Persephone: The Sequel to The Labyrinth

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Phoenix, the leader of the Diomedes, smirked evilly at the two women. "Well, did you really think Lord Melanion did not know what you are doing, Helen?"

Helen placed herself between Sarah and Phoenix. "You are scum, Phoenix."

Phoenix moved into the room. "You can call me whatever you wish, Helen, but Lord Melanion shall be the High King once he has dealt with this fool of a father and that scumbag of a half brother." He then glanced at Sarah behind her. "Then your lovely daughter will become the High Queen and once Lord Melanion has his heirs, she'll join the Goblin King."

Helen glanced back at Sarah. "That will not happen, Phoenix."

He moved closer to them. "We shall see." He whistled and two soldiers entered the room. Phoenix gestured to the women. "Take them to Lord Melanion."

The two soldiers grabbed hold of them and dragged them out of the room and towards the throne room.

As they neared the throne room, more Diomedes surrounded them. When the women entered the throne room, Achilles was on his knees holding his side. Blood seeped from his side. He looked at his son as he fell to the floor. After watching for a few moments his father fighting for his life, Melanion looked up and past the women.

"Now we only have to deal with the Goblin King."

Phoenix moved past the women. "He and the gods are inside the castle already, M'Lord."

Melanion nodded. "How did they gain entry?"

"No one knows for sure. I believe one of the deserters did it."

Melanion nodded again. "Very well." He gestured to the soldiers holding Helen and Sarah. "Bring them forward."

The soldiers dragged them closer to Melanion, who moved to stand beside the throne of the High King. When the women stood in front of him, Melanion smiled.

"It seems I'm winning."

Sarah pulled against the solider holding her. "I don't think so."

Melanion leaned forward. "Oh, I do believe I am." He glanced at Phoenix. "Take Helen and the others. You may do with her as you wish."

Phoenix gave an evil smile. "Thank you, M'Lord." He took hold of Helen and dragged her out with the two soldiers following behind them. Sarah was now alone with Melanion, who she could see had a wicked plan in store for her.

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Jareth and the gods with him stood facing an elite group of Diomedes. It was easy to see which of the soldiers were members of the Diomedes and who weren't. The Diomedes would dare to fight the gods, while the others knew better. The others were fleeing as the Diomedes came rushing at the group. Each met with their foes, but only one side achieved victory.

Once the Diomedes were either dying or dead, the group continued on ward. As they moved on ward, they met more groups of Diomedes, each stronger than the last. As they neared the room Jareth believed Sarah and Helen to be in, Jareth raced to the door and opened it quickly.

He looked around the room. "Where are they?"

Morpheus looked around the room quickly. "They must have been discovered."

Jareth glanced at him. "We must hurry. I will not allow them to harm her."

Morpheus placed a hand on Jareth's shoulder. "Do not worry, we shall save her."

Jareth nodded as Morpheus removed his hand. "They must have been taken to the throne room." He looked at the gods around him. "Do any of you know where it is?"