LABYRINTH THE RETURN PT5
Sarah slowly awoke to see daylight falling through her window. She
laid still, wondering what her future held in store for her. Getting
up to get dressed, she was nervous about the day ahead. She thought
about Jareth, Hoggle, and all of her friends. Then her thoughts fell
on Jade. What would Jade do to keep Sarah and Jareth apart if she
wasn't in the oubliette? This was a thought that plagued Sarah's
mind. Not wanting to think about it anymore, she left her room and
headed toward the dining room for breakfast.
Already eating his breakfast, Jareth was calm and ready to proceed
with the wedding. He had waited so long for this day to come and
finally, he thought, it was going to happen. He couldn't have a more
beautiful bride. Sarah was his ideal mate. He would never want
another.
Jareth looked up to see Sarah walk into the room. She walked over
and sat down beside him. Sam brought her breakfast to her.
"Good morning Sarah." Jareth said softly.
"Good morning." she answered.
Jareth leaned over, attempting to kiss her, but Sarah stopped him.
"What's wrong Sarah?" Jareth asked, puzzled by her sudden change in
behavior.
"Not until after the wedding." she said softly. "I don't want
anything to go wrong. This will be the beginning of our life together
and I want it to start out right. Do you understand?" she asked,
gently touching his arm.
Jareth smiled. "Of course I do. Soon we shall be married and my
life will be complete. You are going to make me the happiest man in
the world today." Jareth said, taking her hand.
After they finished their breakfast, Jareth left to get something for
Sarah. She would be surprised. He went back to his room and went
into the closet. He brought out a large box and set it on his bed.
Then he retrieved another box and stacked it on the first. Bending
down, he pulled two smaller boxes from beneath his bed and placed them
on top of the stack. He lifted the boxes into his arms and headed
back to Sarah.
Sarah was talking to Hoggle about the wedding when Jareth returned,
carrying the boxes. Sarah's curiosity got the best of her and so she
walked over to him and helped him set the boxes on the table. Sarah
began to open one of the boxes when Jareth stopped her.
"What's all this?" she asked. "Why won't you let me see?" she asked,
examining the mysterious boxes more carefully.
"It is a surprise, but you can't see just yet." Jareth said, moving
the boxes away from her. "Everything is ready for the wedding." he
said, smiling.
"Did you get me a dress?" she asked, not wanting anything to go
wrong. Imagine if she had to be married in blue jeans.
"It's all been taken care of. You can change when we get there and
you can change before you come home to our castle." Jareth hesitated,
then continued. "After the ceremony, I have a surprise for you."
Jareth smiled as he noticed a curious look cross her face. "Don't
worry Sarah. It will be one that you will enjoy. I promise." he said
reassuringly.
Sarah wondered what the surprise was that Jareth had planned after
the wedding. She also wanted to find out what was in the boxes he
wanted to keep from her. She had always been overly curious about
everything but surprises made her wonder the most.
Sarah looked at the boxes neatly stacked on the table. Jareth
noticed her glance.
"You can't see yet." he said, sensing her curiousness.
"Why not? Can't you give me just one hint? Just a little one?" she
implored.
Jareth shook his head.
"Come on. Please?" Sarah said, reaching for a box.
Jareth shook his head again and moved the boxes away from her once
more.
"What's in there? It won't make me change my mind about marrying
you, or will it?" she asked, cautiously. She wanted him to slip up
and tell her accidentally.
"No. I'm quite sure that it won't. Just before we leave, I'll give
it to you. Alright?" Jareth said, a faint smile crossing his face.
"Oh alright. I still don't understand why I can't see it." she said,
trying to make him feel guilty. It didn't work, so she changed the
subject. "Do you have my dress?" she asked.
"Yes." he answered.
"May I see it?" she asked.
"Not yet." he replied, his eyes twinkling with mystery.
"Why not?" Sarah asked calmly. She was beginning to get tired of
Jareth's surprises. "Let me guess." she said in a bored voice. "It's
a surprise.
"Yes it is." Jareth replied, once again smiling. He knew that he had
her attention and he loved her curiosity. He knew, however, that he
couldn't keep it from her much longer.
"How do you know if it will fit me or not?" she asked, wanting to see
the dress he had picked for her to wear. She wondered what it would
look like. A thought just crossed her mind. Perhaps her dress is in
one of the boxes.
"I know it will fit you perfectly. In fact, I think it is time to
show you this." he said, as he slid a box in front of her. "Go ahead.
Take a look inside. Don't worry, I know you will like what you find.
I promise." he said, moving around to kneel at her side. He put his
hand on her shoulder. "Go ahead and open it."
Sarah slowly removed the top of the box, anxious to see what was
inside. She felt his hand leave her shoulder. Looking inside, she
saw a dress, the same dress she had once wore. Removing it from the
box, she gently held it to her. It was perfect. Jareth had chosen
the perfect dress and made Sarah happy.
"Do you like it?" Jareth asked, his voice barely a whisper.
"Like it? I love it." she replied, turning to Jareth. "Thank you."
"I only want to make you happy." he said, smiling at her. "It
appears that I have."
"Yes, you did." she replied, laying her head on his shoulder. How
much happier could she get?
Hoggle sat quietly watching them. He couldn't believe how happy they
were together. He had never seen Jareth happy or pleasant to anyone
for as long as he could remember. It was almost unbelievable but yet
here they were. It was a nice change.
Jareth glanced at Hoggle and noticed a frown. "What is it Hoggle?
Why the long face? Today is the day?"
"Yeah." Sarah added enthusiastically.
"I can't come to your weddin' can I? I mean, I can't be seen by
anyone so I can't go. I wanted to go mind you, but it would be almost
impossible wouldn't it?" he asked sadly. He did indeed want to be
there with Sarah. The people there would not understand about him,
would they?
"Nonsense Hoggle." Jareth said, unexpectedly. He suspected that
Hoggle would want to go and had already made the necessary arrangements.
"But your highness..." Hoggle protested.
"But nothing Hoggle." Jareth interrupted. "You will attend the
wedding. I know Sarah would want you there and I, myself, would like
that. Don't you worry about anything, I shall take care of it."
Jareth said. He saw Sarah smile at the thought of having Hoggle
there. "But Hoggle you will need to dress for the occasion. I have
just the thing." he said, as he snapped his fingers.
Sam entered the room carrying clothing. It would match Jareth's and
Sarah's outfits. Hoggle had never seen the likes. Staring at it with
curiosity, Hoggle smiled. He would be with his friend for the most
important day of her life. "When do we go your majesty?" Hoggle asked.
"Soon Hoggle. You had better not call me anything but Jareth when we
get there." Jareth said, diverting his gaze to Sarah.
"Why your majesty?" Hoggle questioned.
"Because the people there would not understand and I really don't
want to have to explain it to them. It shouldn't be too difficult to
call me by name as you do Sarah."
"Yes but she's not king." Hoggle protested.
"It doesn't matter. From now on call us both by name. I know Sarah
would like that best." he said, turning to Sarah. "Isn't that right"
"He's right Hoggle. Besides, we're friends aren't we?" she asked.
"Yeah." Hoggle replied.
"Friends." Jareth said.
Sarah and Hoggle looked at Jareth. They both knew that Jareth had
never called anyone a friend before. They smiled. He was changing
more and more each day. Changing for the good.
The clock struck nine and penetrated Jareth's concentration. "Get
your things Sarah it is time to go. Hoggle, could you grab that box
on the shelf." Jareth said, pointing to a small box. Sarah had
completely overlooked it because it was so small.
Hoggle picked it up an put it in his pocket as he followed them out
through the halls of the castle.
Jareth produced a crystal out of nowhere. With a flick of his wrist,
he sent it into the air. It fell to the ground and popped like a
bubble. A door appeared. Jareth looked at Sarah, whose face was
filled with amazement. She looked like an innocent, wide eyed child.
He knew otherwise. In fact, she was the most beautiful woman he had
ever seen and soon she would be his bride. Jareth smiled.
"Come on. We has to go or we'll be late." Hoggle said, trying his
best to hurry them along.
"He's right Sarah. We have to go." he said, leading them through the
doorway.
They emerged outside a warehouse that seemed to be deserted for a
long time. Sarah looked around. What she saw was a desolate area
around warehouses that had been deserted. Nobody was around.
Perhaps, that is why Jareth chose this place for his door. Maybe it
had always been there.
"Where are we?" she asked.
"You should know this area Sarah. It is your home town. It is
possible that you have never ventured here before." Jareth said,
flashing her a small smile.
"No. I've never seen this place before." she replied, still looking
around.
They were standing in an alley that was dark and filled with shadows.
Anything or anyone could be lurking about, hidden by the blackness,
but Sarah wasn't afraid. She was with Jareth and Hoggle. She knew
they would always keep her safe.
A car pulled into the alley and drove toward them. Jareth never
moved. Instead, he motioned for the car to stop. When it finally
stopped, Sarah saw that it was a white limousine. She had never seen
one this close before.
Jareth opened the door to the back. "Your chariot awaits my lady."
he said, rather comically, which made Sarah laugh.
Sarah got in followed by Jareth then Hoggle. Jareth told the driver
where to go. The limo snuck down the streets and alleyways, staying
clear of the many people crowding the streets. It stopped outside a
small house.
"Here we are then. Make sure you have everything." Jareth said, as
the driver opened the door.
They got out, each carrying their boxes. Sarah looked around. She
could see the park from here. The same park where she spent most of
her time. That was by far her favorite place to go and get away. She
wished she could be there again. It seemed so long ago.
"Sarah?" Jareth said, touching her shoulder. "What is it?"
Sarah looked at him. Her past had to fade to make room for her
future. Jareth had become her future.
"What?" he asked again.
"Nothing. Shouldn't we be getting inside?" she asked.
"Of course. This way." he said, leading the way.
Jareth knocked and the door swung open. They were greeted by a nice
older woman what reminded Sarah of her grandmother.
"Why, hello there." the old woman said cheerfully.
"Hello. I had made arrangements for a wedding ceremony. I am Jareth."
"Yes sir. Come on in." she replied, opening the door wider. "My
name is Jessica Thatch. Most everybody calls me Jessie." she said,
closing the door behind them.
"Is there somewhere we might change?" Jareth asked politely.
"Oh dear. Where are my manners. Of course there is. Follow me
please." Jessie said, leading them down a short hallway. "You can use
these two rooms. As soon as you're ready, we can begin.
"Thanks." Sarah said.
"Not necessary dear. When you are finished, come back down the hall
and turn to your left. We will be waiting." Jessie said, then left
them.
Sarah turned the knob and pushed the door open. Giving them one last
look, she walked inside and closed the door behind her.
"Well Hoggle, shall we?" Jareth said, opening the other door.
"Yes, your..." Hoggle stopped himself when he saw Jareth raise a
stern brow. "I mean Jareth." he corrected.
"Very good Hoggle. Come on then. We mustn't keep Sarah waiting
should we?"
"No sir." Hoggle responded.
They entered the room and was back with Jessie in no time. Now all
they needed was Sarah.
"Hoggle, go see if she is alright would you?" Jareth asked, concerned.
"Yeah, sure."
Sarah sat in front of a mirror in the room. She looked at her image.
She looked almost the same as before with one exception. Now she was
older and knew exactly what she wanted, or did she? She couldn't help
but wonder if she made the right choice concerning her future.
A knock came from the door, startling Sarah.
"Yes?" she said.
The knob turned and Hoggle appeared in the doorway. Sarah could see
him in the mirror.
"Is everything ok Sarah?" he asked, stepping into the room.
"Yeah. I'm just really nervous though. I can't help but wonder if
I'm doing the right thing. I mean marriage, especially to Jareth. I
don't know." she said, watching Hoggle's image grow near.
"How can you think that?" he asked.
"I don't know."
"Do you love him Sarah?" Hoggle asked.
"I thought so." she replied.
"Do you want to spend the rest of your life with him?"
"I couldn't imagine my life without him." she said.
"Then?" Hoggle asked, laying a hand on her shoulder.
"Then I'm doing what is right for me. I do love Jareth with all of
my heart. So much that it feels as though it would burst. I want to
be with him. He is my life." she said, thinking of only Jareth.
"Don't cha think we should be out there then?" he asked.
"Yes. Thanks Hoggle."
"For what?" he asked.
"Being my best friend." she responded.
"Oh." was all that he could say. She was definitely his best friend.
Sarah stood up and walked to the door. "How do I look?" she asked.
"Like a queen. I know the king will be pleased." he said, offering
his arm to her.
Sarah gladly took it. Even though he was much shorter, she was glad
that he was there with her. They emerged from the room together and
Sarah began the long walk to Jareth. She realized that this was the
beginning of a new life for her. She wouldn't ever be able to return
to her old life after today.
Sarah couldn't help but think of her parents. They were missing the
most important day of their daughters' life. She missed her father,
Toby and even her stepmother. Her thoughts then drifted to what the
future held in store for her and Jareth. The idea of being with
Jareth and all of her friends, for the rest of her life, pleased her.
Sarah heard the music start and was surprised. It wasn't the
traditional wedding march she had expected. Instead, it was the song
Jareth had once sung to her. Jareth's music had made this a special
wedding for her, one she would never forget.
She walked down the aisle on Hoggle's arm. She could see Jareth
waiting patiently for her at the end. He is incredibly handsome, she
thought, watching him wait with anticipation. He was smiling and
wearing a midnight blue waistcoat over gray tights. She had seen that
outfit once before. Perhaps the ball they were at was his way of
marriage that first time she was there. She would never know.
When they reached the end of the aisle, Hoggle took her hand and gave
it to Jareth. Jareth held her hand tight. He was ready for the
ceremony to begin.
The minister cleared his throat.
"We are here today to join this man and this woman in the bonds of
holy matrimony. If there is anyone who can show just cause why this
couple should not be joined, let them speak now or forever hold their
peace."
Sarah and Jareth both looked at Hoggle. Hoggle nodded and smiled.
He would not speak against this union. They belonged together.
"So be it. Jareth, do you take Sarah to be your wife? To have and
to hold, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?" the
minister asked, as though reciting the lines for the thousandth time.
"I do." Jareth said, looking at Sarah. "Until the end of time."
"Do you Sarah, take Jareth to be your husband? To have and to hold,
in sickness and in health, until death do you part?" he asked again.
"I do." she replied.
"The rings?" the minister inquired.
"Hoggle, the box." Jareth said.
Hoggle pulled the small box from his pocket and handed it to Jareth.
Jareth opened the box and took out the rings and handed them to the
minister.
"Jareth, take this band of gold and place it on Sarah's finger to
symbolize your unending, undying and everlasting love for her." the
minister said, as he handed the ring to Jareth.
Jareth took Sarah's hand and placed the wedding band on her finger.
"Together forever." he whispered and smiled.
"Sarah, take this band of gold and place it on Jareth's finger to
symbolize your unending, undying and everlasting love for him." the
minister said, handing the ring to Sarah.
Sarah placed the ring on Jareth's finger and looked up at him. "I
love you." she whispered.
"By the powers vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife. You
may kiss your bride." the minister said, cheerfully.
Jareth pulled Sarah close and kissed her. He could hear Jessie
playing his music in the background. He had Sarah now and forever.
He was the happiest man alive at that moment.
"Alright you two, we gots to get goin' now." Hoggle said, nudging
Jareth.
Jareth pulled away. "Alright Hoggle. Are you ready Sarah?" he asked.
"Yes." she answered simply. She was now Jareth's wife and Queen of
his kingdom. She could hardly believe it. She was married to the
most unusual man she had ever met. Who would have ever thought that
someone like Jareth could steal her heart?
Jareth extended his thanks to Jessie and the minister. Without their
help, he could not have been married. He gave special thanks to
Jessie for learning the tune for Sarah. The music made Sarah's
wedding special and unlike any other.
Jareth took Sarah's hand and led his wife to the limousine still
parked outside. His wife, he liked the sound of that. They would be
together to share the rest of their life with one another. It was as
though they were two halves that when brought together, they made a
whole. They could never be apart again.
The limousine pulled away from the curb with it's destination already
planned. Jareth had yet another surprise for Sarah. He knew that
this was the right thing to do.
"Where are we gong now Jareth?" she asked with a yawn.
"Get some rest . I'll tell you when we get there." he replied.
Sarah leaned against him and rested her head on his shoulder. She
was tired from the events of the day, but still felt a spark of energy
from what lay ahead. She closed her eyes.
Sarah slowly awoke to see daylight falling through her window. She
laid still, wondering what her future held in store for her. Getting
up to get dressed, she was nervous about the day ahead. She thought
about Jareth, Hoggle, and all of her friends. Then her thoughts fell
on Jade. What would Jade do to keep Sarah and Jareth apart if she
wasn't in the oubliette? This was a thought that plagued Sarah's
mind. Not wanting to think about it anymore, she left her room and
headed toward the dining room for breakfast.
Already eating his breakfast, Jareth was calm and ready to proceed
with the wedding. He had waited so long for this day to come and
finally, he thought, it was going to happen. He couldn't have a more
beautiful bride. Sarah was his ideal mate. He would never want
another.
Jareth looked up to see Sarah walk into the room. She walked over
and sat down beside him. Sam brought her breakfast to her.
"Good morning Sarah." Jareth said softly.
"Good morning." she answered.
Jareth leaned over, attempting to kiss her, but Sarah stopped him.
"What's wrong Sarah?" Jareth asked, puzzled by her sudden change in
behavior.
"Not until after the wedding." she said softly. "I don't want
anything to go wrong. This will be the beginning of our life together
and I want it to start out right. Do you understand?" she asked,
gently touching his arm.
Jareth smiled. "Of course I do. Soon we shall be married and my
life will be complete. You are going to make me the happiest man in
the world today." Jareth said, taking her hand.
After they finished their breakfast, Jareth left to get something for
Sarah. She would be surprised. He went back to his room and went
into the closet. He brought out a large box and set it on his bed.
Then he retrieved another box and stacked it on the first. Bending
down, he pulled two smaller boxes from beneath his bed and placed them
on top of the stack. He lifted the boxes into his arms and headed
back to Sarah.
Sarah was talking to Hoggle about the wedding when Jareth returned,
carrying the boxes. Sarah's curiosity got the best of her and so she
walked over to him and helped him set the boxes on the table. Sarah
began to open one of the boxes when Jareth stopped her.
"What's all this?" she asked. "Why won't you let me see?" she asked,
examining the mysterious boxes more carefully.
"It is a surprise, but you can't see just yet." Jareth said, moving
the boxes away from her. "Everything is ready for the wedding." he
said, smiling.
"Did you get me a dress?" she asked, not wanting anything to go
wrong. Imagine if she had to be married in blue jeans.
"It's all been taken care of. You can change when we get there and
you can change before you come home to our castle." Jareth hesitated,
then continued. "After the ceremony, I have a surprise for you."
Jareth smiled as he noticed a curious look cross her face. "Don't
worry Sarah. It will be one that you will enjoy. I promise." he said
reassuringly.
Sarah wondered what the surprise was that Jareth had planned after
the wedding. She also wanted to find out what was in the boxes he
wanted to keep from her. She had always been overly curious about
everything but surprises made her wonder the most.
Sarah looked at the boxes neatly stacked on the table. Jareth
noticed her glance.
"You can't see yet." he said, sensing her curiousness.
"Why not? Can't you give me just one hint? Just a little one?" she
implored.
Jareth shook his head.
"Come on. Please?" Sarah said, reaching for a box.
Jareth shook his head again and moved the boxes away from her once
more.
"What's in there? It won't make me change my mind about marrying
you, or will it?" she asked, cautiously. She wanted him to slip up
and tell her accidentally.
"No. I'm quite sure that it won't. Just before we leave, I'll give
it to you. Alright?" Jareth said, a faint smile crossing his face.
"Oh alright. I still don't understand why I can't see it." she said,
trying to make him feel guilty. It didn't work, so she changed the
subject. "Do you have my dress?" she asked.
"Yes." he answered.
"May I see it?" she asked.
"Not yet." he replied, his eyes twinkling with mystery.
"Why not?" Sarah asked calmly. She was beginning to get tired of
Jareth's surprises. "Let me guess." she said in a bored voice. "It's
a surprise.
"Yes it is." Jareth replied, once again smiling. He knew that he had
her attention and he loved her curiosity. He knew, however, that he
couldn't keep it from her much longer.
"How do you know if it will fit me or not?" she asked, wanting to see
the dress he had picked for her to wear. She wondered what it would
look like. A thought just crossed her mind. Perhaps her dress is in
one of the boxes.
"I know it will fit you perfectly. In fact, I think it is time to
show you this." he said, as he slid a box in front of her. "Go ahead.
Take a look inside. Don't worry, I know you will like what you find.
I promise." he said, moving around to kneel at her side. He put his
hand on her shoulder. "Go ahead and open it."
Sarah slowly removed the top of the box, anxious to see what was
inside. She felt his hand leave her shoulder. Looking inside, she
saw a dress, the same dress she had once wore. Removing it from the
box, she gently held it to her. It was perfect. Jareth had chosen
the perfect dress and made Sarah happy.
"Do you like it?" Jareth asked, his voice barely a whisper.
"Like it? I love it." she replied, turning to Jareth. "Thank you."
"I only want to make you happy." he said, smiling at her. "It
appears that I have."
"Yes, you did." she replied, laying her head on his shoulder. How
much happier could she get?
Hoggle sat quietly watching them. He couldn't believe how happy they
were together. He had never seen Jareth happy or pleasant to anyone
for as long as he could remember. It was almost unbelievable but yet
here they were. It was a nice change.
Jareth glanced at Hoggle and noticed a frown. "What is it Hoggle?
Why the long face? Today is the day?"
"Yeah." Sarah added enthusiastically.
"I can't come to your weddin' can I? I mean, I can't be seen by
anyone so I can't go. I wanted to go mind you, but it would be almost
impossible wouldn't it?" he asked sadly. He did indeed want to be
there with Sarah. The people there would not understand about him,
would they?
"Nonsense Hoggle." Jareth said, unexpectedly. He suspected that
Hoggle would want to go and had already made the necessary arrangements.
"But your highness..." Hoggle protested.
"But nothing Hoggle." Jareth interrupted. "You will attend the
wedding. I know Sarah would want you there and I, myself, would like
that. Don't you worry about anything, I shall take care of it."
Jareth said. He saw Sarah smile at the thought of having Hoggle
there. "But Hoggle you will need to dress for the occasion. I have
just the thing." he said, as he snapped his fingers.
Sam entered the room carrying clothing. It would match Jareth's and
Sarah's outfits. Hoggle had never seen the likes. Staring at it with
curiosity, Hoggle smiled. He would be with his friend for the most
important day of her life. "When do we go your majesty?" Hoggle asked.
"Soon Hoggle. You had better not call me anything but Jareth when we
get there." Jareth said, diverting his gaze to Sarah.
"Why your majesty?" Hoggle questioned.
"Because the people there would not understand and I really don't
want to have to explain it to them. It shouldn't be too difficult to
call me by name as you do Sarah."
"Yes but she's not king." Hoggle protested.
"It doesn't matter. From now on call us both by name. I know Sarah
would like that best." he said, turning to Sarah. "Isn't that right"
"He's right Hoggle. Besides, we're friends aren't we?" she asked.
"Yeah." Hoggle replied.
"Friends." Jareth said.
Sarah and Hoggle looked at Jareth. They both knew that Jareth had
never called anyone a friend before. They smiled. He was changing
more and more each day. Changing for the good.
The clock struck nine and penetrated Jareth's concentration. "Get
your things Sarah it is time to go. Hoggle, could you grab that box
on the shelf." Jareth said, pointing to a small box. Sarah had
completely overlooked it because it was so small.
Hoggle picked it up an put it in his pocket as he followed them out
through the halls of the castle.
Jareth produced a crystal out of nowhere. With a flick of his wrist,
he sent it into the air. It fell to the ground and popped like a
bubble. A door appeared. Jareth looked at Sarah, whose face was
filled with amazement. She looked like an innocent, wide eyed child.
He knew otherwise. In fact, she was the most beautiful woman he had
ever seen and soon she would be his bride. Jareth smiled.
"Come on. We has to go or we'll be late." Hoggle said, trying his
best to hurry them along.
"He's right Sarah. We have to go." he said, leading them through the
doorway.
They emerged outside a warehouse that seemed to be deserted for a
long time. Sarah looked around. What she saw was a desolate area
around warehouses that had been deserted. Nobody was around.
Perhaps, that is why Jareth chose this place for his door. Maybe it
had always been there.
"Where are we?" she asked.
"You should know this area Sarah. It is your home town. It is
possible that you have never ventured here before." Jareth said,
flashing her a small smile.
"No. I've never seen this place before." she replied, still looking
around.
They were standing in an alley that was dark and filled with shadows.
Anything or anyone could be lurking about, hidden by the blackness,
but Sarah wasn't afraid. She was with Jareth and Hoggle. She knew
they would always keep her safe.
A car pulled into the alley and drove toward them. Jareth never
moved. Instead, he motioned for the car to stop. When it finally
stopped, Sarah saw that it was a white limousine. She had never seen
one this close before.
Jareth opened the door to the back. "Your chariot awaits my lady."
he said, rather comically, which made Sarah laugh.
Sarah got in followed by Jareth then Hoggle. Jareth told the driver
where to go. The limo snuck down the streets and alleyways, staying
clear of the many people crowding the streets. It stopped outside a
small house.
"Here we are then. Make sure you have everything." Jareth said, as
the driver opened the door.
They got out, each carrying their boxes. Sarah looked around. She
could see the park from here. The same park where she spent most of
her time. That was by far her favorite place to go and get away. She
wished she could be there again. It seemed so long ago.
"Sarah?" Jareth said, touching her shoulder. "What is it?"
Sarah looked at him. Her past had to fade to make room for her
future. Jareth had become her future.
"What?" he asked again.
"Nothing. Shouldn't we be getting inside?" she asked.
"Of course. This way." he said, leading the way.
Jareth knocked and the door swung open. They were greeted by a nice
older woman what reminded Sarah of her grandmother.
"Why, hello there." the old woman said cheerfully.
"Hello. I had made arrangements for a wedding ceremony. I am Jareth."
"Yes sir. Come on in." she replied, opening the door wider. "My
name is Jessica Thatch. Most everybody calls me Jessie." she said,
closing the door behind them.
"Is there somewhere we might change?" Jareth asked politely.
"Oh dear. Where are my manners. Of course there is. Follow me
please." Jessie said, leading them down a short hallway. "You can use
these two rooms. As soon as you're ready, we can begin.
"Thanks." Sarah said.
"Not necessary dear. When you are finished, come back down the hall
and turn to your left. We will be waiting." Jessie said, then left
them.
Sarah turned the knob and pushed the door open. Giving them one last
look, she walked inside and closed the door behind her.
"Well Hoggle, shall we?" Jareth said, opening the other door.
"Yes, your..." Hoggle stopped himself when he saw Jareth raise a
stern brow. "I mean Jareth." he corrected.
"Very good Hoggle. Come on then. We mustn't keep Sarah waiting
should we?"
"No sir." Hoggle responded.
They entered the room and was back with Jessie in no time. Now all
they needed was Sarah.
"Hoggle, go see if she is alright would you?" Jareth asked, concerned.
"Yeah, sure."
Sarah sat in front of a mirror in the room. She looked at her image.
She looked almost the same as before with one exception. Now she was
older and knew exactly what she wanted, or did she? She couldn't help
but wonder if she made the right choice concerning her future.
A knock came from the door, startling Sarah.
"Yes?" she said.
The knob turned and Hoggle appeared in the doorway. Sarah could see
him in the mirror.
"Is everything ok Sarah?" he asked, stepping into the room.
"Yeah. I'm just really nervous though. I can't help but wonder if
I'm doing the right thing. I mean marriage, especially to Jareth. I
don't know." she said, watching Hoggle's image grow near.
"How can you think that?" he asked.
"I don't know."
"Do you love him Sarah?" Hoggle asked.
"I thought so." she replied.
"Do you want to spend the rest of your life with him?"
"I couldn't imagine my life without him." she said.
"Then?" Hoggle asked, laying a hand on her shoulder.
"Then I'm doing what is right for me. I do love Jareth with all of
my heart. So much that it feels as though it would burst. I want to
be with him. He is my life." she said, thinking of only Jareth.
"Don't cha think we should be out there then?" he asked.
"Yes. Thanks Hoggle."
"For what?" he asked.
"Being my best friend." she responded.
"Oh." was all that he could say. She was definitely his best friend.
Sarah stood up and walked to the door. "How do I look?" she asked.
"Like a queen. I know the king will be pleased." he said, offering
his arm to her.
Sarah gladly took it. Even though he was much shorter, she was glad
that he was there with her. They emerged from the room together and
Sarah began the long walk to Jareth. She realized that this was the
beginning of a new life for her. She wouldn't ever be able to return
to her old life after today.
Sarah couldn't help but think of her parents. They were missing the
most important day of their daughters' life. She missed her father,
Toby and even her stepmother. Her thoughts then drifted to what the
future held in store for her and Jareth. The idea of being with
Jareth and all of her friends, for the rest of her life, pleased her.
Sarah heard the music start and was surprised. It wasn't the
traditional wedding march she had expected. Instead, it was the song
Jareth had once sung to her. Jareth's music had made this a special
wedding for her, one she would never forget.
She walked down the aisle on Hoggle's arm. She could see Jareth
waiting patiently for her at the end. He is incredibly handsome, she
thought, watching him wait with anticipation. He was smiling and
wearing a midnight blue waistcoat over gray tights. She had seen that
outfit once before. Perhaps the ball they were at was his way of
marriage that first time she was there. She would never know.
When they reached the end of the aisle, Hoggle took her hand and gave
it to Jareth. Jareth held her hand tight. He was ready for the
ceremony to begin.
The minister cleared his throat.
"We are here today to join this man and this woman in the bonds of
holy matrimony. If there is anyone who can show just cause why this
couple should not be joined, let them speak now or forever hold their
peace."
Sarah and Jareth both looked at Hoggle. Hoggle nodded and smiled.
He would not speak against this union. They belonged together.
"So be it. Jareth, do you take Sarah to be your wife? To have and
to hold, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?" the
minister asked, as though reciting the lines for the thousandth time.
"I do." Jareth said, looking at Sarah. "Until the end of time."
"Do you Sarah, take Jareth to be your husband? To have and to hold,
in sickness and in health, until death do you part?" he asked again.
"I do." she replied.
"The rings?" the minister inquired.
"Hoggle, the box." Jareth said.
Hoggle pulled the small box from his pocket and handed it to Jareth.
Jareth opened the box and took out the rings and handed them to the
minister.
"Jareth, take this band of gold and place it on Sarah's finger to
symbolize your unending, undying and everlasting love for her." the
minister said, as he handed the ring to Jareth.
Jareth took Sarah's hand and placed the wedding band on her finger.
"Together forever." he whispered and smiled.
"Sarah, take this band of gold and place it on Jareth's finger to
symbolize your unending, undying and everlasting love for him." the
minister said, handing the ring to Sarah.
Sarah placed the ring on Jareth's finger and looked up at him. "I
love you." she whispered.
"By the powers vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife. You
may kiss your bride." the minister said, cheerfully.
Jareth pulled Sarah close and kissed her. He could hear Jessie
playing his music in the background. He had Sarah now and forever.
He was the happiest man alive at that moment.
"Alright you two, we gots to get goin' now." Hoggle said, nudging
Jareth.
Jareth pulled away. "Alright Hoggle. Are you ready Sarah?" he asked.
"Yes." she answered simply. She was now Jareth's wife and Queen of
his kingdom. She could hardly believe it. She was married to the
most unusual man she had ever met. Who would have ever thought that
someone like Jareth could steal her heart?
Jareth extended his thanks to Jessie and the minister. Without their
help, he could not have been married. He gave special thanks to
Jessie for learning the tune for Sarah. The music made Sarah's
wedding special and unlike any other.
Jareth took Sarah's hand and led his wife to the limousine still
parked outside. His wife, he liked the sound of that. They would be
together to share the rest of their life with one another. It was as
though they were two halves that when brought together, they made a
whole. They could never be apart again.
The limousine pulled away from the curb with it's destination already
planned. Jareth had yet another surprise for Sarah. He knew that
this was the right thing to do.
"Where are we gong now Jareth?" she asked with a yawn.
"Get some rest . I'll tell you when we get there." he replied.
Sarah leaned against him and rested her head on his shoulder. She
was tired from the events of the day, but still felt a spark of energy
from what lay ahead. She closed her eyes.