A/N: Wow, the creativity is springing forth again. It always seems to come in batches with me. Maybe I'll be able to finish that Ranma story now. crosses fingers And no, I still don't think there's any J/S. But it is fun to read.
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Disclaimer: Labyrinth owned by Jim Henson Company
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Sarah moaned and slowly opened her eyes. Did last night really happen? Did
she conquer a labyrinth, make friends with a dwarf, a furry knight and a
rock-caller, and tell a king "You have no power over me?" Had she REALLY
wished Toby away?
Toby!
Sarah sat up in bed and winced. What was this pain? It rippled across her
abdomen and centered deep between her legs. Blinking in surprise and
growing horror, she threw back the bedcovers.
Her shriek was answered by the most unlikely person.
"Sarah! What's wrong?" Karen asked, bursting into the room. The older
woman's eyes saw Sarah's horrified face and the bright red stains on her
bed sheets. She hurried over, reaching out to embrace the stunned teenager.
Halting at the side of the bed, she pulled her hands back.
"Sarah. Sarah!" Sarah slowly turned, eyes bright.
"It...hurts." She whimpered. Karen nodded.
"I know it does. Mine are absolutely horrible." A wry grin twisted Karen's
mouth. "And don't get me started on the PMS. I swear, I get maybe one week
a month where I don't feel like a bitch. Hang on, Sarah. I'll get you some
painkillers and a pad." Karen patted Sarah's hand quickly and left the
room. Sarah stared after her stepmother, comprehension finally sinking in.
Her period! Another wave of cramps washed over her and she hugged her
stomach. If this is what Karen felt, no wonder she was bitchy all the time!
"I wish mine won't be that bad." She whispered, then clapped her hands over
her mouth.
"Fear not, Sarah," Jareth said, gazing at her from one of his crystals.
"You have passed beyond me. Such a pity."
The crystal flew from his hand and embedded itself in a large stone wall.
Jareth smirked, flicking his riding crop in salute. The wall was studded
with crystals, all containing female faces, all capturing one simple moment
in time, when a girl becomes a woman. It was getting crowded.