Gotham City. It was a place full of criminals, deception, and corruption. It reeked of blood, tears, and death.

It was home.

There was something alluring about the name 'Gotham'. Dark, seductive, dangerous. Sarah Williams had always liked those three characteristics. They called to her. They possessed her. They made her what she was today.

She had moved there a couple of months ago, hoping for a career boost. She wanted to be an actress. But not just any old actress, oh no. She wanted to be the best that ever was.

Why, Gotham? Gotham was a place known for its darkness – and wouldn't it be miraculous for the best thing that ever happened to the film industry to come out of such a place, like a phoenix out of the ash?

Yes, it would be miraculous. And she was going to make it happen.

She was already Gotham's sweetheart. She'd instantly gotten the part she wanted in a local production, and had been a hit. Arguably the best actor that's ever performed in Gotham, said her director. She had just smiled sweetly at his kind remark, and thought to herself that they hadn't seen anything yet.

She was in every newspaper, on every channel, on everyone's minds. She was a celebrity. Her next play had every seat full on its opening day, and was like so for weeks. She'd been on every talk show, interviewed by all the big names. The mayor invited her over for tea every Saturday, and she enjoyed conversing with him and his wife over her next projects. Oh, yes, she had Gotham wrapped around her pinky finger. And she genuinely enjoyed it, not in the superficial way most stars did. She wanted to do something with her power, from donating money to the women's shelter to helping out with the orphanage's bake sale. She loved Gotham, even with all its dark spots, and it most certainly loved her back.

Except for just two little things.

Bruce Wayne. The billionaire heartthrob. She had not yet been fortunate enough to become acquainted with him. But she surely would sooner or later, considering the amount of influence and party invitations they both had.

And then there was Batman. Gotham's hero. She had yet to meet the man in the cape, though she did desperately want to.

But that's where things get complex. Men. Technically, they were supposed to be off limits to her. She knew that.

But since when did Sarah Williams listen to anyone else?

The reason why she was not supposed to become… involved with any members of the opposite sex was simple.

It was also the same reason why she was never alone.


Okay, well, I guess I should explain.

This just popped into my head one day (stuff like this happens a lot). I've been obsessing over the new Batman movie (I'm seeing it tomorrow - YAY!!) and, of course, I always obsess over Labyrinth.

Do all of you think I should keep this in the Labyrinth section, or move it over to the Batman area? My main characters are going to be half from Batman/half from Labyrinth so... yeah, I couldn't quite decide.

Also, if at any point, you think of a better name for this story -- please, please let me know!! I'm not too happy with the title, currently...

And no, I'm not done with my other ficcy 'Running' -- I'll still be working on that one too. Hopefully I can work on two fics at once.

Just trust me, peoples!!

Just a warning, I have a thing for villains. Heroes usually annoy me. Just a heads up... for the future chapters. -wink wink-

And always remember, I LOVE REVIEWS. I NEED THEM TO SURVIVE.

Disclaimer: I do not own Gotham City, Sarah Williams, or the implied Jareth, the Goblin King. Unfortunately, I don't own much, and definitely not anything that cool.

WARNING: In this story, there is language throughout, so I will not be placing any warnings for general strong language. However, if there is exceedingly strong language, physical harm, sexual situations, or any situation I deem necessary to warn you, I will. Just as a precaution.