Labyrinth and all that is connected to it belongs to someone other than me!!!
Though the characters of Sally Jendson, Morgan Seliecourt, and other characters not appearing or named in the movie are of my creation.
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Wishes and Dreams of Love
Chapter Six: How Puck First Noticed Sally
On their way to their date, Puck stopped the carriage to show Sally one sight he knew she'd love.
"Sarah had to beat that? And she only had thirteen hours to make it in? I can't believe she did it! It's huge!"
Puck wrapped his arms around her from behind and held her close before whispering into his Lady's ear, "well she did make it. Sarah is the only mortal to have ever beaten it in three eons, which has made her a bit of a celebrity in this world. Just as you are."
Sally turned in his arms with a look of stunned shock on her face. "I'm a celebrity? But why, I've never done anything special in my entire life!"
"Do you remember that little boy you found tied in iron chains at the bottom of that well the day after Sarah beat the Labyrinth? And how it was what told you both that the Underground is real as is magic?"
Sally smiled at that memory. "I was walking past the old wishing well and I heard a child whimpering. When I looked down I saw a little boy tied up who was about to be attacked by a weird snake. I used the old rope and bucket to get down to him, but it broke the second I hit the bottom.
"The snake hissed at me and I saw strange venom dripping from its fangs, something like liquid metal. I am terrified of snakes, but I couldn't let that kid down. I swung the bucket at the thing and it slithered off into some hole that vanished the second I saw it. The locks that held the chains were rusted badly and I got them off with a few hits from a good-sized rock. I picked the little boy up, and he seemed to calm down.
"He said his name was Adair, and that a bad man wanted him to die so he could take over the kid's family's lands. I looked around and for a minute it seemed that we weren't going to get out of there. The next thing I knew we were back out standing next to the well. Adair thanked me and promised that one day I'd get something no mortal ever gets."
Puck chuckled as he hugged his Lady tight – time for his secret to come out. "Adair is my favorite nephew, and a seer – one gifted with second sight. He knew that he didn't need to call for help, because you were going to save him. That snake you saw is known as a Blagdan Asp, and its venom is pure iron. It would have killed Adair, but humans are the only ones who can destroy that snake – that is why it ran.
"When he felt your arms wrap around him, Adair said that he felt you would become family soon. He told me that asking for the carriage and pass to my world was not too much for a first date, because it would be a dream come true for you. That is what I want tonight to be for you my Lady."
Sally had tears shimmering in her eyes as she looked up at her date, half in fear and half in joy – the little boy was real and all right. "Is that why you asked me out tonight?"
"Sally that is only what made me curious of you. Do you remember when you upstaged that arse?" Puck rubbed his Lady's back. How would she react to his feelings?
Both of them chuckled at that memory. It was that performance Puck and Jareth attended. Joe again could not remember his final monologue, and Sally couldn't stand the thought of him bumbling through by repeating everything the prompter told him.
"You are a piece of work, contentious charlatan! Watch and learn how to act." Sally spat as she stepped forward.
"If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumber'd here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend:
if you pardon, we will mend:
And, as I am as honest as Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else myself and the Puck liars call;
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
then I and Robin shall restore amends."
Sally remembered how she got a standing ovation not only from the audience, but from the cast as well. Backstage the director went into a fit of anger, swearing he'd never cast her in any production again. Sally ran into the heart of the park as the tears fell freely.
She didn't slow down until she made it to the bench she had sat watching Sarah practice many a time, but the tears continued to fall as she collapsed onto the bench. Sally hated that director with all in her.
Puck's voice in her mind pulled back as if she was only watching herself from afar. "I remember that night well. You were magnificent my Lady dear. Do you remember what happened next?"
"Yes, rose petals fell all around me like snow. It smelled so wonderful! I was happy again and I felt as if it was a blessing. And then I saw an owl passed above me just as it stopped and the petals disappeared. Beside me on the bench were two-dozen beautiful ivory roses! As I picked them up, Sarah came running up making sure I was all right. She told me that Joe's folks, who had backed most of the play and knew he should have been cut from the start, fired the director for his behavior towards me."
Sally hugged Puck close and inhaled his scent, woods and meadows in summer and fall. "I still have those roses growing in my back yard. They took without any problems and are now thriving. Did they come from you, Puck?"
"Yes. They were chosen from my mother's private garden. She will be pleased that you planted them rather than allow them to die."
"I noticed that they were growing roots and wanted them to grow rather than die. The cuttings from them don't grow roots, but that is the way it must be, right?" Sally rested her head on his chest, as Puck kissed the top of her head.
They stood there silent for a time, watching the sunset. That is until Sally gasped. "That raven … it means trouble. I don't know how to explain it, but I just know it."
"Looks like I will be introducing you to the Goblin King sooner rather than later, my sweet Sally. That raven is trouble." Puck immediately ushered his Lady to the carriage, and ordered the driver to hurry them to the Castle.
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Much to Sarah's surprise, her father and Karen took the idea of her wishing Toby away well. At least they didn't shout, curse, or disown her as she was scared would happen. When they got to the end of the story, several points just coming to Sarah's attention (including a certain King's jealousy), Michael Williams smiled at his now grown little girl.
"If I didn't know better, I would say that you were fated to send Toby away. After all you are the only one to have ever beaten the Labyrinth, and Jareth is the only one I've ever seen you act this way towards." That made Sarah blush hotly as her love gently took hold of her hand. But, Michael wasn't through yet.
"However, fated or not, you will be graduating high school before this goes any further – am I understood young lady? I mean any further!"
Sarah and Jareth both broke down into fits of chuckles, confusing the others. After a moment Sarah gasped out, "I just imagined the worse of pranks we could have pulled just now – and with only one word!"
Jareth winked at his love with the slyest of grins. "I could add two words myself."
"Oops …" Sarah closed her eyes as the laughter poured out of her, Jareth soon joined in after he chuckled out, "… too late."
"Sarah Rachel Elisabeth Williams!" Michael glared at the couple who became silent fast at the sound of her full name being used by her father.
Toby giggled, "Sarah's in for it now!"
"Ohhh, the sweet maiden is in trouble with her Lord father? And here I thought it would be my pleasure to bring her trouble, but she seems to have beaten me to it." A chuckling voice echoed in the room. In the balcony doors stood Conal.
I know this one is short! But, I love a hanger! What is going to happen next, and will Puck and his lady show up in time? You'll just have to ask! Ten comments or no answer from me. Oh, and I will be counting!
*Dodges various projectiles thrown by readers and characters alike*
Well, just be grateful I'm not pulling a Jareth by making it thirteen!
J: You are really pushing your luck.
S: Just tell the two of us. We won't tell. Right Jareth?
J: No one in particular.
B: Eat a couple of peaches and forget about it! You two keep secrets no better than Serena, Lita, Mina, and Raye! (Sailor Moon characters)
Serena: Hey! I can keep a secret!
Raye: This from the one that always has time for Melvin's gossip.
Mina: You do too, Raye!
Lita: As if you don't Mina!
Luna (Serena's cat): Bonnie, do yourself a favor and run while you have the chance.
B: Completely understood, Luna. I am so outtie!
Serena: (whining like a spoiled two year old) But that's my line!!! And I don't whine like a two year old kid!