Either
Way
Author:
Tracy (Chaos-Fyre-Elf31)
Fandom:
Labyrinth
Rating:
T (for now)
Pairing:
Jareth/Sarah…durr ;
Genre:
Romance/Drama /Action and Adventure
Disclaimer:
Labyrinth and all of its characters
(minus any of mine, if I had them) belong to their rightful owners &
Jim Henson. sob
Summary:
Time affects everyone, whether they
will it or not. It can heal pain and dull memories, cause destruction
and unravel an entire world. It can also provide a second chance at
love. Five years from their last encounter, Jareth decides to show
Sarah another side of him…
Author's Notes:
Hope you enjoy! P.S. If you want,
look up the lyrics to Guster's song "Either Way"…I think
you'll find it fits well with the story (in later chapters).
Prologue: Familiar dreamscape
Sarah was dreaming again, and like so many other times she found herself standing before a vast wall leading into the labyrinth. It was ancient, this place, flowing with wild, untamed magic. She couldn't remember what she was searching for, but knew she had to solve the labyrinth. Her hand delicately touched the wall, which quickly disintegrated into sand. The path to a castle lay before her; if she ran, she could reach it in no time. As she sprinted, Sarah wondered what exactly she was looking for. Was something, or someone, missing? She passed by eternal waters and endless deserts, beautiful gardens and villages teaming with goblins and other creatures.
Eventually, the doors to the ominous castle loomed before her. Sarah beseeched them, and they silently opened. She continued her hunt, climbing spiraling stairs and running down never-ending hallways. There was only one room she was interested in—the king of this labyrinth would surely help Sarah remember what she was looking for. Everything flew past her in a blur until she reached the throne room. The throne itself was empty. Disappointed, Sarah turned to leave, when she heard a dismal sigh emitted from across the room. By a window stood a tall man, with blond, spiking hair. Something about him seemed too familiar. She called out to him, and slowly he turned to face her…