aggravated expression on his face. He is wearing a white shirt with brown pants, with a clipboard in one hand. Walking into the room not seeing the on coming goblin Sarah lets out a small yell when the goblin runs over one of her feet. Seeing as all eyes are now on her Sarah looks at the elf. "I am here for the um, the ah…"
"Job?" the elf interjects.
"Yes, thank you. I am here for the job." Sarah says thankfully.
"Ok, tell me your name, where you come from and why you want this job." the elf asks.
"My name is Ara, I come from Avalon, and I want this job, because I would like to help my cousin who is one of the local hege witches in this Kingdom." Sarah tells her cover.
Looking up and down the elf nods his head. "Ok, your hired, my name is Cian and I am the head steward. You will report to Moira she is the Head housekeeper and all duty's will be assigned by her. I will take you to her."
Walking off with Cian Sarah prepares herself for her new life.
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