The Labyrinth Re-Traveled

Chapter 4

It is 11:13 at night when I started this chapter (so obviously I feel like the undead) so don't blame me if this chapter SUX...oh yeah, I'd like to thank those who have reviewed my fic, YOU GUYZ MAKE IT ALL WORTH WHILE! ::sniffle:: ^_^

Ps. This is different than the chapt 4 that I posted earlier cuz my dear friend Magsie Moo Cow, showed me the light on how short and ICKY it was so…I changed it. Well added to it. I just wanted to say thankies to Magsie Moo Cow, for helping me write it, in the car, at the rib house, at Stop and Shop and on the Lap top with the annoying screen saver that said: Marc is Koolio. Just for those who are un aware, Marc gave her the lap top…with the screen saver already on it…(tee hee) Oh yeah, we were watching Labyrinth while typing on the Lap Top too so…just read it and tell me if its any good at all. Tx.

Sarah turned, ready to run out the door, but as she moved her legs she felt resistance. She looked down in surprise to see goblins hanging onto her legs. She screamed and turned back to the owl, but it was no longer there. Instead, she found herself staring into the chest of the Goblin King.
"Jareth." She whispered, looking up at his face.
"Sarah." he replied.
"What are you doing here?" Sarah asked, closing her eyes and rubbing her temples.
"You don't sound very happy to see me!"
"Why would you think that?" She snapped sarcastically.
"Well-"
"Shut up!!! Why are you here, what are you trying to do and....." Sarah trailed off; she suddenly realized that Victoria wasn't in the room. "Where's my daughter?!" She ran at him with all her strength and started to beat him with her fists. With all that it did to him however, she might as well just thrown a speck of sand at him. The goblin's chortled behind her which made her even madder. Tears ran down her cheeks and spilled into her nightgown as she slammed her fists into his chest.
" Now, now! The little Sarah is alright, I promise you." Jareth said calmly as Sarah continued to pummel his chest.
"Where is she?! What have done with her you MONSTER?!" Sarah screamed.
"Sarah, Sarah, Sarah! You're making an awful lot of noise. I would prefer that you would stop."
But Sarah didn't stop. She lashed at his face with her nails bared but he caught her wrist with his leather-gloved hand. She struggled to break free, but he held her too tightly. She lashed at him with her other hand, but he grabbed it too. He pulled her close to him and stared into her eyes. Sarah's sobs stopped, but tears still streamed down her face. She turned from his gaze and looked down at the floor.
"Sarah." Jareth whispered. Sarah winced as if he had yelled at her.
"I want my daughter!"
"And I want you."
Sarah stared at Jareth, shocked at what he had said.
"You, WHAT?"
"Oh, don't act so naive." Jareth said placing her arms around his neck. "You know I've loved you ever since I saw you. You don't need to pretend with me." He leaned down and tenderly kissed her lips. Sara dropped her arms and stared at him. She backed up slowly until she hit the wall and slid to the floor.
"What's the matter Sarah, do you miss your daughter?"
"You know very well that I do you heartless beast! Why have you taken her away?!"
"To rule as my Queen of course!"
"What!?"
"Of course, I offered and she accepted."
"That's not fair!" Sarah cried. Her eyes widened and she clasped her hands to her mouth.
"Just like old times." Jareth sneered, showing pointed teeth.
"Don't say that, I'm through with that."
"Oh but it's not through with you, Sarah."

(eerie mood music plays…okay guys I'm sorry, I couldn't resist…umm ::looks around:: okay…carry on!)

"What do you mean?" Sarah asked, completely confused.
"Come now Sarah, don't pretend you don't know what I'm asking of you." He looked at her and sighed, "Isn't it obvious?" he questioned with that sardonic smirk.
"No." Trailed Sarah, standing up again. She peered at him with questioning eyes.
"An equal exchange. You for her."
"You can't make me do anything! You have no power over me!!
"Don't defy me, Sarah." Jareth said with a hint of annoyance in his voice.
"I can and will if I want to! I am no longer a child, Jareth."
"Well you're certainly acting like one, now dry those tears like the woman you are and listen to me!" He snapped.
Sarah dried her eyes nonchalantly on her nightgown sleeve, just like a child who's teddy bear had been stolen by her brother.
"Why are you here?" Asked Sarah. "No one summoned you."
"Oh but they did. You."
"Me?! But that was so long ago."
"Well then you should have chosen your words more wisely."
"What do you mean by THAT?"
"Well, you see, on that fateful night that you sent your brother away, you said, 'Goblin King, Goblin King, Where ever you may be, Take this child of mine far away from me."
"Those were not the right words though." Sarah put her hands on her hips and stared at him repressingly.
"Not for THAT wish, but in saying those words, you cast upon your future child, a life inside the labyrinth, That is of course, unless you are willing to take her place." "I would do anything to get my daughter back!" Sarah cried. Jareth smiled evily. He touched her hand affectionately.
"BUT!" Sarah snapped, jerking her hand away. "Now it's MY turn to make a deal with YOU."
"Oh really? The girl attempts to bargain with the Lord of the Underground." He said, rather amused. He looked around at the goblins, "well, laugh."
On cue the goblins all guffawed. Jareth rolled his eyes and looked back at Sarah.
"What is your deal?" He asked.
"If I can retrieve her, by going through the Labyrinth again, you let us free, but if I can't," She bowed her head, "You can have me."
Jareth pondered this intently for a moment, taking in both sides. He allowed the crystal to dance amongst his hands. He closed his eyes lazily still thinking. He opened his eyes and smiled.
"Alright. I'm willing to agree, but I must warn you, the labyrinth isn't as cake-like as it used to be, Sarah." He took her hand and led her to the window. It sprung open and the familiar view of the castle surrounded by an intricate maze met her eyes. She smiled to herself. It didn't look that far.
"Turn back, Sarah, Turn back before its too late. Just give in." He mimicked his warning from years ago."
"Oh Fuck off!" She snapped and made her way down the hill. 'Come on feet' she thought.