Int. Throne Room - Night
JARETH, with sharp features and spiky blond hair, sprawls on a throne, one booted foot rests on an arm. His eyes are clenched shut, as though in pain.
In one hand he rotates three crystal balls. They CLINK CLINK together, crystal on crystal.
Suddenly one of the crystal balls falls from his hand, bursting against the floor! Jareth doesn't even notice.
Jareth
(agonized)
Sarah... why didn't you choose me?
Int. Sarah's House - night
SARAH, young and innocent looking, tenderly strokes Toby's face.
Sarah
I'd like Lancelot to belong to you now.
She places the teddy bear next to him and quietly tiptoes out of the room.
Int. Sarah's Bedroom - Night
Sarah is taking down pictures and packing away old toys and games.
Her fingers brush a little red book on the vanity.
Sarah
(bitter)
Jareth... why couldn't you see me as anything more than a silly child?
A door SQUEAKS open downstairs.
Sarah's Father (O.S.)
Sarah, we're home!
Sarah closes the book away in a drawer.
Sarah
Goodbye Jareth...
Int. Throne Room - Night
Jareth paces restlessly around the throne room, growling. In his hand is a bubble with a picture of Sarah inside.
Sarah appears to be sleeping soundly.
Jareth
No Sarah, its not goodbye! I might have no power over you, but your dreams are another matter!
Int. Sarah's Bedroom - night
Sarah breathes sweetly in her sleep. The STRINGS of a waltz begin to fill the room.
DREAM SEQUENCE BEGINS
Sarah steps into the ballroom, glancing around herself nervously. Depraved nobles masquerading as goblins waltz around her.
She pushes through the crowd, searching for something.
Jareth
(singing)
"There's such a sad love, deep in your eyes, a kind of pale jewel, open and closed within your eyes..."
Sarah whirls around.
Jareth is being fawned over by the nobles. He smiles at her secretly.
Jareth (CONT'D)
(singing continues)
"I'll place the sky within your eyes..."
He disappears into the crowd, spinning across the dance floor with a red-haired beauty in his arms.
Jareth (CONT'D)
(singing continues)
"There's such a fooled heart, beating so fast in search of new dreams, a love that will last within your heart, I'll place the moon within your heart..."
Sarah turns around and Jareth is behind her. He steps forward and takes her into his arms, pulling her onto the dance floor.
Jareth (CONT'D)
(singing continues)
"As the pain sweeps through makes no sense for you, every thrill is gone, wasn't too much fun at all..."
He spins her out of the ballroom and onto a moonlight balcony overlooking a rose garden. The sounds of the ballroom fade.
Jareth (CONT'D)
(singing continues)
"I'll paint you mornings of gold, valentine evenings, though we're strangers till now we're choosing the path between the stars..."
He cradles Sarah's face in his hands and kisses her tenderly.
Jareth (CONT'D)
(singing continues)
"I'll leave my love between the stars..."
She pulls back, staring at him searchingly.
Sarah
(lost)
What was I doing? There was something I had to do, but I can't remember now...
Jareth looks into her eyes.
Jareth
(pleading)
Sarah... I ask for so little. Just let me rule you, and I will be your slave!
He pulls her forward and kisses her again, this time a little more roughly.
Sarah gazes up at him.
Sarah
(whispers)
Yes...
He lays her down on the balcony, pressing her to himself.
Falling down...
A clock begins to chime somewhere, just as they climax. Jareth throws back his head, joy washing across his face.
Dream Sequence Ends
Sarah jolts awake! She glances down at herself, but nothing is out of place.
Sarah (CONT'D)
Just a dream...
She doesn't look reassured.
Int. Castle - Day
Jareth strides into the room, where we see goblins playing in and around four-poster bed with a canopy. A rocking chair is positioned next to a balcony, some labyrinth-esque toys are spilling out of a wooden box in one corner, and an elaborate cradle dominates the center of the room.
Jareth walks over and pulls a hairy-looking goblin out of the crib, tossing him aside carelessly.
Jareth
How are the preparations coming?
The goblins laugh gleefully.
GOBLIN
Fit for a goblin prince, your majesty!
Jareth smiles and laughs. He produces a bubble containing a sleeping Sarah.
Jareth
(to himself)
I will have you for my queen, Sarah... and an heir for kingdom as well.
Int. Sarah's House - Bathroom - Day (two months later)
Sarah is pacing back and forth across the bathroom, glancing at a pregnancy test every few seconds.
Sarah
(growling)
C'mon... c'mon! I don't know why I'm even bothering... I'dve had to have sex for this to even be a remote possibility anyway!
Sarah checks again.
Sarah (CONT'D)
(moaning)
No!
She falls on the floor, staring at the test in shock.
Sarah (CONT'D)
This is impossible! How could this - Jareth!
Sarah's face is a thunderhead.
Sarah (CONT'D)
Jareth! Show yourself, right now!
Sarah glances around expectantly, but the bathroom contains only her.
Sarah (CONT'D)
No... he couldn't have. I defeated him and destroyed the labyrinth, so he couldn't have done this to me.
Jareth
(chiding)
So little faith in me, love.
Sarah jumps and whirls around, smacking her elbow on the counter.
Sarah
Ow!
Jareth smiles.
Jareth
Be more careful precious, you are carrying our child after all.
Sarah glares at him.
Sarah
What kind of game are you playing Jareth? I defeated you! You have no power over me!
She waits expectantly.
Jareth glances around himself, but nothing happens.
Jareth
(sarcastically)
I guess that line doesn't work anymore.
Sarah's eyes widen.
Sarah
You have no power over me!
She waits, but still nothing happens.
Sarah (CONT'D)
You have no power over me! You have no power over me! You have no power over me!
Out of breath, she continues to glare at Jareth.
Jareth is clearly enjoying himself.
Jareth
(playfully)
Really now, you're going to wear yourself out if you keep that up.
Sarah
(desperately)
Why isn't it working!
Jareth's eyes narrow dangerously.
Jareth
New game, new rules love... and this time, I'm the one with all the power.
Sarah suddenly looks afraid.
Sarah
What game? What rules?
Jareth is inches from her.
Jareth
What's said is said. You entered into the agreement and its too late to take it back now.
Sarah
What agreement! Wait... you mean that dream!
Jareth steps back, smiling devilishly.
Jareth
Did you enjoy it as much as I did?
Sarah steps forward and tries to slap him, but Jareth grabs her wrist, holding it just out of reach with surprising ease.
Sarah growls in frustration.
Jareth (CONT'D)
(softly, intimately)
Really Sarah, you're no match for me. All you have to do is say the words, and all this will end.
Sarah stares at him.
Sarah
What words?
Jareth
(mock adoringly)
Jareth, I will love you, fear you, and let you rule me forever.
Sarah rips her hand free.
Sarah
And what if I don't say the words!
Jareth smiles cruelly.
Jareth
Then the child belongs to me. I'll take him back to my castle and keep him there forever and ever... and turn him into a goblin!
Sarah gasps.
Sarah
That's not fair!
Jareth scoffs.
Jareth
(curiously)
I wonder what your basis for comparison is.
(pauses)
However, I'm willing to be generous. If you agree to come back to the labyrinth with me, if you agree to become my queen, I will allow you to keep the child.
Its Sarah's turn to scoff. She leans forward and glares at him coldly.
Sarah
I will never let you rule me.
Jareth regards her coldly.
Jareth
Beware of defying me Sarah, I can be cruel. We will see if you change your mind or not...
Sarah blinks and Jareth is gone. She is alone in the bathroom again.
A knock at the door breaks the tension.
Sarah's Stepmother
Sarah? Are you done in there? I really must begin dressing for dinner!