Nothing more- A Labyrinth Fan fiction by Darker Demons
Torn Fates
Disclaimer: Sarah, Jareth, Toby, Along with Sarah's dad and stepmother and any other characters obviously in the movie the Labyrinth, belong to Jim Henson. Any Character you have not heard of are mine.
Jareth paced his office, his face torn between pain and anger, how dare she defy me still.
"Still brooding are we." Araym smiled knowingly, "My, My, My Jareth, where's the pity party, as mortals say. I do hope they have good snacks, I'm absolutely starved, seeing I was deprived breakfast."
"Spare me." Jareth growled in distain.
"No, My Liege, I don't believe I will spare you, your fuss has the whole castle in an uproar. A mortal they say, the Great Goblin King hath fallen to a mortal."
"I should banish them all." Jareth threw himself into a chair, glaring at Araym, "All this and her maid hasn't even gotten to her yet. Imagine the rumors when Sarah's maid finds her in nothing but a skimpy shirt and her undergarments." Ignoring the look from Araym, Jareth decided to continue, "She doesn't want to be here."
"I told you she would have a difficult time adjusting." Araym smiled knowingly, "Then again, It would have helped if she had agreed." Jareth shot him a surprised look, "Oh please, Jareth, I am a seer. A very talented one at that." Araym's face fell as he witnessed the look of pain Jareth wore, like a crystal mask waiting to be shattered, all it needed was a little tap.
"You don't understand Araym…I NEEDED her, I was afraid for her, I waited for years to get her, I watched her grow into this beautiful creature, watched her green eyes shine with lust as we danced and kissed, only to have her tell me no, you have no power over me."
"But she has power over you. Doesn't she, Jareth, she has more power over you than anyone else ever has had." Jareth laughed as he looked at his oldest friend's serious look.
"Ah, but Araym, don't you think she'll make a wonderful Queen."
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"That dress was very well made, wouldn't you say." Sarah whirled around and pressed herself against the mirror, "And that color is very fitting on you, of course we can't have you running around in ball gowns. Lets find something a little less fancy."
Sarah's eyes were fixed on the woman sorting through her things, after settling on another pale green dress that was, although much simpler, very pretty, the woman looked up at Sarah, "What, you look as though you've seen a ghost, are you well?"
"I…I…I just…Well its just that I…." She couldn't find the words to talk. If Jareth kept women in his castle this beautiful what need would he need for someone like her. This woman has Elvin beauty about her, everything about her shimmered. Her blue eyes, her crimson hair, her flawless skin, it was as if her soul shimmered in a golden fashion across the room radiating brilliance to anyone it touched.
"Let me start," The woman crossed over to Sarah and warmly put her hands on her arms, giving her a soft smile, my name is Selina, I am of the Elvin, My job, is to acclimate you to your new surroundings, His Majesty thought you would also appreciate a new friend in this strange world. Someone more resembling yourself. Now, lets get you dressed, Lord Araym should be here momentarily to show you the castle." Sarah gave a soft sigh.
"Thank you, Selina, Your right, I could use a friend in this place. The only one I know here is Jareth, and I can see we wont be getting along very well."
"You call him Jareth? Oh you mustn't do that. It's not proper. Always address him as, Your Majesty, or some other title. Lift your arms please, dear." Selina swiftly removed Sarah's tank top and slid the dress over her head.
"Ah, that looks like it fits nicely." She smoothed the wrinkles from Sarah's stomach and tugged the dress toward the floor making it fit snuggly around her. "Well, go look." she gestured toward the mirror.
Sarah was busy admiring the way the dress fit her curves when a knock came at her door.
"Lady Sarah, I presume." Sarah watched as the red haired, very hansom man took her hand and lightly pressed a kiss to her skin. "It's very nice to finally meet you, I assure you, His Majesty has told me all about you."
"Only good things I would hope, I can only imagine the horrible things he must have actually said about me by now." Araym noticed the twinge of pain in her green eyes. So there is something between them after all.
"My Lady I assure you his Lordship has never said a harsh word about you, although, on that note, I do believe I owe you a tour of this fine Castle. Would you care to accompany me." Sarah looked Araym over, he couldn't be described as beautiful, Jareth was beautiful, but Araym most defiantly had his fine points, his navy blue pants and jacket accented his fiery red hair nicely, the navy blue armor covered in gold designs also was quite fitting. He also had the famous paring of red hair and green eyes, although the green was almost translucent his eyes were fascinating.
"Yes, Jar- um…His Majesty, told me I would have full use of a Library. I'm most excited about seeing the selection there."
"In all due time, yes, let me show you the upper floor first, we'll make our way down." Selina watched as they made their way out of the room, she would finish Sarah's room later, for now, she needed to talk to Jareth.
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