Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Labyrinth. That honor belongs to Henson and Company
Toby sat on his sisters bed. Book in one hand, letter in the other, tears of mixed sadness and joy falling down his face. Looking around, he made a mental note to gather what he could before his mother cleaned the room out. Placing the letter down as if it was a priceless jewel on the vanity, he laid down on the soft bed. Finding a nice position to read, he opened the book.
Night had long since fell when he finished. Upon looking outside, he placed the letter in the book and began to gather items to keep. When he was done, he relized he nearly cleaned the room out. When he entered his own, he took down his toys and replaced them with hers, her posters replaced his. Even if he could no longer see her, just having items of hers made him feel better, even just a little. Deciding to lay down, he grabbed one of the priceless objects and held it for his life. " Oh lancelot! I miss her!" Holding the ragged stuffed animal, he fell fast asleep.
Once he entered the dream realm, he was surrounded by a fine mist that blocked the surrounding view. After walking for what seemed hours, he came across a beautiful moon garden. He noticed all the varied flowers surrounding a huge reflecting pond that glistened like stars. Stopping to admire the view, he heard footsteps behind him. " This is my favorite place." At hearing a familiar voice, he spun around. He came face to face with a much changed Sarah. " Hello Toby. I've missed you." Not saying a word, he wrapped his arms around her and held her. They held each other close for hours, till Toby looked at Sarah " Sarah, I forgive you and yes, I understand. I wish..." He was cut off by her hand over his mouth " Toby, remember what I said about wishes?" He just grinned and with all the defiance he had " I wish You and Him eternal happiness and love. " He then stepped back and looked up at the dawning sky " I guess this is goodbye, right sis?" He could feel the tears threaten to fall as he looked at her. As Sarah placed her hand on his cheek, she smiled and said " No. Not Goodbye. I'd rather say Sweet Dreams. I love you Toby, but it's time to wake up now." With that, she kissed him on his forehead and stepped back with a smile on her face as he began to fade away.
Toby woke only an hour after he fell asleep. Running to the nearest mirror, he noticed a faint mark were Sarah had kissed him. He broke into a big smile and felt the tears fall. "Sweet Dreams, eh?" He mused out loud. Even if their parents couldn't understand her reasons, he did. He just hoped Jareth understood how lucky he was. He walked back to his room and picked up the well read, faded book that held dangers untold and hardships unnumbered. Where Goblins took wished away children and people had to run a labyrinth to get them back before the final toll or loose who they wished away.
