Nothing Is What It Seems

Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Jareth stood beside one of the windows in his study looking down at the gardens. Jenna had been right. If his mother had sent her to spy on him, she wouldn't have been put in the Kitchens, but he still thought his mother had send her for some reason.

Why send some random Cat goblin to the Castle Beyond The Goblin City? There had to be a real reason for her being here. Jenna had to be of some importance. The Cook had been serving the Royal Family back when his mother was queen. His mother trusted the old goblin. So she would put someone who needed to be watched over with him.

So who was Jenna? She seemed to be on friendly terms with the dwarf. Few were, but they seemed extra friendly. It even seemed she knew Sir Didymus and that rock caller as well.

Slowly, Jareth turned away from the window. His mother wouldn't hide Sarah right under his nose; would she? It would make the most sense actually. She would be surrounded by those who would be most willing to protect her.

Why hadn't he thought of this before? How else would she had been able to attend the balls?

Jareth looked at the closed door. He could be wrong, but he had a feeling his mother was on the other side delaying her. No doubt because of her returning to the Kitchens.

He walked over to the door. His mother's voice drifted through the keyhole. No doubt she thought he wouldn't over hear anything. Well, he would allow his mother time to ask her questions, but he was not going to allow neither of them to leave. Quickly, he conjured a crystal and past it through the tiny key hole.

After months of wondering, he would finally know the truth of Sarah's return.

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Holding the slightly lighter than before silver tray, Sarah stood looking at the High Queen, who wasn't happy.

"Answer me. What are you doing back in the Kitchens?"

Sarah sighed, "because they needed the help. I wasn't needed in the Gardens."

Queen Evera frowned, "I had you moved on purpose. Why would he move you?"

"I told you they needed help. We're feeding almost the entire kingdom because of those idiots."

Taking a deep breath, Queen Evera close her eyes. Slowly, she opened them, "Dear, I asked you to be moved for a very specific reason."

"Well, what is it? I know you must be very busy, and so am I. So please explain or..."

Queen Evera raised an eyebrow at her, "or?"

Sarah sighed, "Ma'am, please try to understand. I'm trying to help as best as can. I can't do much to help in those damned gardens."

Giving a slight smile, Queen Evera tilted her head lightly, "I understand you felt helpless, but you need to be kept safe. You're safer in the Gardens."

"I'm not safe anywhere, while those fools are inside the Labyrinth. We both know that."

"That maybe true, but you are safer in the Gardens."

"Ma'am, this tray is starting to get heavy."

Queen Evera shook her head, "I don't really care, Dear. This is more important than your arms."

What more did the woman want her to say? She had answered her question. Why not just allow her to finish her job?

"Mother, I believe "Jenna" has answered your question. Now will the two of you come back into the my study to explain yourselves."

The two women turned to face a very angry looking Jareth.

Queen Evera made a fist, "damn."

Sarah smirked, "good now maybe I can out of this damned thing." She walked past him and into the study.

As she placed the tray back on to the desk, Queen Evera and Jareth walked in behind her.

Jareth slammed the door shut, "now will someone explain what is going on."

Queen Evera remained silent.

Sarah sighed, "do you still see Jenna?"

Jareth nodded.

Sarah began to unhook the fur coat. As she pulled it off, Sarah watched Jareth's face. His eyes were the only things to change. He looked so relieved to see her. Once it was completely off, she tossed it on to the sofa she had been sitting on earlier.

Jareth walked over to her, "so why the disguise? I don't understand."

"Think about it. I wasn't sure how you react to me coming here. So Hoggle went to her," Sarah gestured towards his mother.

Jareth turned to his mother, "Mother, why keep her hidden from me?"

Queen Evera sighed, "because she was so afraid of you at first. Then it was just easier to hide her in general."

Jareth nodded, but Sarah could see he was still angry, "not good enough, Mother. There was no need to hide her from me."

"Jareth."

"No, Mother. Please leave. I need time to think about this."

"Jareth, "Jenna" has to exist for now. Even you have to realize how much safer she is hidden in plain sight."

Queen Evera disappeared in a shower of glitter once again.

Sarah remained standing by the sofa as Jareth walked over to his desk and placed his hand on its top.

"Don't be too angry with her. I didn't want you to know I was here remember."

he turned at her, "but that changed didn't it?" Jareth took a deep breath, "I'll forgive her in time."

Sarah frowned, "not what? She's right. "Jenna" still has to exist. It would look too suspicious if I just show up and she disappears."

Jareth sighed, "I know, but I need you not her."

Sarah walked over to him, "we'll think of something." she glanced back at the tossed fur, "at least, I don't have to wear that thing twenty- four seven."

Jareth turned away from his desk, smiling, "you hate it that much?"

"Not at first, but I can't help out much as "Jenna."

Jareth nodded, "true, but I'm sure the Cook suspects something. He always seems to know what's going on in the entire Castle."

Sarah smiled, "I know just seeing me helping versus seeing "Jenna" helping will help improve morale, but I don't know how to do it as both."

Jareth sat on the edge of his desk, "seeing you in general will improve it."

"So what now? We need to stop those idiots in our Labyrinth."

Jareth smiled at her, "hopefully now things will improve."