A/N Here's another chapter, hope you like it. PLEASE review so I now that
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PG-13 so no little kids.
A thank you to Pen D. Fox for the review,( hey did you read the first story, if you did not aren't you confused??) .and to Doc, and to Rohi, and a thank you to all my other reviewers, who I would love to thank individually, but can't right now. ()- what others said, ' '- thoughts, {} me butting in, and, ~ - telepathic talking.
I do not own anything involving the Labyrinth, just Sydney.
What If II The Nightmare
By
Melissa aka Angle 1 ^_^x
Jareth grew worried as the evening wore on, and he didn't like that feeling. It was one thing to be worried about the mortals getting though the Labyrinth, it was another, worrying about someone other than himself. Sydney hardly spoke, and only did when he asked a question. She would quickly answer and then fall silent again. She barely ate anything of her supper. Jareth thought for sure that Sydney couldn't have lost her appetite already. He hoped that his forceful kiss didn't not in anyway scare her, he was sure she enjoyed it as much as he did. He never let his worries show, he kept cool and quiet while the storm raged inside of him.
" Now what are you thinking about?"
Jareth started at the question, and looked down at Sydney. They had retired to the throne room, where a dozen or so goblins ran around entertaining them. Jareth had been lounging in his throne and was taping his whip on his knee when Sydney, who was sitting on the step in front of the throne, caught him staring off.
He grinned, " About you." He said softly and held out his hand to her and helped her to her feet. He made her sit next to him, even thought his throne was large, the two of hem had absolutely no room to keep a comfortable, respectful distance. Of course this was how Jareth liked it, close, and intimate. Sydney struggled to get into a more comfortable position, her movements only allowed for more contact between them. And soon the tension started to grow, causing Jareth's magical energy to flow around them, creating a slight breeze. Suddenly realizing what she was doing, Sydney froze and reluctantly relaxed against him. " There, see is that better?" Jareth said. Taping his whip a bit faster.
"You might want to expand this throne, or better yet, get me my own chair." Sydney joked, smiling when Jareth burst into a sudden bout of laughter. " Why were you thinking about me?" she asked, it kind of felt weird knowing that someone was thinking about her. The only people she thought would remotely have her as a subject of thought would be her parents, teachers, or a few of her friends. Having a man who was not any of these think about her was something that she wasn't prepared for. Jareth ran the handle part of his whip across her cheek and stopped it under her chin and tipped her face up so he could look at her.
"I was just thinking about how beautiful you are." He said in a lazy voice.
"What!" Sydney gasped, a split second later a blush exploded across her face and down her neck and up her arms. The sight of the blush brought a haughty laugh from Jareth. The goblins around him took it as a cue and they also laughed. Misunderstanding the laughing as teasing, Sydney grew angry. She punched him in the arm, " You were not!" she shoved the handle out from under her chin and leapt off the throne. " You're just being mean to me." 'Gosh I sound like a kid'
"No, no really" Jareth tried to explain but another sudden fit of laughter prevented him from doing so. The face she made when he told her she was beautiful was classic. She looked so shocked by what he had said that he knew for sure that she was never told such things Aboveground. " I meant it." he continued when he smothered his laughter.
Sydney placed her hands on her hips and tapped her foot. She was not going to stand here and be made fun of. " I'm going to bed, I don't have to listen to this." And with that she stomped out of the room and up the stairs to her quarters with Zeus following her. As she was reaching for the door, Jareth appeared in front of her, leaning against the door, preventing her from going in.
" Move!"
" Sydney, don't be angry with me." He said, sounding like the whole idea was amusing. "I wasn't teasing you." He stood when Sydney approached him and put a hand on the door as she was opening it. She glared up at him, twisting his heart a little with the hateful look. " I apologize if what I said was hurtful to you.though I don't see how it was. please don't be angry with me."
Sydney sighed and let go of the door, his apology, thought it sounded like another insult, was an apology at least. " Alright, I'm sorry I got angry with you." She said tensely, looking down at the floor.
"That's my girl" he said, walking past her and going down a few steps before turning back around to her. " And Sydney, if ever you feel your being teased or having hurtful things said to you. You'll tell me won't you?" it was hardly a question, but a demand and Sydney just nodded and headed into her room. Jareth waited until he heard her softly shut the door before heading back down the stairs.
Sydney took a hot bath before she went to bed, allowing herself to soak in the peach scented water, trying to force her anger away. She didn't want to stay angry with Jareth, even though he was conceded, spoiled, and a little too daring, he was still wonderfully charming and, she had to admit, much too attractive for her not to melt at the sight of him. And besides he said he was sorry. ' Weak, your weak. Whatever happens do not fall for a pretty face.' She thought as she submerged herself completely under the water one last time. " Oh come on" she argued to herself as she climbed out of the tub and started to dry off. " I would have to be blind to not at least notice him, and even then I would have to be deaf to not hear his sexy voice. Then I would.oh never mind, point is Self, that I would have to be ether a guy or dead to not be affected by him."
Finally deciding that it must be his magical energy that affected her, she allowed herself to go to bed. The hovering lights dimmed as she crawled under the covers and hugged her pillow. Zeus jumped up to join her and he snuggled up next to her. In moments she was asleep. And as before the tiny red dream fluttered into the room, and entered Sydney's mind.
Sydney found herself in the strangest of places, music was playing and kids where running around. She felt this place was very familiar, but couldn't remember why. The sent of cotton candy made her think that she must be at the fair, that's why it felt familiar. Sydney walked around, looking at all the game stalls with all the large stuffed animals hanging off them. After turning past one she saw a large red and yellow striped tent.
"I'm at a circus." She said to herself. She grew anxious and continued past, but just then a loud elephant trumpeted. Turning she saw the massive animal amble towards her, it's trunk snaked around her arm and carefully pulled her along. Charmed by the majestic creature, she allowed it to lead her around, not the least bit nerved about the fact that an elephant was running free. She patted the animal and smiled, until she saw that he was leading her straight into the tent.
Sydney panicked; she didn't want to go into the tent, but when she tried to pull away, the elephant only held tighter and continued to lead her. The entrance to the tent gaped open like a large mouth, beckoning her to enter. She couldn't see what was inside because it was pitch black inside, when the elephant reached the entrance he let her go. When she tried to turn away, the animal blocked her way and bumped his head against her, to urge her inside. Taking a deep breath, Sydney stepped into the blackness, her heart hammered away, sounding like a satanic beat and she felt as if her whole body was dipped in ice water. Suddenly a high-pitched cackling laugh came from inside.
Sydney awoke and bolted up from her bed. The cruel laughter was still ringing in her ears.
Jareth woke up suddenly and sat up clutching his stomach. The pain had returned, but it was much more intense this time. A raged groan escaped his throat, as the pain flared. But after a moment it went away, just like before. Heaving a great sigh, he flopped back down on the pillows. He rubbed at his face, ' what's causing this, father.if you knew this would happen, you would have told me.wouldn't you? No of course wouldn't, you want me to ask you, well old man your not going to get that pleasure.'
Sydney paced the floor slowly, waiting for all memory of the dream to fade. Yet it did not, she could still feel the tight grip on her arm, she could still hear the lighthearted music that only brought her dread. She was tired, but there was no way she was going to go back to sleep with that dream still fresh in her mind. She hated to admit it, but she was scared. The carved goblins on the furniture seem to jump out and come alive. She didn't want to be here, she didn't want to be alone. Zeus, who had awoken when she jumped out of bed, had now fallen back asleep. She smiled at the dog, as much comfort he could give her, she knew it wasn't the kind she was looking for. Then before she could realize what she doing, she silently slipped out of her room and headed down the hall towards Jareth's quarters.
She padded barefoot across the stone floor and received a few curious looks from the goblins standing guard ever few yards. Wall sconces lit with a strange blue flame gave off enough light for her to see her way. Finally she reached the royal bedroom, she griped one of the goblin's horns and pulled. The door quietly swung open, and Sydney slipped inside and closed the door behind her.
Turning, she knew she made a foolish mistake in coming here, what was she thinking, slipping into his room in the middle of the night. On the ceiling, at the center of the black curtains was a softly glowing light. It cast an almost eerie blue- green light on the bed, and the form sleeping there. Sydney silently and slowly stepped towards the bed; she was not going to turn back now, she was already here, she might as well continue. Jareth had one arm resting across his bare chest and his other under a pillow. The bed sheets where slightly twisted around him, giving the impression that he was sleeping restlessly. His pale hair picked up the soft blue-green light, as did his pale skin. He looked gorgeous.
Now standing up to the bed, Sydney realized what she was doing and lost her nerve, but to her dismay she heard herself whisper. "Jareth?"
Almost as fast as she said the word, Jareth's eyes snapped open and he sat up, looking straight at her. Sydney almost gasped, but was able to smother it. She instead took a step back; it was like he had never been asleep, like he was waiting for her.
" Sydney, Love what's the matter, what do you need." He whispered, his voice sounded slightly groggy.
Though the slight sound of worry and panic caught her attention, Sydney didn't let the fact that he called her Love pass her by. Suddenly she felt very stupid, what was she, a child needing comfort after a bad dream.
" I-I uh.." 'God Sydney, you are a child' " I had a disturbing dream..and I..I.don't want to be alone." She twisted the corner of her long shirt in her hands and suddenly wanted to disappear.
" Come" Jareth said soothingly, holding out his arms as if he wanted a hug. " you want to stay with me?" Sydney nodded. " Well then come to me."
If Sydney's mother knew she was crawling into bed with a man, boy would she throw a fit. But Sydney didn't really care, she wasn't Aboveground anymore, and Jareth was technically her master now. She crawled over near to where he was at, but paused as she got near him. Jareth never moved, he only watched her intently. Sydney finally swallowed her pride and allowed him to embrace her, she wrapped her own arms around him. He pulled her loose hair away from her face and ran his hand down to her throat as he gazed at her with heated eyes. The sudden shock of feeling his bare hands on her skin was so much that she virtually melted in his arms as the heat of his bare skin burned into her.
Then, with out taking his eyes off her, he wrapped her in the sheets and slowly lowered her down on the pillows. " Relax now, sleep." He whispered in her ear.
Relived that he understood that she really was just frightened and really wanted to just sleep, Sydney was able to relaxed in his arm and snuggle up close to him.
Big mistake, for when their bodies touched, Sydney realized to her dismay and pleasure that Jareth was totally and completely naked. The only thing he was wearing was the talisman around his neck. Surprised, the first thing she did was try and jerk away, but Jareth held her tighter.
"Just relax and go to sleep." He said, running his hand along her back, trying to get her to relaxed, but only succeeded in winding her up tighter. Sydney held her breath and tried to ignore the fact that only the thin cloth of her shirt was the only thing that separated them. But it was no use, the heat of his body burned right though and she stayed as tense as a rod.
Sighing Jareth stopped petting her and he relaxed in her embrace, using his power to make her relax. After a few minutes Sydney had loosened up and was dead asleep. Now Jareth had to work on relaxing himself, but he couldn't believe that Sydney had come to him, in his bed even. She was giving herself to him and the thought was just too much for him. The feeling of her body against his was driving him up the wall, but he refused to give in to his hot blood. He couldn't wait until morning when he could truly make her his. Even thought Jareth was mush to wound up to relax, after a half hour or so, Jareth too was fast asleep.
The red dream hovered just outside of Jareth's window, it wanted to go inside to reach Sydney, but she was too close to Jareth and his power protected her from the nightmare. The dream would not be visiting her again that night.
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A/N WELL??? What are you waiting for,.REVIEW. Don't make me come over there.^_^ . I am a little lost without your reviews, I got to know if you like it so far or not. So even if it's not a positive review constructive criticism is very welcomed as well. Just review that's all I ask. ^_^x
A thank you to Pen D. Fox for the review,( hey did you read the first story, if you did not aren't you confused??) .and to Doc, and to Rohi, and a thank you to all my other reviewers, who I would love to thank individually, but can't right now. ()- what others said, ' '- thoughts, {} me butting in, and, ~ - telepathic talking.
I do not own anything involving the Labyrinth, just Sydney.
What If II The Nightmare
By
Melissa aka Angle 1 ^_^x
Jareth grew worried as the evening wore on, and he didn't like that feeling. It was one thing to be worried about the mortals getting though the Labyrinth, it was another, worrying about someone other than himself. Sydney hardly spoke, and only did when he asked a question. She would quickly answer and then fall silent again. She barely ate anything of her supper. Jareth thought for sure that Sydney couldn't have lost her appetite already. He hoped that his forceful kiss didn't not in anyway scare her, he was sure she enjoyed it as much as he did. He never let his worries show, he kept cool and quiet while the storm raged inside of him.
" Now what are you thinking about?"
Jareth started at the question, and looked down at Sydney. They had retired to the throne room, where a dozen or so goblins ran around entertaining them. Jareth had been lounging in his throne and was taping his whip on his knee when Sydney, who was sitting on the step in front of the throne, caught him staring off.
He grinned, " About you." He said softly and held out his hand to her and helped her to her feet. He made her sit next to him, even thought his throne was large, the two of hem had absolutely no room to keep a comfortable, respectful distance. Of course this was how Jareth liked it, close, and intimate. Sydney struggled to get into a more comfortable position, her movements only allowed for more contact between them. And soon the tension started to grow, causing Jareth's magical energy to flow around them, creating a slight breeze. Suddenly realizing what she was doing, Sydney froze and reluctantly relaxed against him. " There, see is that better?" Jareth said. Taping his whip a bit faster.
"You might want to expand this throne, or better yet, get me my own chair." Sydney joked, smiling when Jareth burst into a sudden bout of laughter. " Why were you thinking about me?" she asked, it kind of felt weird knowing that someone was thinking about her. The only people she thought would remotely have her as a subject of thought would be her parents, teachers, or a few of her friends. Having a man who was not any of these think about her was something that she wasn't prepared for. Jareth ran the handle part of his whip across her cheek and stopped it under her chin and tipped her face up so he could look at her.
"I was just thinking about how beautiful you are." He said in a lazy voice.
"What!" Sydney gasped, a split second later a blush exploded across her face and down her neck and up her arms. The sight of the blush brought a haughty laugh from Jareth. The goblins around him took it as a cue and they also laughed. Misunderstanding the laughing as teasing, Sydney grew angry. She punched him in the arm, " You were not!" she shoved the handle out from under her chin and leapt off the throne. " You're just being mean to me." 'Gosh I sound like a kid'
"No, no really" Jareth tried to explain but another sudden fit of laughter prevented him from doing so. The face she made when he told her she was beautiful was classic. She looked so shocked by what he had said that he knew for sure that she was never told such things Aboveground. " I meant it." he continued when he smothered his laughter.
Sydney placed her hands on her hips and tapped her foot. She was not going to stand here and be made fun of. " I'm going to bed, I don't have to listen to this." And with that she stomped out of the room and up the stairs to her quarters with Zeus following her. As she was reaching for the door, Jareth appeared in front of her, leaning against the door, preventing her from going in.
" Move!"
" Sydney, don't be angry with me." He said, sounding like the whole idea was amusing. "I wasn't teasing you." He stood when Sydney approached him and put a hand on the door as she was opening it. She glared up at him, twisting his heart a little with the hateful look. " I apologize if what I said was hurtful to you.though I don't see how it was. please don't be angry with me."
Sydney sighed and let go of the door, his apology, thought it sounded like another insult, was an apology at least. " Alright, I'm sorry I got angry with you." She said tensely, looking down at the floor.
"That's my girl" he said, walking past her and going down a few steps before turning back around to her. " And Sydney, if ever you feel your being teased or having hurtful things said to you. You'll tell me won't you?" it was hardly a question, but a demand and Sydney just nodded and headed into her room. Jareth waited until he heard her softly shut the door before heading back down the stairs.
Sydney took a hot bath before she went to bed, allowing herself to soak in the peach scented water, trying to force her anger away. She didn't want to stay angry with Jareth, even though he was conceded, spoiled, and a little too daring, he was still wonderfully charming and, she had to admit, much too attractive for her not to melt at the sight of him. And besides he said he was sorry. ' Weak, your weak. Whatever happens do not fall for a pretty face.' She thought as she submerged herself completely under the water one last time. " Oh come on" she argued to herself as she climbed out of the tub and started to dry off. " I would have to be blind to not at least notice him, and even then I would have to be deaf to not hear his sexy voice. Then I would.oh never mind, point is Self, that I would have to be ether a guy or dead to not be affected by him."
Finally deciding that it must be his magical energy that affected her, she allowed herself to go to bed. The hovering lights dimmed as she crawled under the covers and hugged her pillow. Zeus jumped up to join her and he snuggled up next to her. In moments she was asleep. And as before the tiny red dream fluttered into the room, and entered Sydney's mind.
Sydney found herself in the strangest of places, music was playing and kids where running around. She felt this place was very familiar, but couldn't remember why. The sent of cotton candy made her think that she must be at the fair, that's why it felt familiar. Sydney walked around, looking at all the game stalls with all the large stuffed animals hanging off them. After turning past one she saw a large red and yellow striped tent.
"I'm at a circus." She said to herself. She grew anxious and continued past, but just then a loud elephant trumpeted. Turning she saw the massive animal amble towards her, it's trunk snaked around her arm and carefully pulled her along. Charmed by the majestic creature, she allowed it to lead her around, not the least bit nerved about the fact that an elephant was running free. She patted the animal and smiled, until she saw that he was leading her straight into the tent.
Sydney panicked; she didn't want to go into the tent, but when she tried to pull away, the elephant only held tighter and continued to lead her. The entrance to the tent gaped open like a large mouth, beckoning her to enter. She couldn't see what was inside because it was pitch black inside, when the elephant reached the entrance he let her go. When she tried to turn away, the animal blocked her way and bumped his head against her, to urge her inside. Taking a deep breath, Sydney stepped into the blackness, her heart hammered away, sounding like a satanic beat and she felt as if her whole body was dipped in ice water. Suddenly a high-pitched cackling laugh came from inside.
Sydney awoke and bolted up from her bed. The cruel laughter was still ringing in her ears.
Jareth woke up suddenly and sat up clutching his stomach. The pain had returned, but it was much more intense this time. A raged groan escaped his throat, as the pain flared. But after a moment it went away, just like before. Heaving a great sigh, he flopped back down on the pillows. He rubbed at his face, ' what's causing this, father.if you knew this would happen, you would have told me.wouldn't you? No of course wouldn't, you want me to ask you, well old man your not going to get that pleasure.'
Sydney paced the floor slowly, waiting for all memory of the dream to fade. Yet it did not, she could still feel the tight grip on her arm, she could still hear the lighthearted music that only brought her dread. She was tired, but there was no way she was going to go back to sleep with that dream still fresh in her mind. She hated to admit it, but she was scared. The carved goblins on the furniture seem to jump out and come alive. She didn't want to be here, she didn't want to be alone. Zeus, who had awoken when she jumped out of bed, had now fallen back asleep. She smiled at the dog, as much comfort he could give her, she knew it wasn't the kind she was looking for. Then before she could realize what she doing, she silently slipped out of her room and headed down the hall towards Jareth's quarters.
She padded barefoot across the stone floor and received a few curious looks from the goblins standing guard ever few yards. Wall sconces lit with a strange blue flame gave off enough light for her to see her way. Finally she reached the royal bedroom, she griped one of the goblin's horns and pulled. The door quietly swung open, and Sydney slipped inside and closed the door behind her.
Turning, she knew she made a foolish mistake in coming here, what was she thinking, slipping into his room in the middle of the night. On the ceiling, at the center of the black curtains was a softly glowing light. It cast an almost eerie blue- green light on the bed, and the form sleeping there. Sydney silently and slowly stepped towards the bed; she was not going to turn back now, she was already here, she might as well continue. Jareth had one arm resting across his bare chest and his other under a pillow. The bed sheets where slightly twisted around him, giving the impression that he was sleeping restlessly. His pale hair picked up the soft blue-green light, as did his pale skin. He looked gorgeous.
Now standing up to the bed, Sydney realized what she was doing and lost her nerve, but to her dismay she heard herself whisper. "Jareth?"
Almost as fast as she said the word, Jareth's eyes snapped open and he sat up, looking straight at her. Sydney almost gasped, but was able to smother it. She instead took a step back; it was like he had never been asleep, like he was waiting for her.
" Sydney, Love what's the matter, what do you need." He whispered, his voice sounded slightly groggy.
Though the slight sound of worry and panic caught her attention, Sydney didn't let the fact that he called her Love pass her by. Suddenly she felt very stupid, what was she, a child needing comfort after a bad dream.
" I-I uh.." 'God Sydney, you are a child' " I had a disturbing dream..and I..I.don't want to be alone." She twisted the corner of her long shirt in her hands and suddenly wanted to disappear.
" Come" Jareth said soothingly, holding out his arms as if he wanted a hug. " you want to stay with me?" Sydney nodded. " Well then come to me."
If Sydney's mother knew she was crawling into bed with a man, boy would she throw a fit. But Sydney didn't really care, she wasn't Aboveground anymore, and Jareth was technically her master now. She crawled over near to where he was at, but paused as she got near him. Jareth never moved, he only watched her intently. Sydney finally swallowed her pride and allowed him to embrace her, she wrapped her own arms around him. He pulled her loose hair away from her face and ran his hand down to her throat as he gazed at her with heated eyes. The sudden shock of feeling his bare hands on her skin was so much that she virtually melted in his arms as the heat of his bare skin burned into her.
Then, with out taking his eyes off her, he wrapped her in the sheets and slowly lowered her down on the pillows. " Relax now, sleep." He whispered in her ear.
Relived that he understood that she really was just frightened and really wanted to just sleep, Sydney was able to relaxed in his arm and snuggle up close to him.
Big mistake, for when their bodies touched, Sydney realized to her dismay and pleasure that Jareth was totally and completely naked. The only thing he was wearing was the talisman around his neck. Surprised, the first thing she did was try and jerk away, but Jareth held her tighter.
"Just relax and go to sleep." He said, running his hand along her back, trying to get her to relaxed, but only succeeded in winding her up tighter. Sydney held her breath and tried to ignore the fact that only the thin cloth of her shirt was the only thing that separated them. But it was no use, the heat of his body burned right though and she stayed as tense as a rod.
Sighing Jareth stopped petting her and he relaxed in her embrace, using his power to make her relax. After a few minutes Sydney had loosened up and was dead asleep. Now Jareth had to work on relaxing himself, but he couldn't believe that Sydney had come to him, in his bed even. She was giving herself to him and the thought was just too much for him. The feeling of her body against his was driving him up the wall, but he refused to give in to his hot blood. He couldn't wait until morning when he could truly make her his. Even thought Jareth was mush to wound up to relax, after a half hour or so, Jareth too was fast asleep.
The red dream hovered just outside of Jareth's window, it wanted to go inside to reach Sydney, but she was too close to Jareth and his power protected her from the nightmare. The dream would not be visiting her again that night.
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A/N WELL??? What are you waiting for,.REVIEW. Don't make me come over there.^_^ . I am a little lost without your reviews, I got to know if you like it so far or not. So even if it's not a positive review constructive criticism is very welcomed as well. Just review that's all I ask. ^_^x