A/N Um…sorry? If anyone cares, that is. Yeah, time kind of flew away from me (finals and then new classes and teachers and confusion.) Anyways, enough complaining. Here you go, chapter 3.

Oh and happy belated Christmas, New Years, Valentine's Day, President's day, and any other holidays. Also, happy Pi Day (March 14, I'm a loser), and St. Patrick's Day!

Disclaimer- I own a shnazzy pair of jeans and a super cool Rent calendar…but not Labyrinth, never Laby…please don't rub it in.

Chapter 3-Monday (Still)

Tira smiled, "Really? What a coincidence."

Sarah nodded, "Well, I guess we should get going." The two girls set off for the auditorium together. "So, where did you say you were from?" Sarah asked Tira.

"Oh, here and there, and around." Tira replied grinning.

Sarah just shrugged and continued towards class. When they entered the auditorium, Sarah was attacked by a wild and crazy person. Tira watched in fascination as the pair fell to the ground.

"Brody! What the hell?" Sarah demanded from underneath her friend.

Brody just grinned down at her unapologetically. Sarah sighed, "You have no shame."

Tira stood off to the side grinning.

"So you're those kinds of friends." Tira said is mock understanding.

Sarah glared at the girl, before pushing Brody off her and standing up. "Gee, thanks for your kind consideration and help."

"Your welcome," Tira replied cheerfully.

Brody lifted himself up and stood next to Sarah. He turned to face Tira while raising an eyebrow in question.

"Brody, this is Tira. She's new, I ran into her in the hall way. She's in our class." Sarah explained to Brody.

Brody grinned at Tira and held out a hand. "Brody Allen at your service."

Tira accepted his hand and returned the grin. "I'm sure we'll be good friends."

Sarah glanced at the clock, noticed it was only seven-forty, rolled her eyes, and heaved a heavy sigh. "Let the torture begin."

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Just as Sarah was discovering, Jareth's long day was also just beginning.

"What is she up to this time? It can't possibly benefit me in any way." Jareth muttered under his breath. He paced aimlessly about the throne room in a bout of temper.

A goblin stupidly posed the question "who are you talking to?"

Jareth turned his glare to the goblin, who simply stared back at him in curiosity. "Shut up," he then kicked said goblin out of his way and continued his aimless pacing. This cycle continued until he was interrupted by the unfortunate arrival of Tira's father.

"Jareth," Tira's father acknowledged with a tight frown.

"Tahrin," Jareth gave a cool nod to his uninvited guest.

"I've come for my daughter." Tahrin strolled closer to Jareth, keeping cool eyes on Jareth's.

Jareth's eyes were just as cold, yet held a simmering fire beneath the surface, waiting for something to fan the flames.

"Where is she?"

Jareth looked around the throne room, then back at Tahrin. "She's not here."

Tahrin only continued staring at him with cool eyes, only slight annoyance showed beneath the surface.

"A…source told me she was here."

Jareth snorted. "Well, as you can see she is not. Maybe you should try somewhere else." He turned his back on Tahrin and strolled out of the throne room.

Tahrin stood in the throne room, alone, seething in anger, before disappearing.

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Tira, meanwhile, was having a slight problem of her own. Sure her plan was splenderific, but like her others, it wasn't completely thought out. But, to give her a break, she had come up with it on the spot and hadn't had the time to completely work out the smaller issues.

Right now she was dealing with the slight problem of finding somewhere to stay. Of course staying with Sarah would be best, but how to come up with a plausible story?

"Hey Sarah?"

"Yes?" Sarah turned to face her new friend. It was the last block of the day and then she would be free.

"My parents have to go back to our old house to finish closing the deal on it. They'll be gone for a week. They will have me stay at a hotel, but they would prefer if I stayed with a friend." Subtle, Tira, real subtle.

"You'll stay with me then." Sarah smiled at her friend.

"Thanks." That was easy.

Sarah's smile changed to a grin when the final bell rang. "Freedom!"

Tira followed Sarah, who had jumped up with the bell and dashed from the classroom. They stopped at Sarah's locker and waited for Brody.

"Everyday after school, Brody and I go and get coffee together." Sarah removed some books from her locker and placed them in her backpack. She waved over her shoulder when Brody came over.

The trio left the building and walked to Brody's jeep in the student parking lot.

"Damn." Tira and Brody looked over at Sarah questioningly.

"I left a book in my locker." She explained. "I'll be back in a few minutes."

"I'll go with you," Tira offered. The two girls turned to face Brody, who shook his head.

"I'll stay here." He offered with a grin.

Sarah sighed. "Lazy," she muttered under her breath, before walking away with Tira.

"So, what book did you leave?"

"My chemistry book." The pair stopped at Sarah's locker and Sarah extracted the needed book. After placing the book in her bag she carefully checked her bag and locker making sure she hadn't forgotten anything else.

Suddenly Sarah felt a chill, much like the one she had felt in the hallway this morning.

"What's wrong?" Tira asked, seeing Sarah shiver.

Sarah glanced around, but saw nothing. "Nothing's wrong."

Tira frowned at this and also looked around. Sarah simply shrugged it off and the two girls set off down the hallway. As they rounded the corner, Tira walked straight into someone else and fell to the ground.

"It seems to be a fall-down-on-the-ground type of day," Sarah commented and leaned down to help Tira to her feet. Tira rolled her eyes but accepted Sarah's help gratefully. Standing, Tira now had a better view of the stranger. He was tall, well taller then Tira's five feet and two inches. He had dark hair and eyes that were lit with amusement.

"You could have helped you know," Tira told the man indigently.

"I'm terribly sorry. Perhaps I was struck frozen by you immense beauty," he offered, grinning.

Tira snorted at this comment and rolled her eyes.

Sarah smiled and offered a hand to the man. "I'm Sarah."

"Kyler, or Ky, if you please," he offered in return, smoothly taking and kissing Sarah's hand. Sarah grinned at him and gave a mock curtsy. Tira rolled her eyes. Kyler turned to Tira and offered a hand. Tira looked at it and then glared at him offering no kindness. Kyler simply grinned at her.

"So, are you new to this school?" Sarah asked Kyler.

"Yes, I just transferred."

"Oh really? What a coincidence, Tira just moved here as well."

Kyler offered a look of surprise to Tira who just glared at him in suspicion.

"Well, Tira, my friend Brody, and I were just headed out for coffee. Did you want to join us?" Sarah asked ignoring Tira's protesting shakes of her head.

Kyler simply grinned at Tira and replied, "I'd love to."

"Great." Sarah replied.

"Yeah, great," Tira muttered angrily under her breath.

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Sarah, Brody, Tira, and Kyler were sitting at a table in their local café. Sarah and Brody were working on homework together. Kyler sat across from Tira grinning at her while she glared at him.

"I'm going to go order more coffee. Anyone want more too?" Sarah offered to the group. She took their orders and left the table.

Brody now noticed the tension between his two new friends. "I'm just going to go, um, help Sarah." With that he took off towards the counter with Sarah.

"Alright, who are you?" Tira demanded angrily.

"Why, I'm Kyler. Have we not already established this?" Ky asked innocently.

"I know you're not from Aboveground so who are you and why are you here?"

"I should ask you the same question Tira of the Pixie kingdom."

Tira just continued glaring at Ky. "So, did my father send you or something?"

"Or something," Ky replied vaguely.

"Well, I'm not going back with you, if that's what you're at."

"It is what I'm at, but I am patient. I've been sent as more of a…babysitter, if you will."

"Babysitter?" Tira spat.

"Yes, I shall keep watch on you until your future husband has time to retrieve you."

"Retrieve me?" Tira was positively seething at this point. "I don't think so. No one can tell me what to do or who to marry. I don't even know the dolt."

"Unfortunately, you have no say in the matter."

"Ah, but there's where you are wrong my dear Kyler. I am Aboveground, Underground laws don't apply here. My father can not force me into a marriage Aboveground." Tira said triumphantly.

Kyler only smirked at Tira. "Yes, but what happens when your supply on magic runs low, hm? You will be forced to retreat Underground where he can force you into marriage."

"Well, until then I'm safe, so why don't you go back Underground and leave me alone?"

"Unfortunately, I can not. I have been ordered to follow you around."

"Stocker," Tira muttered.

At this time, Sarah and Brody returned with their coffees. Brody looked at Tira and Kyler in apprehension while Sarah was either oblivious or was completely ignoring Tira's anger towards Ky.

"So, did you two have a nice chat and get acquainted?" Sarah asked smiling lightly.

"Yes."

"No."

Sarah grinned at Ky who grinned at Tira who glared at them both.

"What did you talk about?"

"Oh, we were planning a date for tomorrow night," Ky said offhandedly.

Tira chocked in indignation. "Oh no, I don't think so."

Sarah grinned, "Oh, I think that's a wonderful idea."

"You would," Tira muttered under her breath. She now knew that Sarah was anything but innocent about Tira's anger towards Ky.

Tira glared deeply at Sarah.

"What?" Sarah asked innocently.

"I hate you." Tira replied, annoyed.

Sarah grinned, "I know."

Well, that's it for chapter 3. Took me for ever to spit this one out. J will be in the story more soon, have no fear. My internet decided to leave for a little while, I totally freaked out. Sorry for the huge-ish wait. I pretty much suck. I'll try harder next time. Please review!