Hey guys! I know, I know… about time right? Well never fear cause I got something extra. Yep guys, instead of one more chapter this has turned out to be two more chapters long. Hey, it was at least 11 pages before I split it up into two separate chapters! Besides I'll be posting them at the same time so you will not have to wait. Oh, if you are not 18 or are offended by graphic sensual writing then don't go past this chapter. Yes, to those of you that have been begging me for an in detail wedding night I have come through but I had to put it in a separate chapter. Don't worry for those that can not go past this chapter, there is plenty of juicy stuff in here, its just rated R material ::grin:: and oh so romantic! Okay, shutting up now so you can read. Hugs and peaches!
To What May Come
Chapter 40
Hands tucked into the crook of his arm, Sarah breathed in deeply trying to calm her nerves. She and Jareth both stood before the great wooden doors, both doors holding carvings of mystical creatures and settings. Feeling Jareth's hand squeezing hers, Sarah looked from the two great doors to her husband and smiled. It was going to take her quite sometime to get use to the idea that she was his wife. That they were now husband and wife… equals. Strange how so long ago she once feared him and thought him to be a villain and she the heroine but those days were long past.
Looking to his wife with adoration and love Jareth made sure that Sarah was ready before he motioned his hand towards the two doors. His magic forced the doors to slowly open revealing to them the guests, all awaiting the guest of honor. Stepping forward he lead his wife into the reception hall.
Hearing the main doors to the reception hall opening, all within turned to see the King and new Queen arriving. An eruption of applause and cheers filled the room, letting the newlyweds know that they were indeed proud and honored to be present at such a legendary occasion.
Sarah fought the urge to bury her face into Jareth's chest in embarrassment, she was not used to such attention. She was actually relieved when the applause and cheers died down. She watched as Jareth nodded his head in appreciation to the guests, signaling that it was his wish that they continue on as they were and all returned to their conversations with their colleagues and friends. The major subject of conversation was the breathtaking ceremony and the adventure that both bride and groom had to endure to get to this point in their lives. As the guests began enjoying the reception, the minstrels that sat at the center of the reception room began to play softly, filling the background with joyous music.
Leaning down, so that he could whisper into Sarah's ear, Jareth told her, "Do not worry, we will only be here long enough to greet our close friends and your family."
She looked up, her eyes searching out Jareth's, "I'm okay, I'm just not used to getting so much attention."
Smiling warmly to his wife, Jareth leaned forward to brush his lips against hers, "I find that hard to believe Sarah. For one as beautiful as you, it would be rather hard for someone to not take notice of such loveliness."
Rolling her eyes at him in mock irritation she returned, "You are so full of it at times. You do know that, don't you?"
He held his hand to his chest in wide-eyed innocence, "Sarah, you wound me…" arching his brow he continued in all seriousness, "just because you have never noticed others taking notice of you does not make it any less true."
She could not help but to grin as she blushed furiously, oh how she loved this Fae, "Well, I still feel a little out of place. I'm not use to this kind of thing."
Jareth squeezed her hand bringing it up to his lips, the look of promise within his eyes, "Give it time Sarah and you will feel this place as a part of you as much as you are now a part of me."
Her heart raced, those eyes of his always had the power to make her weak in the knees and want to dive into his arms to surrender to his kisses. Sarah blushed again, she was starting to feel as if she blushed more this day than she had her entire life.
Seeing her skin flush with color his eyes sparkled with mischief as he leaned over and nipped lightly at her ear before huskily saying, "My dear, you do turn such a pleasing shade of color when you blush. Makes me wonder just how far that blush goes."
Sarah's eyes widened, her skin blushing even more, as she playfully smacked his arm, "Jareth!" 'God,' she thought wryly, 'if he keeps this up I'm going to end up pulling him into a dark corner and kiss him senseless!'
A deep laugh escaped his lips as he continued huskily into her ear, "Oh, I think I would enjoy that!"
She sharply looked at him in stunned disbelief, "I didn't say… hey, how did you…?" she was definitely shocked that he heard her thoughts or did he read them?
Jareth grinned devilishly, "Telepathy is one of our little gifts and you just sent a very lovely image my way. Sarah such thoughts! I am indeed looking forward to when I can get you alone within our chambers."
In return to his words Sarah bit her lower lip nervously and looked away towards the crowded room trying desperately to find a change of subject. She was still nervous about later tonight, "Um, do you see my friends anywhere?" What if she did something wrong or stupid when they finally became intimate?
Placing his hand at the small of her back, he kissed her cheek and started to lead her towards where he had last seen her friends. He knew all too well that she was nervous about finally consummating their relationship. Jareth looked forward to showing her just how much he truly loved her.
Allowing Jareth to lead her through the crowd, she nodded to those that congratulated them as they passed and continued to search for her long lost friends. Finally, after what seemed like ages, she saw a familiar sight; there, standing beside a table, set with food and drink were her three friends, Hoggle, Ludo, and Sir Didymus.
They were a sight to see, both Hoggle and Didymus so small compared to the large loving beast, Ludo. As they approached her friends Sarah could not help the smile that lit her face. Hoggle, Didymus and Ludo called her name in enthused greeting.
Not caring what others would think, Sarah threw her arms around first Hoggle, Didymus and then Ludo, "Oh, how I missed you guys! I'm so glad that you could come."
They all blushed at her affection and Hoggle stammered, "We…We're glad that we could make it. You look beautiful." Sarah blushed.
Sir Didymus, ever the gallant knight, bowed low, sweeping his hat before her, "Queen Sarah, I am honored to have been invited to such a wondrous occasion and am ever happy for your great fortune. I, Sir Didymus, pledge my loyalty and service to thee."
Placing her hand on Didymus shoulder for him to rise, Sarah's eyes locked with his, "I'm honored Sir Didymus and accept your pledge but on one condition."
His small brows furrowed together in questioning query, "All thy need is to name it and it shall be done."
Smiling warmly at her brave knight she stated, "Promise me that you will not be a stranger. Even though I am now queen I do need the council and occasional company of my friends." Sarah then looked to Hoggle and Ludo, "That goes for you two as well."
Jareth watched the exchange with pride; Sarah would indeed make an excellent Queen. He watched as her friends all swore enthusiastically that they would honor her request.
As her friends agreed to her request, she found herself momentarily distracted by the ever energetic Toby as he called her name. Turning to the side she smiled to Toby as he made his way towards her, his wide eyes taking in all of the strange and magical creatures that he passed by. She grinned at his opened awe.
Finally able to slip away from his parents, Toby searched the crowd of magical strangers for his sister. It was so cool at how many magical beings were here, not to mention the fact that his sister was now a Queen! Finally seeing her he called her name and ran towards her momentarily pausing in his excited run as he saw the three characters she was currently conversing with.
Sarah saw Toby's step falter as he saw her friends, holding out her hand she called to her brother, "Hey little guy!" As he took her hand she kneeled down so that she was eye level with him, "I want you to meet some very special friends of mine. This is Hoggle, Sir Didymus, and Ludo. Guys, this is my little brother, Toby."
They all greeted each other and Toby instantly took a liking to his sisters friends. Sarah laughed as she watched Toby walk up to Ludo, his head bent all the way back checking him out, Sarah's mind commented wryly. They continued to speak small talk, happy to once again being reunited and pleased to finally have the chance to meet the child that they had helped Sarah to rescue. It was a heart-warming reunion, the happiness Jareth sensed from Sarah bringing him immense satisfaction.
Knowing that Sarah would have plenty of time to catch up with her friends later, Jareth took her hand in his, successfully gaining her attention.
Turning from her friends she looked to Jareth warmly, bringing his hand up to her lips she kissed it softly, "Thank you."
In reply Jareth pulled her towards him, not caring if everyone witnessed his open display of affection. Sarah was now his wife and he wanted to show off to those around him that she was his and off limits to others advances.
Drawing her towards him he pulled her into his arms and started to lead her towards where some of the guest were dancing. As they made their way towards the dancing crowd all parted allowing them entry. Once at the center of the dancing crowed the guests moved further away, giving the bride a groom room to dance as husband and wife, King and Queen.
Jareth nodded to the minstrels signaling for them to began another song, the music all too familiar to Sarah's ears. It was the same exact song that he had sang to her within the ballroom all those years ago when she went against the Labyrinth to save her brother.
Sarah's breath caught in her throat as they began to dance in each others arms, her eyes meeting with his just as the first words of the song escaped his lips, "There's such a sad love deep in your eyes, a kind of pail jewel opened and closed within your eyes, I'll place the sky, within your eyes…"
"There's such a full heart beating so fast, in search of new dreams, a love that would last within your heart… I'll place the moon, within your heart."
They swept across the dance floor, their bodies moving as one. The love reflecting in each other's eyes, Jareth and Sarah were in a world all their own and everyone present could see that the love shared between them was a force that could never be denied.
"As the pain sweep through makes no sense to you, every thrill has costs wasn't too much for the ball… but I'll be there for you ou ou! As the world falls down! Falling… as the world is falling down, falling in love."
Richard took his wife's hand in his as he watched his daughter being swept across the dance floor. Karen looked to her husband, a smile of love reaching her eyes, there was so much love between Sarah and Jareth that it warmed her heart.
"I'll paint you mornings of gold, I'll spend you valentine evenings, though we're strangers till now we're choosing the path between the stars, I'll lay my love…between the stars."
"As the pain sweeps through makes no since for you every thrill has costs wasn't too much for the ball… but I'll be there for you ou ou! As the world falls down."
Fayla allowed Edward to hold her within his arms as they watched the King and Queen dance as one. Sarah and Jareth truly did belong together, the love between them so strong that it radiated throughout the room.
"Falling, falling, as the world falls down.
Falling… falling… falling, falling in love.
As the world falls down.
Falling, falling, falling in love.
As the world falls down.
Makes no since at all, makes no sense to fall, falling.
As the world falls down, falling… falling…
Falling in love."
As the last of the words escaped his lips Jareth did what he had wanted to do that very moment so many years ago when he had sang this very song just for her, slowly he leaned forward their lips slowly touching each other's. Stopping in the middle of the dance floor Jareth deepened the kiss, one arm caressing the small of her back as the other softly caressed the back of her neck. Even as the music ended he still did not pull away until the applause from his guest finally broke through his concentration.
Sarah blushed, feeling all too flushed from that kiss and preceded to burry her face within Jareth's chest in embarrassment as the others applauded their approval. As the applause died down the music started on a different song and Jareth lead her off of the dance floor signaling for the others to dance freely.
Seeing Sarah's parents approach Jareth held his wife securely within his embrace, they would make their exit soon. He could not wait much longer; he had already waited too long. Looking down at Sarah's flushed cheeks he fought the urge to transport them directly to their bedchambers. Yes, not much longer until he could show her without restraint just how much he truly loved her.
As Jareth and Sarah both conversed with her parents, the reception was in full swing, everyone agreeing that this was one of the greatest celebrations that they had within the Underground in centuries. Sarah would ever so often look past her parents to see Toby laughing and joking around with Hoggle, Sir Didymus, and Ludo.
Excusing themselves from Sarah's parents, Jareth knew it was proper etiquette to greet at least a few of the royals before departing. As they briefly greeted and thanked some of the royals for making an appearance everything seemed to pass by so quickly, it was all like some realistic dream.
At some point in time they had both separated from each other, as Sarah wanted to speak with Lady Elizabeth. Hugging Elizabeth after they each agreed to get together sometime next season, Sarah searched the crowd for her love. In her search for her husband she found with her eyes the sleeping form of Toby, tucked up in a small ball upon a chair.
Before Sarah could approach her parents to tell them of Toby's current local strong arms wrapped around her waist from behind a flutter of a kiss pressed gently to the back of her neck sending a warm thrill down her spine.
Sarah leaned back into his embrace, a soft sigh escaping her lips, "Jareth, this has been the best night of my life."
Grinning against her soft skin Jareth whispered into her ear, "Ah, but the night is far from over my Queen. I think it is time for us to make our disappearance and leave the others to their celebrations."
Biting her lower lip Sarah could not stop herself from trembling slightly from his words, nervousness filtering within her stomach. Finally they would physically be able to be made one and it both excited and frightened her.
Blushing furiously she ran her hands over his arms and rested them against the hands that rested on her stomach, "Let me tell Karen and my father about Toby and then…"
Nibbling her ear he huskily interrupted, "Do not worry about Toby, I have already informed Fayla of his whereabouts and she has volunteered to see to him and your parents. Sarah?"
As he nibbled her ear then started trailing kisses down the side of her exposed throat she closed her eyes, one of her hands moving up to thread through his hair. All she could manage in reply was a gentle nod of her head as she moaned when he pressed himself fully against her.
AN: If you are under 18 then this would be the end of the story for you guys. Sorry, but rules are rules! But if you are 18 and older and are wanting to know what will happen when Jareth finally gets Sarah alone in their bedchambers then do by all means read on to the next chapter. Please feel free to leave me your reviews when you're done ::grins:: Hugs and peaches!
Oh, P.S. the song that Jareth sang to Sarah is from the movie Labyrinth and I don't own it so don't sue me, I make no profit from the song nor do I claim to own it.