Disturbing Dreams

Chapter 4: He Knows

"Yer Majesty?" The dwarf toppled off the bed and climbed to his feet and bowed before his king.

"Hogwart leave us." Jareth ordered clasping his hands behind his back. He looked to Sarah. She looked scarred and confused and tears were gathering in her eyes. Jareth had a strong erg to gather her in his arms, run his fingers through her hair and kiss away her fears, but decided against it for fear that he might frighten the poor girl more.

Jareth glared at Hoggle who had yet to leave the room. Hoggle looked unsure at Sarah then at the glaring king. The dwarf looked back to Sarah and opened his mouth to speak.

"Don't worry Hoggle. I'll be ok. You should go." Sarah tried to smile.

Hoggle hung his head and reluctantly left the room.

"Sarah, Damian knows I took you." Jareth said sitting on the bed beside her taking her hand.

"What will he do?" Sarah asked with her head down. She felt she was gonna burst into tears and didn't want Jareth to see.

"He will most likely try to take you."

A tear ran down Sarah's cheek and dropped to her lap. This didn't go unnoticed by The Goblin King.

Jareth hooked a finger on his right hand under her chin and lifted her head up to look in her eyes. With his teeth Jareth removed the glove on his left hand and dropped it on the bed. With the tip of his thumb Jareth wiped away her tears.

"Jareth, I'm scared." Sarah whispered. "W-what if he tries to hurt me?"

Jareth pulled Sarah to him and laid her head on his chest. It broke his heart to see her this way. When she traveled his Labyrinth through dangers untold and Hardships unnumbered she never once lost her composure or shed a tear. "I will not let him harm you." He ran his fingers through her hair trying to sooth her. "Sarah, you should sleep now. Tomorrow is a big night. You will be introduced to the royalty of The Underground."

"Will you stay with me?"

"I will not leave your side for a moment."

Sarah smiled as she crawled under the covers. "Thank you Jareth. For everything."

Jareth stood beside the bed and with the flick of his wrist a chair appeared. He sat and propped his feet up on the bed.

Sarah suddenly sat up. "What if I have another nightmare?"

Jareth got up from the chair and sat beside her on the bed again. "Would you like me to cast a spell so you will have a dreamless sleep?"

Sarah nodded shyly.

Jareth turned his body so he sat with his back against the headboard. He gently pulled Sarah to him so her head and shoulders rested against his chest. Jareth could feel her body stiffen at the unexpected close contact. "Trust me Sarah. I want to help you. This won't hurt I promise." Sarah closed her eyes and Jareth felt her body begin to relax a bit.

Jareth continued to whisper soothing things in her ear as he gently rubbed her temples.

Sarah began to feel warmth spread through her body. Then her body began to tingle, her mind became numb and she couldn't think of anything but the blackness under her eyelids. Sarah was sound asleep within two minutes.

Jareth folded her arms over her chest then wrapped his around her pulling her closer. He gazed down at her soft features with a small smile. Her eyes were closed and slightly parted. How can he keep Damian from taking her? There is no way he could be with her every second.

Jareth knew there was only one way he could make sure absolutely no one could hurt her. The Labyrinth would not allow her to die. Jareth ran a finger down her cheek and brushed back a lock of hair from Sarah's face. Would she do it so he could protect her?

Jareth pulled the covers over them. He would wait and discuss it with her in the morning. Still thinking of the mortal in his arms The Goblin King drifted off to sleep.

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Jareth woke to the sun shining across his face. He blinked several times trying to adjust his eyes to the light. At first he was disoriented and unsure of where he was.

As he gazed around Jareth realized the room he was in. This room belonged to the princess of The Unicorn Kingdom. She had stayed at his castle often. That was before she was sent away by her mother. Now the entire Underground was searching for her.

Every piece of furniture in the room came from The Unicorn Kingdom. After she left he came to this room often. Jareth hadn't even realized it was the room he had brought Sarah to.

Remembering the young mortal Jareth looked down to see brown eyes staring up at him.

"Good morning." Sarah said in a soft voice.

"Good morning, how long have you been awake?"

"Oh a little while."

"Why didn't you wake me?" Jareth asked raising an eyebrow.

Sarah shrugged, "you looked to peaceful. I didn't want to wake you."

Jareth smiled, "well you could have got out of bed."

"No I couldn't." Sarah replied glancing down.

Jareth followed her eyes to his arms around her. He held her in a firm grip. "I guess not. Why don't we take a walk in the garden? But I'm sure you would love to bathe and change first."

Sarah looked down at her flannel pants and tank top. "I'd love a bath."

Jareth walked over and flung the door open. "Lehana!" Jareth bellowed down the hall.

A young elf girl came running and bowed before her king. She had long blond hair braided down her back and cute little pointy ears. She wore a light blue dress with a white apron. Jareth laid a hand on her shoulder, which came up to his hip. "Lehana this is lady Sarah, you are to serve her. Please draw Lady Sarah a bath and go see if any of her dress are ready."

"Yes your majesty." Lehana said bowing to Jareth and Sarah before going through the door near the vanity.

"Jareth I've been enough trouble. I don't need anyone serving me." Sarah said looking at the floor.

"Sarah as long as you live in my castle you will be treated like royalty. Now go enjoy a relaxing bath. Lehana will fetch you clothes."

Sarah nodded and walked to the door Lehana had gone through.

"And Sarah leave the door open a little bit so I may hear you if anything is wrong."

Sarah nodded again and disappeared through the door.

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"Lady Sarah there is a robe behind the screen for you." The elf instructed while pouring scented oils into the bath.

"Thank you Lehana." Sarah went behind the changing screen and moments later came out wrapped in a white satin robe.

Lehana turned away as Sarah slipped out of the robe and slipped into the tub. Sarah sighed in content. "So Lehana, how did such a beautiful elf come to serve The Goblin King?"

"I was wished away." The elf looked at her feet with sad eyes. "I'm sorry Lady Sarah, I must go find you clothes." Lehana rushed from the room before Sarah could say anything more.

A/N: Wow it's been 2 months since I updated. I hadn't realized it had been so long. I feel kinda bad that I haven't cuz I've written up to chapter 8. Well hopefully I get these next 3 chapters up sooner. I hate typing and sometimes I have a hard time making myself do it.