Amy's POV

When I reached the top of the stairs I found another maze waiting for me. A stream of profanities came out of my mouth in frustration. As I began to walk I felt the infection from my wound hit me like a ton of bricks.

"Damn it" I said. I guess the potion Calliope gave me wore off during the chaos with the goblin army. I shook my head and waited a few moments before I proceeded onwards. I trusted my instincts and allowed them to guide me.

When I came to a ledge I nearly jumped when I saw Jareth underneath me. He wore a red poet shirt with a black vest with matching pants and boots.

How you turned my world, you precious thing

I almost felt my jaw drop. I had no idea my mate could sing.

Jareth disappeared and then reappeared through another doorway across from me. He was walking in a horizontal position.

You starve and near-exhaust me

Again Jareth vanished and I was starting to lose my patience. I then turned around to see my mate approach me.

Everything I've done, I've done for you

The blonde went right through me and I whirled around to look at him. He turned to me and pointed with his gloved left hand.

I move the stars for no one

I watched as he used his magic to go down the ledge where he was a second ago. I looked around trying to decide where I needed to go next. Underneath me Jareth continued to sing.

You've run so long

You've run so far

Suddenly the goblin king came back over the edge.

Your eyes can be so cruel

Jareth then held out a crystal.

Just as I can be so cruel

I watched as my mate turned around and he threw the crystal across the room. The crystal bounced up some stairs.

Though I believe in you

The crystal stopped at Moondancer's feet.

"Moondancer!" I shouted not believing I was actually seeing her. My daughter looked to me.

"I knew you would come"

Again I relied on my instincts and hurried to more stairs. Meanwhile Jareth continued to sing.

Yes I do

Live without the sunlight

Love with my heartbeat

I can live within you

He repeated that last phrase of song several more times. I wanted to show him that I wanted him too. That I wanted to be the one who eased his broken heart. As I continued making the twists and turns of trying to get to Moondancer, the infection hit me stronger. I almost collapsed since I was completely exhausted and getting weaker by the moment. But I was determined to get my daughter.

After climbing more stairs and going through various doors I finally saw Moondancer again. She was perched above a hole and without giving a damn about the consequences I jumped from where I was and I grabbed Moondancer into my arms.

The two of us fell into empty air and the labyrinth walls changed as I continued falling down slowly. Eventually my feet came onto something solid and I brought Moondancer close to me.

"It's over now, I'm back where I belong" my daughter told me before she licked my face.

"I thought I wouldn't get to you in time" I confessed. "Damn it I thought I would lose you"

"You've done well Amy"

I immediately turned to see Jareth emerge from the shadows. He still wore the same outfit. As he approached me I felt my heart beat pick up.

"I return Moondancer to you" he continued.

I didn't say anything and watched as Jareth came to a stop in front of me.

"So what happens now?" I asked him. "I know your aware that your my true mate"

"Yes I am aware" Jareth answered.

I decided to walk up to my mate. While one hand held Moondancer I used the other to touch Jareth's face. I made him look at me so I could see his eyes. I saw what he felt towards me within them. Jareth then pulled me close to him and his forehead touched mine. The two of us were quiet for a few minutes before I finally kissed him.

Just like in my dream his lips were soft against mine and I felt myself completely submitting to him. Jareth caressed my face with a leather glove and he his tongue pushed it's way into my mouth and met with mine. The kiss lasted for what seemed like forever and we had to stop so we could catch our breath. Jareth placed his forehead against mine again.

"Thank you"

"For what?" I asked.

"For existing Little Wolf"

This time I chuckled at his comment.

Jareth's POV

Amy suddenly lost her footing and I caught her before she could hurt herself. My beloved was unconscious and I sensed she was sick. I removed my glove and felt her forehead and she had a fever. It was then I saw the wound on her shoulder. It was red and infected.

"She needs to return home" Moondancer told me firmly. I nodded in agreement and Moondancer climbed onto my shoulder as I picked Amy up into my arms. Using my magic I transported myself out of my castle and into Amy's bedroom.

Moondancer flew to her perch as I took her mother to her bed. I pulled back the covers and placed Amy into her bed. I then healed her wound and the infection within her body. She would be fine in the morning but due to the fact she hadn't slept decently she would still feel unwell the next day.

"She will be fine" I said looking to Moondancer. "She's just exhausted"

"Well duh she ran your labyrinth and succeeded" the dragoness replied.

I couldn't help but smirk at Moondancer's humor and I looked back to Amy. I bent down and kissed her forehead.

"Sleep well Little Wolf"

Amy's POV

I don't know how long I slept but when I woke it was morning.

"Jareth?" I called out to my mate.

I saw that I was back in my bedroom and the windows were still open from last night's storm. Moondancer slept at the foot of the bed and I got up careful not to make her. I went to the window and looked out of it.

Had the whole labyrinth thing have been a dream?

I looked down and I still wore the same clothing so it hadn't been a dream. But where was my mate? My king?

He had to return home my inner wolf said. He healed the wound on our shoulder and the infection, so his magic weakened him a bit and it can only be restored where he lives

I still feel like crap though I told her.

Side effects of the infection and being healed my wolf explained.

"I'm definitely calling in sick" I muttered before going to take a shower.

Afterwards I had a larger breakfast than usual since I hadn't eaten in thirteen hours. Mom understood I felt god awful and told me to take it easy and to come in tomorrow if I felt better. I spent most of the day in bed either reading or sleeping. My outfit for my sick day was black sweatpants and a matching tank top.

By the time night came I was feeling better.

"Don't bring that rat in here!" I called out to Moondancer. The windows to my room were open and she was in a tree eating a rat she hunted. My daughter shot me a duh look before resuming her meal. I rolled my eyes and went over to my nightstand and picked up "The Labyrinth"

I went to my bed and read through the book once more.

"Incoming!" Moondancer shouted and I looked up to see a barn owl landing on the window sill. It had mismatched eyes and I felt my face turn red when I knew who it was. Moondancer wolf whistled before she spat out bits of fur from her meal and she took flight. No doubt she was going on a evening flight or another rat kill.

"There's no need to stay in that form" I told Jareth. I watched as he cocked his head to the side before he hopped off of the window sill and he changed to his human form. He wore the same outfit he had on from our dream. To be honest I preferred this one.

"You look better" my mate greeted.

"I felt like crap when I woke up" I replied.

Jareth smirked before coming over to me and I felt my face go even redder.

"Now are you going to blush like this every time I see you" Jareth teased as he stopped right in front of me. His face was pressed against mine.

"Can't help it if my mate is hot" I confessed. I then hugged him which caught the goblin king off guard. But he soon wrapped his arms around me returning the hug.

"I love you" I said to him meaning it.

Jareth responded by claiming my lips with his. Again I felt myself give in and I wrapped my arms around his neck as I kissed him back. Deciding to up my own stakes I licked his bottom lip and it wasn't long until our tongues were dancing again. Sadly I lost being the dominant partner and when we pulled apart I was panting heavily.

"You'll get used to my kisses Little Wolf" Jareth told me.

"Uh huh" was my answer.

Jareth chuckled again before pressing his forehead against mine.

"I love you very much Amy"

"I know you do and I promise I won't ever hurt you Jareth"

"Nor will I my Little Wolf"

"I'm an owl too" I scolded him.

"I have yet to think of a nickname for that" Jareth confessed with another chuckle.

Amy and Jareth's story isn't over. Remember a certain ex? He's going to raise hell later XD. Original "Within You" belongs to its creator.