Author's note and disclaimer- Hi! This chapter was written by LabyrinthAngel, hence the reason for all the lovey dovey stuff.
LabyrinthAngel- Hey! The readers love that stuff. It's soooo romantic.
Scuzzle bug- Oh put a sock in it! *stuffs dirty sock in LabyrinthAngel's mouth* There now. Don't own Labyrinth. Jareth won't let me. He says I'm unstable. Anyways on with the story!
The Goblin Queen stared out over her kingdom from the balcony of the royal chambers. She'd slipped out of bed a little early just to see the sun come up over the horizon and to think about something she needed to tell Jareth. It was in the middle of her musing when she suddenly felt the strong arms of her husband wrap around her middle. She leaned into him and laid her head on his bare shoulder, reveling in his familiar warmth and letting it sooth her.
"Good morning my queen," he greeted her, peppering her outstretched neck with kisses. She placed her hands over his and sighed, enjoying the sensation of his lips against her skin.
"Good morning my king," she said, smiling sleepily up at him. She turned in his hold and wrapped her arms around his neck, placing her head on his chest. "You're up awfully early for someone with a kingdom to run." Jareth chuckled and rested his own head atop hers.
"I could say the same for you as well my precious," he told her. "Why would you want to leave your nice, comfortable bed for a stone cold balcony?"
His bride looked up at him, her lovely eyes alight with a mix of love, awe, and mischief. The Goblin King admitted he would never tire of staring into those endless pools of tenderness. Nor would he tire of holding the women he loved with his whole heart and soul close to him. He had lost her once and he swore he would never do so again. He would give anything to keep her by his side for all eternity.
"I wanted to watch the sunrise," she replied. "I love seeing the first light wash over the kingdom. I've loved it ever since I saw it for the first time."
Jareth smiled, pleased his wife loved their kingdom as much as he. Unlike so many others, she could see the beauty in even the darkest corners of the Labyrinth just as she could see it in Jareth. She even managed to see the kindness and beauty in the goblins which was no small feat. Of course though, his precious was always up for any challenge.
"Indeed, it is quite lovely," the king said. "Though I do believe there is no sight more dear to a king then when he wakes up to the face of his precious queen."
"You're such a romantic, Jareth," she giggled but he could see how his words affected her. "I suppose that's why I fell for you though.. It most certainly wasn't for your looks."
"My queen, you wound me," Jareth chuckled, acting affronted. "Am I not the most charming in all the land?"
"Well, you're not an ugly specimen by any stretch of the imagination," his wife muttered, running hand across his muscular chest. "Most definitely not charming though. Yet as I always say; why take prince charming when you can have the Goblin King?"
The Goblin King smirked before placing his hands on his wife's waist. She looked at him with one eyebrow raised and his reply was a wicked grin,
"You know, it is quite unlady like for the queen to be out in such a state of undress," he told her, tsking playfully. The young queen just shot him a look as if to say "what about you?" Releasing her, Jareth snapped his fingers and was instantly dressed in black tights and riding boots, a white poet's shirt with a leather waist coat and jacket, along with his floor length black cape. He bowed to her with a flourish and glanced up grinning.
"Very well, it seems you have me at a disadvantage," his wife sighed. "Couldst thou please forgive such a grievance?"
Jareth rubbed his chin pretending to think about it, electing slight giggles from the queen. Finally he looked at her and smiled wickedly.
"I suppose I could, but you must pay a price," he responded, trying not to laugh. "Sing for me."
His bride curtsied slightly, her sky blue night gown brushing the ground.
"As his majesty commands," she replied before standing strait up and opening her mouth to sing. She decided on a song she'd heard while in the Above.
What if I told you
It was all meant to be
Would you believe me
Would you agree
It's almost that feeling
That we've met before
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy
When I tell you love has come here and now
Jareth stepped forward, took her hand and began a slow, intimate waltz as his bride continued to sing.
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
The scenery around them changed to that of the crystal ballroom and the queen realized she was no longer wearing her night gown but was now dressed in her attire from their wedding. She smiled at him as they continued their dance, never breaking the rhythm of the song.
Everything changes
But beauty remains
Something so tender
I can't explain
Jareth stroked her cheek softly and looked into her eyes with a love and tenderness he only showed to her and no one else. In this moment he wasn't her Goblin King, he was Jareth, her immortal lover and friend.
Well I may be dreaming
But till I awake
Can't we make this dream last forever
And I'll cherish all the love we share
The ballroom became a blur as the two lovers absorbed into each other, nothing existing outside of their little world of dreams and love.
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Jareth stared down at his queen, eyes becoming a tad blurry as he felt tears of joy threatening to spill over. He held them in check, not wanting anything to spoil their time together. But gods how he loved this woman and he would do everything in his power to make her feel that love.
Could this be
The greatest love of all
I want to know
That you will catch me when I fall
The queen felt a little dizzy so Jareth lifted her slightly so her weight was on him. Still they glided effortlessly across the floor.
So let me tell you this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment…
Like this!
Her arms were around his neck and his around her waist. She squeezed him tight, knowing even the great and arrogant Goblin King needed reassurance every once in awhile. That's why she was singing this song to him. To let him know how he made her feel, and how she felt about him.
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search
Forever
For that one special kiss
Oh I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime
For moment like this
They stopped dancing suddenly and the ballroom evaporated until they were once more on their balcony. The sun had long since reached the castle and it shown a magnificent light upon the Labyrinth, brightening even the oubliettes. Bright flowers bloomed, birds sang, and the forests came alive with animal noises, each spreading some wonderful secret. All the streams and rivers flowed quickly, their babbling and gushing as if they were trying to share some urgent news. Goblins came out of their homes and greeted one another, whispering excitedly. Even the Bog of Eternal Stench seemed to catch on that it was a special day and decided not to smell as bad as usual. It seemed the entire Labyrinth was aware of the wonderful news. All except it's for king and his wife was about to remedy that. But first to finish her song.
Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a life time
For a moment like this
"Jareth, there is something I need to tell you," she began. He stared down at her, curious. "I wasn't sure when the right time would be, but now is as good a time as any to tell you the news. You, Jareth the Goblin King, are going to be a father!"
The king couldn't help his jaw from dropping, and as the news sank in fresh tears of joy slipped down his cheeks for he could not stop them as he picked his wife up and twirled her around the balcony.
"A father!" he laughed, setting her down. "Such wonderful news! There is no other man in either world that is as happy as I!"
"Oh Jareth!" the queen cried, hugging him tight and burying herself in his chest. "I love you so much, my king."
"And I love you," he replied tilting her head up. "My precious queen."
With that he crushed her lips with his. Their eyes faltered and each surrendered to the passionate kiss and the love they felt. Yes it was certain throughout the kingdom that nothing could beat a moment like this.
Scuzzle bug- *wipes tears from eyes* That was so beautiful and romantic.
LabyrinthAngel- Put a sock in it. *stuffs sock in Scuzzle bug's mouth* Alright people review and I may consider telling you who it is Jareth ended up with.