As the World Falls Down…again

As the World Falls Down…again

*still in shock* 83 reviews? Good Lord, all this shock can't be good for me…anyhow, hello readers! Before we get started, let me get one thing straight. I do not like being threatened, and or having objects thrown at me to get me to write! Everyone clear now? Good. Now here's a new chapter, hope you'll enjoy it. And remember to review!

Disclaimer: Oh where oh where has the Labyrinth gone, oh where oh where can it be? I don't because, for sure, it doesn't belong to me.

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Chapter 6: Shall we be friends?

"No, nein, nuh uh, won't do it, and just plain it won't happen!" said Becka.

"But we have to!" said William.

"No!" said Becka. "I am NOT going to play matchmaker for those two, and neither are you! They are in love; obviously, Sarah just hasn't figured it out yet. I refuse to mess with the Fates. We have no business meddling."

"And why not?" asked William.

"Because it's just not for us to do." Said Becka. "They'll figure it out…eventually"

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After touring the castle, William and Becka finally made their way to the dining room, where Sarah and Jareth were already waiting for them.

"I see you two finally met." Said Jareth, as William helped Becka to her seat.

"You always are the observant one Jareth." Said William. Becka and Sarah both laughed. "Oh, and you must be Sarah, an honor to make your acquaintance milady." He bowed, before taking his seat.

Dinner was uneventful, except for talk of nothing in particular. William, whilst drinking his wine, heard a voice in his head:

'We should leave,' the voice said. 'They need some time alone.'

'What in the seven hells...' said William. 'Who are you?'

'It's me, you idiot, Becka.' The voice said.

'Becka?!?! said William. 'How in the world do you know how to communicate telepathically?'

'Long story.' Was all Becka said on the subject. 'Anyway, as I said before, we should leave.'

'I thought you were against matchmaking.' said William smugly.

'Don't act so smug.' Said Becka. 'If we want them together, they need to be alone, right?'

'Right.' Said William, grudgingly.

Becka coughed. "I think I shall go to my room now, I'm rather tired. Goodnight everyone!"

"Allow me to escort you, Becka." Said William. The two got up, leaving the room.

"Do they know something we don't?" asked Sarah.

"I have no idea." Said Jareth. "But they seem to be getting along awfully well."

"Our two best friends, who would have thought?" said Sarah, laughing. "Though they do look cute together. A match made in heaven!"

Jareth grimaced. "And you do realize both are quite annoying and sarcastic. A match, definitely…it's the heaven part I'm not so sure about."

Sarah laughed again. "What a horrible thing to say!"

"Yes, I know." Said Jareth, laughing also. "But it's true."

"You're right!" said Sarah.

"Sarah." Said Jareth, suddenly turning serious. "Since it's obvious you and Becka will be staying here a while, I think it's only right for us, as Abovegrounders say, 'Bury the Hatchet'. You see…"

Sarah held up a hand, interrupting him. "I entirely agree Jareth. I told you before; I have changed since I went through the Labyrinth. I figured out a long time ago you weren't the villain I accused you to be. So, friends?" she held out her hand.

Jareth shook her hand. "Friends."

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William escorted Becka back to her room. "Now, tell me, how do you know telepathic communication?"

"I told you before, it's a long story." Said Becka, suddenly sounding guarded.

"I have no place to be." Said William, curious about her sudden change in attitude. "And, I hope I am not to rude to ask, have you always been blind?"

"It is none of your business." Said Becka. "Good night William."

She opened the door to her room, slamming it behind her.

"Great. Really, just peachy. Way to put your foot in your mouth." Muttered William, as he walked towards his own room, shaking his head.

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Becka regretted becoming angry with William, but she simply did not want anyone to find out why she was blind. It was just too painful a story.

"Can I change yet?" asked a deep male voice.

"Yes Hades, no one is around right now." Said Becka, sighing, and plopping onto a chair.

The Labrador's form wavered for a moment, before it changed to that of a black wolf.

"What happened?" asked Hades. "You seem sad."

"William asked why I was blind, and how I knew how to communicate telepathically." Said Becka, as she wiped a few tears from her sightless eyes. "And I got angry at him."

"Maybe the truth should finally be revealed." Said Hades, nuzzling her cheek. "I think it would be all right for them to know of me."

Becka wrapped her arms around the wolf's neck, as she had so many times as a child. She buried her head in his fur, sobbing. Hades let her, waiting patiently until she ran out of tears. He licked her face, wiping away the tearstains.

"There, that's better." He said softly. "Now, it's time. No use waiting any longer."

"Right." Said Becka. She went into the bathroom (How thankful she was Jareth had been kind enough to have modern plumbing, even if it did ruin the castle atmosphere a bit) and splashed some water on her face, before sitting back in the chair. She reached out with her powers, calling for Jareth, Sarah and William. She asked them to meet her in her room, as she had something important to say to them.

Very important.

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William met Sarah and Jareth at the door to Becka's room. "She contacted you both too?"

"No, we're just figments of your imagination." Said Jareth sarcastically.

"Be careful Jareth, you're starting to sound like me." Said William.

"Both of you be quiet." Said Sarah. She knocked on the door.

"Come in." said Becka. She sounded nervous.

The three walked in, each equally shocked at what they saw. Becka sat in a comfy chair, and at her feet was a large black wolf.

"I believe there is some explaining to be done." Said the wolf, his crystal blue eyes looking at the three.

"Becka…who is that?" asked Sarah.

"That would be Hades." Said Becka. "In his true form."

"True form?" said William, confused.

"Sit down." Said Becka. "Ah…Jareth, can you transport us somewhere? There's not enough places to sit here."

Jareth transported them all to his study, and all got comfortable. Becka, with Hades still at her feet, gulped.

"I've never told anyone the story of how I became blind." Said Becka. "Or how I have powers, not even to Sarah. No one has known of my past, and that is the way I wanted to keep it. But I know now that is wrong. You are my friends, and should know the truth."

"Go ahead Becka." Said Sarah softly. "We're listening."

Becka nodded, still seeming nervous. "Right. It all began…"

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*Once AGAIN ducks flying objects* I thought we had established no throwing things. *ducks again* Apparently I was wrong. And I know there wasn't a whole bunch of Sarah and Jareth in this chapter. But you all seem to be enjoying my characters Becka and William so much, I didn't think you would mind. Next chapter, we learn about Becka's past! Why is she blind? How did she become blind? Where did she learn Magic? And what is up with Hades being a wolf? And why am I acting so weird? Well, the last I can answer, I'm always weird. But all other questions shall be answered, next chapter! And as always…

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