Labyrinth: A Darker Season

Chapter 19

Sarah got out the kitten's leather balls, and they had room to go crazy running after them. She giggled at them. Sarah started putting her clothes into the dresser and the rest. She sat her jewelry box on the dresser. She hung up her waistcoats, her brown leather outfit and her two cowl capes. Sarah put her boots on the bottom of the armoire. She figured it had some kind of extension spell. It extended far enough back you could stand inside it and search for anything you wanted to wear. It was filled with dresses of every color and the styles of the Georgian and Victorian era styles.

Sarah had everything put away except for the robber's belongings. She went through it all. They had five sacks of jewelry, six bags of gold, their three purses, eight pocket watches, six small bags of gemstones, and four jeweled daggers.

There was one gold pocket watch with beautiful intricate designs on the case. On the face, was a round circle of mother of pearl and most of the watch was see through to the gears working in it. There were tiny diamonds set in the number points, by each number. It was shiny, gold and elegant.

Sarah went through the jewelry on the carpet and there were eight items that were magical. She set them separately and would place them with the other three she had and ask Jareth about them. She took several items that were mostly sets of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Sarah set the rest of it aside and put all the jewelry that was left in the bags and placed it in the dresser. She sat on the bed and watched the kittens play together and pounce. They were so darn cute at eight weeks old. Their energy playing with each other increased with their hunting and agility. They were rough and tumble players. They growled like baby panthers. There was a knock at the door.

Sarah got up and answered the door, it was a goblin about hip high. It said, “Kingy wants Twitch to bring ya ta tha room of plants.”

Sarah smiled and replied. “Just a moment.” Sarah went over to where the kittens were playing and picked up their food bag. She scooped up Magus and Merlin.

She said, “Come on, little cuties, let's go eat lunch with the king.” She kissed their heads and put them in the pouch. They both had their heads popped out to look around as Sarah went out the door.

The goblin Twitch said, “Thems yer kitties?”

Sarah replied, “Yes, I found them in the woods when their mother was killed.”

The goblin said, “Twitch likes kitties.”

Sarah replied, “Would you like to play with them sometime?” Twitch got excited, leading her down the stairwell.

Twitch said, “Twitch, come by later to play?”

Sarah replied, “Ok, but be gentle, ok?”

Twitch said, “Twitch, be nice to baby kitties.” Sarah patted him on the head. Merlin swiped his paw out, touching Twitch from the pouch on her hip. Twitch giggled. Sarah grinned as they walked up to a big ornate dark wood door. Twitch opened the door.

Sarah said, “Thank you, Twitch.” The goblin smiled toothy sharp teeth proud smile.

Sarah walked into a jungle of a lush garden room. Plants were draped as the vines grew around the ceiling on hooks and the vines draped down the walls of glass. It had an earthy smell of soil and freshness.

Jareth smiled at her and said, “Hello, Sarah. Come sit and enjoy yourself.”

Sarah smiled back and replied, “Hello, your majesty. Twitch wants a play date with Magus and Merlin.” Sarah sat down and started making up the kitten food.

Jareth watched what she was doing and said, “I told you they love cats.” Sarah leaned down and set it on the floor and poured water off the table in a pitcher in the second bowl and sat it down. She scooped out one kitten at a time, placing them in front of their food and patted each of them lovingly.