InsaneJournal

Tonks tells Marcus
WHO: Marcus & Tonks
WHAT: An awkward revelation
WHEN: Morning, Day 5
WHERE: At the entrance to the Labyrinth
RATING: PG
STATUS: Complete



Marcus contemplated the possibilities as he ran his fingers over the stone. The wall ran off in both directions as far as he could see, broken only by this single entrance. What mazes, what traps awaited the adventurer who braved the Labyrinth? What fearsome monsters might dwell inside? What personal nightmares might Jareth have the power to produce? The only way to find out was to take up the challenge, and someday soon, Marcus knew he would.

It wasn't like him to stay in this city outside the wall. It wasn't like him to be intimidated out of doing what was necessary. All he was waiting for was a little more time to make friends and gather allies. There was, he knew, strength in numbers. Of course, there was only one ally he really wanted by his side, but it had been a whole day since he had seen her. He was beginning to think she was avoiding him.

Sighing, he ran his fingers along the rough-hewn blocks that made up the wall. He almost didn't care what it was, why Tonks was not around; he just wished he knew the reason. And he wished she were there so he could talk to her about it. Had he been neglectful? Had something traumatic happened to her? How could he set it right if she wasn't there to give him a chance?