A/N: If you're confused email me and I can clear up any questions you have. With that said, here's chapter 2 of my story, enjoy.

Disclaimer: I don't own Jim Henson's Labyrinth or any of his characters. I lay claim to only my original creations.

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Chapter Two

And they Lived Happily Ever After

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(Sarah and Jareth's wedding night)

"I love you." Even though mere whispers spoken in the dark of their bedchamber, his sentiments were sincere as he held his young bride close. Her ebony strands splashed in contrast against his pale flesh that she now rested against.

"Jareth? Will we be happy?" Her voice was quaking with a hidden fear of uncertainty. Sarah waited with dread for his hesitated reply as she turned in his arms to look into her king's eyes.

"Why would you ask such a thing?"

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Sarah never asked that question again. She knew right then he would always be happy and that she had just settled for the fairytale prince. Jareth had faithfully loved and cherished her for what he had assumed would be forever. However, a rude awakening to his happily ever after would be waiting for him at the end of the hall he was now making his way down.

Opening the heavy wooden doors to his private chambers the tired king made his way to the dying fire. With a few added logs and a bit of poking the flames grew to a warm inferno that shed light across the room. It was in its glow his mismatched eyes fell upon the corpse of his beloved.

Crumbling to his knees he huddled over Sarah's body tears fighting to be freed. Just as he was about to scoop her into his arms the glisten of a gold band fastened around a letter caught his stare. Taking it from her hands, for which it still laid in, his world began to unravel.

My king,

            I truly regret writing this in a letter and hope someday you'll find it in yourself to forgive me. However, not just for my cowardice exit but for my sins as well. The years I have spent by your side I will always cherish. Nonetheless, I needed the kind of love you never knew how to give. I can no longer have you turning a blind eye to the rumors that are tearing our kingdom apart. By the time this letter falls into your hands I will have already fled the city gates. I wish you the best and remember that I will always love you.  

Sarah

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Well that's it for now. Please review and check back soon for chapter 3.

~Clover