A Tear in the Darkness
Disclaimer - Labyrinth is not mine, I wish it was! Willow is my creation, don't try and steal her ;P unless you ask of course.
Description - This is about Sarah, and her journey back into the Labyrinth and the man who saves her from a fate worse then death.
One cold, dark and silent night, a young woman was preparing to set out to put a plan to action. Without a single goodbye, she races with the winds speed to the dark forest. Her long dark black hair flowed behind her like a cape as she ran. "It is quiet, that is good. No one will know I've gone." She smiles at her good fortune and stops near the stream at her feet. Looking around, she can make out the old sacred trees surrounding the holy stream. "Clear as crystal, no one is here to see. It is safe for me to perform this spell. I pray it might work!" Clearing the ground of leaf and stone, she prepares to summon the Enchantress. With her dagger in the ground, and her blessing spell coming forth from her lips, her circle is cast. With a wave of her hand, the candles burst into small flames, like a fire fairy on the wind. "Silence..all is silent. My summoning begins and with this event, all shall change."
Her soft, yet strong voice called out to the Heavens as she spoke her sacred spell. "Goddess of change and illusion. I call upon thee on this most sacred night. Your servant begs to be granted a wish only you can perform, By dragon's wing and demon's claw. I summon thee to my side!" The flames of the dark candles flare up like fire from the pit of hell. The wind cries out, blowing its cold breath around her like a storm. The circle glows a soft green, but with each passing word of power from her lips the circle grows brighter. "Enchantress my Goddess my one I worship. I, Sarah, put forth all my soul to summon you here. By the power of north, south, east and west may my cries reach you in the sacred forest, and may my will make it so!" The area around her is swallowed in green light; even the ground knows the presence of the Enchantress, itself. Before her, outside of her circle stands the Goddess. Her long flowing golden hair surrounds her and her piercing blue eyes are
filled with amusement at the girl who dare call her with such a spell.
"I am here as you summoned. Why have you called me here young child. Do you know the risk you put yourself in." With a chuckle of pure mirth, she banishes the circle and the girl is no longer safe from her power. "Your circle can't save you from my power. I heard your plea many a night ago. This was not needed. I know your wish, but I wish to hear it from your own lips. Speak for me lovely girl, I want to see those lips move." Deep inside, Sarah was beaming with pride; she had summoned a Goddess. "I seek refuge from my husband. Oh Enchantress, give me your blessing, show me what I must do. I am yours forever, I am your slave and I only ask this one small gift. Use me as you will, just please grant me my wish."
Sarah pulls her dagger from the ground, cutting her palm open as an offering of blood to her Goddess. The Goddess places her lips against Sarah's palm, drawing her blood into her mouth with a flick of her tongue. Purring softly, she pulls away from the girl, a look of pure lust in her immortal eyes. "I will do as you ask Sarah. You are now under my protection. You will call me by name, Willow. You will live with me in my home and serve my wishes without a word of argument." Sarah quickly nods her head, her prayers were answered! "You will learn from me what you can do. You have great powers inside of you, or you would not have been able to bring me here. Now, take my hand, it is time to make you immortal." Eyes wide with awe, her quivering hand reaches out, slipping easily into the Goddess's hand. "Of course my mistress, I will do as you say." Grinning, very pleased with her new servant, she wraps her into her arms, taking her to her new home in the mystic springs.
Ch.2
Sarah moans softly, waking up from her nightmare to Willow's kisses. "Wake up my dear. It is time for you to great the morning." Slowly, the night's events became clear to Sarah and she smiled softly to herself. "Yes mistress." As she began to sit up, she gasps sharply. The cold air felt like his hands across her breasts and the wind brought his voice to her thoughts. "No. I ran far away from him. He will never find me here." But she knew she was wrong, he would find her always, no matter how far she ran. Willow, ever watchful, took Sarah into her arms, brushing her lips softly with her own. "Tell me what troubles you love."
Sarah blinks back tears, gazing up at the Goddess. "I ...was taken by a man a few years ago, when my parents left me all alone. He said he would care for me...that he would love me. I was so foolish to believe him. He reminded me of.." She bit her tongue, not wanting to say his name. "Jareth, yes I know Sarah. You thought he was like Jareth. You spoke of him in your sleep." Blushing, Sarah looks at her hands quickly. "Yes, he was my Jareth on Earth. He even sang songs to me. Then, he started to show me who he really was. He..he hit me when I didn't give him what he wanted. He forced himself upon me, raped me everynight afterwards. I tried to run, but he always found me. Oh Willow I am so afraid. I called out to Jareth...but he wouldn't answer. I had no one left to turn to, and then I found a spell written on the inside cover of the book...Labyrinth. I called upon you..and here I am."
Willow frowned, gently holding Sarah to her. "Jareth. I knew something was wrong with him. He was trying to get to her. I must tell him she is here." She smiles, drying Sarah's tears. "Do not worry Sarah dear. Everything will be all right; I am here to help you remember? That man, if he does find you in this realm, I will kill him, or let someone you know do the job for me." Winking to Sarah, she takes her into the bath she had prepared, washing away the filth of the world from her body. "I will teach you so much my willing student. Spells, charms, seduction, and the last part, love itself. Would you like to meet Jareth again Sarah, to know why he didn't come to your call?"
Sarah was partly asleep as Willow spoke, but when she said Jareth's name, she snapped awake. "Yes. I want to know if he truly hates me so much. I mean, I defeated him and took his heart with me. I learned all too late that he wanted me to stay, I felt so crushed. But, how can I see him?" Willow laughs softly into Sarah's hair, plotting exactly how to break this to her. "Sarah...Jareth is my brother. After you left the Labyrinth, he went totally insane. No one could reach him, so I finally had to come in and help him heal. It took many days, but I put some sanity back into his broken mind. You see, he has watched you for years, watching you grow in loveliness and grace. He knew you would call on him, he wanted you even then. But...I'm not sure how he will treat you now. But, I can tell you one thing that will ease your mind. He did hear you, he heard every cry but he couldn't come to your side. Remember, 'You have no power over me.' those words kept him from helping you." She
felt tears touch her fingers, Sarah was crying again. "I did all that to him. Willow..what will I do now? I love a Goblin King who I destroyed...will he ever look at me again."
"Yes. Now lets get you cleaned up. In a few hours we will be at the castle, and you must look your best for the king." Sarah simply nods, letting Willow work her magic. A few hours later, she stood infront of a large mirror, surprise written all over her face, Willow had worked her magic well. She has been dressed in Victorian style. Her long flowing blood red dress fit her perfectly. Her dress had slits coming to her thighs, and a V cut neckline, which left little to the imagination. Her hair was left down, and a thin silver headband kept her hair out of her face. A simple cape of midnight black kept the cold from her body. "This is too much for me Willow." Laughing, willow finishes the outfit with a necklace made of silver. The necklace held a single charm, an owl with wings outstretched. "You are a beauty to see Sarah. The ice around his heart will melt when you walk through those doors. Now come, let me show off my new toy to my brother." Sarah wasn't sure she liked
that, but right now she didn't care, she would finally see Jareth again.
Ch 3.
Jareth stood beside a large window, looking over his land. "Almost 10 years now, and this land still holds onto her dreams. I tried so hard to get her back, but I failed. It is time to move on, to start life again." Calling a crystal to his hand, he changes it into a goblet of red wine. "But can I continue life knowing my one form of happiness is gone? Of course..I am the Goblin King, and I have certain duties I must do." Turning away from the window, he walks down to his throne room. Kicking a goblin out of his way, he sits on his throne, twirling a crystal on his fingertip. "I would seek revenge against that man who took her from me. I will get her back, be damned my words before I can't go on without her." Memories of her trip through his Labyrinth flashed through his mind.
"How are you enjoying my Labyrinth" "It's a piece of cake." "Through dangers untold.." He shook his head, other memories coming forth. "Jareth please save me..." "Sarah!" He reached out, but his fingers only touched the crystal before him. He saw every beaten she got from her husband, felt every tear from her eyes. "How could I have hated you for destroying me...Oh Sarah I love you too much. I should welcome the pain this man gives you. But here I am, wasting away while all I can do is try and reach out to you."
"Jareth...." Snapping out of his daydream, he looks at the closed doors, wondering who was calling. "Let them in..." Two of his smarter goblins opened the doors, while he fixed himself up. He just finished when his heart stopped beating all together. Before him stood his hearts obsession, Sarah dressed like a vixen and ready to be eaten. "Beautiful.." He couldn't move, he had waited for this moment since she had first cried out for him. "Do you not remember how to greet a lady dear brother.." Willow smirks from Sarah's side, putting an arm around her possessively. "I have brought my servant to see you Jareth."
Rage filled his storm like eyes, and the crystal in his hand shattered to the ground. "How did she come to be yours sister!" Standing now, he walks towards them anger written on his face. "She summoned me, but I forget..let her tell you herself." Laughing, she summons a door to her own realm and vanishes before her brother could grab her. Sarah, only watches him, wonder filled her eyes as he stood before her, all traces of anger gone. "Oh Sarah..why do you torment me so." She timidly places her hand in his, squeezing it tightly. "Give me strength to tell him what he must hear. Let him love me still!" Taking a deep breath, she slowly begins to speak. "I know you tried to come for me...But I am here now. I went to Willow for safety. My husband raped me Jareth, he beat me and broke me. You never answered..so I had no other choice. But I never knew she was your sister." Holding back tears of pain or joy, he knew not, he quickly tried to speak. But, she stopped his words with a
finger to his lips, a smile on her own.
"Jareth. It matters not whom I belong to now. I am safe and I know you care. I am not that little girl from years ago. Willow will teach me her arts, and she is the one who brought me here. She knows you love me, and that I love you. It took me many frightful nights to finally realize I made a big mistake. I came back to you Jareth, don't throw me away." Taking her into his arms, he swings her around, laughing in joy. "You have no clue how long I have waited for you Sarah." "Yes I do Jareth. I am yours now, take me." And rightfully he did, into his chambers and onto his bed. Just as he began to kiss her lips, she screamed out. "JARETH!" From behind him, her husband came out of the shadows, dressed just like Jareth. "Hello Jareth. I would like you to remove your hands from my wife." Growling out, Jareth jumps off the bed, standing between his brother and Sarah. "Never. She is mine alone. She has given herself to me and you will never touch her again." Smirking, the man pulls
out his sword, then glares at Sarah. "I told you I would find you always. Now I am here to take you back."
ACK! This is my first fiction, no flames! But reviews are welcomed!
Tell me how I did, any hints...oh yeah hints are nice! Wisdom of my fellow writers is what I need. I know, Jareth wasn't his evil self in this one, but I felt a need to write this. I will write more later, maybe If you all like it
Peaches to you all!
ArdenLyn
Disclaimer - Labyrinth is not mine, I wish it was! Willow is my creation, don't try and steal her ;P unless you ask of course.
Description - This is about Sarah, and her journey back into the Labyrinth and the man who saves her from a fate worse then death.
One cold, dark and silent night, a young woman was preparing to set out to put a plan to action. Without a single goodbye, she races with the winds speed to the dark forest. Her long dark black hair flowed behind her like a cape as she ran. "It is quiet, that is good. No one will know I've gone." She smiles at her good fortune and stops near the stream at her feet. Looking around, she can make out the old sacred trees surrounding the holy stream. "Clear as crystal, no one is here to see. It is safe for me to perform this spell. I pray it might work!" Clearing the ground of leaf and stone, she prepares to summon the Enchantress. With her dagger in the ground, and her blessing spell coming forth from her lips, her circle is cast. With a wave of her hand, the candles burst into small flames, like a fire fairy on the wind. "Silence..all is silent. My summoning begins and with this event, all shall change."
Her soft, yet strong voice called out to the Heavens as she spoke her sacred spell. "Goddess of change and illusion. I call upon thee on this most sacred night. Your servant begs to be granted a wish only you can perform, By dragon's wing and demon's claw. I summon thee to my side!" The flames of the dark candles flare up like fire from the pit of hell. The wind cries out, blowing its cold breath around her like a storm. The circle glows a soft green, but with each passing word of power from her lips the circle grows brighter. "Enchantress my Goddess my one I worship. I, Sarah, put forth all my soul to summon you here. By the power of north, south, east and west may my cries reach you in the sacred forest, and may my will make it so!" The area around her is swallowed in green light; even the ground knows the presence of the Enchantress, itself. Before her, outside of her circle stands the Goddess. Her long flowing golden hair surrounds her and her piercing blue eyes are
filled with amusement at the girl who dare call her with such a spell.
"I am here as you summoned. Why have you called me here young child. Do you know the risk you put yourself in." With a chuckle of pure mirth, she banishes the circle and the girl is no longer safe from her power. "Your circle can't save you from my power. I heard your plea many a night ago. This was not needed. I know your wish, but I wish to hear it from your own lips. Speak for me lovely girl, I want to see those lips move." Deep inside, Sarah was beaming with pride; she had summoned a Goddess. "I seek refuge from my husband. Oh Enchantress, give me your blessing, show me what I must do. I am yours forever, I am your slave and I only ask this one small gift. Use me as you will, just please grant me my wish."
Sarah pulls her dagger from the ground, cutting her palm open as an offering of blood to her Goddess. The Goddess places her lips against Sarah's palm, drawing her blood into her mouth with a flick of her tongue. Purring softly, she pulls away from the girl, a look of pure lust in her immortal eyes. "I will do as you ask Sarah. You are now under my protection. You will call me by name, Willow. You will live with me in my home and serve my wishes without a word of argument." Sarah quickly nods her head, her prayers were answered! "You will learn from me what you can do. You have great powers inside of you, or you would not have been able to bring me here. Now, take my hand, it is time to make you immortal." Eyes wide with awe, her quivering hand reaches out, slipping easily into the Goddess's hand. "Of course my mistress, I will do as you say." Grinning, very pleased with her new servant, she wraps her into her arms, taking her to her new home in the mystic springs.
Ch.2
Sarah moans softly, waking up from her nightmare to Willow's kisses. "Wake up my dear. It is time for you to great the morning." Slowly, the night's events became clear to Sarah and she smiled softly to herself. "Yes mistress." As she began to sit up, she gasps sharply. The cold air felt like his hands across her breasts and the wind brought his voice to her thoughts. "No. I ran far away from him. He will never find me here." But she knew she was wrong, he would find her always, no matter how far she ran. Willow, ever watchful, took Sarah into her arms, brushing her lips softly with her own. "Tell me what troubles you love."
Sarah blinks back tears, gazing up at the Goddess. "I ...was taken by a man a few years ago, when my parents left me all alone. He said he would care for me...that he would love me. I was so foolish to believe him. He reminded me of.." She bit her tongue, not wanting to say his name. "Jareth, yes I know Sarah. You thought he was like Jareth. You spoke of him in your sleep." Blushing, Sarah looks at her hands quickly. "Yes, he was my Jareth on Earth. He even sang songs to me. Then, he started to show me who he really was. He..he hit me when I didn't give him what he wanted. He forced himself upon me, raped me everynight afterwards. I tried to run, but he always found me. Oh Willow I am so afraid. I called out to Jareth...but he wouldn't answer. I had no one left to turn to, and then I found a spell written on the inside cover of the book...Labyrinth. I called upon you..and here I am."
Willow frowned, gently holding Sarah to her. "Jareth. I knew something was wrong with him. He was trying to get to her. I must tell him she is here." She smiles, drying Sarah's tears. "Do not worry Sarah dear. Everything will be all right; I am here to help you remember? That man, if he does find you in this realm, I will kill him, or let someone you know do the job for me." Winking to Sarah, she takes her into the bath she had prepared, washing away the filth of the world from her body. "I will teach you so much my willing student. Spells, charms, seduction, and the last part, love itself. Would you like to meet Jareth again Sarah, to know why he didn't come to your call?"
Sarah was partly asleep as Willow spoke, but when she said Jareth's name, she snapped awake. "Yes. I want to know if he truly hates me so much. I mean, I defeated him and took his heart with me. I learned all too late that he wanted me to stay, I felt so crushed. But, how can I see him?" Willow laughs softly into Sarah's hair, plotting exactly how to break this to her. "Sarah...Jareth is my brother. After you left the Labyrinth, he went totally insane. No one could reach him, so I finally had to come in and help him heal. It took many days, but I put some sanity back into his broken mind. You see, he has watched you for years, watching you grow in loveliness and grace. He knew you would call on him, he wanted you even then. But...I'm not sure how he will treat you now. But, I can tell you one thing that will ease your mind. He did hear you, he heard every cry but he couldn't come to your side. Remember, 'You have no power over me.' those words kept him from helping you." She
felt tears touch her fingers, Sarah was crying again. "I did all that to him. Willow..what will I do now? I love a Goblin King who I destroyed...will he ever look at me again."
"Yes. Now lets get you cleaned up. In a few hours we will be at the castle, and you must look your best for the king." Sarah simply nods, letting Willow work her magic. A few hours later, she stood infront of a large mirror, surprise written all over her face, Willow had worked her magic well. She has been dressed in Victorian style. Her long flowing blood red dress fit her perfectly. Her dress had slits coming to her thighs, and a V cut neckline, which left little to the imagination. Her hair was left down, and a thin silver headband kept her hair out of her face. A simple cape of midnight black kept the cold from her body. "This is too much for me Willow." Laughing, willow finishes the outfit with a necklace made of silver. The necklace held a single charm, an owl with wings outstretched. "You are a beauty to see Sarah. The ice around his heart will melt when you walk through those doors. Now come, let me show off my new toy to my brother." Sarah wasn't sure she liked
that, but right now she didn't care, she would finally see Jareth again.
Ch 3.
Jareth stood beside a large window, looking over his land. "Almost 10 years now, and this land still holds onto her dreams. I tried so hard to get her back, but I failed. It is time to move on, to start life again." Calling a crystal to his hand, he changes it into a goblet of red wine. "But can I continue life knowing my one form of happiness is gone? Of course..I am the Goblin King, and I have certain duties I must do." Turning away from the window, he walks down to his throne room. Kicking a goblin out of his way, he sits on his throne, twirling a crystal on his fingertip. "I would seek revenge against that man who took her from me. I will get her back, be damned my words before I can't go on without her." Memories of her trip through his Labyrinth flashed through his mind.
"How are you enjoying my Labyrinth" "It's a piece of cake." "Through dangers untold.." He shook his head, other memories coming forth. "Jareth please save me..." "Sarah!" He reached out, but his fingers only touched the crystal before him. He saw every beaten she got from her husband, felt every tear from her eyes. "How could I have hated you for destroying me...Oh Sarah I love you too much. I should welcome the pain this man gives you. But here I am, wasting away while all I can do is try and reach out to you."
"Jareth...." Snapping out of his daydream, he looks at the closed doors, wondering who was calling. "Let them in..." Two of his smarter goblins opened the doors, while he fixed himself up. He just finished when his heart stopped beating all together. Before him stood his hearts obsession, Sarah dressed like a vixen and ready to be eaten. "Beautiful.." He couldn't move, he had waited for this moment since she had first cried out for him. "Do you not remember how to greet a lady dear brother.." Willow smirks from Sarah's side, putting an arm around her possessively. "I have brought my servant to see you Jareth."
Rage filled his storm like eyes, and the crystal in his hand shattered to the ground. "How did she come to be yours sister!" Standing now, he walks towards them anger written on his face. "She summoned me, but I forget..let her tell you herself." Laughing, she summons a door to her own realm and vanishes before her brother could grab her. Sarah, only watches him, wonder filled her eyes as he stood before her, all traces of anger gone. "Oh Sarah..why do you torment me so." She timidly places her hand in his, squeezing it tightly. "Give me strength to tell him what he must hear. Let him love me still!" Taking a deep breath, she slowly begins to speak. "I know you tried to come for me...But I am here now. I went to Willow for safety. My husband raped me Jareth, he beat me and broke me. You never answered..so I had no other choice. But I never knew she was your sister." Holding back tears of pain or joy, he knew not, he quickly tried to speak. But, she stopped his words with a
finger to his lips, a smile on her own.
"Jareth. It matters not whom I belong to now. I am safe and I know you care. I am not that little girl from years ago. Willow will teach me her arts, and she is the one who brought me here. She knows you love me, and that I love you. It took me many frightful nights to finally realize I made a big mistake. I came back to you Jareth, don't throw me away." Taking her into his arms, he swings her around, laughing in joy. "You have no clue how long I have waited for you Sarah." "Yes I do Jareth. I am yours now, take me." And rightfully he did, into his chambers and onto his bed. Just as he began to kiss her lips, she screamed out. "JARETH!" From behind him, her husband came out of the shadows, dressed just like Jareth. "Hello Jareth. I would like you to remove your hands from my wife." Growling out, Jareth jumps off the bed, standing between his brother and Sarah. "Never. She is mine alone. She has given herself to me and you will never touch her again." Smirking, the man pulls
out his sword, then glares at Sarah. "I told you I would find you always. Now I am here to take you back."
ACK! This is my first fiction, no flames! But reviews are welcomed!
Tell me how I did, any hints...oh yeah hints are nice! Wisdom of my fellow writers is what I need. I know, Jareth wasn't his evil self in this one, but I felt a need to write this. I will write more later, maybe If you all like it
Peaches to you all!
ArdenLyn