My readers! The latest chapter is now up! I'm quite proud of this chapter, I hope you like it!

As usual, I don't own the Labyrinth. Sadface.

The two lovers sat in blissful silence, watching the sun set together in each other's arms. Xandie fell asleep in Jareth's lap, curled up with her arms around his neck. He felt at peace, having her in his arms, the nagging and hesitation in the back of his mind subsiding for the time being.

With their newfound love out in the open, the following month was like a dream. Jareth had moved his things into her room gradually, and Xandie was too happy to protest. He took her out over the grounds after the sun had set, or they would have dinner in the gardens. When it rained, Jareth and Xandie would eat inside and Jareth would entertain her with stories of the Underground and perform little magic tricks for her.

Xandie would also share stories of her life on those rainy days, filling Jareth in on events in her life that he had missed. Just to annoy him, she would regale him with stories of her first crush, her first kiss, her first boyfriend…he would only growl in response and gather her in his arms, fussing that she was his and carrying her to the bed, holding her tight until they fell asleep.

The goblins would come when Jareth was busy, entertaining Xandie with their silly antics and child-like behavior. She had a fondness for them before, which only grew with her own happiness. She felt more at home in the Underground than she had in her own home, even when her father was alive.

The first time Xandie performed magic, she had lost her temper at a goblin and had sent him flying out and over her balcony. She was so shocked at what she had done, that she screamed for Jareth and cried, falling in a crumpled heap on the floor, thinking she had killed the poor creature. Jareth found her that way, sobbing, and he picked her up off the floor, setting her on her bed. Explaining what had occurred between sobs, Jareth only laughed. "The Goblin is fine, don't worry my love."

Feeling foolish, she begged him to explain what was happening to her. "You're coming into your magic. It happens when humans remain in the Underground for an extended period of time. I'm honestly surprised it has taken this long for your magic to manifest, since you and I have such a unique connection."

The news that she had magic both excited and frightened her. She begged Jareth to teach her how to control her magic, for fear that she would harm someone. So, he taught.

As a storm raged outside, Jareth had to duck for cover as a rather large vase came flying towards him and shattered to pieces against the wall. Groaning, he stood slowly and wiped his clothes off, turning to face Alexandria. The look of shock on her face almost made him want to laugh, but that was the reason the vase had been thrown in the first place.

"Alexandria, I said I was sorry, did you really have to throw the vase at me?" A blush of embarrassment crept up her neck and she huffed, her shocked expression replaced with one of anger. "Well, maybe if you hadn't said it between laughs and picking on my magic, I wouldn't have thrown it! I'm new at this and you're actually going to –laugh- at me?" She yelled, a few objects around the room lifting off the ground and hovering. Not wanting her to trash her room, he popped and disappeared, reappearing behind her.

"You're right my dear, I apologize." He loosely wrapped his arms around her and rested his chin atop her head, hooking his thumbs in the jean pockets she wore. "I will try my best not to laugh at you anymore." He pulled her back against him and she sighed, a crystal orb appearing in her hand. She rolled the orb over her hands, focusing on it until she became calm.

Chuckling softly, Jareth kissed her temple and plucked the orb from her hands. "You, my love, need to relax. Stop using the crystals to refocus, you don't need them anymore." Xandie frowned and simply made another orb appear. "I don't care. I like doing this."

He nodded and kissed her temple once again, pulling away and sitting on the edge of her bed, watching her until she relaxed. She's so stubborn, one could mistake it for determination. She'll do well, he though.

After a few moments, Xandie sighed and tossed her orb in the air, smiling faintly when it disappeared with a faint pop! "I'm getting better, aren't I?" She asked, falling onto the bed beside him and closing her eyes. Jareth nodded, reaching abd brushing his fingers through her hair. "Yes, you are getting better. I'm very impressed." Stretching out beside her, he smirked and pressed his lips gently against hers. "And very proud, Alexandria."

She blushed and returned the kiss, slipping her arms around his neck and pulling close, twining her fingers through his wild mane of blond hair to hold him to her. The kiss deepened between them, slowly becoming more urgent and intense.

Jareth was first to break the heated kiss, breathing heavily while looking down into her smoky hazel eyes and swollen lips. What the Gods amd I doing? This is wrong, things have already gone too far. I have to tell her the truth.

Alexandria hesitated, tightening her hold on his shoulders. "Jare? What's wrong? Why did you stop?"

He groaned inwardly and assaulted her lips again, holding her tightly to him. May the Gods forgive me for my selfish actions, he prayed.

After his moment of hesitation, their actions became more intense. They couldn't get enough of each other, their hands everywhere on each other. They had done things like this before, but it never felt like this. To Jareth, it felt as though a dam had broken inside him and his emotions crashed over him. He could hardly control himself, he had to have her.

Tonight.

Too much. This is too much. Oh God it feels so amazing. I have to stop him, slow things down- Xandie felt Jareth nip at the base of her throat and she gasped, digging her nails into his shoulders. Oh screw it. She jerked his head up and kissed him hungrily, one of her arms wrapping around his neck while she ran her free hand down his chest.

She felt Jareth shiver at her touch and she couldn't help but smile. To keep him close, she shifted under him and slipped her leg around his, arching her body into his. Xandie was so caught up in the high of her emotions that she didn't realize Jareth's hands had moved down to her jeans, but when she did, something clicked in the back of her mind.

Xandie saw him again, in her memories. She heard the rain and thunder and she was back outside Eclipse. Cold, rough hands pushed her down on the concrete, tearing at her clothes. What's happening? No! I don't want this! Not again! But her painful memory won and she began thrashing wildly under Jareth, pushing him off her.

"Get off get off GET OFF!" She screamed, tears streaming down her face. Jareth fell back and stared at her, a horrified expression on his face. She was pale and shaking uncontrollably, a cold sweat over her curled up body. "Not again…" she whispered, biting her lower lip hard.

"Alexandira? What happened? Did I hurt you?" Shaking her head, she squeezed her eyes shut and whimpered when the thunder crashed outside. Jareth moved slow, stretching out until he was lying beside her. "I'm sorry, my love, I should have been more in control-"

"You didn't hurt me!" She snapped, and Jareth fell silent. Reaching out, he carefully brushed his fingers through her hair, tucking a stray piece behind her ear. The air was filled with her quiet sobbing and falling rain for a few moments, then she spoke.

"I saw it again, Jareth. All of it. I felt everything again." She muttered, curling up tighter. "I saw his eyes, felt his hands…it was so cold…" Hesitantly, she lifted her head and looked over Jareth's face. "I-I thought I was ok, I haven't even thought about what happened since I told you, but something clicked and…I was back at Eclipse. I'm sorry." Xandie wanted to cry again. What was wrong with her? She was stronger than this. She knew Jareth would never hurt her…

She jumped when Jareth caressed her cheek, biting her lip to keep herself from crying. "Oh Alexandria, my Alexandria…" he muttered, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her tight against him.

"I can wait forever for you if I must. I love you." He kissed the top of her head and Xandie closed her eyes, inhaling his scent, letting it relax her. When she curled up as close as she could, she felt his arousal pressing against her leg and she pushed away slowly, embarrassed. "Jareth, you're…"

He nodded when she looked up at his face and she shrugged. "I'll be alright. You're more important." And that's all that was said between the two.

From the balcony, Tristian snickered wickedly and poofed, reappearing in the throne room. Lounging in his older brother's throne, he began to hum a tune to himself. Oh you human wretch, just you wait. You think that was bad, this is just the beginning…A faint chuckle passed over his lips and he sighed, stretching happily as he stared at the ceiling. The Labyrinth will be mine once Jareth is gone. That's how it should have been. I will be the most feared Goblin King in the Underground!" At his own thoughts, Tristian laughed, the sound cold and maddening.

While the storm began to fade outside, Xandie and Jareth fell asleep in each other's arms, completely unaware of what dangers lay before them.

Jaxxone: My readers! I haven't died I promise! It's the end of the semester of college for me, so I've been going crazy writing papers, putting together presentations, presenting said presentations, and the list goes on. I have exams next week, then CHRISTMAS BREAK! Hopefully, I'll be able to write more over my break and actually get to the ending of this story. Everytime I think my ending is at hand, something else happens while I type and BAM! Another twist! So, we'll see what happens next! Leave reviews! I love you all!