Before she could even open her eyes she immediately sensed the change in climate. The air that had been so cold before became warm and refreshing, open if you would. It wasn't like anything she ever experienced before. It was clean and free of the pollution which gripped hold of her lungs in the city. She opened her eyes and the view took her breath away. They were standing in the window of a large stone room over looking the Labyrinth, its turns and twists gleaming brightly in the moonlight. She turned around to observe the large room they were standing in. The walls were adorned with all sorts of tapestries that appeared to document the history of the kingdom. Towards the middle of the room there were many different couches and tables aligned perfectly in a circle.

"Where are we?" she asked.

"In the sitting room, it's the middle of the night here, I am sure you would appreciate some rest after all of today's incidents". He didn't even give her time to reply before he began walking.. "Come; let me show you to your room".

He led her out of the sitting room and around a corner to a flight of stairs with two guards standing at the bottom. Jareth paid them no attention as they nodded, acknowledging his presence. As they ascended the stairs she could feel their curious eyes piercing her, looking over the mortal the king brought home. When they reached the top they entered a large hallway. She couldn't help but notice all of the structures that lined their path; vases, portraits, a large statue of a man who looked just like Jareth but slightly older, she could only assume that it was his father. As she was walking, a particular statue caught her eye. It was tall and appeared to be a statue of a woman; it appeared it had been broken and it was covered by a long black cloth. She made a mental note to ask him about it later. She was looking behind her not paying attention and she ran right into Jareth nearly causing him to fall.

"I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention, I…"

"It's alright" he replied with understanding on his face. "This is where you will be staying".

She turned towards the door and beside it was a young man with shoulder length blonde hair in full armor. "This is Liam" Jareth said. "He will be guarding your door and this hall while you are staying here.

"Pleased to meet you my lady".

"Nice to meet you as well". She quickly turned towards Jareth. "If I am staying here where is your room?" she asked. Adele didn't mean to ignore Liam or embarrass Jareth but it appeared she had done both.

"That is my room" he said as he pointed to a large door at the end of the hallway. "If you should need anything, that is where I will be, and Liam will be here through out the night. In the morning you will be awakened by your chambermaid. She will bring you breakfast and assist you in getting ready for the day".

Jareth opened the door into a very large room. A four post bed sat in the center of the room. Off to the left were two wardrobes, and to the right was what appeared to be a large bathroom. She looked in the corner and saw a huge pile of what appeared to be her stuff sitting on a large table. She ran from his side over to the table to inspect what was recovered from her home.

"Since you will be here a month I thought you might like your things. I didn't know what you wanted so I transported everything". She couldn't believe he had thought about bringing her all of her stuff. On the verge of tears she ran to him consuming him in a hug. "Thank you".

He wrapped his arms around her and rested his nose on her shoulder. "I am glad you're here" he said. He couldn't deny the feeling of ease he found in her arms. It pained him to have to leave her for the night. He let her go and kissed her slightly on the cheek.

"There are towels, soaps, and lotion in the wash room. Make your self at home"

"Thank you" she replied and watched him as he left her alone.

He walked down the hallway and into his room and closed the door tight behind him, collapsing in the chair by the fireplace.

"Is she here" a voice behind him asked.

Out of the shadows appeared a man who appeared to be slightly older than Jareth, his long black hair was pulled back into a ponytail. He handed Jareth a drink and then walked around and looked him in the eye.

"Palo I would prefer it if you would greet me like a normal person instead of wandering around in the shadows and if you must know yes she is here".

Palo was Jareth's oldest and dearest friend. They had known each other since childhood and Palo had become his confidant, his assistant, and the head of his military.

He walked over perching his leg on the side of a chair sitting across from Jareth's. "Let me ask you the question the whole castle is dying to know. Why her Jareth? Why a mortal? Could you not have found a suitable woman in the underground?"

Jareth never took his gaze off the fire. "There is something about her. She is smart, beautiful; I can open up to her. She knows who I am. I have watched her grow so much over the past two years. She will also win points with you because she is a reader of history. Do you remember when we won the war against the elf kingdom?"

"Yes" Palo replied.

"Where do you think I came up with the military plan?"

"No" Palo said in complete disbelief.

"It was her. She told me of a civil war that occurred in her world and she brought me a book on it. It was filled with all sorts of military tactics and blue prints it was amazing. She knows all about these things. She will be able to rule next to me and support me like a wife should. More importantly like a queen should".

"Well well Jareth I believe you have found you an equal, a queen and mother for the heir of your kingdom. Maybe we all be as lucky as you dear friend".

Jareth smiled and Palo raised his drink and they toasted the future of their kingdom.

Adele felt much better now that she had taken a hot bath. She threw on a pair of sweatpants and a tank top she had recovered from her stuff and began to rummage through the rest of it. She smiled as she picked up the guitar case leaning up against the wall. She opened the case pulling out the old acoustic guitar inside. She strummed a few notes and placed it back in the case and slid it underneath her bed. She picked through a bunch of clothes folding them and placing them in a set of drawers near the door. She unpacked some knick knacks and placed them about her room. She also pulled out a portable DVD player she had won at school and a stack of movies. "These wont be much use here" she said aloud.

She pulled out a full carton of cigarettes. "This might be a good time to quit" and she threw the carton to the side. Once she had put everything away she walked out the door into the hallway.

"Excuse me miss where are you going?" Liam asked.

"I was just going to look around".

"With all due respect my lady, I do not think that would be such a good idea".

"How come?" she asked.

Then she realized she was not dressed in the most appropriate clothing. She quickly folded her arms over her chest and took a seat on the cold stone floor directly across from him.

"My lady I really think you should get back into your room and get some rest, the king wouldn't be happy to find you out here sitting on the floor".

"What's he like?"

"What do you mean?"

"Is he a good ruler?"

Liam looked as if he was carefully contemplating an answer. "He is an amazing ruler without the slightest doubt. He has lead the army of the land through many battles. He has made the kingdom what it is today".

"You talk of him with such admiration, has he not had a wife before".

"No, you are the first woman he has ever let stay at the castle".

Adele smiled at the thought of being the only person he ever considered to be worthy enough of marriage.

"But there is a story".

Adele immediately perked up. "A story? What kind of story?"

"I really shouldn't".

"Oh no you don't. You brought it up now you have to spill the beans."

"The beans? What beans?"

Adele let out a tiny laugh. "It's an expression. It means you have to tell"

Liam was hesitant but then he began to speak. "There is a story that there was once a woman from the Aboveground that your majesty had fallen in love with. She was apparently his match in every single way. He took her baby brother and the mortal woman had to run the Labyrinth in get him back. When she beat him he fell so madly in love with her he offered her his hand in marriage. She refused, then returned home and lost all memories of the Underground. It apparently broke his heart".

"That's horrible" Adele said.

"It is. I am not sure if it is true or not, it's just a story you know. But at least he has found you. You both can wed and he will have his heir."

"Yes, we can wed and have a child". Adele quickly became uneasy and stood up, walking towards her room.

"Goodnight my lady".

"Goodnight Liam, and you can call me Adele"

Liam smiled. "Goodnight Adele". She nodded and he turned back to continue manning his post. Adele eliminated all the light and crawled into bed with a heavy heart. She loved Jareth very much, but she wasn't ready nor did she have the heart to tell him she wasn't able to bear children.