As the World Falls Down…again

As the World Falls Down…again

A thousand and one pardons for not updating, my readers. I have not been feeling well, and have been in bed. But I'm doing better now, so here I am with a new chapter. I finally know where this story is going now! Oh, and just to let you know, I'm fond of plot twists. Ok, so I absolutely live for and adore plot twists. Anyhow, hope you enjoy this chapter, and remember to review!

Disclaimer: Labyrinth, Labyrinth, where for art thou Labyrinth? I don't know, because it doesn't belong to me!

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Chapter 10: Of Disguises and Confessions

The wolves that were Emerald and Adian stopped close to the entrance of the Labyrinth, far enough away so they could not be heard.

"First of all, before we do anything, we need to use different names." Said Emerald.

"Why ever for?" asked Adian.

"Because all the member of the Olympus Wolf Pack are named after old gods." Said Emerald. "You shall be…Ares, and I shall be Artemis."

"Whatever you say." Said Adian.

"Good, let us go." Said Emerald.

They made their way to the gate, where Hoggle was, not too surprisingly, spraying fairies. "Good day, gatekeeper." Said Emerald.

Hoggle jumped, turning around. "Good day to ye." He said. "Who might you's two be?"

"I am Artemis, and this is Ares." Said Emerald. "We are from the Olympus Wolf Pack, and have business with the King. So if you would be so kind as to open the gate, we shall be on our way."

Hoggle bowed to the wolves; even he knew the members Olympus Wolf Pack were highly honored. He opened the gate, letting the two wolves in.

After finding an opening, they turned left, which, as most beings know, will take you straight to the castle. Within the courtyard was Hades and Becka, sitting under a tree. They got up, seeing the new arrivals.

"Good day, who are you?" asked Hades.

"We are Artemis and Ares." Said Emerald.

"Try again." Said Hades, clearly seeing through their disguise.

"Yes, we know Ares and Artemis, and neither of them are either of you." Said Becka.

Emerald sighed. "I am The Lady Destiny, Emerald, and this is Lord Adian, my assistant."

"Greetings, your Ladyship." Said Hades, bowing.

"Greetings, Lady Destiny." Said Becka. "Why, if we may ask, are you here?"

"There is an enemy coming, and we are simply here to help if the need arises." Said Emerald. "So if you could please keep our secret…"

"Not a problem…Artemis." Said Becka with a smile. "Come on, we better go tell Jareth you're here to see him."

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Jareth, meanwhile, was still shaken from his encounter with The Lady Destiny. Her words had scared him. More so, then he cared to admit.

One thing was for certain, she was right. He had to tell Sarah how he felt, and the sooner the better.

He started walking, making his way towards Sarah's room, when he encountered William.

"Something wrong?" asked William. Jareth told him of what happened.

"So now I'm off to find Sarah." Jareth finished.

"You're finally going to tell her? Wonders never cease." Said William, trying to hide his own shock.

"Well, I don't see you knocking down Becka's door to tell her." Countered Jareth.

"Is it that obvious?" said William.

"Oh, the fact that you follow her around with that love-sick puppy dog look on your face rather tipped me off." Said Jareth.

"Oh, be quiet." Said William. "All right, so I'll admit, it's the hardest thing to say."

"What is?" asked Jareth, whose attention had wandered off for a moment.

"Oh, you know." Said William. "THE words, that scare every male. 'I love you'. "

They heard a giggle from behind them, and turned around to see Becka, who was trying desperately to keep a straight face.

"How long have you been there?" asked William.

"Long enough." Said Becka, laughing. "Is there something you boys want to tell me?"

"Not funny." Growled Jareth.

"Really? I thought it was hilarious." Said Becka.

"Are you here for a reason, or just to mock me?" asked Jareth.

"As much fun as mocking you is, I am here for a reason." Said Becka. "Two members of the Olympus Wolf Pack are here to see you, they're waiting in the throne room."

"Thank you." Said Jareth, turning around and heading towards the throne room.

"Becka?" said William. "Let's go for a walk in the garden, ok? I need to tell you something."

"Sure, let's go." Said Becka.

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Jareth found a white wolf and a black wolf in the throne room. The white looked at him, with bright Emerald green eyes. Eyes like…no, that was preposterous.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Said the White, bowing. The Black did the same, and Jareth saw mismatched brown and violet eyes. "I am Artemis, and this is Ares."

"Greetings, Lady Artemis and Lord Ares." Said Jareth. "What do I owe the honor of the presence of ones from the Olympus wolf pack?"

"We were sent by her Ladyship Destiny." Said Artemis, using the term the Olympus Wolf Pack used for The Lady Destiny. "She said you were in need of our protection."

"Well, I am honored to have you here. Allow me to have one of the Goblins show you to a room."

Jareth called for one of the Goblins, a short little fellow with scraggly blue hair. The wolves bowed again, and left, following the goblin, leaving Jareth to contemplate how to get up the nerve once again to tell Sarah he loves her.

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"What is it you wanted to tell me?" asked Becka, as the two sat down under a willow tree.

"Becka…I…well…" stuttered William.

"Just say it, Will, whatever it is." Said Becka.

William took both Becka's hands in his. "Becka, I love you."

"I know." Said Becka, smiling.

"You do?" said William, stunned. "How…"

"It's been rather obvious Will." Said Becka. "And Will?"

"What?" said William, groaning, and feeling like a fool.

"I love you too." Said Becka, leaning forward and kissing him.

William, after being shocked a second time, wrapped his arms around Becka, pulling her closer. Finally, needing to let go because of lack of oxygen, their lips parted, though William left his arms around Becka's waist, as she put her head on his shoulder.

"Wow." Said Becka, breathlessly.

"Very." Said William. He looked up, just seeing the brown eagle as it flew away. He said nothing, but could sense evil magic in the air. Something was not right.

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The eagle flew to the castle once again, and went to his Lady's room.

"My Lady Leira." Said Markeen, bowing low. He told her what he had seen of William and Becka. Leira's eyes blazed.

"The time to strike is nigh." Said Leira. She conjured a crystal ball, showing William. "Soon, very soon, I shall have my revenge."

She laughed, the sound sending chills through even one so evil as Markeen. It was soon to get quite…interesting.

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Jareth, finally having made up his mind, went in search of Sarah again. He…literally…bumped into her as she was slowly walking.

"Sorry." Said Sarah. "Still getting used to walking again."

"It's all right." Said Jareth. "Um, Sarah, can we talk? I have something I need to tell you."

"Certainly." Said Sarah. "I was just looking for you also."

Jareth transported the two of them to the garden, and they sat under a willow tree. Unbeknownst to them, William and Becka were on the other side.

"I have something to tell you too, Jareth." Said Sarah.

"Please, let me go first." Said Jareth.

"No, it's very important." Said Sarah.

"Well so is mine." Said Jareth. "Fine, let's just say what we want to say at the same time, fair enough?"

Sarah nodded. They spoke in unison, their words each the same:

"I love you."

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*No big surprise, ducks flying objects* I am so very evil, aren't I? I think this is my worst cliffhanger yet. Oh, and I have a new story up, "Labyrinth Chat Room". It's pretty funny, so people say, so if you're in need of some humor, go read it. Anyhow, hope you enjoyed this chapter, and remember…

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