Undying Love Chapter 1

Sarah was wandering the corridors of King Jareth's labyrinth when Hoggle appeared in front of her. A worried expression made its way across his wrinkled face. His friend automatically knew that something was wrong.

"What is it Hoggle"? She asked twisting her hair around her finger. Hoggle fingered the sack he used to carry his jewels which hung off of his left side.

"Jareth needs you at his castle immediately". He said gripping her fingers with his small Goblin hand and leading her to the center of the labyrinth. When they arrived at the stone steps that led to the castle gate Sarah managed to break free of Hoggle's grip.

" Explain something to me Hoggle, why exactly does Jareth need me"? She asked as one of the guards let the pair through the gate once her goblin companion explained that they were summoned by the king about an urgent matter. Hoggle led Sarah through the gate and into the wide great room of Jareth's castle. Sarah saw the king sitting on his throne, his legs sprawled over the arms. His face brightened at the sight of Sarah.

"Hello, Jareth, Hoggle said you needed me".

"Indeed I did". Jareth said quietly. His face was paler than Sarah remembered. But it had only been 3 years since she last traveled the labyrinth or let alone seen the king. His eyes were also paler, they weren't the beautiful dark blue she remembered.

"So what did you need Jareth"? Sarah asked still awed by how much his appearance had changed in such a short time.

"I- I'm". Jareth's voice was cut off as he fell unconcious on the floor.

"Jareth!" Sarah said running to his side. "Hoggle, help me carry him to his bed"! She said lifting his limp frame a bit off the ground. Hoggle grabbed his legs as well as his stubby arms would allow and they carried him up the stairwell. They soon were in Jareth's room and they laid the still unconcious king on the bed. Sarah covered him with the black silk sheets and watched him sadly.

END OF CHAPTER 1! NEXT CHAPTER COMING SOON. REVIEWS WANTED