DISCLAIMER: If it's a character, setting, idea, theme, dialog, etc from "Labyrinth", it's (c) Henson, Lucas, Froud, Lee, Bowie, Connelly, etc, and does not belong to any of the authors. The goblin with the washcloth hat belongs to / is hawthorne-cat.

This is a collaboration with spike30 on deviantArt. I wrote the intro and for the Interviewer. He wrote for the Goblin King. Each of us wrote some of the in-between description / narration. I did some editing for smoothness.

Please see A/N after for general info.


The little goblin wipes away a tear, smooth and furtive in her motions; she will not be responsible for the Lady missing what the King says.

The interviewer is surprised at how deeply the King's words resonate within her. Her headache gone, her heart singing, her mind uncertain, she accepts the full meaning of Jareth's words. She is not even fully aware that she does so.

She accepts the truth that he speaks, and she sees in his eyes that he will not lose anything by assisting her.

Interviewer – It is difficult to turn you down, Your Majesty, when you make it apparent that my quest will assist you in yours.

She smiles a little, shakes her head and sighs at herself.

Interviewer – You have such skill with words and speak truth so well, I am emboldened to ask a thirteenth question: will you ask me that question again, so that I may say "yes"?

Her eyes meet his; she has nearly broken free, and now both know the key's location. Lady, Queen, Sarah, all within, are ready to have done with being hidden. It is time to meet her King as herself, if only he will take that final step.

GK – I can do that and much, much, more. But for now...


A/N: please see my profile for links to spike30 and hawthorne-cat.
As always, please comment and help me spot typos, etc. Reviews and comments are more than welcome!
And for those of you who also read my stories on dA: Yes, I'm splitting the chapters somewhat differently here.