When it comes time for Sarah to return to the Labyrinth and become Jareth's bride, Jareth discovers the shocking truth about his past. Everything that he believed turn out to be lies. Now that he is more afraid than ever that the darker side of him will put Sarah's life in danger, can Sarah persuade him to take the next step?
Disclaimer:
All Labyrinth related themes and characters belong to the Jim Henson Company etc. and are not mine. All songs belong to David Bowie. Both are used for fan-fiction purposes only and with the utmost respect.
Thanks to all who worked on and off the camera to make Labyrinth a treasured fantasy film for so many, including me.
Songs used (in order of appearance):
"Can You Hear Me?" written by David Bowie
"Be My Wife" written by David Bowie
"Days" written by David Bowie
"Heroes" written by David Bowie and Brian Eno
"Never Let Me Down" written by David Bowie and Carlos Alomar
Some songs may be slightly altered from their original version to make more sense with the story.
Note: If you haven't read "The Return of Jareth", this story may not make as much sense.
THE UNFOLDING TRUTH (2002)
By: Genni Stanfer
Chapter 1
Jareth rested upon a branch outside Sarah's window. He looked in on her sleeping form with longing. It wouldn't be long now. For nearly two years he had waited, coming to her window as the owl to gaze upon her. He dared not come when she was awake for fear that if he spoke with her, he wouldn't be able to leave her again, or that she would be able to let him. He could visit her in her dreams, but thought it better not to. If she was going to dream of him, she would have to do so on her own. She was so beautiful. He didn't want to leave, but it would be light here soon. He spread his wings and took off, flying back towards the castle.
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Here in the Labyrinth night was just falling. Now, in the castle and back in human form, Jareth stood at the window of his bed chambers. Bowls of fire lined the walls. The light from the fire flickered across his face and he began to sing.
"Once we were lovers
Can they understand?
Closer than others I was your –
I was your man
Don't talk of heartaches
Oh, I remember them all
And I'm checking you out one day
To see if I'm faking it all
Can you hear me?
Can you feel me inside?
Show your love, love
Take it in right, take it in right
There's been not one other,
Not one time
Sixty new cities and what do I –
What do I find?
I want love so badly
I want you most of all
You know it's harder to take it from anyone
It's harder to fall
Can you hear me call you?
Can you hear me?
Can you feel me inside?
Show your love
Show your sweet, sweet love
Show me your love
Take it in right
Why don't you take it
Right to your heart?
Can you hear me?
Can you feel me?
Can you take it in right?
Can you take it?
Feel me
Why don't you take it take it in right,
. . . right to your heart."
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Sarah abruptly awoke. She didn't know why, but she felt as if Jareth was calling to her. She got out of bed and went to the window. She always kept it opened now incase Jareth came. Although he hadn't returned for nearly two years she knew he would someday. She felt as if Jareth was in some kind of pain. What's wrong Jareth? she called silently, deeply concerned. She wished that there was something she could do, some way she could see him, but there wasn't. She had already tried calling him, but he never came. She looked at her clock. It was nearly time for her to get ready to go to school anyway.