Well, I have written 3 possible endings that I could post. This is the one I thought would work the best. I hope you all will feel the same.
I don't own the labyrinth characters or the 1986 screenplay.
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Chapter 12
Heart Racing
Her feet seemed to just hover above the ground in their frantic speed. Whizzing threw the labyrinth's turns with every step the life that had just emerged began to decay into blackness. The soil ran red with blood but the frantic woman overlooked it all. Darting onward, at the crest of a hill that illusive castle finally came into view. Somewhat like an epiphany she knew where her feet needed to take her but more so her heart. With a speed her 9th grade track coach would have marveled at, Sarah came screaming through the turns practically running into the very gates with the momentum she had built.
With volumes of desperation and anger her voice rang out, "JARETH HEAD MY WORDS!" Her gasping lungs and bloodied skin pulled at her strength but as usual Sarah Williams persevered, "Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered I have fought my way here to the gates beyond the goblin city. For-"
"I'd be mindful of what you say little girl!" That artic voice surrounded her from everywhere as though it was the very atmosphere. Chills poured down her spine weakening her very knees.
Supporting herself on the gate her always-demanding voice cried, "Why is it I'm here?!?" Sarah's spirit finally defeated and beaten in her unanswered plea sent her into a collapsed heap. Her mind that had been so clear just a few moments passed became clouded and finally it all slipped away. A tender whisper fell over her sleeping body, "sweet dreams Sarah."
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She could feel the warmth of golden rays on her cold skin. Waking from the darkness her eyes fluttered open to be shocked by the sparkling blue waves and squawking seagulls. The cool salt air and white sand enveloped her mind as she let herself relax.
Just as she was about to lie back in the amazing euphoria she felt a beach ball's attack, "huh?" Her eyes traced the shore for it's owner and stopped dead at a blond Toby approaching.
"Sorry!" His sweet voice filled her soul. She wanted to reach out and embrace him never letting go. But all she could manage was a smile and was painfully forced to watch him walk away as he scampered off to a group of people yelling, "I've got it Uncle J!" Shocked and confused she focused in on the party of three. From their distance she could barely make out their physical appearances. But none of that mattered when she heard their voices.
"Ok kiddo. Throw it here." Jareth's voice claimed the man's figure as he playfully tossed the ball back and forth with her beloved little brother. That still left the illusive 3rd person. Her eyes strained to make out her identity. So familiar but the answer seemed to always pull away from her.
"Toby, over here hun." The brunet soon turned the game of catch into monkey in the middle with a very stubborn Goblin King jumping at the deceptive ball. To her horror it all clicked. Her mind refused to believe it as she took in more of the unfolding scene.
Collapsed in laughter the group's melodic joy seemed to be the purest of any she had ever witnessed. The sweet little boy went running after the red ball as a very handsome Jareth tenderly kissed the woman's lips. Trailing down her collarbone his whisper was carried on the winds to Sarah's ears, "I can give you your dreams Sarah. Simply fear me, love me, and I will be your slave."
Then there was only blackness traced with the echoes of his offer.
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Finally, she awoke before that castle of hell. She knew why she was here now. She wouldn't let him keep her dreams or her nightmares. They weren't his to hold over her any longer. Rage that had built and built came flooding out with banging fists. The very walls themselves crumbled under her furry.
Well, I hope you all like it so far. As always please review. I need as many of your comments, ideas, and suggestions if I'm to make the sequel the best it can possibly be.
~Clover