As the World Falls Down…again

I am so very sorry for not updating. I've had writer's block. But I think I have finally vanquished that knave beast, and am back with a new chapter. Oh, and Part 2 of 'Labyfic Writers+ Peach Wine= Trouble', is finally up, under Nika-chan's screen-name. Oh, and thank you to my friend LabyLoverLaurie, for coming up with the name Leira. Anyhow, hope you all enjoy this chapter, and remember to review!

Disclaimer: Never was there a tale of such woe, as that of me not owning the Labyrinth…o. Ok, not one of my best, but I can't think of anything better, all right?

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Chapter 11: Pieces falling into place

Both Jareth and Sarah were stunned into silence. After a long silence, Sarah finally spoke:

"How long?" she asked.

"Since the moment I saw you." Said Jareth, smiling sheepishly. "What about you?"

"Quite a while." Said Sarah, blushing. "I just would never admit it."

They began to get closer to one another, and closer, and closer still, until they…finally…kissed.

Though neither wanted to let go of the other, eventually they did, for some much needed oxygen.

"Sarah," said Jareth, taking Sarah's hands in his, and he knelt on one knee. He actually sounded nervous, as he spoke. "I cannot stand to think of life without you, I love you so much. My love, would you marry me, and be my queen?" He conjured a small velvet box from who knew where, and opened it, displaying a beautiful diamond ring, the diamond rounded like a crystal.

Sarah was stunned into silence yet again. Could she leave her life Aboveground? Could she stay, and be Jareth's wife? 'Hell, Yes!' her inner voice yelled.

"Yes." Was all Sarah could get out, before Jareth stood up, lifting Sarah and twirling her in a very un-Jareth like manner.

"It's about time!" cried two voices, startling Jareth and Sarah. Jareth set Sarah down, as they looked behind them, to see Becka and William grinning.

"How long have you been there?" growled Jareth.

"We were here before you two, so we heard everything!" said Becka, running over to give her friend a hug. "I'm so happy for you two!"

Jareth looked over at his friend, and grinned. "You told her you loved her, didn't you?"

"Yeah…and…hey, wait a minute, how did you know!" stuttered William.

"I didn't." said Jareth.

William just groaned, about to add another comment of his own, when he stopped short. There was an evil feel in the air. He looked over, and saw both Jareth and Becka also seemed to feel it. Even Sarah looked uneasy.

"How incredibly sweet, I hope I'm invited to the wedding!" said a sugary-sweet voice. The four turned, seeing a female Fae with tawny blonde-brown hair, and golden eyes. Next to her was a brown-haired male Fae with mismatched yellow and green eyes.

Jareth and William looked at each other, the only ones of the four who knew who this Fae woman was.

"Hello Leira." Said Jareth, tiredly. "What brings you here, old friend?"

"Don't you 'old friend' me, Jareth!" cried Leira, before calming herself. "Pardon me. Hello Jareth."

"Who's that?" whispered Sarah to Becka.

"And I'm supposed to know…how?" Becka whispered back.

Leira turned to William, smiling a not very nice smile. One could almost call it evil.

"Hello Lover."

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Meanwhile, back in the castle Emerald paced in the room she and Adian were occupying, as he sat on the bed, watching her.

"Emmy, dearest, calm down." Said Adian.

"I can't be calm!" snapped Emmy. "Something's not right. We're never needed hardly to help against enemies, and we are hardly ever seen."

"That's true, but until this enemy shows up, it's no use getting all wound up." Said Adian rationally.

"I suppose…" said Emmy. Suddenly, her fur bristled. She put up her head, sniffing the air. "Oh by the Great Magic itself…the enemy is here. And I know who it is."

Emmy raced out of the room, leaving Adian only to wonder what or who this enemy was, as he ran after her.

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"Don't call me that." Said William, wincing. "I've told you before Leira, I don't feel that way about you."

Becka grabbed onto William's arm. "Just a wild guess, but I'd say you and Jareth know this…Leira, right?"

"The three of us grew up together." Said William. "Leira seems to harbor the delusional idea she and I belong together, though I've never been able to figure out why."

"If only you knew." Said Leira, smiling evilly again.

"I think I might have a guess." Said a voice. The others turned once again to see Artemis and Ares, with Hades apparently having followed them.

"Olympus wolves." Said Leira with a sneer. She looked at Artemis, and stopped short at those bright Emerald eyes. "No…that's not possible…"

Artemis closed her eyes, as a white light engulfed her. When the light dissipated, Artemis was gone, replaced by the Lady Destiny. Ares was also engulfed in light, only black in color, and was replaced by a Fae who looked remarkably like William, except for having mismatched brown and violet eyes.

"NO!" screeched Leira. "It can't be you!"

"That's the girl in my dream!" said Becka to Hades, who was next to her. Destiny smiled at her, and nodded.

"Yes, it was me." She said.

"And you are the Lady Destiny!" said Jareth.

"Yes, that was me again." Said Destiny.

"Who…who is that?!?!" cried William, staring at the Fae who looked like him.

"I am Adian Scarlet." Said the Fae. "I'm a sort of…distant relative of yours, so to speak. But I am from a different dimension."

"I think I understand…" said Sarah.

"Well, that would make one of us." Said Becka. "What is going on!"

"Her name isn't really Leira." Said Destiny. "In fact, she's not even from this dimension. She's from the one Adian and I originally came from. Isn't that right…Rochelle?"

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*ducks flying objects for the in-numerable time* Ok, so you're all wondering who Rochelle is, right? Well, what fun would that me if I told you, hmm? Although, those of you who have read Prophecy of Old, like dawn, will know who she is. If you haven't, well you'll just have to wait until the next chapter, now won't you? Anyhow, hope you enjoyed this chapter, and remember…

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Emerald, The Lady Destiny a.k.a. Emmy-chan