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In a simple flash, no glitter, Jareth stood at the entrance to Owsley Cemetery in Kentucky. In his hand he held a bouquet of a dozen red roses. The Goblin king had traded his white poet shirt and dark brown tights for black. With a simple, black velvet cape draped across his shoulders. He was not there to celebrate or steal a child, he was there to mourn.
...
Hey Lucy, I remember you name.
I left a dozen roses on you grave today.
I'm in the grass on my knees,
Wipe the leaves away.
I just came to talk for awhile
Got some things I need to say.
...
Jareth knelt before a gold and diamond encrusted tombstone and gently shoo'd away the leaves covering the the words as the goblins positioned to guard the stone quickly vanished to leave their king alone. Jareth's breath caught as he once again read the sapphire-engraved words.
Here Lies:
Sarah Williams
Beloved Daughter and Colonel in the United States Marine Corps.
World Famous and Adored By Her Fans
Here Lies The Goblin Queen
The Goblin King felt the beginnings of tears start to prickle the backs of his eyes. Knowing he was alone, he let them flow freely down his face.
...
Now That it's over,
I just wanna hold her.
I'd give up all the world to see,
That little piece of heaven
Looking back at me.
Now that it's over,
I just wanna hold her.
I've gotta live with the choices I've made
And I can't live with myself today.
...
The heart-broken Jareth knew back we he flew into a rage, right after Sarah left him by saying the words, "You have no power over me.", that if he didn't go to Sarah and apologize, then he would never get to see her again. But his stubborn pride caused him to stay in his castle, watching her through crystal balls and waiting for the day that she would say his name. And one day, she did.
Sarah had successfully gotten the government to give females the choice to be on the front line. And during the first wave of attacks, Sarah was there, leading the way. She was smart in her tactics, supportive when a soldier doubted themselves, disciplined and disciplined others, and very resourceful. He loved the way she took control and everyone followed. She was the perfect Lady of the Labyrinth; the perfect Goblin Queen... And when she finally did call him, she was lying in a pool of her own blood. "I wish I could speak to the Goblin King." she choked out in a whisper. Jareth had showed up immediately. "Sarah! Sarah, I'm here. I'm here." he lifted her body, cradling it to him like a precious thing. "I'll save you Sarah, just wish it. Just wish it." he had pleaded desperately.
But Sarah just smiled her best and whispered, "I love you." before bringing her lips to his gently. The bloody kiss only lasted a few moments before Sarah went limp in his arms, never to say "I love you" again.
"Happy Birthday Sarah." he whispered brokenly, his voice catching at the end before he's engulfed by sobs of deep-hearted sorrow. No one could understand his pain.
...
Hey Lucy, I remembered your name.
They said it'd bring some closure to say your name.
I know I'd do it all different if I had a chance.
But all I've got are the roses to give,
And they can't help me make amends.
...
"I am so sorry, Sarah." Jareth whispers between his body-wracking sobs. "Sarah, forgive me." he pleaded to the sky, hoping that she could see him and that she was smiling. "Sarah.." he whispers once more.
...
Now that it's over,
I just wanna hold her.
I'd give up all the world to see,
That little piece of heaven
Looking back at me.
Now that it's over,
I just wanna hold her.
I've gotta live with the choices I've made
And I can't live with myself today.
...
"I can't take it, Sarah. I'm sorry." he begs.
...
Here we are, now you're in my arms.
I've never wanted anything so bad.
Here we are, for a brand new start.
Living the life that we could have had.
Me and Lucy walking hand in hand,
Me and Lucy never wanna end.
Just another another moment in your eyes,
I'll see you in another life.
In heaven, where we never say goodbye.
...
Jareth closed his eyes and imagined Sarah there with him in the Royal Gardens. He imagined her warm smile, her sparkling emerald green eyes looking at him with a world of love and warmth. He thought of the smooth, soft skin of her hand holding ungloved one. The flowers blooming gaily with beautifully bright shades of colors from the lightest pastel yellow, to deep, vivid reds and purples.
...
Now that it's over,
I just wanna hold her.
I'd give up all the world to see,
That little piece of heaven
Looking back at me.
Now that it's over,
I just wanna hold her.
I've gotta live with the choices I've made
And I can't live with myself today.
...
Jareth couldn't stand it. He was on the verge of a nervous break down. "Sarah. Sarah."
Unable to bear the reality, he once again slips into his Sarah-dream.
...
Here we are, now you're in my arms.
Here we are, for a brand new start.
Got to live with the choices I've made,
And I can't live with myself today.
Me and Lucy walking hand in hand,
Me and Lucy never wanna end.
I've gotta live with the choices I made,
I can't live with myself... today...
...
"Hey, Lucy, I remember your name." A voice sings behind him. A silence ensues. "Jareth?" A voice whispers in awe. Jareth whirls around to see Sarah standing before him. Only... blonde. His blonde. "Sarah?" he asks shakily, moving towards this angelic-Sarah-looking girl slowly.
The Sarah-like girl shakes her head. "No, Jareth. I'm Harmony. I'm your daughter."