The Kings Princess

Chapter 5: Story Time

Sarah was too involved in her thoughts she didn't hear someone knock at her apartment door, until after two or three knocks. She got up and opened the door she was surprised to see her step-mother and her 6 year old brother standing in the hallway. Karen looked at Sarah's confused look on her face.

Karen was looking at the confused look on Sarah's face "were you sleeping"

Sarah still looking confused replied "huh…what, oh yeah"

She had no idea why they were at her apartment. Karen noticed that Sarah still looked confused so she decided to help her out. "Did you forget, your father and I are going out of town for the weekend, you agreed to watch Toby" Karen was looking at Sarah for any recollection, Sarah started to remember," oh, right" Sarah said Karen was staring at her, her eyes look bloodshot , she looked like she hasn't slept " are you on drugs" Karen asked concerned, Sarah laughed, she couldn't believe she would ask her a question like that" what, no" Karen looked at her sternly" no" Sarah said again more firmly. Karen looked at her once more " okay" Karen said than looked down at Toby " you be good for your big sister" Karen told him she than hugged and kissed him, Toby nodded at her and ran in Sarah's apartment. "Bye Sarah" Karen said and hugged her.

After Sarah's trip to the labyrinth it helped her to grow up. Be more selfless, she helped her step-mother around the house more, without being asked to, they became good friends. She even loved her brother more than she did. She closed the door behind Karen; she looked down on the floor, and saw Toby's backpack lying in the middle of the floor. Sarah sighed loudly and picked it up, she put it on the couch, she saw her brother sitting on the couch with the remote in his hand, watching cartoons, and Sarah smiled at him. Sarah sat next to him "what would you like to do little man" she asked him smiling, she watched Toby think he was cute he was really concentrating, than he smiled up at her "can we get pizza" "sure we can" Sarah ruffled his hair and got up to get the menu and the phone, Toby continued to watch cartoons, Desiree appeared in front of the TV. As Sarah was coming back into the living room, she heard Toby's little voice yell.

"Goblin Princess" Toby yelled cheerfully and ran off the couch and hugged her.

"Well at least someone is happy to see me" Desiree looked at Sarah teasing her

"You surprised me as all, I didn't expect you back tonight" Sarah said

Toby grabbed his sisters and Desiree's hands and brought them to sit on the couch with him. The all sat on the couch.

"My dad didn't want me too" Desiree said as she smiled

"Why not?" Sarah asked curious

"My dad thinks you're a bad influence on me" Desiree said laughing, Sarah joined in. Sarah turned serious "so what happened tonight?" "You don't want to know" the princess said in a miserable tone. Sarah was about to say something when Toby opened his mouth "tell me a story" he said to Desiree

Sarah was glad for the interruption she really didn't want any details. She just smiled at her brother.

"Okay what kind of story?" Desiree asked Toby smiling down at him, he smiled up at her" the one you always tell"

"Aren't you sick of hearing this one kiddo" the goblin princess asked

"No" Toby said

Sarah and Desiree smiled at each other. "Okay" she said and started to tell her story. They all got comfortable on the couch. "Once upon a time there was a beautiful queen named Marissa, she was liked by everyone in the kingdom, even the nasty cold goblin king loved her. She was the only one to melt his heart" she looked at Toby and Sarah than continued.

" they got married, they were adored by all, than they decided to have a child, when it was time for the child to come, the child was inside her mother Marissa, she was stuck inside that as the queen pushed, her insides were getting ripped up and she bled a lot. It was slowly killing the queen. "Desiree looked at Toby and Sarah with tears in her eyes, they both had tears in their eyes to, she continued

"The queen begged for the healers to save her daughter, and let her die, so her daughter may live, so the child was saved, it was a beautiful baby girl. The goblin king named her, what his wife picked out, Desiree."

"That's your name" Toby said interrupting her, "yes it is' she replied with tears streaming down her cheeks. No matter how many times she told this story to Toby, it still hurt, that she never knew her mother; all she has is pictures of her. She continued the story.

"The king was so broken hearted; he couldn't even look at his own daughter, let alone take care of her, or even be around her. So he gave her to his parents Queen Arlene and King Edwin, to take care of. The goblin king held his daughter in his arms, kissed her goodbye, told her he loved her, and then handed her off to his parents."

Desiree wiped her eyes and continued "the king would not see his daughter again until two years later, the king was back to normal, or as normal as he could be, he was a great father to his daughter, he spoiled her rotten and he loved her, he taught her magic, and she completely adored her father" Desiree smiled at them than continued this was coming up to the good part.

"It would take 8 years later, before the king fell in love again, and before he let another into his heart, and her name was Princess Sarah" Desiree said

Toby smiled up at his sister "that's your name" "yes it is" Sarah said as she smiled back at him. They both thought it was cute that Toby never thought the story was real; he thought it was made up story by Desiree. They always thought when Toby gets older maybe he will realize the story is real. But right now he is a little too young to put the pieces together. Desiree continued with her story.

"but what no one knew, was that the goblin king had fallen in love with princess Sarah, and he has given her certain powers" Desiree finished it there

"Why do always finish it there" Toby asked pouting

"Cause the story is still getting written" she replied back

"Desiree" A male voice called in the air

"Here he comes" Desiree said under her breath, Toby, Desiree and Sarah all stood up, waiting for him.

The wind blew through the apartment, Sarah hugged Toby to her, glitter flew around the room, Jareth was standing before them, he ignored everyone in the room, and he kept his eyes on Desiree. Sarah and Toby were both looking at Jareth.

"I don't want to talk about it dad" Desiree said walking away from her father

"STOP!" Jareth yelled making Desiree, Sarah and Toby jump.

Desiree turned around slowly looking at him.

"You will come and apologize to Bethany" Jareth ordered

"No" Desiree said defying her father

"No" he repeated angrily

"Yes father, I said no" Desiree bowed her head down scared, afraid of her father, he has never struck her but he does have a temper. Jareth was angry, but calmed himself and continued.

"She is going to be your step-mother, and you are to show her respect" he said calmly to her

"No I won't" she lifted her head up looking at him

"Fine" he said giving up he knew she was just as stubborn as he was and they would be here all day arguing, and not solving anything. He asked her "why did you throw wine at her?"

"She called me a whore" she said while crossing her arms over her chest

Jareth looked surprised by that" a what?" he demanded

"A whore" she repeated

"Why?" he asked

"Because of my makeup" she said as she put her arms back at her sides.

"Oh I see" he said understanding. Desiree than looked around the room and remembered Sarah and Toby is watching this.

"Father we are being rude, we are guests in their home" she said

Jareth looked around he saw Sarah standing there watching them, Toby standing in front of her, her hands on his shoulders. Jareth walked up to Sarah.

"Forgive me Sarah, I was being rude" he said in a friendly tone than bowed in front of her. Jareth looked back up at her and smiled. Sarah kept opening her mouth but no sound came out. "I do believe I left you speechless my dear" he flirted with her, Sarah tried to speak again and no sound came out. Jareth laughed at her. He then got down on one knee in front of Toby.

"And you must be Toby" he said proudly

Desiree rolled her eyes, Sarah was still speechless, and Toby just nodded his head.

"Do you know who I am?" Jareth asked him curiously wondering if Sarah ever told her brother about him or what happened 6 years ago. Toby nodded at him.

"Who am I" he asked smiling at Toby

"You're the mean goblin king" Toby said proudly standing his ground, showing Jareth he isn't afraid of him. Jareth laughed and stood up. He looked at Desiree "I see my daughter is telling stories again" Desiree smiled at him

"Come home Desi" her father pleaded with her

"I'm gonna stay here with Sarah and Toby" Desiree said sadly, she never heard her father beg her before.

"Fine" he said sadly he sensed that his daughter would rather be with Sarah and Toby and not him. He was a little jealous of Sarah, but thought it might also be good for Desiree to be around someone close to her age. Jareth kissed his daughters cheek, than he disappeared.

"He was so cool" Toby said

Sarah and Desiree looked at each other smiling. "Are you okay" Desiree asked Sarah concerned since this was the first time in 6 years they saw each other. "Of course, I'm fine" Sarah said sadly, Desiree knew she was lying but didn't want to press too hard, especially with Toby here. After the pizza came, they all settled on the couch to watch a movie, after the movie and pizza was gone, Desiree got up off the couch, she looked back at it and smiled. Toby and Sarah were cuddled up at the other end sleeping. She disappeared.