Sarah sat in her room. The clock showed 02:00, but she really didn't feel tired yet. Too much excitement for one day, she thought on her way to brush teeth.

When she came back into the room, a familiar figure greeted her. She froze in her place, Jareth proceeded towards her.

- Sarah, don't you want to reconsider my offer? I am a king; you will have anything that you want.

Sarah snorted and turned away from his pleading look.

- Much thanks. I don't like kings.

Jareth opened his attack.

- You've always categorized everyone according to your precious books: Karen is the evil stepmother, Toby is the helpless victim, you are the righteous heroine and I am the wicked villain.

- Would you rather be the stupid king?

- I would rather be myself.

- But ..

- No buts Sarah. It is in your power to change everything, don't you see? Everything you  want, I will do it.

 - But if you're not the villain, then who is?

 - There are no villains and heroes Sarah, this is not a fairytale.

Sarah looked at him wide eyed for a moment, before something came to her mind. Her expression changed back to the determined look he was used to receiving from her.

- Stop with this, just stop it. If you're not the villain, why did you take my brother? Why did you try to trick me every step on my way in the labyrinth?

- I simply did what you asked of me.

- So I wished Toby away, fine. I don't remember asking to shorten my time limit, or my head taken off or be drugged!

Jareth raised an eyebrow at her.

 - Oh, you didn't?

His eyes never left hers as he started to circle her again.

- You mentioned my labyrinth was 'a piece of cake', did you not? That it was too easy for you, so I increased the level slightly. You asked, I delivered, as always.

- You wanted a challenge worthy of a heroine – I gave you one.

- I even made sure you would rescue your precious brother at the very last minute – just like in all your stories and you still blame me.

Sarah shook her head, trying to understand what he had just said.

- Stop, wait a minute. Are you saying that I determine everything that happens to me?

Jareth shook his head.

- Just as far as I'm concerned.

Sarah seemed baffled.

- But I thought that you have no power over me.

Jareth smiled back bitterly, but answered still.

- I only have the power you give me.

Sarah's eyes shined in victory

- In that case, I want you to leave me alone. - After a moment's consideration she added – Right now.

Jareth bowed his head slightly

- Your wish is my command, but remember, should you need me …

and disappeared.

Sarah lay in bed and fell asleep in minutes, after all, it was a very exciting day she had.