Author's Note: A series of drabbles of 100 words or less, inspired by the prompts available from the livejournal labyfic community (community . livejournal . com / labyfic ). These often involve Jareth, since he's an extremely fun character to work with, but other characters make appearances as well (as you'll see from this first drabble).

Prompt: "Dangers"

Just a few moments more, she thought.

He didn't notice her behind him in the shadows, as he leaned along the castle parapet. Her eyes narrowed in concentration, waiting for when his defenses were lowered, for when he'd least expect it.

Her voice rang high and defiant as she swooped in, "Now!"

A casual observer would have noted a sudden swirl of glowing teeth-gnashing motes enveloping the lone figure, followed by several undignified yelps. A forlorn "Cor!" could be heard as the dwarf toppled to the Bog below.

The fairies fluttered above, fierce and vicious smiles on their delicate faces.