"LoveStoned and LoveSick"
A Labyrinth Fanfic
Disclaimer: I do not own the Labyrinth or any song used within the story, only my own characters...(I just wanted to have a little fun with Jareth)...
Summary: Jareth decides to go to a mortal nightclub to pass the time...
Chapter 1:
Music and Drinks
Jareth tapped the side of his throne with his riding crop, bored as usual. Even the goblins were quiet for once, minus the occasional snore from a large drunk one slumped in a corner. He twirled the crystal in his fingers, and then disappeared to his study.
His servant Leani was already there waiting for him, standing still beside his large oak wood desk. It was comfortably warm in there, and he shed the jacket, handing to Leani and started pacing the room.
"Is there anything wrong, your majesty?" she asked humbly.
He regarded her for a moment, and then sighed.
"I need something to occupy my time, do you have any suggestions?" he asked.
Leani was taken back for a moment...the king was asking her for advice...she cleared her throat.
"Are there not any runners in the Labyrinth, my lord?" she asked.
"No, not since the Champion last run it six years ago," Jareth said with a heavy sigh, and he flopped down in a comfortable armchair by the fireplace. Leani immediately poured him a goblet of sweet cinnamon wine, placing the silver picture next to him. she stood there, trying to think of a solution as he drank the wine. Ten minutes later, she spoke up.
"I think I know something, my lord, if I may be allowed to suggest it..." she said carefully.
He looked to her and she lowered her eyes. He gestured to the empty chair across from him, and hesitantly Leani sat down.
"Go on," Jareth said.
"While reading in the library about the Aboveground, it is said that mortals sometimes go to places called "night clubs" to pass time," she stated.
"And what do they do in these so-called night clubs?" he asked, mildly interested.
"They listen to music and dance," she said.
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A few hours later, Jareth stood outside a large, brightly lit building. he ran a hand through his hair, not liking the suggestion to comb it from Leani, who helped ready him for his night out. He looked down at the clothes she picked out, a pair of soft leather pants, a smooth silk shirt, a matching leather jacket, and leather boots. He argued that what he usually wore would've been just fine, but Leani reminded him that he was going Aboveground, and he quit arguing and instead sulk like a child forced to dress nice. Although Jareth had to admit, she had good tastes. She also made sure that he had enough mortal money, which he now handed to the guard outside. The guard looked him over, and let him in to the building along with two mortal women.
Before he even fully saw anything, he heard the music pounding from large boxes that Leani said were called 'speakers'. It was a upbeat tune, and Jareth found himself tapping his foot to the beat. He watched as mortals all around him walked and talked, and a large group danced in an area in the middle of the floor. He then saw an area where mortals were stiing at a long table with each other, while being served drinks from other mortals. Jareth walked over ther and took a seat.
One of the mortals serving drinks walked up to him, resting her arms on the counter.
"What can I get for you, handsome?" she said, winking at him.
Jareth thought for a moment, running through the list of drinks Leani had him try and memorize (he went to bed early that night, Leani having to support him as he walked drunkenly through the halls).
"I'll have a strawberry daiquiri," he finally said.
"Coming right up," she said, winking again.
"Stop flirting, Karmen," a beautiful male server shout from further down the counter, "He's probably taken."
Karmen stuck out her tongue and shouted back, "You're just mad because you can't flirt with him, Jake."
Jareth listened to them squabble as Karmen handed him the daiquiri. Then she turned her attention to a customer that had just sat down next to him.
"What can I get you, hun?" she asked.
Jareth turned to look and almost choked on his drink.
Sarah was sitting right next to him...
-jareth peeks over Laihi's shoulder as she types
Jareth: Wait a minute, you can't just leave it like that!
Laihi: Cool it, damn. I'm adding another chapter, don't worry.
-Jareth starts pouting-
Laihi: Okay, gotta get on with the next chapter before his royal pain-in-the-ass throws a fit...
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