Dying Embers Still Remain

Crystal Ball

~Chapter Two~

when I woke up, I was in a cherry-wood four poster, queen size bed. This wasn't my room, this room was as big as my house. There was three doors, one that was off to the right of me, looks to lead to a out door patio, and the other two I wasn't so sure. Then in between the two doors there was a changing screen with a huge cherry wood wardrobe. Also a vanity to the left of the bed.

I walk to the door on my left, there was crystal door knobs. I open the door and behind it was a bathroom, it was the size of my parent's bedroom. It was amazing. The huge claw footed tub was already full of steamy bubbly water. And a note was sitting next to it on a side table. I pick up the note it read:

"Good morning Cinful,

I had a goblin run you a bath. As soon as you're ready, meet me in the throne room.

~Jareth"

It's wasn't a dream. I sighed then stripped out of my day old clothes, and sunk into the bubble bath. I let out another deep sigh, then start to wash my body.

As soon as I pulled the drain plug, I grabbed a plush black towel off the end table that was next to the tub, and wrapped it around myself.

As soon as I walked out of the bathroom a voice came- "Good morning Cin!"

It scared me at first and I see Jareth looking out of the double doors that leads out onto the patio.

"Erm...Good morning. What are you doing in here?" I tightened the towel, then walked to the wardrobe.

"I, my dear, was making sure you where alive." He turned to face me.

When I opened the wardrobe and there was so many of my clothes and a hella lot of new ones, fancy one and others, in black or dark shades.

My mouth hug open in amazement. "I could see you like the clothes." He smirked.

"They are gorgeous." I picked out a black corset, that had navy blue lace and navy blue ribbons. Then black form fitting slacks with satin blue heals.

"I noticed you liked 'Transylvania Victorian clothes." He smiled.

"Yes, I absolutely love it!" I said trying not to sound to excited.

'Why is he being so nice, in the movie he's a huge dick?' I thought as I step into the corner behind the changing screen.

"I have a question...or two. Why the hell did you make me pass out?"

"Well my dear, your parents where getting closer to were we stood. So I had to get you to my Labyrinth, with out causing a fuss." He turned back towards the the glass paneled doors.

"I would have gone with you anyway." I rolled my eyes, while zipping up the back of the corset.

"Second, I know you have some kind of deal up you puffy, poets shirt, sleeve. So spit it out?" I said walking toward him, with bare feet. I stood beside him, looking out into the Labyrinth.

"Ahh, You catch on well. You can stay in the castle, with me. Forever. Or If you want to go back to the mortal world, you'll have to solve my Labyrinth with in-"

"Thirteen hours, yeah, yeah, I know." He narrowed his mismatch eyes, at my remark.

"Hmm well if your going to be like that it will be six and a half hours."

I look out onto the Labyrinth, it went on forever. "I'll stay, Isn't that why I sent myself here?"

"Yes, but, you are the first person to wish themselves away." He shrugged.

"But...will you turn me into a goblin?"

"No."

"Would you do me one favor, that's all I ask. Take me back to the mortal world to grab a few things." I folded my arms.

"I can't do that, but I could have those things o f yours, come here. Your parent or any one else will never remember who you are, such pity."

"Wow, I mean...wow." I started to casually eying the Goblin King. His voluminous blond hair, hypnotic mismatch eyes. His thin yet tempting lips that curve into a smirk, his lean, muscular chest, that is slightly covered by a white poets shirt. His...His(mental sigh)erm...

~Jareth~

I watched Cin in amazement, as her eyes got lower and lower. She looked actually quite cute as her pale cheeks got redder. Her eyes paused, and her cheek where really red as she looked away.

The corset she wore fit her perfectly, the black trousers hugged around every beautiful curve, she looks absolutely wonderful. I had to fight the urge to through her on the bed and have my way with her. But I couldn't, I want her to be in love with me before that first.

"Is there anything you need before I leave?" I said.

"No..." She smiled as she returned to looking out the window doors.

"Well my dear, I shall leave you." I bowed then went my way to my room.

I've watched her for months, she is absolutely pretty. her layered black hair, her piercing acid green eyes, the pink pouty lips that spread across her face when she smiles.

~Cin~

After Jareth left, on the desk my laptop and other of my possessions appeared, even my 'Labyrinth' memorabilia. I walked over to it and see my purse, mp3 and for some reason my 'Severus Snape' action figure.

I opened my purse and pulled out my 'Marlboros' and a Bic lighter, and walked out onto the patio. that looks out onto the Labyrinth.

Halfway through my second cigarette I hear-"What the hell are you doing?" I jump, then look off to my left and up to see Jareth standing on another balcony with his gloved hands on his hips.

"Having a smoke." I said looking out onto the Labyrinth once more.

Suddenly he was right next to me, plucking the cigarette right out of my hand. "HEY!" I whined.

"That is absolutely disgusting and a repulsive habit." He snarled. "Only Goblin do that!"

"Well excuse me, I need calm nerves." I growled.

"No one. Has ever. Talked to. Me. Like that. EVER!" He spat. "It could send you head first into the bog of eternal stench."

"Erm...I'm sorry." I look down. I could smell the scent of leather as his hand touched my cheek. He slightly pushes up my face, to where our eyes meet.

"You are far too precious to be hurting yourself."

The corners of his mouth turned up into a slight smirk. His eyes sparkled and gleamed as he inched closer and closer. I could feel his hot breath against my own lips. He stayed that way until, he blinks a few times, and turns away.

"Theres uh... Is a ball tonight. I would appreciate it if you'd show." He said, before turning towards the door.

"But..."

"Yes?" He turns to face me.

"I do not have anything to wear. I said softly."

"Don't worry." He smirked before he left.

I took a deep sigh and walked back in. My pack of Marlboros was sitting next to my laptop. I stared at them for what seamed to be like hours, until I finally picked them up off the desk, walked into the bathroom and drowned them under the faucet. I then slammed them into the trash can.

When I walked out of the bathroom to the desk, I open the first drawer to find fancy stationary, ink wells and a gorgeous peacock feather quill. The one below it, had all the drawing supplies I could ever ask for. The third drawer had nothing. It was empty. Same with the fourth. I look at my lap top then flip the top up and pressed the 'on' button. The screen lit up and I typed in my log in and it let me in. When I looked at the battery power level, it said it was plugged in. I lift the computer to see if it was, but there was no cord in sight.

"What the fuck!" I murmured to myself as I click on my media library. Then onto my journal.

~Jareth~

I watched her tap her fingers on the that 'computer.' " I'm Your biggest fan, I'll fallow you until you love me, papa-paparazzi! Jareth there's no other superstar, you know that I'll be your papa-paparazzi! " She sang quite well, 'Wait did she just say my name, in that song?' I thought. I watched her more in the crystal.

The way her brows furrowed, or how she bit her lip, when she thinks. It was absolutely adorable. I summoned another crystal, and then let it disappear.

~Cin~

I was just writing on my laptop, when I felt a sudden burst of energy. I look toward the bed to see a black and green ball gown with a matching masquerade mask.

It was gorgeous and beautiful. I was so happy, I honestly thought I was doomed, and not have anything to wear.

"Thank you Jareth." I knew he was listening or watching me in a crystal.

I then waited for few minutes before I walked into the bathroom and ran a hot bath.

After my bath, I sprayed Vanilla Bean scented body spray all over my body. Then other necessities before I wrap a towel around my body and dried my hair with another.

I walked out of the bathroom to the vanity where all my make-up and jewelry box sat. I pick shades of eyeshadow that would make my eyes pop and match my gown.

I then put hair moose in my layered hair, then tease it, and pin it up in a bordello style up-do.

after I slip on the dress and slip on my black heals. By the time I was finished looking into the full length stand mirror, The ball had all ready started. I was fifteen minutes late.

I ran out of my room, holding the hem of my skirt up, to keep from tripping over it as I ran down to the ballroom. Sorry this took awhile. I had Major writers block. But if you could mega please tell me what you think. I would be super happy. Thanks a bunch.