Okay guys, sorry for being a day late on the update. but here is the next chapter, its a bit short so sorry bout that. but its good still, so i do not own jareth or anyone from labyrinth and i hope you enjoy this chapter!

Chapter three: A rude awakening

"Sarah darling you need to get up, the ball is going to start soon." Came a woman's voice.

Sarah blinked a couple times and looked up at her mother. "How long have I been sleeping?"

"All day dear. We thought you were never going to get up." Laughed Dasani. "Well I need to take Renne his clothes so you get changed as well."

"Wait, how do you know that Renne is coming?" Sarah asked sitting up.

"He came to us last night to ask us if it was alright. He told us that you were going to talk to us, but you never showed. I see now that the reason was because of the books."

Sarah looked down, a book was laid open across her lap. She picked it up and looked at the title. Goblin King. Her eyes grew larger, she didn't remember reading this book. She closed it and laid it next to her and looked at her mother.

"Well then, get dressed, the guest are soon to arrive." Dasani then left with Renne's clothes in hand.

Sarah got up and took the nightgown off. She walked over to the wardrobe and looked through the dresses. She found one that really fascinated her. It was red with a white under layer. It was a halter top with diamonds on the straps that tied around her neck. She grabbed the cape that could be attached to the front and hung it over her shoulder to trail behind her. She then found a beautiful pair of slippers, they where red with white jewels on them. She walked over to her dresser and looked in the mirror. She looked through the drawers till she found a crown that she placed on her head. It was a simple crown, just barely noticeable, but it stood out. She brushed her hair out around it and left it to do what it wanted.

She walked out of her room to be greeted by Renne messing with the cape. She walked up to him and snapped it on for him. She smiled at him and he smiled at her. He took her hand in his and kissed it. "You look very beautiful, Princess."

"Thank you Renne, you look very handsome." Sarah then wrapped her arm around his and let him lead to the ball room.

Upon their entrance every eye was on them. But one pair of eyes looked at them full with surprise.

Renne led Sarah to her parents and the bowed before them. Dasani hugged Sarah and told her she looked beautiful.

"Kings and Queens from far and near, tonight we celebrate the coming of our daughter. Behold, Princess Sarah, Daughter of King Asurin and Queen Dasani, Princess of Eos." Asurin said loud enough for the kingdom over to hear.

Sarah curtsied in respect of all the royal people here. "I thank you for coming to my ball, please enjoy yourselves to the fullest." Sarah said and the ball went on. Renne bowed to Sarah and took her hand. She curtsied and let him lead her to the dance floor. They began to dance to the music.

"You are a splendid dancer." Sarah said.

"I cant say the same for you." Renne said wincing from her stepping on his toes.

"Sorry." Sarah laughed.

As Sarah danced with many other kings and princes she couldn't but help to feel like she was being stared at. After an hour of non stop dancing she walked out to a garden. The air was cold and crisp, and smelled like cherry blossoms. She walked over to a fountain and dipped her hand in. It was surprisingly warm.

"How long are you going to keep your hand in there, Sarah?" a voice came from behind.

Sarah turned around startled. Her hand flinging water everywhere. She looked down at her hand, it was cold now. But it was just warm a second ago.

She looked up to see a shadow of a man leaning on the door frame.

"Who are you?" she demanded rubbing her hands together.

"I'm hurt, you don't remember me?" the man said walking out into the moon light.

Sarah gasped, taking a couple steps back, but she forgot she was wearing a cape and tripped and almost fell into the water.

Her eyes shut tight, expecting to hit the water, but nothing came. No warm water, just the pressure of something against her back. She opened her eyes slowly. Two eyes looking deep into her soul stared back.

"Jareth." Sarah whispered, and he smiled a very sinister and cunning smile.

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