Chapter 31

(Never Let You Go)

The Goblin King stormed out of Oberon's throne room and entered the courtyard outside. If it wasn't for the surprise on Oberon's face at Sarah's disappearance he'd have said he'd hidden her but Oberon was clearly caught off guard by the woman's disappearance. "Where did you go?"

"You are bonded with her now Jareth," Ormond reminded him. "You only have to focus." A smile crossed Jareth's face as he remembered that mated fae can always find each other.

"No Majesty he cannot." All eyes fell on Ishaan. "His Majesties marriage is recognized by Fae law but until they consummate outside the dream realm he is not fully bonded to Queen Sarah," The teacher said knowingly.

Jareth let out an almost growl as he realized the red haired man was right. "So how do we find her? She could be anywhere and I highly doubt she went running back to my kingdom."

"As you suggested let us find the traitors," Ishaan suggested.

"That may be easier said than done. We can't freely explore the Seelie Kingdoms," Ormond said annoyed.

"Perhaps not freely but we can use the tunnels," Jareth said as he rubbed his chin in thought. "Let's return to my kingdom." No one argued and they left Oberon's lands.

"Where did she go?" Oberon asked confused as he entered the room he'd had Sarah in. He looked around the room to see nothing was knocked over leaving it unlikely anyone had kidnapped her. "How did she…" Feeling a breeze he stopped and looked toward the open glass balcony doors. 'She went out the balcony. Why she was safe here.' The Seelie High King thought to himself.

Gracefully he walked over to the now open doors and peered outside. There was no trace of Sarah or where she might have gone anywhere. The king turned back to look inside and the faint scent of Vanilla and Strawberries entered his nose.

'Lorelei,' Oberon realized recognizing the scent he hadn't smelled in many years. As the truth of who was with Sarah dawned on him so did the manner in how they must be together. Lorelei hadn't worn the scent of Vanilla and strawberries since Ormond had taken her. Oberon suddenly had a dilemma. Somehow Lorelei had broken the hold Ormond had on her even if Ormond didn't know it yet. It was also very likely the woman knew the truth about Sarah. It was also very likely if Ormond discovered Lorelei was helping Sarah that Lorelei would become in danger and need his help as well. Against his wishes he just might have to fess up what he knew to save the two women.

"Spread out and search for Sarah. She could be anywhere. Leave no stone unturned!" The King of the Fae ordered. He waited until everyone left the room before heading toward the open glass doors. "Time to visit Whispering Pines." With a wave of his hand he was off to the Kingdom Sarah had been born in.

Sarah got up and paced the room in open frustration. The dark haired girl had been trying to contact her father for hours with no luck. "Why can't I do this?" She shouted frustrated.

"Calm down Sarah. You're just having a hard time relaxing. When you saw your father before it was in your dreams right?" Lorelei said reminding her. Sarah nodded. "You're never more relaxed then when asleep. We'll take a break and try again. It's okay Sarah. You'll get it," Lorelei said encouragingly to her daughter before giving the frustrated girl a warm hug.

"Thanks mom," Sarah said hugging the blonde woman back. "Strange."

"Calling me mom?"

"No," Sarah said shaking her head as the two women sat down on a sofa. "It feels right to call you mom. It never felt right when I called my mo…Lyndalynn, mom. How could she take me from you and my father like that?" She asked feeling sad.

"When people are desperate they do things they often wouldn't normally," She replied.

"Mom, I have a question," Sarah said as a thought came to her. Looking at her mother and knowing she had her attention she said, "If my father is alive doesn't that make your marriage to Ormond null and void?"

Lorelei blinked as realization dawned on her. "If Ormond finds out…"

"Ishaan is planning on taking over the underground," Sarah said remembering her father's warning. "Father says he's planning to use Oberon and Ormond to do it." She watched as her mother rose to her feet as fear seemed to grip the woman. "Mom?" She said watching her. When Lorelei didn't answer she said, "Why do you suddenly seem really scared?"

"Ormond used to make me wear a necklace he'd created so he could always find me," Lorelei said turning to face the concerned girl. "There have been a few times when Ormond didn't find me after he removed the necklace but I thought nothing of it."

"Why is this important?" Sarah asked rising to her feet.

"It means I'm still bonded to your father. If Ormond finds out…"

"Shit!" Sarah swore.

"Sarah Elizabeth!" Lorelei scolded.

"Sorry," Sarah apologized.

"Forget it you aren't actually wrong," The blonde woman said and looked down at the floor. "I have no interest in being Ormond's prisoner."

"Wait if your still bonded to my father can't you find him?" Sarah asked. She watched as Lorelei's head shot up. "You're definitely more skilled at this than I am."

"Alright, I'll try." Lorelei walked back to the couch and closed her eyes. She began to allow her thoughts to wonder toward the man she'd loved and married so long ago.

Eliseo sat in silence as his thoughts became occupied by how Ishaan might be planning to take over the Underground.

Eliseo

"Lorelei," Eliseo said hearing the woman's summons.

"Lorelei?" Prince Tenaris questioned.

"She's contacting me." Eliseo closed his eyes and focused on thoughts of the woman that had been taken from him. Lorelei. A smile crossed the beaten king's face as he felt her excitement at reaching him.

Where are you?

Forget me. You must resist Ormond and save Sarah. She's alive Lorelei.

I know. Came the sound of his wife's voice. Sarah is with me. We're going to help you. Where are you? Where did that bastard Ishaan take you?

I don't know. Eliseo admitted. It was dark.

Is there anything you can remember? I know it was a long time ago and….Oh Eliseo I am so sorry.

Lorelei stop. It isn't your fault. Eliseo told the distraught woman. Let me think. Slowly he opened his eyes to look at Tenaris. "Lorelei and Sarah are together and trying to find us. They need clues as to where we are. Besides that we're underground."

"I remember woods and the sound of water," Tenaris said thinking back as best as he could from the night of their capture.

We're underground. Tenaris remembers the sounds of water and us being in the woods. Eliseo told his wife. I remember the sound of clucking, an owl and….the smell of dirt. When a few moments of silence passed he inquired if she was still there. Lorelei?

I think I know where you might be. At least what area you're in. Hold tight we're coming.

When I finally get my arms around you again I am never going to let you go. Eliseo told his queen. You or our Daughter.

Together we'll stop Ishaan. See you soon.

Eliseo opened his eyes and looked at his imprisoned companion. "She thinks she knows where we are. They're on their way."

"Thank the Gods," The prince replied. Finally they would be set free.

Lorelei opened her eyes with tears streaming down her face. "I hope you're ready for another adventure."

"You know where he is," Sarah said as tears of joy streamed down her face.

"Maybe not exactly but the area. We can do this," The queen said rising to her feet.

"Yes we can," Sarah said rising to her feet. "Let's go save the king."

"Sure you're ready for another adventure?" Lorelei asked.

"I'm ready for this one," Sarah said as strength began to radiate off her.

"We won't have any protection once we leave this protected place," Lorelei warned.

"I'm ready," Sarah said full of conviction. "Time to find my father and put an end to Ishaan's plans for the underground."

"Time to fight back," Lorelei agreed. Sarah nodded and hand in hand the two women left their safe haven on a mission to restore their family and save the underground.

Author's Note: Yeah I got this rewritten sooner than I thought. I have posted the reason for the lack of updates in my profile. It will take forever to explain where the updates have been individually so I posted it there. Things should be far more consistent now. I still can't believe I accidentally erased this the first time! Oh well. Thank you for your patience! Thanks to all who Review, Add this story to Favs and Alerts and of course for Reading!