Chapter 30: The Big Day

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            The song that is song in this chapter is by David Bowie: On the CD "Let's Dance" or it can also be found on the "Bowie singles collection" CD #2.

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Sarah stood at the doorway to the garden waiting, as two little goblin women fixed the train of her gown, so that it would glide flat on the ground. And they noticed that the upper half of the gown's buttons where not buttoned. So they quickly buttoned them, and told her that she was set. She watched as Toby walked down the aisle with the tiara. He looked so proud. If only she could see what Jareth's facial expression was like, as he watched Toby. Finally it was her time to walk down the aisle. She took a deep breath and took her first steps.

As she passed under the doorway she looked straight ahead, to see Jareth standing at the far end of the garden. She noticed that when she was in his sight, he straightened his posture. He had a tremendous smile on his face. Sarah's heart was still pounding rapidly, and continued to increase as she got closer to Jareth. When she was in front of him he placed his hand out for Sarah to take. She took it and he led her closer to the altar.

He took his available hand and placed it on he lower back. Jareth then turned to Sarah and smiled at her beauty. He took both of her hands and held them gently. Sarah just looked at him, waiting for him to say something.

            "Sarah I know that we have gone through some rough times. And that you have had your share of danger. But I promise you that as long as you are my queen nothing can ever happen to you again. I hope to make you as happy as you make me. And I love knowing that when I wake up in the morning the   first thing that I am going to see is your beautiful face. You mean the world to me. And as long as you love me, fear me, do as I say, I will be your slave. I           am willing to put my life on the line every second of the day, just to make sure that you are happy. And I will be there for you always, through the good           times and bad times." Jareth could see that Sarah was beginning to cry.

            "Jareth, you make me the happiest person in all, the world. Well shall I say in all the, worlds. Indeed we have been through some rough times, but you        have always been there for me. And I am ready to do the same. I want to be the one to take care of you when you are sick. I want to be the one that             holds you when you are sad. And I want to be the one that gets you through your day. I have traveled through dangers untold, hardships unnumbered, I      have fought my way here beyond the Goblin City. And I will again let you have power over me. And I give myself to you." Sarah smiled, squeezing his hands tighter. Finally Jareth turned to the crowd of people and Sarah followed. He put up on hand waving Toby to come over. As Toby approached the altar, Sarah got down on one knee tilting her head down towards the ground. Jareth took the tiara from the pillow and raised it in the air, for all the goblins and other guests, like the kings of the other grounds, to see. Then he gently placed it on Sarah head. Taking her hand and helping her back to her feet. She glanced at Jareth, then leaned in and kissed him on the lips.

He tasted so good to her. And he smelt so fresh. She did not want to stop. Jareth put his arms on Sarah's hips and pulled her in closer to him, kissing her passionately. The kiss lasted a good three minutes. Finally they broke free, Jareth put out his hand and Sarah laid hers on top of his, as they walked down the aisle. As they got to the doorway and back into the castle, Sarah leaned in and whispered,

            "We did it Jareth. We did it." She pulled away and smiled at him.

            "Yes we did Sarah. You were great. And Sarah you look so incredible. This is the prettiest I have seen you since you first arrived here. Not that I am       saying that all the other times you looked ugly…."

            "Jareth don't worry. I know what you mean." Sarah laughed.

            "Okay good." Jareth sighed.

            "Well what do we do now?" Sarah asked.

            "Well we are going to have a ball. So you better change that gown so you won't be tripping on the train." Jareth smirked.

            "Oh good idea…would you like to help me unbutton this gown. I have trouble buttoning it myself."

            "Of course." Jareth smiled. He liked the invitation. But they could not leave yet. They had to be congratulated by all the guests first and then they could go back to Sarah's chamber. Once the last person left the castle to go and hang out at the ball before the king and queen arrived. Jareth and Sarah ran to her bed chamber. Sarah leaned up against the door and said that Jareth could not get in unless she kissed her first.

            "Oh come on Sarah I don't want to kiss you." He joked.

            "Fine then you don't get anything tonight." Sarah laughed, trying to act serious.

            "Fine!" Jareth smirked and turned around to walk away. But Sarah grabbed his arm and pulled him to her. She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him as hard as she could. Jareth took a hand and put it on the knob of the door and began to twist it.

            "Hey! Do you want me to fall?" Sarah shouted while smiling at her husband.

            "Of course not, but we have to get you changed."

            "Eager are we?" Sarah smirked.

            "Oh yes!"

            "Okay then!" Sarah nodded, and allowed Jareth to open the door. They walked inside and Sarah began to undo the buttons at the bottom of the gown because those were the ones that she could reach. Then she turned around allowing Jareth to undo the rest of the buttons. And as she skin was slowly being exposed Jareth kissed her back, sending chills down her spine. She pulled the gown off and asked Jareth what kind of gown, she should wear.

            "You can wear this one!" Jareth said as he waved his hand in the air and a white gown appeared. It was the same gown as the wedding gown only the train was not loose to the floor. Instead it was tied up by the lower back. It flowed down, to sit even with the rest of the gown. He handed it the Sarah and she smiled at Jareth. Slipping it on, she stood still so that Jareth could button up the gown. And again he kissed her skin as he buttoned it up. When Jareth finished he held Sarah close and fabricated a crystal, transporting them into the crystal, they were now at the ball.

Jareth was holding Sarah's hand as they walked over to the dance floor. He waved his hand in the air and music began to play. He bowed to Sarah and then pulled her close. Sarah placed her left hand on his shoulder and put her right hand gently into Jareth left hand. And Jareth began to sing,

Let's Dance

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Let's dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues

Let's dance, to the song they're playin' on the radio

Let's sway, while colour lights up your face

Let's sway, sway through the crowd to an empty space

If you say run, I'll run with you

If you say hide, we'll hide

Because my love for you

Would break my heart in two

If you should fall

Into my arms

And tremble like a flower

Let's dance, for fear your grace should fall

Let's dance, for fear tonight is all

Let's sway, you could look into my eyes

Let's sway, under the moonlight, this serious moonlight

If you say run, I'll run with you

If you say hide, we'll hide

Because my love for you

Would break my heart in two

If you should fall

Into my arms

And tremble like a flower

Let's dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues

Let's sway, under the moonlight, this serious moonlight

Let's Dance, dance, dance, dance…..

Once Jareth finished singing, they glided across the floor. Jareth was whispering into Sarah's ear. And the only thing that guests could hear was the laughter that was coming from Sarah. Once he finished whispering it was then Sarah's turn. They danced all day and into the late night. Nothing could stop them, it was like they lived to dance, like they lived and breathed it.

Finally it was time to go. The ball had finished and all of the quests had left. Jareth and Sarah finally noticed that they were the only ones left. And they laughed.

            "Well Sarah I believe it is time to really celebrate out becoming husband and wife." Sarah smiled when he said this. She loved it when he said husband and wife. It just had such a wonderful ring to it. And she liked the fact that they were officially together, and no one could separate them…