Sarah's heat raced as she climbed up the stone steps leading to the corridor that would take her to her room. She and Hoggle had stayed in the green pasture watching the unicorns until sunset, but as soon as it was dark they left. Hoggle had looked worried about how late it was. Sarah had laughed it off and told him it was fine. Hoggle had left her at the castle, promising to come fetch her in the morning. Sarah ran up the stone steps, holding up her gown so that she didn't trip. She stopped when she heard thunder. "It's raining in the Labyrinth? Again?" Sarah heard a crash of thunder and she cringed. Continuing up the stairs, she walked a little slower, listening.
She reached the landing and dropped the skirts. She cocked her head to the side as heavy rain bombarded the castle. The winds started howling around the eaves. The temperature had dropped and Sarah's bare arms were prickling in goose bumps. The long corridors seemed larger and darker than before. Sarah walked hesitantly now, skirts gently swishing while her slippers tapped gently on the marble floors.
"It's so dark" Sarah murmured. She shivered again, feeling an eerie feeling overcome her. She had to get out of this hallway. She felt like she was being watched. Running to her room, she slammed the door and lay against it with her body. Glancing around the room quickly, she realized the room had changed. It had become more opulent than before! Sarah's bed was piled high with pillows, and her wardrobe peeked open revealing a hint of several beautiful gowns, all them, Sarah noted where in white. Candles were lit and placed in several locations about the room, and the tropical colored birds that she had let free that morning had been replaced. Sarah frowned. She walked over to the new mahogany vanity that was placed by the one of the larger windows. A large mirror sat on top and a large jewelry box lay on the table. Sarah opened it.
Inside the box lay ropes of pearls and dozens of rings and bracelets and necklaces, of course the diamond choker that Jareth gave her was in there. Sarah sifted around the box and realized that all the stones were either real diamonds or sapphires. No costume jewelry in this box.
"Just a small trifle" a voice said. Sarah spun around almost knocking the box down.
"What?" Sarah sputtered.
"Cat got your tongue?" Jareth smiled evilly. Sarah swallowed but stood her ground. "You don't enjoy my gifts Sarah? I'm giving you a chance to see how generous I can be. Kind is it not?"Jareth walked to Sarah and placed his hands on her shoulders. "Come" he said and led her none too gently to the vanity. Using a bit of magic and force, he made he sit down and face the mirror. He looked through the jewelry box and frowned. "I see Hogwart took you to see the blasted Unicorns today."
"How…" Sarah began.
"Your little friend is a fool if he thinks that I am not aware of what goes on this Labyrinth. I would be a poor king indeed…ahh it isn't here, no matter."
"Then you know…" Sarah began again. Jareth waved his hand impatiently.
"That he told you about my mother?" Jareth's lip curled. "Yes I know, and right now as we speak your friend hangs over the bog of eternal stench for his little lapse." Sarah threw off Jareth's hold and struggled to stand up.
"Can't take a joke can you? I was only kidding Sarah. Besides I am glad the little hedgewart told you. Saves me the trouble."
"Your mother…" Sarah hesitated.
"Was a whore" Jareth said shortly. "Albeit she must have been a good one because she gave my father another bastard successor, but that's neither here nor there." He stroked Sarah's cheek with a rough hand while conjuring a crystal with the other." But you needn't fear Sarah, you won't be just another whore to me." Sarah looked at him furiously. Jareth took note of this and smirked. "Little girl, I am going to give the greatest gift of all." He flexed his fingers and the crystal turned into a delicate silver tiara that was laced with crystals and deep emeralds. Sarah gasped in shock. Jareth carefully placed the tiara on top of Sarah's hair and smiled in real satisfaction, "The emeralds match your eyes" he said.