Chapter Two: Decisions, Decisions.

"Goblin King."

"Nice to see you too, Sarah." He smirked, "But I must say I am surprised to find you once more entangled with a wished away."

"Where is he?" Sarah asked.

"Come, come now, Sarah. You know precisely where he is."

Nathan pulled away from Sarah, "Where's my brother?"

"Why in my labyrinth, of course."

"I want my big brother back." Nathan cried, "Please."

"In order for that to happen, my boy, you would have to run my labyrinth and try to win him back."

"No, Jareth." Sarah said, pulling Nathan back to her.

"I think I could do it." Nathan said, "I think I could be brave enough."

Sarah dropped down to Nathan's level, taking his hands in hers, "You could be more than brave enough, sweetie."

"I'll get him back for you, Sarah."

"No, honey, this is my fault. I'll take care of it." She squeezed his hands.

"But I wished him away…"

"I know, but I'll fix it. I promise." She assured him, "Now, go downstairs. Everything will be okay."

"I'm sorry, Sarah. I am so sorry." Nathan threw his arms around Sarah giving her a big hug.

"It's okay, sweetie. Go downstairs." She said, hugging him back.

Nathan let go off Sarah and left the room, closing the door behind him.

"A touching moment to be sure, but how exactly do you propose to keep that promise to him, Sarah?"

"A trade."

"What could you possibly have to offer me?" He asked, smugly.

"Me. I'll run the labyrinth"

"A tempting offer, but not near enough."

"What else could you possibly want?" She asked, "You have no need for Jason. You know nothing about. You don't have a history with him."

"True, but I think he'll make a splendid goblin." Jareth replied.

"No, Jareth, please, he has a family who loves him and a little brother who needs him and will be scarred for life if he doesn't come home."

"A good point, but I don't see how that has anything to do with me."

"Please, I'll do anything." She pleaded.

"Anything, you say?"

"Yes, anything."

"Take his place."

"What?" She asked.

"Take his place." He stated flatly.

"What? Why not just let me run the labyrinth again?"

"Because that would benefit me very little, for, we both know that you have this annoying little habit of making my subjects commit treason by helping you." He explained.

Sarah was at a loss for words.

"And I would much rather have you."

"Just me?" She asked, "No bid for Toby and you bring Jason back."

"Yes, Just you and the instant you agree to return Underground with me, Jason comes home safe and sound."

"There has to be a catch."

"Not really. You just have to agree to submit to whatever terms I stipulate." He replied offhandedly.

"And you don't call that a catch?" Sarah asked incredulously, "What terms?"

"Those will be discussed upon our return."

"That's not fair."

"Since when has life ever been fair? I thought you learned this lesson the last go around." He said, "Make your choice, Sarah. My window of good will is fast coming to a close."

"I want to see him."

"Very well." He said, offering her a crystal.

"No." Sarah refused, "I want to see him face to face. I want to know he is alright."

"I don't believe you are really in the position to be making demands."

"Do you want me or not?" Sarah asked.

Jareth sighed and with a wave of his hand Jason was standing before them.

"Jason." Sarah breathed, leaping into his arms.

"Baby, what's going on?" He asked, holding her tight, "I thought it was just a story."

"Sarah, decide." Jareth said, fast becoming annoyed with the couple.

"So, did I at first," Sarah answered, "But I've lived it, twice now."

"Sarah." Jareth persisted.

"I just want you to know that I love you." Sarah said, "Tell Nathan that none of this is his fault."

"What? What's going on?" Jason asked confused.

"Sarah, now!" The Goblin King demanded.

"Fine. I'll go with you."

"Go where?" Jason questioned pulling her tighter to him, "You aren't going anywhere with him."

"I have to Jason." She said, pulling away from him.

"But—"

Jareth reached out a hand to Sarah.

"I know it's not fair, but that's just the way it is." She said, taking Jareth's hand, "I love you."

With that, Jareth pulled Sarah to him and they where gone in a gust of wind and a flurry of glitter.