Disclaimer: (sigh) I have tried everyone, but I still don't own the Labyrinth. I own nothing. (Begins crying) It's just not fair. But if I can't own it I can still use it for entertainment purposes right? Shhhh…. Don't tell anyone. It will be our little secret.

An- Well people we are getting down to it. Everything is coming into play. A quick thank you to my few reviewers. Rabid Fan, it's going to be okay… take a breath and enjoy the story. Norehnka is leaving me for two weeks and she was my posting pace setter, so I need a new one… anyone? I have no idea where everybody went… oh wait, schools back in huh? I knew I should have went ahead and posted one everyday. Anyway…

Chapter 12: The Game

After Larizel agreed to help him he found himself at a loss. 'How could she help?' She had so much power and no skill to control or use it. Her first experience with her powers was unleashed solely by pure emotion, which was what rendered her unconscious. Without being able to channel her power there would be nothing that she could do, but he knew they had figure out something. Offering her his hand he inquired. "Do you think you can walk?"

She nodded her head and willingly allowed him to help her to her feet. He escorted her to a dining room that was lit by what little light was left by the lowering sun with a few torches on the walls as back up. After helping her to her seat he took the seat next to her. He wanted to stay close to her knowing she was still very weak. The amount of power she unleashed all at once would have probably killed some Fae, but not a Ravenite. The only reason he knew she didn't kill Sarah was by the fact that he did not regain his power, but he didn't worry about that then. He brought his attention back to Larizel. Looking over her features, her vivid eyes that he had never noticed had a touch of blue just around her pupil making them much deeper than he realized. Her lips were smooth and the way she smiled made him forget the rest of the world. He caught himself and tried to bring back his facade that he hid behind so well.

The food was laid out for them. Different meats and breads, delicious cheese and exotic fruit, the best wine she had every tasted. Larizel teased him. "Do you really think I can eat all of this? You didn't have to make so much."

Despite himself he couldn't resist playing back to her. "Well, I didn't know what you liked." Shrugging he smiled effortlessly. How long has it been since he smiled without mentally making the attempt to do so? He endlessly found himself fascinated with her. There was so much mystery to her as if she was a Pandora box he wanted to understand, but why?

A cruel cold laugh consumed the dining room in a tornado of wind. It echoed through the room repeating and repelling off of every wall before retreating to the shadows. A dark figure stood in the doorway. Jareth was on his feet before he realized he had moved. The figure slowly walked into the light to reveal a woman her hair flowing in the sudden wind. Sarah stood in black leather heeled knee-high boots that transferred into black skintight pants. She wore a black ruffled shirt with a black leather corset laced up the back. She stared at Jareth with a devious smile. He just stood in shock, but held his nonchalant demeanor.

"Are you surprised to see me?" Her lips were twisted into an awkward smile.

Jareth stood blocking Larizel from a possible attack from Sarah. "To be honest, yes I am quite surprised to see you. What brings you to the Labyrinth?" He spoke as if she was a friend that he hadn't seen in decades, casual to the point of sarcasm.

She slowly walked towards the two of them and Jareth found himself stepping forward. He didn't want Sarah to get too close to Larizel. The thought occurred to him. Was he trying to protect Larizel from Sarah or the other way around?

"Don't play coy with me Goblin King. I am quite tired of your antics. In fact I am sick of them. I am here to rule MY Labyrinth. You left me in that hospital to die. I assume you never thought I would find my way here, but it's amazing what you discover from yourself when strapped to a bed for SEVENTEEN YEARS!" Unlike Jareth, she was unable and didn't want to hide her rage, hate, or any range of emotion anyone would possess, but then again she was mortal and mortals had feelings, she didn't believe a Fae did.

His head was struck with a sharp pain as she screamed. She was bringing him into her insanity. He felt himself slipping into the oblivion that Sarah had created just for him. He saw her smiling. It showed she knew exactly what he was experiencing and she was the cause of it. He began to falter to his knees holding his head. Every muscle in his face was tense and his jaw locked grinding his teeth. He looked like he was being electrocuted. All the while Larizel watched in horror. She felt too weak to move and was held to her chair in disbelief of the scene that was unfolding before her.

Jareth's eyes locked with Larizel as she watched unable to move. Something inside her snapped. His eyes, she knew those eyes. They once appeared to her in a dream. The pain and sorrow they held sent anger through her soul. She never wanted to see that pain in him again. "Enough!" She stood to her feet and descended onto Sarah her violet eyes sparking in passionate fury.

Sarah released Jareth from his pain. "No, it will never be enough. He doesn't deserve your pity. He doesn't deserve any moments of happiness, or comfort of the mind. He doesn't deserve love or devotion. He deserves NOTHING!" Once again Jareth cringed as the pain returned.

Larizel stood nose to nose with Sarah. Violet eyes threatened her hazel. "I said enough!" With a wave of Larizel's hand Sarah was knocked to the ground once again bringing Jareth's body to a moment of freedom. Larizel felt the power inside her. It felt so natural now as if she had known about it all along and it was fully combined to her soul.

Sarah glared back as she slowly stood to her feet. "Didn't I warn you? I told you not to believe him, not to trust him. He is using you."

"I don't care." Larizel cut her off. "I want you to give him back his power and I want you to leave the Labyrinth."

Sarah's cruel smile danced across her lips. "You do, do you?" She took a few steps away from Larizel remembering what she did last time they met. "What makes you think that YOU can tell ME what to do?"

Larizel stood tall with confidence showing in her every movement. " I challenge you." Her voice was calm and composed.

Sarah lifted an eyebrow in interest. "Oh really? What are the stakes?"

Larizel took a deep breath looking at Jareth who was beginning to find his way to his feet. Bringing her eyes back to Sarah she smiled taken on a façade not unlike Jareth. "I want to run the Labyrinth." Jareth's head shot up at her hearing the words she spoke. "If I win Jareth regains all power."

"And if you lose?"

Larizel took another look at Jareth as he spoke in her mind. "It's okay. You can do it." He knew what she was thinking. It would be him who would pay the price if she lost, but he had given his consent. She spoke back to Sarah. "If I lose Jareth will release all his power to you, making you ruler over the Labyrinth."

Sarah moved like a snake as she slowly began circling the other woman contemplating the challenge. "I will accept your wages if you accept the game. You have 7 hours to solve the Labyrinth and make it to the throne room of the castle."

Jareth now recovered from his ordeal stood on his feet. "No Sarah that's not fair. She has 13 hours."

"You dare lecture me about fairness?" She approached him with venom in her voice. "That was YOUR game, this is MINE."

"Done."

Jareth spun to look at Larizel in disbelief. "No Larizel. You can't…"

Sarah smiled holding her hand up to silence Jareth's objections. "Let the game begin."

AN: It's getting good huh? This was the first fully new written chapter in six years. Isn't that cool? Sorry I know it's a bit short, but I promise longer chapters here on out. I know that some of you aren't too fond of Sarah being a villian, but what a great job she is doing. I never said anything about this being a romance story. It's drama and horror; I do apologize if I gave anyone an impression otherwise. Okay so you know what it takes to get the next chapter posted. Review, please so I know who all is reading. Boost my ego… I need it.