Slow Burn
Chapter 26: Reunion of Souls
When Sarah saw her husband, she immediately ran to him, and threw her arms around him. Jareth effortlessly lifted her into the air, causing her shredded gray skirt to twirl around them. They exchanged a long, passionate kiss, right there in front of everyone. 'I know he's only going to choose her,' Sarah was thinking of Adriana again. 'Because she's pregnant with his child. But I don't care, not right now...'
"I love you," He told her, sincerely.
"Oh Jareth, I love you too!" 'Yes, but will you love me later?' A sad smile crossed her features. But thankfully, he didn't seem to notice.
Sirion cleared his throat. Obviously, this made him very uncomfortable for some reason. Marek and Darkek stood like silent sentinals by the door, awaiting orders from their King. Marek shifted his weight from one foot to the other, and looked away. Was he uncomfortable too?
"Sarah," Jareth attempted to make conversation now. "I was so worried about you, where have you been?"
"I was locked in a dungeon or prison cell of some sort..." She struggled to remember. "But it was my fault. I ran away."
Everyone gasped. "Why would you do a thing like that? I thought you were happy. I thought..." His voice trailed off. He didn't know what else to say.
"I found out about Adriana. I just want you to know that I've thought about it, and I am willing to stay with you. But under no circumstances is she living with us!"
Jareth's jaw dropped. "What are you talking about?"
"She didn't tell you while I was gone?"
He shook his head no, confused.
"She's pregnant with your child. She told me that day... Her first day in the castle. I know you say you love me, but you can't put me before your obligations. That's why I ran away, I didn't want to be in your way anymore."
Everyone started to fidget uncomfortably, except the High King, who remained stoic and professional, as always. Sarah found herself unable to even look at him. They were all shocked when the Goblin King burst into a fit of laughter to the point of doubling over.
"What is it that's so funny?" His wife demanded.
"Sarah, don't you see? That is completely ridiculous! I have never courted, nor have I ever been involved with Adriana in any way. I haven't even known the girl that long, to be honest. Why did you run away, instead of simply asking me?"
"She said she hadn't told you yet. And I was afraid I was in the way."
He kissed her lightly for emphasis. "You are never in my way." He cleared his throat, realizing once more where they were. "Sirion was just telling me how our kingdom was attacked by the Faeries while we were away."
She turned and bowed to him, where he stood. "I remember you, from the wedding."
But Sirion stopped her, helping Jareth return her to an upright position. "The Goblin Queen bows to no one, your Highness. And I have the pleasure of remembering you as well. How could one forget?" She blushed.
"Well," Queen Peneloped broke the awkward silence that had descended on the room. "I suppose a celebration is in order."
"For what?" Sarah had the audacity to ask. She sure had a way of running the show...
"To celebrate your safe return, of course!" She turned to her husband, the High King. "And yours, as well, my husband. And Sir Sirion missed his knighting ceremony in order to watch over your kingdom for you. I am certain it is within our rights to provide one for him!"
"Oh..." Sarah felt weak in the knees, so she sat down. "I- I don't know..."
"Mother," Jareth began. "With all due respect, I believe that Sarah has been through enough these past few days. We should return home, but if you would be so kind as to set up the date and time for the festivities, and see to the deatils, we shall be more than happy to attend." He turned to Sirion, and then to Marek and Darkek. "I thank you all for the safe return of my wife and my father as well."
With that, there was a swirl of glitter and smoke, and they were home again.
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Jareth hadn't even bothered with formalities, transporting them directly into their bedchamber, where Sarah collapsed into his arms, in a sobbing heap. He knew she'd been through alot, he could tell. All he wanted to do was make certain she would never, ever leave him again! 'How could she be so foolish as to believe that blasted Faerie?!' He thought.
"Are you alright, love?" He pulled her back, to gaze deeply into her green liquid mirror eyes. "I know you've been through so much, is there anything I can get for you?"
"No," Her voice was so faint it was almost a whisper. "I'll be fine now that I'm with you. Now that I'm... home."
Nothing made him happier than to hear her say those words. The two said nothing else for the rest of the night, as they settled in next to each other for a long night of well-deserved rest.
Sarah was secretly glad that he had asked more of her this night. At that exact moment, she felt as if she would vomit if she had to even think about sex ever again! How could she tell him his father had raped her? She would have to do it eventually. Would he even care? She wondered if perhaps this was a common occurance here. In the back of her mind, she was confused as to why he wasn't more upset about being kidnapped... As the young Queen drifted off to sleep, a pair of silver eyes haunted her in the darkness of her mind.
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"How's your tea, dear?" Queen Penelope asked her husband with an air of endearment about her voice.
"It's fine. We need to do something about that Faerie. The one who is responsible for all of this... She must be dealt with."
"I couldn't agree more."
She couldn't figure out why he seemed to distant, and so cold, all of a sudden. Why was he so intent upon revenge? He had been through alot, just as she said. With a shrug and a sigh, the High Queen departed to her chambers, quietly.
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When morning came, Sarah awoke to the feeling of something pressing into her side. Blushing when she opened her eyes, she realized it was Jareth. He was apparently very happy, make that a little too happy, that she was back.
She watched him sleeping, and wondered what he was dreaming about, if he was at all. She just couldn't resist running her fingers over his soft lips, through his silky mane. As the King wrapped his arms around his Queen, he felt at peace once again. Until he felt a delicate hand brush over his hardened groin.
"Good morning, precious."
"Good morning Goblin King..."
In one fluid motion, he slid over her, and as if he only had to wish for it, both their clothes were gone. The feeling of finally having her safe, and beneath him once more, was overwhelming. All he wanted to do was hold her, and make all her pain go away. Forever.
Licking a hot path over her breasts, he slowly worked his way to her hips, where he gave each one a generous nip before moving further downward. When Sarah felt his lips touch her in a most intimate area, it sent an electric charge through her, just as the waves of pleasure began to hit her. But in a panic, she realized that if he continued, he might notice her cuts and bruises. And she didn't know if she could handle that, not right now. For his sake, and hers, she had to stop him.
"No, Jareth..." She moaned, as she felt his tongue again. Pushing Jareth onto his side, and then rolling on top of him, she sighed. "It's your turn this time."
And just like that, he was rendered speechless when his Queen knelt before him, gently cleansing him with her tongue, body and soul. First, Sarah kissed a path down his chest, until she reached his torso. Then she began working her tongue in maddening spirals around his navel, using her hands to stroke his thighs. His breathing quickened, and he let out a stifled moan, when at long last he felt her lips touch his arousal, ever so softly at first. Until finally, she found her boldness and took him into her mouth. Jareth was in ecstasy, and he showed it by rocking his hips forward more openly.
They continued this, with Sarah experimenting to find out waht he liked, and the King enjoying every minute of it, until at last he had to pull her away. Bringing her lips to his, he kissed her tenderly.
"I think that's just about enough now, love," He told her gently. "Lest you would like for our fun to be over so soon."
With a smirk and a wink, he was on top of her. But she didn't seem to like that right now. Sarah couldn't tell him how much like his father he reminded her, she had to keep her mouth shut. Especially at a time like this. She did the only thing she could. Just as she felt Jareth's engorged staff pressing into her, she slid away from him, and urged him to lie back.
"What are you up to, minx?"
Sarah grinned, as she straddled his waist. "I think it's time we tried something... different. Hold still."
She was trying to sound foxy, and failed miserably. Oh well, she'd make him forget soon enough... And forget he did, as soon as she started riding up and down over him, all rational thought ceased. Sarah impaled herself onto his proud erection, and moved in all different ways until she found one they both liked. It was heaven.
And it certainly did not last long. Not long enough for Jareth, at least. He found his release, and Sarah's was triggered in turn. They both cried out, as the waves of pleasure crashed over them. It was deafening, drowning out all they'd ever known. When their explosive orgasms ended, she laid on top of him for a long moment, before rolling to one side, with his arms still protectively around her.
"Sarah..." He said, storking his hand along her face. "That was one wild ride."
With boosted confidence, she answered. "There are plenty more 'wild rides' where that came from." She giggled, but his face was all seriousness.
"I've no doubt there are. I love you, Sarah."
Though she didn't show it, those words broke her heart. "Yes, I know..." He smacked her arm playfully, and she laughed. "I love you too."
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A/N: Jareth/Sarah fluff! AWWW:) Hehe... (::big dopey grin::) I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Thank you to all of my devoted readers, and I really appreciate all of the reviews I've been getting! They're a major confidence booster, trust me. Oh, and this is not the last chapter. Nope, there are a few more things trhat have to happen first. This isn't the worst or the best thing to happen to Sarah and Jareth so far. And I'm not trying to do a smut fic, just a heartfelt romance type thing, with a really interesting plot. Lol. Oh, and in other news, I am also working a new fanfiction story but I don't want to say too much about it juuuuust yet. Also, if anyone has any ideas for fics, let me know. I take requests, as long as they interest and challenge me. Although I have like hundreds of ideas of my own I want to do first... Well, please R&R and TELL ME!!! Thanks! -Kaline Reine