A/N: Happy Thanksgiving! So my lovelies, I am beyond thankful for each and every one of you who've shown an interest in this fic! I love you guys! You're why I continue to write, and become a better writer. It's all a work in progress. And as always, I don't own the labyrinth. If I did I'd rule the whole thing! Hahaha. Onward!
Melanie had just entered her apartment. She had been on the phone with a screaming Neil for the past hour. It looked like he had no intent on stopping soon.
"YOU PROMISED ME MY INTERVIEW! I WANT SARAH WILLIAMS ON MY SHOW NO LATER THAN TOMORROW, AND IF SHE'S NOT, YOU'RE ASS IS GRASS!" Click.
Melanie put her phone down and stood in front of the mirror. As she looked her facade began to fade. Blue eyes turned to mismatched ones. Her raven hair began to curl. And her clothes took on a more elegant look.
"Soon, Sarah. Soon" She said into the mirror. A cruel look place on her lips. Everything was going as planned. She had Sarah right where she wanted her. Although Jareth showing up put her plans backwards a bit. But none the less, she was getting her revenge.
Jareth had given her the world. Promised her the stars. They were due to be married after a runner had finished the labyrinth. And that runner happened to be none other than Sarah Williams.
Jareth had fallen for the girl. In 13 hours. It took Jareth a century to love her. What was Sarah, really? A mere mortal. But he was infatuated. When Sarah had bested the labyrinth, Jareth locked himself inside his castle. Refusing even the bed chambers to be cleaned as he usually did every fourth sunset. He wouldn't look at her, let alone speak to her. And that's when her plan began to unravel. It took quite awhile. And she almost drained herself from magic to make sure Sarah Williams was a well known household name.
Melanie was easy to come up with. It was an aboveground name. Melannika was her true name. Stupid mortals had to simplify everything. Even their names. Didn't they know how much power names held? At least she wouldn't be here for much longer. Things were wrapping up here in the aboveground. And soon Jareth will regret the day he gave her broken promises.
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"What?!" Sarah said again. She couldn't believe her ears. He had just asked her to what? Live with him? In the underground?
"Come back with me to the underground. I'd take such good care of you. You wont want for anything. I promise." His words struck her heart. Could she do this? Really do this?
"You could even bring Toby, or have him come visit." He went on.
At the mention of Toby's name, Sarah inwardly shuddered. She hasn't been able to say his name out loud. Not after that terrible night.
"Jareth, Toby-" She stopped. Closing her eyes, she regained her poise. "He's not gonna be able to visit." She sighed.
Jareth look confused. Why not? He was the goblin king. He could make sure he came to visit. If that's what she wanted.
"Sarah-" He started. But she cut him off.
"I- I don't wanna talk about it, Jareth. Just please drop it." Her voice was stern.
He was utterly confused. But he will do as she wishes. He could tell something was hurting her. He trusted she'd tell him when she was ready.
"Will you? Come back with me?" He asked. His mismatched eyes held a glint of hope. He really wanted this. But did she?
"I-I'm not sure what to say." She said nervously. She started pacing the room. Wringing her hands. "I mean what would be expected of me?"
Jareth chuckled at her nervousness. He knew she wanted this, too. She just had to be shown why she wanted this.
"Sarah, come sit." His voice soft.
She sat on the love-seat. Still wringing her hands. He took a seat next to her. Took both her hands in his.
"Sarah, why don't you come for 6 days? At then end of those days you can then decide if you want to stay or not. And I will not hinder your decision."
She thought about it. His offer was a good one. She didn't really have much to lose.
"Yes, Jareth. For 6 days I will go to the underground with you." She smiled.
He stood up, making Sarah do the same. Crashing his lips against hers, she didn't see the world around melt away. When he broke the kiss, He looked at her and smiled. "Welcome back, precious."
She looked around her. They were in the esther room. Where she had defeated him.
"I thought this would bring some memories back." He grinned. She chuckled, knowing he was just seeing what her reaction would be.
"Ha-ha. Very funny, Jareth." She said.
Jareth snapped his fingers, and suddenly she was in a giant room, with a four poster bed in the middle. A bath tub on the right of the room. And a mahogany trunk on the other side.
"This will be our room. More stuff can be added, or taken out. However you wish." He said.
Sarah's mouth hung open. "This is amazing. I've never had a room this big before." She giggled like a kid.
"Anything you want, precious." He grinned. Crashing his lips against hers, Sarah wondered why she was nervous about staying here. As long as she was with Jareth, she'd be okay.
A/N: So we find more about Melanie. I had a hard time thinking of a mystical name for Melanie. But I kinda just put Annika and Melanie together, and came up with Melannika. I'm still not sure about it. Oh well.
Sarah is in the underground. Yay! But what does that mean for Melanie? And what about Toby? What happened? Why can't Sarah say his name much? Hmmm things to keep you up at night! See ya'all net chappie. :-)