Labyrinth : Hidden Legacy

Chapter 9 Things Here Are Not What They Seem

Sir Didymus and Toby pressed forward through the maze. They came upon a fork in the path that had arched doorways. To the left, written above the doorway in red paint, were the words "This way leads to death!" As if someone was trying to warn those who travel to avoid the danger.

To the right there was no writing above the doorway. "This way must be safe" Toby said and he turned to the right.

"This way, my boy" Sir Didymus said as he walked toward the threatening message. "In the labyrinth things are not what they seem. And if ye are on the right path or heading toward good things there shall be diversions and scare tactics to steer thee away."

Toby was surprised to learn this important truth. It would save him a lot of time and frustration.

"Okay" Toby agreed. He felt calm and secure in trusting in Sir Didymus.

Sir Didymus breathed in deep, "Aw, what a welcomed scent! Fresh baked pies."

Toby sniffed the air. He couldn't smell any pie. Wait...there was something in the air. It was getting stronger. "Yuck" Toby said as he got a big whiff of something musty and moldy. "That's not pie..." Toby said. He began to wonder about Sir Didymus' sense of smell.

"What I would give for a pie right now!" Toby said. His mouth too dry to salivate over even that thought.

Sir Didymus pulled from his saddle bag some food and drink. He shared with Toby and it was the jump start Toby needed.

"I have missed Sarah. How has she been these past years?" Sir Didymus asked.

"Good." Toby replied "She went off to college but would come home to visit for special occasions like my birthday and Christmas. She just got a job too!"

"My lady has grown up?" Sir Didymus said softly. "Sarah was so brave! She was young but she was brave."
"As young as me?" Toby asked curiously.

"No" replied Sir Didymus..."Not as young as thou art." He paused remembering. Then continued: "Thou were but a babe at that time. The very babe in fact...The reason Sarah came here and steered me away from my unnecessary duty. She changed my life."

"How did Sarah find the labyrinth? Why was she here?" Toby asked.

"She challenged the goblin king to get thee back. Didst thou not know of this?" Sir Didymus said.

"I don't remember" Toby said. "I did not know about this place."

"The goblin king wanted thee as a goblin in his court. A new goblin to add to his kingdom. Sarah realized she wanted thee after all. And in the end her bravery won against the king himself."

Toby was in awe at the thought of all the bravery Sarah had shown. She had gotten him back home because of that bravery. How would Toby possibly be able to get Sarah back home on his own?