Chapter 38: She smiled

Jareth and Sarah walked to the dinning room. Jareth brought in some soup and fresh biscuits. They sat down to some soft music playing in the background. Jareth and Sarah had simple conversations, and talked about Banter. Sarah told Jareth that she felt like a fool because she did not pick up on Banter's feelings for her.

            "Sarah you don't have to feel bad. He is old and I am sure that he had the same feelings for other women before he became acquainted with you."

            "Yeah I guess that you are right. But do you think that I should have slapped him?"

            "Sarah he got what he deserved." Jareth said placing his hand on top of hers. He gave her a loving smile and then kissed the top of her hand. Sarah just smiled at him. After their lunch Jareth sent Sarah back to the Underground. She was to look after the child that was sent to the Underground from Jon. Jareth stayed in the Half-ground so that he could talk with Banter.

            "Banter, I am loosing my patients with you. What made you think that you could talk to the Queen like that? You made her uncomfortable. What were     you thinking?"

            "I am sorry my Lord. I did not mean to make her uncomfortable. I can only say what I feel. You have to understand that. Did you not let Her Majesty          know how you felt when you first fell for her?"

            "No! I did not. I had to let her go back to the Aboveground, before I could say anything. You have to learn to control yourself Banter. I am truly serious.         You can but harm in your path and in others. Now for your punishment, you are no longer allowed to be in the Queen's presents. When she is here, you are to leave the area and not to come anywhere near her. Understand?"

            "Yes your Highness." Banter frowned. He did not like that he was being ruled by someone who was younger than him, and by the person whom was married to the one that he loved. Jareth continued to scold Banter for his wrong doings. Then Jareth left the Half-ground and went to the Underground to see Sarah. When he got to the Underground he went to a room in the back end of the castle to where the baby was kept hidden. He walked into the room to see,

Sarah playing with the baby; the baby was on his feet and Sarah had her hands gently around the baby's hands; while the baby was bobbing up and down, doing a little dance. Sarah was smiling and laughing at the cute sight of the baby. Jareth just stood there, with his right leg crossed over his left and his hands crossed over his chest. He was watching Sarah. She did not even notice that he was there. Then when she heard a laugh coming from the corner of the room she looked to see that Jareth was there.

            "And what is so funny?" She smiled with her eyes still focusing on the baby.

            "Oh nothing." Jareth smirked.

            "Nothing? Nothing?" Sarah smiled, picking the baby up and holding him in her arms. She walked over to Jareth and pecked his cheek.

            "I think that it is time that this baby got a rest." Sarah walked over to the crib in the other corner of the room and set the baby in it. She put the blanket over him and rubbed his back as he settled down. When he finally, fell asleep Sarah and Jareth walked out of the room and to the throne room. Sarah sat down and rubbed her head.

            "Sarah, are you alright?"

            "I just have a headache. It is bounding and it really hurts."

            "Is there anything that I can do, for you?"

            "Do you have anything to make it go away?"

            "Well I can take it away for you if you would like."

            "Yeah that would be good thanks." Jareth leaned over and placed his ungloved hand on her forehead. He began rubbing it gently. And within seconds the pain was gone.

            "Ah, thank you." Sarah sighed sitting back up in her seat.

            "Your welcome." Jareth conjured a crystal and was watching Jon traveling through the Labyrinth. He was not doing to well.

            "You know Sarah, ever since you traveled the Labyrinth I have found no one that could do it as good as you."

            "Well can you help him a bit?"

            "What Sarah? Of course not! He is supposed to be doing poorly. He is not supposed to his brother back."

            "Okay! Sorry I always forget that."

            "Don't worry about it." Jareth was still watching the crystal. Jon was getting nowhere. Then he saw Hoggle walking over to Jon.

            "I wouldn't do that if I were you!" Jareth shouted at the crystal. And he could see that Hoggle was looking around. Sarah looked to the crystal and saw Hoggle. She smiled and then looked to Jareth.

            "Jareth?"

            "Yeah?" He asked still focusing on the crystal watching Jon's every move.

            "I wanted to ask you earlier…about Hoggle." Jareth turned his head and looked to Sarah.

            "What about Hoggle, Sarah?"

            "Well ever since I have been here, I have not seen any of my old friends. Is there any chance that I would be able to see them?"

            "Of course Sarah. I had told you Sarah that once you were Queen you could do anything that you wanted. And if you want to see them, than see them      you shall."

            "Oh thank you!" Sarah smiled leaning towards Jareth and kissing him on the cheek. She jumped out of her seat and bowed to him, before exited the room. She ran down the hall and went to the front door. She grabbed her cloak and then stopped. She sighed and ran back to the throne room.

            "Jareth?"

            "Yes?"

            "Would you mid escorting me to them please? I just remembered what you told me. But if you can't do it now I understand."

            "No that is perfectly fine. I would be more than happy too." He slowly stood up from his seat and walked towards Sarah, "I need to visit Jon anyways.      This will be a good time to do it too." They walked down the hall. Jareth helped Sarah with her cloak and he put on her cape. They walked out of the castle and into the city. Sarah loved that everything was still just beautiful. Jareth had been taking care of the city every day, since she last mentioned it to him. The goblins where very polite and were not afraid to approach Sarah and Jareth and offer them things. They accepted the gifts graciously and continued on their way. When they reach the gates to the Goblin City, Sarah's stomach began to turn. She was very excited about this. This was the first time in the Labyrinth itself since the last time when she was saving Toby, and she was anxious to see how things were, and if anything was different.