A/N I do not own Labyrinth and write for fun. Sorry grammar is poor. Kind of struggled with this chapter so hope it is ok.
Sarah had spent her night alone in Jareth's chambers and most of the following day. The only people she had seen was the small plump goblin that brought her meals and Aiden who had come to inform her she would be attending the ball with Jareth. She watched as the day began to fade and the Labyrinth took on a whole new life of its own under the setting sun. She had tried to forgive Jareth as she realised that what he had done he had done to protect her and she had wished Toby away again but she couldn't believe he would keep them both here. All the walls around her heart began to reassemble, how could she spend her life with a man she feared.
Sarah gazed at the dress Aiden had brought with him, yes it was a beautiful creation, Jareth had great taste but she was starting to feel like a toy, something to be brought out and dressed up. Sarah thought over her conversation with Jareth's mother, a small smile gracing her lips. Maybe this ball wouldn't be so bad after all.
She glanced at the clock she still had two hours before he was due to collect her. Well she would be ready, more than ready.
Sarah bathed and an hour later a small elvan girl appeared to help her get dressed. She obediently sat and had her makeup and hair done and then got into the dress.
At the stroke of six Jareth arrived. His eyes widened as he saw Sarah.
"You look stunning"
"Thank you Your Majesty"
Jareth raised an eyebrow at the use of his formal title but he let it pass. He took her arm and they vanished from the castle and reappeared at the Crystal Palace. Jareth had made sure to arrive a few feet outside the main gate so Sarah could take in the beauty of the place. She starred open mouthed, there in front of her was a glistening palace of pure crystal. The last dying rays of the sun glistened across its surface turning it in to a kaleidoscope of colours. It was breath taking. This would not be out of place in a Disney movie she thought.
"This is the Crystal palace Sarah. My childhood home and home of the High King and Queen, my parents"
Sarah was lost for words, she had never imagined such a place as this could exist. Jareth led her through the main gate and up the central path to the palace. Sarah noticed that the gardens on either side where just as beautiful as the palace itself. Many different flowers lined their walk filling the air with scent. Soon they were inside the palace and in the central ball room. Jareth smiled as he saw the look of astonishment on Sarahs face. The ballroom was huge and exquisitely decorated in silver and gold with diamond crystals hanging from the ceiling.
"It's amazing, I half expect Cinderella to appear any minute"
"I believe she is busy this evening" he laughed
"What" Sarah turned to him in surprise
"I'm joking Sarah, come let me introduce you to my parents"
Jareth led her to a raised dais with four thrones. In the central two were the King and Queen. As the couple approached the Queen leaned over to her husband and whispered in his ear
"The entertainment has arrived my dear. I think we are in for an exciting evening"
"I hope she will be gentle with him my love. I remember my own experience at your hands" he winked at his Queen
"Don't worry, I have taught her well"
Jareth bowed low to his parents and Sarah curtsied. As she straightened the Queen winked at Sarah who smiled back in recognition.
Once the pleasantries where over Jareth lead Sarah onto the dance floor but before he had chance to engage her in a dance his cousin Royston appeared.
"May I have the pleasure my Lady"
Before Jareth could protest Sarah extended her hand
"Love to" Sarah said and smiled, game on.
She took Royston's hand and left Jareth standing alone. He couldn't believe she had just walked off with another man. She never even glanced back at him. All through the evening Sarah made sure that she did not once dance with Jareth every time he seemed to come close she would engage in conversation or dance with someone else. He saw his brother take her hand and lead her round the ballroom holding her extremely close. Sarah was gazing up at him just as she had Jareth in her peach dream. Jareth was becoming more annoyed and extremely jealous as he watched Sarah flirt with various Fae males. He watched as the males in the room flocked around her, they knew she was an innocent the Fae could sense and smell this type of thing which made her all the more enticing. The King and Queen watched the scene play out before them. The Queen had already spoken with Jareths brother informing him that if he became inappropriate with the girl he would answer to her. Finally, Jareth had enough and interrupted her current dance.
"May I cut in Lord Flips"
Sarah glared at him openly. Something Lord Flip did not fail to notice
"It would seem Jareth this young lady would rather stay in my company. Am I correct my dear"
Sarah batted her eyelids and smiled sweetly
"Most certainly, after all you didn't need to drug me to get a dance with me"
Lord Flip looked rather puzzled. Jareth gave her a warning glance
"I'm sorry Your Majesty do the nobility not know about your tendency to give underage girls drugged peaches"
"Sarah" his voice was full of warning
Lord Flip nearly choked as he saw the stern look on Jareth's face
"O yes and he didn't ask me to escort him this evening more like ordered. Of which I have no choice as both myself and my younger brother are prisoners in his castle".
"Sarah you are not a prisoner"
The whole ballroom had fallen silent, Jareth grabbed Sarahs arm and hissed in her ear
"You are embarrassing yourself and me. If there is a problem, we will discuss it in private"
Jareth's mother could easily see where this was going and waited patiently for the explosion to come.
Sarah pulled her arm out of Jareth's grasp
"Make me" she sneered
The gathered guests had fallen back to the walls surrounding the ballroom. The elders of the group had seen something similar to this before and quickly ushered the younger members out of the way.
Jareth was now furious how dare she do this here of all places in front of his parents and the gathered council. He had desperately tried to keep his anger in check but her last comment ignited the spark and made the flame of annoyance burn within him.
Sarah was more than ready for the explosion that was Jareth's temper. She knew exactly how he would react and waited. She turned and began to walk to the far wall of the ballroom. She turned.
Suddenly he flew at her and pinned her against the wall growling. Sarah grinned at him her eyes shinning
"Now darling calm your temper"
Jareth looked at her in shock, she was mocking him. Then without warning using the magic she had been shown by Jareth's mother she materialised behind Jareth. He quickly turned in total surprise and she pinned him against the same wall. She held him there one arm resting against the wall at the side of his head the other on his chest His eyes were wide in surprise
"If you wanted to play you only had to ask" she purred
Jareth struggled to understand what had just happened. How the hell did she do that? Before he could react Sarah had summoned a crystal and was spinning it with ease in front of him Jareth was hypnotised she was using his own magic against him
"Look into it" she said her voice like silk "and it will show you your dreams"
Jareth pulled his eyes away and vanished from in front of her Sarah spun round expecting him to be behind her but he was not there. She quickly scanned the ballroom, where was he. She glanced over to the Queen who looked as surprised as Sarah. Then without warning an owl swooped down and in its talons it held a crystal before Sarah had chance to summon her own it dropped it at her feet and a bright light engulfed her. Once the light died and she could reopen her eyes she found herself no longer in the ball room but back in Jareth's bed chamber. The courage she had in the ballroom seemed to vanish as she heard the growl behind her.
"Now we will play" Jareth smiled
The warning Sarah had been given flashed into her mind Fae men are very passionate Sarah do not start anything you are not willing to finish.
Jareth was circling her like a bird of prey. She gulped, maybe she had pushed him slightly to far.
Sarah mad a dash for the door but Jareth was quicker and grabbed her waist. She summoned a crystal but before she could focus her thoughts into it he kissed her passionately and it dissolved in her hand. The kiss continued, Sarah didn't pull away she could feel the heat of want rise within her. Damn him. She pushed hard against his chest. He tightened his hold on her. Before she realised she was lay beneath him on the bed. He claimed her lips once more. Sarah tried to focus on anything but that kiss. She found the desire for him overtaking her, he was intoxicating. All anger, all fear of him had gone and now a new excitement took its place.
Sarah tried to free her hands but Jareth seemed to second guess every move he whispered something under his breath and her hands were bound above her head. He trailed kisses down her neck and body before bringing his head back up to hers. He gazed fondly into her eyes all anger gone now full with lust.
"Would you like to continue" Jareth voice was husky
Sarah couldn't speak the combination of magic and desire ran through her like fire. She wanted him and although she had never been with a man before it didn't frighten her. Jareth kissed her lips once more. He gently removed himself from her.
"No, I think not"
He waved his hand and Sarah was free from her binding. She sat up quickly
"That was a very dangerous thing to do Sarah but I understand why you did it, although I am unsure of how you learnt such things. You have no idea the amount of control I am using right now But I will not take your innocence this way"
Sarah starred at him and tears began to form in her eyes
"You don't want me" Sarah half sobbed
Jareth quickly embraced her pulling her close to his chest
"Sarah I want you more than anything but not like this in the heat of anger and jealousy. We have things that need to be addressed. Nothing would please me more than to have you beneath me and screaming my name in the throes of passion. You are an innocent and I want you to be fully aware of what you are giving to me.
Sarah blushed, the desire for him was still strong but she understood what he was saying. He bent his head down and kissed her.
"I love you Sarah, you are the most precious thing In my world. I would give up my kingdom for you."
Sarah blushed even more and smiled at him.
"Would you grant me one wish Jareth"
"That depends on the wish my precious"
"Please, send Toby home"